Every team moves through distinct stages of growth - but how can coaches skillfully guide them through each one?

In this episode of Teams Transformed, Georgina and Allard explore a refreshingly simple yet powerful model of team development, inspired by Gestalt theory and the work of the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. Moving beyond the familiar Tuckman framework, they introduce a three-phase approach: beginnings (orientation and inclusion), middles (differentiation and constructive conflict), and endings (cohesion and integration).

You’ll discover:

• What each stage feels like for team members, and the psychological needs present at each phase.
• How to create psychological safety early on to set a strong foundation.
• Why healthy conflict in the middle stages is essential for growth and innovation.
• Ways to support endings so teams can integrate learning and move forward stronger.
• Practical strategies for applying this framework in both single sessions and ongoing coaching journeys.

Join us for rich insights and real-world examples that help coaches, leaders, and facilitators recognise where their teams are—and how to meet them there with purpose and awareness.

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What if the real technology for change in team coaching isn’t found in new tools or frameworks—but in the meta skills you bring to the room?

In this episode of Teams Transformed, Georgina and Allard introduce the three core meta skills that underpin powerful, transformational work with teams: presence, use of self, and active experiments.

You’ll discover:

• Why these higher-order skills are the foundation of effective team coaching.
• How to work more impactfully in the moment by drawing on presence and use of self.
• Practical ways to run active experiments that shift unhelpful patterns.
• Why meta skills matter more than techniques when it comes to lasting transformation.

Through real-world stories and practical examples, this conversation highlights how meta skills equip coaches, leaders, and facilitators to help teams learn, adapt, and grow together—no matter what challenges arise.

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What happens when coaches and teams stop trying to control the process and start leaning into uncertainty instead?

In this episode of Teams Transformed, Georgina and Allard explore the challenges and profound opportunities that emerge when we let go of rigid agendas and embrace present-moment work. Through vivid metaphors, personal stories, and research, they reveal how uncertainty isn’t something to fear - it’s a powerful entry point for awareness, connection, and transformation.

You’ll discover:

• Why identifying the unspoken needs of a team can often unlock deeper collaboration.
• How shifting from scripted control to attuned presence creates real movement.
• The role of awareness in expanding what’s possible for a team.
• Practical ways to let possibilities emerge, rather than forcing outcomes.

This conversation invites leaders, coaches, and facilitators to see uncertainty not as chaos, but as an opportunity for teams to truly grow and learn together.

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When it comes to team coaching, the difference between being ON or OFF can make or break a connection. In this episode of Teams Transformed, Georgina and Allard explore what it really means to work emergently with teams—an approach that relies on presence, contact, and responsiveness rather than rigid agendas.

You’ll discover:

• Why principles like contact, the here and now, and field theory are game-changers in team coaching.
• How being genuinely present and energetically available opens the door to deeper trust and learning.
• The subtle, often invisible dynamics that shape team behaviour—and how to bring them to light.
• Practical ways to surface real-time experiences that strengthen collaboration and awareness.

Packed with real-world examples, this conversation reveals how emergent coaching can unlock transformation by staying curious, open, and responsive to what’s happening in the moment.

If you’re a leader, coach, or facilitator looking to elevate how your teams connect and grow, this episode will spark fresh ideas for creating lasting impact.

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In this episode, Georgina and Allard dive into the real-world challenge of launching team coaching engagements—where structure meets spontaneity. They explore how to lay the groundwork for deep transformation by creating psychological safety, building a strong container, and gradually shifting ownership to the team. With candid stories and hands-on tools, they reveal how meaningful progress unfolds over time—and how trust, visibility, and presence unlock the true potential for learning and growth.

In this episode:

• Why establishing initial structure and safety is critical when beginning team coaching engagements.
• How balancing structure with emergence allows real team issues to surface naturally.
• Building strong coaching containers - the key to creating psychological safety and trust.
• Why contracting and relationship-building are essential before diving into coaching work.
• The observation and discovery phases - how they help reveal deeper team dynamics and needs.
• How tailoring your coaching approach honours each team's unique context and learning path.
• Handing over responsibility - how this empowers teams to self-lead and sustain change.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Georgina's book Mastering the Art of Team Coaching

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In this compelling episode, Georgina Woudstra recounts a transformative team coaching moment so powerful, she was dubbed a 'magician.' Joined by Allard, she unpacks the origin and deeper meaning of that phrase in the context of team coaching. Together, they dive into what it really takes to guide teams through conflict and into breakthrough: courage, conviction, and a deep trust in the process. With vivid personal stories and bold experiments, they reveal how presence, intuition, and self-awareness become the coach’s greatest tools. Tune in and reflect on the mantras and beliefs that fuel your own magic in team coaching.

In this episode:

• Why real change in team coaching happens by revealing hidden dynamics.
• Why coaches need courage and belief to truly trust the process.
• How staying present with live team moments matters more than using external tools.
• Why coaching thrives when approached with curiosity and openness.
• How simple mantras like “trust the process” can help ease pressure and sharpen focus.
• How meaningful change emerges from the team’s insights, not imported tools.
• An invitation to experiment! Notice what blocks candour within your team and try mantras that better support flow.

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Kicking off the series with energy and insight, hosts Allard and Georgina trace the roots and rapid evolution of team coaching. Together, they unpack the movement away from conventional facilitation and training, diving into what makes modern team coaching truly transformative. From harnessing the power of collective learning to embracing the unpredictable, this conversation reveals how the coach’s presence becomes the catalyst for real change in teams.

In this episode:

• The transition from individual to team coaching.
• Identifying the limitations of traditional team workshops and facilitation.
• The need for transformational change, not just skill-building.
• Why it's important to focus on team process over content.
• Acknowledging the benefit of team learning as a collective, not individual, endeavor.
• The coach’s mindset and use of self as a primary tool.
• Creating environments where real team issues can emerge and be addressed.

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The podcast for anyone interested in the theories and methodologies of Team Coaching. Listen now for a taste of what's to come, with your hosts Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong. And remember - subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode.