{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64ac1364e55ebb0011c2b252/68dc0a8b7be17a7f010a7edc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bonus #1: Launch Special - The Adventure of Relationships","description":"<p>Why do some teams succeed while others struggle - even when the structures look the same?</p><p><br></p><p>In this first bonus episode of Season 4, Robert steps away from the guest interviews to share the thinking that has shaped his work with teams over the past two decades.</p><p><br></p><p>As we get ready for the launch of the Highly Relational Team - this special reveals why relationships sit at the very heart of team success, and why leaving them to chance has such profound, unintended consequences.</p><p><br></p><p>Robert explores:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>🌱 Why&nbsp;success is always determined by relationships</li><li>🎲 How relationships are often left to chance, with unintended costs</li><li>🧩 Why most current models miss the&nbsp;<strong>relational foundation of teamwork</strong></li><li>👤 The importance of both&nbsp;<strong>individual and collective work</strong>&nbsp;in teams</li><li>⚡ Why small relational moments often have the biggest impact</li><li>👂 The value of <strong>staying with what is happening</strong>, even when difficult</li><li>🗺️ Why the whole endeavour is best understood as an&nbsp;<strong>adventure</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Robert's message is clear: \"Relationships are at the heart of success. They’re too important to leave to chance. Every relationship is an adventure in the making.\"</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Robert Digings:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertdigings/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.linkedin.com/in/robertdigings</a></p><p><br></p><p>Team Development Consultant and Executive Coach</p><p>Robert has been working with teams and their challenges for over 20 years.&nbsp;</p><p>He has discovered that the biggest improvements come when a team has the courage to do the challenging work of developing deep personal connections and a real sense of belonging.</p><p>In this business podcast Robert explores the insights, experience and advice from other experts in the field of human collaboration, be they leaders, authors, coaches or consultants.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Production credits:</strong></p><p>Studio Engineer at Premiere Podcast Studios - Freddie Scragg</p><p>Post Production - Shaun Lawson</p><p>Series Producer - Julie Allen</p><p><br></p><p>© 2025 Highly Relational Limited</p><p><br></p><p>Find Highly Relational on all your favourite podcast apps or YouTube</p><p>If you are enjoying the listen, hit subscribe and leave us a review!</p>","author_name":"Robert Digings"}