Highly Relational Team - Ask Me Anything #6/6

26/11/2025 43 min
Highly Relational Team - Ask Me Anything #6/6

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Highly Relational Team: Launch Week - Ask Me Anything - Episode #6/6With Robert Digings and series producer Julie Allen asking the questionsTo close out the launch of the Highly Relational Team, we’re doing something completely new: our first ever Ask Me Anything.After the biggest month we’ve ever had on the podcast -25 Two Minute Teamwork episodes, a three-part mini-series with Anni Townend, and a roundtable hosted by Dr Gwen Stirling Wilkie - today we open the floor to you.In this special episode, series producer Julie Allen steps out from behind the scenes to put your questions to Robert Digings, covering everything from the origins of the model to the realities of team life, conflict, leadership, and relational development.In this episode, Robert explores:• His greatest joy working with leaders and teams• How the Highly Relational Team model began - and why he finally decided to share it• Why the model has 25 elements and how to find an easy way in• Using the model with teams of different sizes - from pairs to global groups• The role of leaders in shaping (and sometimes complicating) team dynamics• How to turn personality differences into real strengths• How to think about conflict in a team - and why it’s co-created• Why presence matters more than anything• Which element he believes is most essential• And why the model is framed with the words: “This is not the truth”Along the way, Robert speaks to the complexity of human relationships, the importance of conscious development, and the delight — and difficulty — of helping teams grow.Did we get to your question?We couldn’t answer all of them in the time we had, but every question shaped the conversation.And yes - we’ll definitely do another AMA next year.Explore the modelVisit highlyrelational.com to see the interactive landing page with:• All 25 Two Minute Teamwork videos• Conversations explaining the Personal Process, Team Process and full model• Free resources to help you bring the approach to lifeWhat’s next?Season 4 continues next week.And throughout December we’ll be joined by three brilliant guests - each with something important to say about teams, leadership and what really drives their success.If you’re enjoying the series, please share it with a colleague or leave a rating or review - it makes a huge difference.For more information about the Highly Relational approach visit highlyrelational.comRobert Digings:www.linkedin.com/in/robertdigingswww.highlyrelational.comTeam Development Consultant and Executive CoachRobert has been working with teams and their challenges for over 20 years. 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.Production credits:Studio Engineer at Podshop Studios - Tom WrightPost Production - Shaun LawsonSeries Producer - Julie Allen© 2025 Highly Relational LimitedFind Highly Relational on all your favourite podcast apps or YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.