"Form teams before you start doing the work. It's worth the investment." - Chris Daicos Ever wonder why some school teams thrive while others struggle? In this episode, Meg chats with Chris Daicos, a trained teacher, social worker, and expert in team effectiveness. Chris has spent years helping schools and organisations foster collaboration, psychological safety, and leadership that brings out the best in everyone. Together, we dive into:✅ Why the forming stage of a team is critical (and why skipping it leads to stress)✅ How setting clear expectations can transform team culture✅ Why conflict, when handled well, can be a driver of innovation✅ Practical ways to build trust, accountability, and psychological safety If you’re a teacher, educator, or school leader who wants to improve teamwork, reduce stress, and create a more effective team, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and start setting your teams up for success! Episode 138 Shownotes - Click here. Chris Daicos - Website | LinkedIn ---- Listen Next: Aimee Presnall: Middle Leadership & The Power Of Authentic Leaders | Episode 134 Then: Tracey Ezard: Ferocious Warmth & Balancing The Head And Heart Of Leadership | Episode 82 Then: Dan Steele: Growth Coaching & Listening To Encourage Thinking | Episode 118 Then: Jenny Cole: Backing Yourself & Taking Risks | Episode 130 ---- Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Request - Complete the booking form to start the conversation. ---- ** The School of Wellbeing is one of Australia's best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders! **

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