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What if a single phrase could transform your team’s understanding and support for each other on tough days?

Discover how “Hippopotamus Days” can build connection, understanding, and trust - one inside joke at a time.

Building team cohesion isn’t just about big events or trust falls - it’s about the small moments of understanding that bring people together.

In this episode of Practicing Connection, Coral and Jessica introduce the concept of “Hippopotamus Days,” a playful, team-created code word that signals when someone’s having an off day but still wants to be present.

Learn how developing a shared language and group norms can foster empathy, reduce misunderstandings, and make your team stronger - even on the toughest days. Tune in for practical steps to create your own team phrase and see how humor and honesty can become powerful tools for connection.

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When change is the only constant, how do you keep yourself - and your team - grounded and connected? In this episode, we explore simple, powerful check-in practices that help leaders and teams navigate uncertainty with empathy, awareness, and trust.

Transitions and uncertainty are part of every leader’s journey.

In this episode of Practicing Connection, Coral introduces "Temperature Checks for Change," a practical two-part check-in routine designed to help you stay present and responsive - both as a leader and as a team.

Discover how quick self-reflection and intentional team check-ins can build trust, foster alignment, and create space for authentic connection, even when answers are unclear.

Whether you’re leading through a big transition or just facing everyday challenges, these tools will help you and your team feel seen, supported, and ready for what’s next.

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Are you leading your team the way you truly want to? Or just reacting to the pressures of the moment?

Discover how a simple reflection can help you align your intentions with your actions and become the emotionally intelligent leader your team needs.

How we show up as leaders shapes our team’s experience, trust, and success.

In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Coral and Jessica explore the power of alignment and presence in leadership. Jessica introduces the “Leadership Alignment Reflection,” a practical, step-by-step exercise that helps you examine how you’re currently leading versus how you aspire to lead.

Learn how regular reflection can boost your self-awareness, close the gap between intention and action, and help you lead with greater impact.

Tune in for actionable insights and a practice you can start using right now!

Practical links from this episode:

• The Art of Coaching Teams, by Elena Aguilar
• Practicing Connection worksheets