A podcast dedicated to delving into the science and narratives behind high-cohesion and high-performing teams.

Hosted by Dr. Bobbi Wegner, a Harvard lecturer in Organizational Psychology and founder of Groops, this series will explore the psychological dynamics that drive team and individual performance.

In each episode, we'll engage with industry experts to tackle real-world challenges and provide actionable insights designed to help teams thrive.

Thank you for joining us on this journey to better understand and optimize workplace dynamics.

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E28: How Design Thinking Shapes High-Performing Teams at Work with Hannah Rosenfeld
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E28: How Design Thinking Shapes High-Performing Teams at Work with Hannah Rosenfeld

What happens when a psychologist joins a high-growth startup?
In this episode of Groops Talks, Dr. Amy Campbell, Chief People Officer at Overhaul, shares how she helped transform a five-person tech startup into a thriving global company of nearly 700 employees—without losing the human touch.

What if building a thriving workplace culture isn’t about rules or mandates from the top — but about intentionally designing the conditions for people to come alive at work?

In this episode of the Groops Podcast, organizational design expert Hannah Rosenfeld, Executive Design Director at IDEO, shares how leaders can transform culture from within. Drawing from her experience in design research and systems thinking, Hannah reveals six key levers — strategy, structure, infrastructure, process, incentives, and talent — that organizations can use to shape meaningful, lasting change.

She explains why culture can’t be dictated, how alignment fuels motivation, and why real transformation requires patience, prototyping, and purpose. Whether you’re leading a team, designing organizational change, or rethinking how culture is created, this conversation offers a roadmap for cultivating innovation, collaboration, and resilience in your workplace.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

  • Why culture is an emergent system, not a top-down directive

  • How to use design principles to strengthen team dynamics and trust

  • The six powerful levers that drive sustainable change

  • How to align incentives, purpose, and behavior for long-term impact

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E27: Building Human-Centered Cultures in Fast-Growth Startups with Amy Campbell
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E27: Building Human-Centered Cultures in Fast-Growth Startups with Amy Campbell

What happens when a psychologist joins a high-growth startup?
In this episode of Groops Talks, Dr. Amy Campbell, Chief People Officer at Overhaul, shares how she helped transform a five-person tech startup into a thriving global company of nearly 700 employees—without losing the human touch.

Amy reveals why psychology isn’t just about well-being—it’s a business advantage. From strengths-based leadership to fostering psychological safety, she explains how evidence-based, people-first practices drive both performance and culture in fast-paced environments.

Tune in to learn how leaders can build resilient, high-performing teams by focusing on what makes us most human.

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E26: The Ripple Effect of Empowerment: Annie Ripp’s Journey in Wellness and Leadership
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E26: The Ripple Effect of Empowerment: Annie Ripp’s Journey in Wellness and Leadership

In this powerful episode, Dr. Bobbi Wegner sits down with Annie Ripp — founder of Let’s Feel Good, lifestyle implementation coach, and early-stage investor — to explore the deep connection between personal wellbeing, female empowerment, and sustainable leadership.

They unpack how health challenges can become a catalyst for career transformation, why empathetic leadership boosts team performance, and how psychological safety impacts retention and company culture.

Whether you're a founder, people leader, or simply navigating growth, this episode offers a fresh, human-centered take on aligning intuition, wellness, and purpose — for yourself and your team.

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E25: Scaling Culture Without Losing Soul: Courtney King on High Engagement and Fun at BeatBox
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E25: Scaling Culture Without Losing Soul: Courtney King on High Engagement and Fun at BeatBox

In this episode of the Groops podcast, Dr. Bobbi Wegner sits down with Courtney King, SVP of People and Culture at BeatBox Beverages, to explore how fast-growing companies can stay human-first. Courtney helped scale BeatBox from 40 to 270+ employees while building a culture of fun, trust, and performance.

We dig into the real strategies behind scaling company culture, why measuring workplace fun actually works, and how employee engagement can drive serious business results. If you're leading through hypergrowth—or want to—this episode is your culture playbook.

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E23: AI, People, and Peak Performance: Legal Leadership with Eowynne Noble
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E23: AI, People, and Peak Performance: Legal Leadership with Eowynne Noble

Curious how AI is reshaping the high-stakes world of law? Join Dr. Bobbi Wegner and Chief People Officer Eowynne Noble as they dive into the psychology of collaboration, disrupting tradition, and what it takes to help even the most skeptical teams thrive in the age of rapid change. This episode explores the human stories behind technological transformation and why adaptability may be a lawyer’s greatest asset.

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E22: Leading With Humanity: Suicide Prevention, Connection, and Growth in High-Stress Environments with Eli Embleton
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E22: Leading With Humanity: Suicide Prevention, Connection, and Growth in High-Stress Environments with Eli Embleton

What does it really take to build trust and connection in one of America’s toughest industries? In this episode, leadership coach Eli Embleton shares his powerful personal story, from crisis and survival instincts to the transformative power of vulnerability in high-stress environments. Tune in to find out why connection isn’t just good for culture, it’s a true lifeline.

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E20: The Price of Nice in the Workplace with Amira Barger
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E20: The Price of Nice in the Workplace with Amira Barger

What if being “nice” at work is actually holding your team back? In this thought-provoking episode, Amira Barger unpacks the hidden costs of workplace niceness and reveals why embracing discomfort and honest conversation might just be the secret to authentic connection and breakthrough innovation.

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E19: Bridging Generations and Cultures at Work with LaToya Lyn
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E19: Bridging Generations and Cultures at Work with LaToya Lyn

Ever wondered what really drives people at work—and how motivation is evolving in today’s rapidly changing workplace? In this episode, Dr. Bobbi Wegner sits down with human capital strategist LaToya Lyn to uncover the hidden forces behind team performance, generational shifts, and the psychology leaders need to build a future-ready organization. Get ready for real talk, actionable strategies, and fresh insights that will change the way you think about work.

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E17: From Chaos to Cohesion: Supporting Teams Beyond Work with Jon Cooper
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E17: From Chaos to Cohesion: Supporting Teams Beyond Work with Jon Cooper

Ever wonder how the messiness of real life shapes the way teams function at work? In this episode, Dr. Bobbi Wegner and Jon Cooper, CEO of Overalls, reveal what happens when companies truly support employees beyond the job description—and why helping people tackle daily chaos and life's big disruptors might just be the secret to high-performing, deeply connected teams.

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E15: Creating High-Trust Teams: Bridging Psychology and Military Leadership with Jason Watkins
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E15: Creating High-Trust Teams: Bridging Psychology and Military Leadership with Jason Watkins

Ever wondered how high-performing teams are built in some of the world’s most demanding environments? In this episode, Jason Watkins, a Colonel in the United States Air Force, dives deep into the psychology, challenges, and surprising humanity behind creating cohesion and trust in military teams—revealing actionable strategies anyone can use to spark stronger connections and elevate performance, no matter where you work. His comments and opinions are his own and do not represent the DoD or the Department of the Air Force.

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E13: Exploring Workplace Culture Shifts with Donna Daniels
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E13: Exploring Workplace Culture Shifts with Donna Daniels

Explore the complexities of workplace dynamics with Donna Daniels, the Chief People Officer at Ceres, as she explores why well-intentioned initiatives stall and how leaders can foster true belonging and innovation in ever-evolving work cultures. Discover the balance between values and progress in this insightful conversation with Dr. Bobbi Wegner on "The Psychology of Work.”

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E12: Turning Employee Experience into Business Success with Scott Leuchter
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E12: Turning Employee Experience into Business Success with Scott Leuchter

Join Dr. Bobbi Wegner as she sits down with Dr. Scott Leuchter, the Global Chief People Officer at Ideal Clamp Products, to explore the fascinating intersection of psychology and business. Discover how understanding the science behind employee experience can drive organizational success and uncover some surprising factors that influence performance, productivity, and retention. Don't miss this insightful conversation on why people do what they do at work!

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E11: Understanding Performance Culture with Marco Mingolla
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E11: Understanding Performance Culture with Marco Mingolla

Explore the complexities of performance management with Marco Mingolla, who addresses the prevalent misconceptions tying performance to pay and advocates for a shift towards team-oriented performance cultures. Learn how redefining these dynamics can facilitate true organizational effectiveness.

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