Releasing the Power of Team – Episode 2: The Individual's Role in the Team: How to Be the Team Member Everyone Wants to Work With

  • 4 June 2026
  • Podcasts | Podcasts

The Individual's Role in the Team: How to Be the Team Member Everyone Wants to Work With

In Episode Two of Power of Team, Andy Duncan is joined by Tanya Retter, CEO of the Chartered Banker Institute, to explore the role individuals play in creating high-performing teams.

While teams may have a formal leader, the conversation highlights how leadership is not confined to job titles. Instead, it can be demonstrated through everyday behaviours that build trust, strengthen relationships and positively influence team culture.

Together, Andy and Tanya explore what great teams feel like to be part of, the qualities that make someone a valued team member, and how individuals can contribute to team success regardless of their role or level of seniority.

Drawing on personal experiences and practical insights, they discuss how to influence without authority, support colleagues effectively and create the conditions for stronger collaboration and performance.

You'll discover:

  • What makes someone a team member others want to work with
  • How individual behaviours shape team culture and performance
  • Ways to influence and contribute without being the team leader
  • Practical approaches to building trust, credibility and collaboration
  • How small actions can have a lasting impact on team effectiveness

A practical and thought-provoking conversation that demonstrates how every individual has the ability to influence the success of their team.