July 28, 2026
Episode 198: From Vision to Execution: How Great Teams Bring Big Ideas to Life with Erin Woody
What separates teams that simply stay busy from teams that consistently deliver amazing results? On this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Erin Woody, Founder and Executive Coach at Two Cats and a Palm Tree, a coaching and consulting practice. Erin’s storied resume also includes titles such as Vice President of Marketing, Culture & Entertainment at Red Bull and Senior Vice President of Music at On Location Experiences.
From defining roles and responsibilities to improving communication and aligning around a shared purpose, Erin shares practical ways leaders can reduce friction, build trust, and help teams move faster together. Dane and Erin also explore why great leaders create the right “container” for success, how external customer needs can unite teams, and what key element leads to better collaboration and better outcomes.
Finally, Dane and Erin unpack how leaders can empower teams without micromanaging, why clearly defining success leads to stronger accountability, and how a few thoughtful coaching questions can uncover hidden roadblocks before they derail progress.
Whether you’re leading a small team or a global organization, this conversation offers actionable insights for turning vision into execution while building healthier, more effective teams.
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From Vision to Execution: How Great Teams Bring Big Ideas to Life with Erin Woody
Guest Bio
Erin Woody is an executive coach, strategic advisor, and founder of Two Cats & A Palm Tree, a coaching and consulting practice that partners with leaders and teams across consumer brands, hospitality, live entertainment, media, and sports. Her work focuses on helping clients recalibrate to shorten the distance to meaningful momentum.
Before founding her practice, her career spanned global brands, major corporations, and startups. She served as Vice President of Culture and Entertainment Marketing at Red Bull, where she shaped the brand’s cultural strategy across music, dance, art, and social innovation, and as Senior Vice President of Music at On Location Experiences, where she led the division responsible for premium VIP and music programs for partners including the NFL, the Olympic Games, and leading festivals and artists.
She holds an MS in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting from NYU and an ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation. She is also a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and certified in Hogan Assessments.
Key Takeaways
00:00 Welcome to the Future of Teamwork Podcast
00:27 Meet Erin Woody
01:40 Career Journey To Coaching
05:40 Designing The Container
06:56 Culture Inside And Out
09:30 Moving Fast Without Red Tape
13:05 Strengths Trust And Mattering
15:41 Hunches About Team Tension
16:54 Clarity Tools And RASCI
19:49 Stakeholders Purpose And The System
23:38 Why How And Tradeoffs
25:26 Efficiency Versus Effectiveness
26:05 Effectiveness Unlocks Priorities
26:57 Deadlines vs Continuous Change
28:33 Role Clarity Amid Opinions
29:56 AI and Defining Expertise
32:30 Decision Rights and Accountability
34:08 Project Org Chart Basics
36:36 Constraints and Human Agency
39:03 Leader Questions to Start
42:16 Who Defines Success Metrics
44:10 Wrap Up and Where to Connect
46:27 Episode Disclaimer and Outro
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