Why Teams with a Spark Perform Better
Stephen Hazley
Creator of Energy
What separates a good team from a great one? It’s not just about skills or experience. It’s about energy – the kind that powers creative thinking, sharp decision-making and genuine momentum.
According to research from the Harvard Business Review, managing energy and not time is the key to higher performance. Teams who actively manage their physical, emotional and mental energy are far more engaged and resilient.
The reality is energy starts with mindset. Tony Robbins, the renowned motivational speaker, talks about ‘changing your state’, to transform your outlook. Whether it’s adjusting your breathing, getting outdoors, or breaking routines – small shifts can have a massive impact on energy levels.
One of the most rewarding experiences for us at Team Challenge Company is witnessing the change in energy in a conference room when we deliver an experience for a client. We like to think of energy as the fuel for teamwork. Without it, even the most skilled teams can stall.
Our outdoor experiences are designed to get people moving, thinking differently, and energised in new environments. Whether it’s strategically navigating a leadership focussed experience, or solving creative tasks as a collaborative team, stepping outside the usual work environment can shake up perspectives and recharge your team.
Why is this so powerful? A study published in the American Psychologist journal found that structured team-development interventions, including team building and micro breaks, improve both a team’s objective performance and supervisory ratings. Research like this reinforces that it’s not just about having a break; it’s about coming back sharper, more focused and ready to tackle challenges together.
The truth is energy can’t be faked. When your team are running on fumes they can roll along for a while, but eventually, teams grind to a halt, people burn out, and perhaps even leave your business. When you prioritise energising your team, you’re giving them the fuel they need to collaborate better, think bigger and achieve even more.
Here’s my challenge to you: get your team into new situations, change their environment, and break out of their routines from time to time. Create opportunities for them to shift their mindset, reconnect, and re-energise. Because when energy levels rise, performance follows.
If you’re ready to give your team the energy boost they need, let’s talk. At Team Challenge Company, we design experiences that do more than bring teams together, they ignite energy that leads to results.
Warm regards,