Episode 405 - bonus

Teamwork and Collaboration: BONUS GLOBAL ROUNDTABLE

Published on: 19th February, 2026

On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners who turn ideas into impact. In this special roundtable episode, Mark brings together leaders from film, animation, hospitality, consumer brands, immersive experiences, and big-tech UX to explore one powerful theme:

Teamwork.

When creative outcomes depend on dozens—or even hundreds—of contributors, how do you align vision, manage complexity, and still leave room for magic?

Today’s Panelists

  1. Michael Robinson — Hotel & Hospitality Operations Leader
  2. Diego Pulido — Lead UX Designer, Amazon (formerly Google, Walmart, Adobe, JPMorganChase)
  3. Matt McLean — Organic Consumer Juice Brand Founder
  4. Tom Bairstow — Event, Concert Production & Immersive Visual Experiences
  5. Rich Magallanes — Children’s & Animated Content Producer
  6. Steven Puri — Focus app creator, ex-studio exec/producer Fox, DreamWorks, Sony

Together, they share real-world lessons from film sets, animation studios, hospitality teams, live events, consumer brands, and product design at scale.

In This Episode, We Explore:

  1. Creativity as a Team Sport. What great collaboration actually looks like across industries—and why creativity doesn’t happen in isolation.
  2. Aligning Vision Across Many Contributors. How leaders communicate creative direction clearly when working with writers, designers, engineers, performers, vendors, and operational teams.
  3. Conflict, Constraints & Creative Breakthroughs. How budget limits, timelines, technical requirements, and differing opinions can either block creativity—or unlock it.
  4. Leadership in Collaborative Environments. What it means to lead when you’re not the only decision-maker, how to build trust quickly, and why delegation is essential for scale.
  5. Practical Takeaways for Better Collaboration. From film crews to UX teams, each panelist shares what actually helps teams work better together—and what listeners can apply immediately.

Final Lightning Round

Each panelist shares one simple action listeners can take this week to become a better collaborator.

Huge thanks to our panelists. Be sure to connect with them.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-robinson-a6985735/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegopulido/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mclean-5507733/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombairstownorthhouse/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-magallanes-executive-producer-15290776/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri/

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And come back next time, when we’ll sit down with another creative professional to explore how they get inspired, organize ideas, and turn imagination into impact.

New Book Announcement

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Built from the first 250 conversations on the podcast, this book distills practical insights from founders, artists, designers, musicians, healers, strategists, and innovators around the globe.

Inside you’ll discover:

• how creative people get inspired

• how they organize ideas into action

• how they move through doubt, burnout, and uncertainty

• how they turn creativity into meaningful work and real-world impact

It’s designed to be practical, reflective, and encouraging—whether you’re leading a business, building a creative practice, or bringing a new idea into the world.

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Your World of Creativity
Catalyst of Inspiration, Stories, and Tools to Get Your Work Out Into the World
On YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, best-selling author and global brand innovator, Mark Stinson introduces you to some of the world’s leading creative talent from publishing, film, animation, music, restaurants, medical research, and more.

In every episode, you'll discover:
- How to tap into your most original thinking.
- Inspiration from the experts’ own experience.
- Specific tools, exercises, and formulas to organize your ideas.
- And most of all, you’ll learn how to make connections

 and create opportunities to publish, post, record, display, sell, market, and promote
 your creative work.

Listen for the latest insights for creative people who want to stop questioning themselves and overcome obstacles to launch their creative endeavors out into the world.

Connect with Mark at www.Mark-Stinson.com

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Mark Stinson

Mark Stinson has earned the reputation as a “brand innovator” -- an experienced marketer, persuasive writer, dynamic presenter, and skilled facilitator. His work includes brand strategy and creative workshops. He has contributed to the launches of more than 150 brands, with a focus on health, science, and technology companies. Mark has worked with clients ranging from global corporations to entrepreneurial start-ups. He is a recipient of the Brand Leadership Award from the Asia Brand Congress and was included in the PharmaVoice 100 Most Inspiring People in the Life-Sciences Industry.