Episode #11
Why Great Teamwork Is Never Accidental with Will Mason
Great teamwork doesn’t happen by chance. It is built through shared experiences, genuine connection and creating opportunities for people to engage beyond their usual roles and routines. In this episode of The Admin Avenues Podcast, Candice is joined by leading corporate team-building expert Will Mason, the driving force behind Beyond the Boardroom, Pinnacle Team Events and Corporate Volunteering Australia. With more than 20 years of experience designing and delivering purposeful corporate experiences across Australia, Will has worked with teams of every size- from intimate leadership groups to large-scale events involving more than 1,000 participants. Will shares why some of the most powerful workplace connections happen in the moments between the agenda: during a shared challenge, an unexpected laugh or a spontaneous conversation. Together, Candice and Will explore what separates a meaningful team experience from forced fun, how to create activities that are genuinely inclusive and what administrative professionals should consider when they are asked to organise the next team day, conference or workplace event. In this episode, we discuss: Why great teamwork is never accidental How shared experiences help build trust and stronger relationships Why face-to-face connection matters in a hybrid working world The difference between purposeful team building and simply filling time How to engage different personalities and participation styles Creating inclusive experiences for different ages, cultures, abilities and confidence levels The questions admins should ask before planning a team activity What information to provide when engaging a team-building company Common mistakes organisations make when choosing team activities How small, intentional actions can help employees feel more connected Will also gives us a preview of what attendees can expect when Beyond the Boardroom and Pinnacle Team Events kickstart each of the 2026 Admin Avenues Conferences with a high-impact icebreaker. And if the thought of conference participation makes you nervous, don’t worry - Will explains how his team creates experiences that feel welcoming, comfortable and enjoyable for everyone. Beyond the Boardroom and Pinnacle Team Events are proud National Sponsors of the 2026 Admin Avenues Conference Series in Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane. Connect with Will Mason on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-mason-18952844/ Check out these amazing businesses Beyond the Boardroom: https://www.beyondtheboardroom.com.au/ Pinnacle Team Events: https://www.pinnacleteamevents.com.au/ Corporate Volunteering Australia: https://www.corporatevolunteering.com.au/ AND of course discover the 2026 Admin Avenues Conference Series and secure your ticket: https://adminavenues.com/ If you’re joining us at an Admin Avenues Conference, arrive ready to move, laugh and meet some new people - because Will and his team will make sure there is plenty of energy and connection in the room from the very beginning.
