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Team Spirit: The Power of Purposeful Gatherings
Unveil the art and craft of purposeful team workshops and away days.
Team The Power of Purposeful Gatherings is a book that will transform how you think about and conduct team gatherings. This book, crafted with years of insights and experiences, is your ultimate guide to hosting memorable and effective workshops, team away days, and more.
If you're a manager of a team, you'll know how important it is that teams spend quality time together. This book will provide you with a framework and useful tools to help you design and plan team gatherings so you're making the most of your time together and getting the results you seek.
If you're a facilitator and are looking for some practical ideas and inspiration to add to your toolbox, the ideas shared in this book will enable you to design and facilitate team gatherings more successfully.
Teams who spend time together, work well together. Make this time meaningful and useful for all those taking part.
Team The Power of Purposeful Gatherings is a book that will transform how you think about and conduct team gatherings. This book, crafted with years of insights and experiences, is your ultimate guide to hosting memorable and effective workshops, team away days, and more.
If you're a manager of a team, you'll know how important it is that teams spend quality time together. This book will provide you with a framework and useful tools to help you design and plan team gatherings so you're making the most of your time together and getting the results you seek.
If you're a facilitator and are looking for some practical ideas and inspiration to add to your toolbox, the ideas shared in this book will enable you to design and facilitate team gatherings more successfully.
Teams who spend time together, work well together. Make this time meaningful and useful for all those taking part.
182 pages, Paperback
Published February 19, 2025
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May 7, 2025
Team Spirit is a hands-on guide to designing and leading team gatherings that are intentional, energizing, and effective. Drawing on years of experience as a facilitator and coach, Antonia Milkop shares practical tools, personal stories, and easy-to-apply frameworks that help managers and facilitators rethink the way teams come together. The book introduces the "3 Ps"—Purpose, Planning, and Presence—as the key ingredients for successful gatherings. Milkop structures her book with engaging metaphors, real-world examples, and repeatable templates ("Cookie Cutters") that readers can pick up and run with.
I didn’t expect a book about meetings—well, “gatherings,” as Antonia wisely reframes them—to feel this fresh. But it is. Milkop writes like she’s right there in the room with you, rolling up her sleeves, helping you figure out what’s not working and why. Her voice is both warm and firm—like a good facilitator should be—and her practical wisdom feels earned, not theoretical. I loved the way she leaned into real examples, from clunky Zoom calls to stalled leadership retreats. I found myself nodding (and laughing) more than once. The metaphors—yes, even the cooking ones—actually helped. It’s a smart way to talk about structure without sounding stuffy.
What really struck me, though, was how this book made me feel. Inspired, mostly. Seen, a bit. It gave me a sense of permission to take more care in how I design the moments my team shares. Milkop doesn’t just want you to run better meetings—she wants you to build better teams. Her emphasis on rhythm, intention, and emotional presence is something that resonated with me. She reminds us that team culture is created one conversation at a time. The simplicity of her methods is deceptive—this is deep work. And it matters.
I’d recommend Team Spirit to anyone who leads, supports, or shows up for a team. Whether you’re managing your first group of interns or facilitating strategy sessions for execs, there’s something in here that will shift your perspective—and give you the tools to make real changes.
I didn’t expect a book about meetings—well, “gatherings,” as Antonia wisely reframes them—to feel this fresh. But it is. Milkop writes like she’s right there in the room with you, rolling up her sleeves, helping you figure out what’s not working and why. Her voice is both warm and firm—like a good facilitator should be—and her practical wisdom feels earned, not theoretical. I loved the way she leaned into real examples, from clunky Zoom calls to stalled leadership retreats. I found myself nodding (and laughing) more than once. The metaphors—yes, even the cooking ones—actually helped. It’s a smart way to talk about structure without sounding stuffy.
What really struck me, though, was how this book made me feel. Inspired, mostly. Seen, a bit. It gave me a sense of permission to take more care in how I design the moments my team shares. Milkop doesn’t just want you to run better meetings—she wants you to build better teams. Her emphasis on rhythm, intention, and emotional presence is something that resonated with me. She reminds us that team culture is created one conversation at a time. The simplicity of her methods is deceptive—this is deep work. And it matters.
I’d recommend Team Spirit to anyone who leads, supports, or shows up for a team. Whether you’re managing your first group of interns or facilitating strategy sessions for execs, there’s something in here that will shift your perspective—and give you the tools to make real changes.
August 1, 2024
Antonia’s book is a trustworthy resource to have in your facilitator toolkit for both in-person and online gatherings. It's an easy read, filled with inspiring and thought-provoking quotes, along with practical steps to maximise the value of team meetings. She skilfully describes the real-life pain points of team meetings and how to overcome them by highlighting big-picture ideas while drilling down into the details in a methodical and engaging way. The ‘3Ps’ and ‘Cookie Cutter’ activities are insightful gems of information that can be applied to both personal and professional life.
Antonia’s warmth and energy shine through in her writing, making it feel like I was having a conversation with her throughout the book. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to develop or enhance their leadership and facilitation skills and practices.
Antonia’s warmth and energy shine through in her writing, making it feel like I was having a conversation with her throughout the book. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to develop or enhance their leadership and facilitation skills and practices.
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May 7, 2025Team Spirit is a brilliant resource for anyone wanting to make team gatherings more meaningful and effective. I really appreciated the clarity, simplicity, and immediate usability of the ideas.
Antonia cuts through the noise and offers practical, thoughtful frameworks that can be applied straight away—whether you’re designing a team day or facilitating a deeper workshop.
It’s a book I’ll keep going back to for inspiration and structure - thanks Antonia!
Antonia cuts through the noise and offers practical, thoughtful frameworks that can be applied straight away—whether you’re designing a team day or facilitating a deeper workshop.
It’s a book I’ll keep going back to for inspiration and structure - thanks Antonia!
August 9, 2024
Huge congratulations on your book, which is amazing. It’s so clearly and beautifully written and is a combination of practicality and inspiration.
Well done on what must have been a huge focus and commitment.
Thanks Antonia and I think this book will really make a big difference in helping leaders, managers and facilitators get the most out of their gatherings.
Well done on what must have been a huge focus and commitment.
Thanks Antonia and I think this book will really make a big difference in helping leaders, managers and facilitators get the most out of their gatherings.
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