In today’s rapidly changing work environment, building a high-performing team isn’t optional – it’s essential. Thriving Teams is a practical, evidence-based guide to creating teams that are united, aligned, and set up to achieve. Drawing on Claire Gray’s Thriving Teams Model and years of experience coaching leaders and organisations, this book explores the six core elements that drive team performance: Purpose, Relationships, Accountability, Connection, Challenge & Support, and Alignment.
With a foreword by Harvard professor Amy Edmondson, the world’s leading expert on psychological safety, and an afterword by global coaching pioneer David Clutterbuck, Thriving Teams is bookended by two of the most respected voices in leadership today. Their insights frame Claire’s work and emphasise its relevance for leaders navigating complex, fast-moving environments.
The book also comes alive through compelling case study interviews with senior leaders across industries, including Jeremy Summers (Insync), Matt Carroll (Australian Olympic Committee), Joanna Green and Melissa Lyon (Hive Legal), and Greg Pickering (Australian Financial Complaints Authority). Their real-world experiences illustrate what it takes to bring the principles of thriving teams to life.
Practical, witty, and deeply relatable, Thriving Teams offers leaders the tools and inspiration to not only improve performance but also create cultures where people feel connected, accountable, and energised. It really does take a team to write a book — and this one is no exception.
Claire Gray is a leadership expert, speaker, and author of Thriving Leaders. As founder of Thriving Culture, she has worked with senior leaders and organisations across Australia and Asia to build high-performing teams. A Harvard Kennedy School alumna, Claire is known for her relatable and practical approach, blending research-based insights with real-world experience.
* Backed by evidence and leading global research, including contributions from Amy Edmondson and David Clutterbuck.
* Practical tools, models, and strategies leaders can immediately apply with their teams.
* Real-world case studies from senior leaders across diverse industries bring the concepts to life.
* With endorsements from globally recognised experts and stories from senior leaders across industries, Thriving Teams offers both credibility and relatability. It is the perfect book for leaders, HR professionals, and business owners who want to strengthen team culture, improve performance, and lead with confidence.
Publicity:
* Official virtual book launch event in November 2025.
* Media interviews and podcast features (including Thriving Leaders Podcast).
* Keynote speaking engagements and leadership development programs linked to the book.
* Distribution through Thriving Culture’s corporate and government networks across Australia and internationally.
* Social media campaigns, LinkedIn articles, and newsletter promotion.
