EP 78: Building The Bridge...with Kimberly Sauceda

EP 78: Building The Bridge...with Kimberly Sauceda

From Constructive Behaviors by Barb Allen

April 9, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

Barb Allen interviews Kimberly Sauceda about building strong workplace relationships and the impact of intentional actions on team dynamics.

In this episode of the Constructive Behaviors Podcast, I sit down with Kimberly Sauceda to talk about what it really takes to build strong relationships at work-and why those relationships are often the difference between teams that struggle and teams that thrive. Kimberly shares her journey from leading roles in major companies like Apple and Logitech to becoming an executive coach focused on helping leaders and teams create better connections and stronger outcomes. We dive into her "build the bridge" concept, what it means to create real connection instead of just going through the motions, and how small, intentional actions can completely shift the way teams work together. We also talk about: Why one person can start building the bridge The difference between transactional vs. relational interactions How expectations, alignment, and curiosity impact team dynamics And how to repair relationships when things break down If you've ever felt the tension of misalignment, poor communication, or just "not clicking" with someone at work, this episode will give you practical ways to approach those situations differently. Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real…

People in this episode

Host: Barb Allen

Guest: Kimberly Sauceda

Topics covered

  • relationship building
  • team dynamics
  • executive coaching
  • communication
  • workplace connections

Keywords

  • relationships
  • teamwork
  • communication
  • executive coaching
  • workplace
  • connection
  • alignment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple, Logitech, ConstructionBarb.com

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