Episode 277 – Leading Through Collaboration: A New Playbook for Advisory Teams with Douglas Ferguson



In today’s episode we talk with Douglas Ferguson, president of Voltage Control, about how financial advisory firms can use facilitation and collaborative leadership to build high-performing teams. Douglas shares how techniques like “connection before content” and intentional meeting design help foster innovation, alignment, and culture—especially during growth or uncertainty.

He also explores how design thinking and prototyping can improve both internal collaboration and client conversations. By approaching challenges with curiosity, visual tools, and a mindset of iteration, advisors can surface better ideas, strengthen relationships, and create more agile, effective organizations.

Resources: Voltage Control