Amanda Deiratani

Marketing Director

Amanda Deiratani Politakis is the Marketing Director at TeamBonding and a creative powerhouse with a knack for making brands stand out. She holds a B.A. in Graphic Design, dual associate degrees in Graphic Design and Architectural Technology, and multiple marketing certifications. With a background that spans everything from entertainment venues to nonprofit events—even full property branding for a residential complex—she’s done a little bit of everything, and done it well. Amanda is passionate about exploring how marketing and AI can work together and loves sharing what she learns. Outside of work, she’s into art festivals, EDM, and weekly creative projects. Oh, and fun fact—she owns two acres of land on the Moon. Because why not?

Home About Team Amanda Deiratani

How long have you been with TeamBonding?
I started in May 2019!

What is your most memorable TeamBonding experience?
My most memorable, (so far) was participating in Breaking Barriers, where I broke a board with my bare hands!

What do you do in your free time?
I love to attend all the art festivals and artisan craft fairs in the area. I try to create a piece of artwork at least once a week.

What is your biggest fear?
A lizard in my hairbrush.

What is your favorite food? (If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?)
Honey bunches of oats with a side of cheesecake.

Something people may not know about you:
I enjoy EDM music of all languages and I own 2 acres of land on the Moon.

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How to Improve Conflict Resolution Skills at Work

Workplace conflict isn’t just inevitable; it’s also instructive. It points to where trust is fraying, expectations are misaligned, and communication needs work. But resolving it takes more than surface-level fixes. The good news? Conflict resolution team building activities can turn tension into teamwork.

Upskilling in the Workplace: Building Human Skills for the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence is no longer a far-off idea. It’s here, shaping industries, reimagining workflows, and forcing companies to rethink how they develop their people. From automated customer support to predictive analytics, AI is transforming the way we work at a breathtaking pace. But while the technology itself moves fast, people don’t adapt overnight.

How to Cultivate Innovation in the Workplace Through a Growth Mindset

A culture of innovation doesn’t just happen; it’s built with intention. And today, one of the most powerful tools for doing that is fostering a growth mindset at work. In companies where innovation thrives, employees aren’t afraid of failure. They’re curious. They ask bold questions. They challenge “the way we’ve always done it.” And they do that because the environment supports it.

Christmas Charity Events to Bring Your Team Together in 2025

The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes the opportunity to help those in need and give back to the community. It’s also the perfect time to show your gratitude to the employees who’ve dedicated so much of their time and effort to furthering your organization’s success this year. And coming up with corporate Christmas charity ideas is easier than you think.

Ultimate Guide to Generational Diversity at Work

Leaders and managers worldwide are currently overseeing five distinct generations in the workplace—Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. They have birth dates ranging from 1928 to 2012, which is nearly 100 years’ difference!

Gamification in the Workplace: The Secret To Better Engagement

You’ve probably noticed an increased focus on gamification in the workplace in recent years. It’s not without reason—workplace gamification can be an incredibly effective way to increase employee engagement!

Your Guide to Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Most companies still follow a familiar formula: top-down leadership, clearly divided departments, and little cross-pollination between teams. Marketing huddles with marketing, sales stick to sales, and decisions climb up and trickle down. It’s simple and predictable, and often wildly inefficient.

How To Build Trust in the Workplace: A Guide for Leaders

Building trust in the workplace is a foundational step to fostering a strong and productive team. But unfortunately, only 21% of U.S. workers strongly agree that they trust the leaders within their organization.

How To Calculate Employee Turnover Rate: A Simple Formula

Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 new hires leave their jobs within the first year? It doesn’t take a turnover rate formula to know that this is a staggering statistic.

10 Halloween Ideas for Work Teams

There’s something special about Halloween that taps into our creativity and brings out the playful side of the workplace. Amid deadlines, meetings, and emails, Halloween office ideas offer employees a rare chance to pause, laugh, and build meaningful connections and workplace communication with their colleagues. Even better? You don’t have to spend a fortune to make it happen.

International Volunteer Day: What It Is & How To Participate

On International Volunteer Day (IVD), the world pays tribute to volunteers worldwide who dedicate their time and effort to worthy causes throughout the year. It’s also a popular day for teams and individuals to come together and give back to their communities.

Top Team Building Activities for Small Groups (& Why You Need Them)

Did you know that team building activities for small groups can improve productivity, communication, and collaboration skills?

Corporate Community Engagement: Team Building With a Purpose

Did you know that corporate community engagement is one of the most powerful ways for companies to build stronger teams and make a meaningful difference in the world around them?

50 Questions of the Day for Work to Spark Conversation

As a leader and marketing director, I’ve discovered that starting each morning with a thoughtful question of the day for work has transformed how my team connects.

How to Honor 9/11 at Work in 2025

September 11, 2001, was tragic, horrific, and profoundly upsetting. It shook the foundation of the American people, serving as a turning point. The events of that morning shattered our sense of safety but awakened something human in us: the desire to come together, to help, to remember.

5 Fun Employee Meeting Ideas to Motivate Your Team

Raise your hand if you’ve ever sat through a meeting while mentally reorganizing your pantry, planning dinner, or wondering how long you can nod before someone notices you’re on autopilot. Most bad meetings aren’t bad because of the topic; they’re bad because of the format. Endless updates, one-way conversations, and zero energy are a recipe for disconnection. And if your team silently begs for the meeting to end five minutes in, something’s not working.

How to Foster Interpersonal Relationships at Work

You can have the sleekest office setups, the flashiest software, and a breakroom stocked with artisan coffee, but if your workplace crew doesn’t like working together, your business is a ticking time bomb.

Teamwork at the Top: Powerful Executive Team Building Activities

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, executive team building activities are no longer just a nice-to-have—they’re essential for creating a positive company culture and maintaining organizational health.

8 Onboarding Best Practices to Improve Your Employee Experience

With an increase in employee turnover, implementing effective onboarding best practices has become more important than ever. However, many employers continue to struggle in this area.

Benefits of Social Impact: Company Culture That Changes the World

With the recent increased focus on social impact, companies everywhere have been looking for ways to make a positive difference in the world and their communities.

The Psychology of Group Dynamics at Work

Imagine walking into a meeting where everyone’s talking at each other, nobody’s listening, and that guy in the corner hasn’t said a word in two weeks. Sound familiar? Or maybe your team’s more of the dream kind—collaborative, communicative, and always one brainstorm away from brilliance.

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Amanda Deiratani

Checkout the posts I've written.

How to Improve Conflict Resolution Skills at Work

Upskilling in the Workplace: Building Human Skills for the Age of AI

How to Cultivate Innovation in the Workplace Through a Growth Mindset

Christmas Charity Events to Bring Your Team Together in 2025

Ultimate Guide to Generational Diversity at Work

Gamification in the Workplace: The Secret To Better Engagement

Your Guide to Cross-functional Team Collaboration

How To Build Trust in the Workplace: A Guide for Leaders

How To Calculate Employee Turnover Rate: A Simple Formula

10 Halloween Ideas for Work Teams

International Volunteer Day: What It Is & How To Participate

Top Team Building Activities for Small Groups (& Why You Need Them)

Corporate Community Engagement: Team Building With a Purpose

50 Questions of the Day for Work to Spark Conversation

How to Honor 9/11 at Work in 2025

5 Fun Employee Meeting Ideas to Motivate Your Team

How to Foster Interpersonal Relationships at Work

Teamwork at the Top: Powerful Executive Team Building Activities

8 Onboarding Best Practices to Improve Your Employee Experience

Benefits of Social Impact: Company Culture That Changes the World

The Psychology of Group Dynamics at Work

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