Culture Corner by Exalto Consulting

In this episode Adrian chats to Jim Tidball - Head of Digital at Ardent Jim Tidball is a digital transformation leader with extensive experience in guiding organisations through change. He has held key positions in various sectors, including government and healthcare, where he has played a pivotal role in introducing technology-driven solutions. His expertise lies not just in technology, but also...

Fiona Widd - Listening in leadership In this conversation, Fiona shares her journey into the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of alternative routes into tech and the value of community support. She discusses the challenges of imposter syndrome and the necessity of having a support network for leaders. Fiona reflects on her transition from team member to leader, highlighting the significan...

In this episode Adrian speaks to Lauren Corderoy, Senior Manager in Software Engineering at Dunelm. Lauren shares her honest insights on leadership, team culture, and career progression, highlighting the importance of creating environments where people feel supported, trusted, and recognised at every level. She speaks passionately about the role leaders play in shaping culture, and why communicati...

Paul Agapow - Evolving Leadership Styles Paul Agapow has a wealth of experience across the use of Data and AI in the Biotech and Pharma industries. In this podcast he shares his insights on leadership, culture, and the dynamics of working in various organisational settings. He emphasizes the importance of trust, collaboration, and adaptability in leadership roles, particularly in the context of gl...

Paul Hornby - transforming healthcare with technology Adrian chats with Paul Hornby - Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Bestway Healthcare. In the episode Adrian and Paul discuss: Digital transformation across Healthcare in a B2B environment Culture eats strategy for breakfast Hiring for diversity Does a degree matter when hiring people? How to foster culture in hybrid and in office workpl...

The importance of self care in leadership with Stuart Day Adrian chats with Stuart Day - Managing Principal Consultant at Ten10 The conversation covers: The importance of self care in leadership Styles of leadership Defining great culture Earning trust in new teams Using coaching skills in team leadership Recruitment and building teams Stuart's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-day/ Qua...

In this episode Adrian chats with Mark Kitching, Technology Director 🎙️ Tune in to hear Mark speak authentically about the nuances of tech leadership, team building, organisational challenges and building cultures where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Mark is a real people person, and it’s easy to see why his teams buy into him as both a leader and an individual. In this episode, Mark share...

Embracing your worth with Aisha Minhas In this episode Adrian chats to multi award winning People and Change Leader - Aisha Minhas. The episode covers: Involving your team in cultural change Embracing your worth Benefits of Peer 2 Peer coaching Driving change Beyond tick box diversity D&I Training How diverse teams innovate. Exalto Consulting: www.exalto-consulting.com Adrian Prodger: https://...

Rick Spencer - How transparent should you be with your teams? In this episode Adrian chats with Rick Spencer, Engineering Team Leader at Certinia The conversation covers a variety of topics, including: Importance of career frameworks covering the whole business not just individual teams. Benefits of direct customer feedback for software engineering teams. The positive effect of Ricks MBA on his le...

Outside your comfort zone with Helen Ramshaw In this episode of Cuture Corner Adrian speaks with Helen Ramshaw - Engineering Manager at mkodo. The conversation covers a variety of topics, including: A top down approach for cultivating culture. Pushing people outside their comfort zone. Constructive feedback. Importance of clear communication. Empowering your team. Importance of recognition. Check...

In this episode Adrian talks to Chris Henderson - Senior Quality Engineering Manager at Dunelm The conversation covers many aspects, including: Biggest challenges as a leader Coaching and mentoring in leadership Importance of empathy and emotional intelligence as a leader Strategies for holding each other accountable as leaders Vulnerability and openness in leadership What the culture is like at D...

In this episode Adrian talks to Dileep Marway - CTO at technology consultancy AND Digital. The conversation covers many aspects, including: Dileep’s journey into Tech. Retaining culture through rapid growth. Empowering teams to dive culture. Career highlight. Importance of knowing your team on a personal level Helping people on their career journey. The willingness to continually learn/growth mind...

In this episode Adrian speaks to Amelia Bampton, Engagement Manager at Equal Experts. The conversation covers a variety of topics including: Being an individual at work Self awareness Feedback loops Psychological safety The importance of balanced teams Inspiring people Empowerment over command and control Adrian: linkedin.com/in/amelia-bampton Amelia: linkedin.com/in/amelia-bampton Exalto Consulti...

Adrian speaks to Nichole Tinnion, Senior Director at ASDA about her journey into IT, her leadership style and tips for crafting culture. The conversation includes: Human Centric Leadership Career paths Surround yourself with people better than yourself Building diverse teams Saying yes to everything Working abroad at a young age. Nichole's LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/nichole-tinnion-4a509a50 Adrian's...

Adrian chats with Clem Pickering - Performance Coach for tech leaders The conversation covers: - Low hierarchy, creating openness & transparency - Benefits to being open by default as opposed to closed by default. - Benefits of Advocacy as you scale a business - Feedback strategies - Imposter syndrome and working through it. - Psychological safety - Dealing with conflict Adrian's LinkedIn: lin...

In this episode Adrian and Terry discuss a range of topics covering things such as – ✅The benefits of all hands meetings. ✅Inclusive hiring. ✅Importance of Psychological safety. ✅Emotional intelligence and empathy. ✅Collecting and giving feedback. ✅The importance of diverse teams. ✅What makes a good leader.

In this episode Adrian talks to Trenton Moss - Best selling author, leadership coach and agency owner The chat covers a variety of topics, including: · Creating a culture of trust · Psychological safety · Creating a culture of belonging · Impact of specific & meaningful feedback · The role of conflict in high performing teams Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExaltoConsulting Follow Trenton: l...

In this episode Adrian talks to Dave McKerral, VP of Software Engineering at Kalibrate. The chat covers a variety of topics, including: Benefits of apprenticeships. Inclusive interviews / hiring processes. Benefits of transparency in teams. Advantages of sharing vulnerabilities as a leader. Culture at Kalibrate. Benefits of in office presence for less experienced team members. Youtube: https://www...

In this episode Adrian talks to Josh Nesbitt, Chief Technology Officer at Glean (an Education Technology company based in Leeds). The conversation covers topics such as: -        What makes a great leader? -         Intricacies of inclusive hiring -        The importance of empathy in lead...

In this episode Adrian talks to Tom Pomfrett, Regional Head of Delivery at BJSS. The conversation covers topics such as: How to retain culture whilst building teams across multiple locations Creating balance in team dynamics The importance of psychological safety and feedback loops Establishing accountability, empowerment and trust in teams

Adrian chats to Edson Ferreira - Director of Engineering The episode covers topics such as: Essential leadership styles for high performing teams. Creating and environment for collaboration Managing and moving through conflict Hiring the right people The importance of structure and clarity in teams Creating the right environment for high performing teams.

Adrian Prodger, Director at Exalto Consulting, chats about how to build a great culture with Sarat Pediredla, CEO and Founder at Hedgehog Lab Topics covered include: Natural leadership Culture frameworks Creating a sense of accountability within employees How humans are wired for connection

Adrian Prodger, Director at Exalto Consulting, chats about building a great culture with Cassy Calvert, Director at Sogeti. Topics covered include: Leading by example - behaviour breeds behaviour Values led leadership How to cultivate culture in remote / hybrid teams Getting to know your teams