• Coaching Corner - Caroline Turner - Neurodiversity in Leadership
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode we're joined by Caroline Turner.

    Caroline is the founder and Managing Director of Creased Puddle - an awesome consultancy that specialises in neurodiversity in the workplace.

    We had a brilliant discussion covering all aspects of leadership, coaching and environment - all from a neurodiversity slant.

    Some of the topics include:

    • How to practically support neurodiverse team members
    • Overcoming fears and stigma
    • Working environments and their impact
    • How a "one size fits all" approach doesn't work
    • The "have you got a minute?" - feedback ambush
    • How lack of flexibility in processes is damaging in eduaction and in the workplace

    Caroline's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-turner-775b3715a/

    Creased Puddle: https://www.creasedpuddle.co.uk/

    Clem's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clement-pickering

    James' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmsmilner/

    Exalto Consulting - www.exalto-consulting.com

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Coaching Corner - Chloe Wood - Leadership Lessons
    Nov 6 2025

    Coaching Corner - Chloe Wood - Leadership Lessons

    In this episode James and Clem chat with Chloe Wood - Vice President of Operations at Liberty Blume (part of Liberty Global).

    It was a great conversation covering many topics, including:

    • Navigating difficult conversations
    • Hiring for values and culture add to the team
    • The power of a morning routine
    • How exercise and fitness can help in leadership
    • What makes a great culture and how to build one
    • How Finance and Operations overlap
    • Being accountable for your own learning and growth

    Chloe's Wood: linkedin.com/in/chloe-wood-73a1a94

    James Milner: linkedin.com/in/jmsmilner

    Clem Pickering: linkedin.com/in/clement-pickering

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Coaching Corner - Rachael Morgan - Mindful Coffees
    Sep 21 2025

    In this episode of Coaching Corner, James and Clem chat with Rachael Morgan - Head of Technology, Data.

    Rachael shares her passion for leadership, self development and continuous improvement. She also shares some of her background story, love for gardening and coffee!

    The conversation also includes:

    • Embracing vulnerability in leadership
    • AI in leadership
    • Balancing tech and humanity
    • Agreements v expectations
    • Setting standards, pace and tone
    • The evolving journey of leadership

    Rachael Morgan:

    linkedin.com/in/rachael-morgan-leader

    James Milner:

    linkedin.com/in/jmsmilner

    Clem Pickering:

    linkedin.com/in/clement-pickering

    www.exalto-consulting.com

    https://www.clementpickering.com/

    Youtube:

    www.youtube.com/@ExaltoConsulting

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    53 mins
  • Coaching Corner - Helen Curtis - Compassionate Leadership
    Jul 3 2025

    James and Clem kick off the Coaching Corner podcast with Helen Curtis - Founder and Director of Coterie Marketing.

    Helen shares some of her background story and why she has a passion for Compassionate Leadership.

    The conversation includes:

    • Compassion boosts business success
    • Energy flows in teams
    • Why mindfulness is not all "woo woo"
    • Why we shouldn't have annual performance reviews
    • Should we ever give negative feedback?

    Helen Curtis:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenacurtis/

    James Milner:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmsmilner/

    Clem Pickering:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/clement-pickering/

    www.exalto-consulting.com

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    1 hr and 1 min