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 communication and trust are the foundations of high-performing teams.We also explore the importance of taking ownership of your own career, building a strong personal brand, and navigating the challenges that come with leadership, including managing difficult stakeholders and overcoming imposter syndrome.

Lauren offers particularly valuable perspective on the experiences of women in tech, and how resilience, self-belief, and visibility can help drive meaningful progression.

⭐Overcoming imposter syndrome

⭐Navigating leadership as a young professional

⭐The importance of personal branding

⭐Building trust with stakeholders

⭐Assuming ignorance, not malice

⭐Managing up effectively

⭐Adding value in conversations

⭐The 'Manual to Me' approach

⭐Transitioning from team member to leader

⭐Navigating career progression

Lauren's LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/laurencorderoy

Adrian's LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/adrianprodger

www.exalto-consulting.com

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 global teams and startups. Paul discusses the challenges of managing diverse teams, the significance of hiring the right people, and the evolving role of AI in leadership

Some of the topics cover:

Evolving Leadership Styles

• Challenges in Academia vs. Industry
• Navigating Large Organizations
• Building Internal Networks for Success
• The Challenges of Scaling Small Companies
• Leadership Mindset in Growing Organizations
• Cross-Functional Team Dynamics
• Bridging the Gap Between Business and Technology
• Hiring for Growth: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
• Developing Future Leaders
• The Impact of AI on Leadership

Paul's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-agapow/

Adrian's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianprodger/

www.exalto-consulting.com

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 workplaces
• Transparency in leadership

Paul's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhornby

Adrians LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianprodger

Exalto Consulting: www.exalto-consulting.com