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Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingThe critical importance of trust with Mark KitchingIn 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 shares insights on creating high-performing teams, the critical importance of trust and communication, and how leaders can effectively manage both up and down in large organisations.💡Stakeholder management...2025-07-291h 08
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingEmbracing your worth with Aisha MinhasEmbracing your worth with Aisha MinhasIn this episode Adrian chats to multi award winning People and Change Leader - Aisha Minhas.The episode covers:Involving your team in cultural changeEmbracing your worthBenefits of Peer 2 Peer coachingDriving changeBeyond tick box diversityD&I TrainingHow diverse teams innovate.Exalto Consulting:www.exalto-consulting.comAdrian Prodger:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianprodger/Aisha Minhas:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aisha-m-profile/2025-06-301h 20
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingRick Spencer - How transparent should you be with your teams?Rick Spencer - How transparent should you be with your teams?In this episode Adrian chats with Rick Spencer, Engineering Team Leader at CertiniaThe 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 leadershipKey elements of high performing teamsBiggest challenge as a leaderAlternatives to OKR's/SLA's that focus on the business as a whole rather than individual teams.Check out Adrian's...2025-05-2742 min
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingOutside your comfort zone with Helen RamshawOutside your comfort zone with Helen RamshawIn 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 out Adrian's profile here: linkedin.com/in/adrianprodgerHelen's profile on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/helen-ramshaw-56a0a978Exalto Consulting: https://exalto-consulting.com/2025-04-2856 min
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingChallenges in leadership with Chris HendersonIn this episode Adrian talks to Chris Henderson - Senior Quality Engineering Manager at DunelmThe conversation covers many aspects, including:Biggest challenges as a leaderCoaching and mentoring in leadershipImportance of empathy and emotional intelligence as a leaderStrategies for holding each other accountable as leadersVulnerability and openness in leadershipWhat the culture is like at DunelmUse of tools to understand team dynamics / strengths / development areas.Chris's LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/christopher-henderson-344231156Adrian's LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/adrianprodgerExalto Consulting:www.exalto-consulting.com2025-03-241h 07
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingPeople centric leadership with Dileep MarwayIn 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 levelHelping people on their career journey.The willingness to continually learn/growth mindset.Behaviours based hiring.What makes a great leader.Importance of career progression.Dileep's LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/dileepmarwayAdrian's LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/adrianprodgerww...2024-12-0953 min
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingAmelia Bampton - creating leadersIn this episode Adrian speaks to Amelia Bampton, Engagement Manager at Equal Experts.The conversation covers a variety of topics including:Being an individual at workSelf awarenessFeedback loopsPsychological safetyThe importance of balanced teamsInspiring peopleEmpowerment over command and controlAdrian: linkedin.com/in/amelia-bamptonAmelia: linkedin.com/in/amelia-bamptonExalto Consulting: https://www.exalto-consulting.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@ExaltoConsulting2024-11-041h 08
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingNichole Tinnion - it's not what you know, but who you knowAdrian 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 LeadershipCareer paths Surround yourself with people better than yourselfBuilding diverse teamsSaying yes to everythingWorking abroad at a young age.Nichole's LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/nichole-tinnion-4a509a50Adrian's LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/adrianprodgerExalto Consulting:https://www.youtube.com/@ExaltoConsultinghttps://exalto-consulting.com2024-09-291h 05
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingWorking through Imposter Syndrome with Clem PickeringAdrian 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 conflictAdrian's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adrianprodgerClem's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clement-pickeringwww.exalto-consulting.com2024-06-241h 06
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingWhat makes a good leader with Terry Brown, Director of Engineering at MewsIn 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.2024-05-281h 09
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingCreating a culture of trust with Trenton Moss – Best selling author, leadership coach and agency ownerIn this episode Adrian talks to Trenton Moss - Best selling author, leadership coach and agency ownerThe 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/@ExaltoConsultingFollow Trenton: linkedin.com/in/trentonmossFollow Adrian: linkedin.com/in/adrianprodgerwww...2024-04-2246 min
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingBuilding high performing teams with Dave McKerral from KalibrateIn 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.youtube.com/@ExaltoConsultingFollow Dave: linkedin.com/in/davemckerralFollow Adrian: linkedin.com/in/adrianprodgerwww.exalto-consulting.com2024-03-251h 07
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingCulture Corner by Exalto Consulting - 05 - Josh Nesbitt – GleanIn 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 leadership- The culture at Glean- Cooking in a Michelin star kitchen2024-02-261h 09
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingCulture Corner by Exalto Consulting - 04 - Tom Pomfrett - BJSSIn 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 locationsCreating balance in team dynamicsThe importance of psychological safety and feedback loopsEstablishing accountability, empowerment and trust in teams2023-12-1147 min
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingCulture Corner by Exalto Consulting - 03 - Edson Ferreira - Director of EngineeringAdrian chats to Edson Ferreira - Director of EngineeringThe episode covers topics such as:Essential leadership styles for high performing teams.Creating and environment for collaborationManaging and moving through conflictHiring the right peopleThe importance of structure and clarity in teamsCreating the right environment for high performing teams.2023-11-2258 min
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingCulture Corner by Exalto Consulting - 02 - Sarat Pediredla - Hedgehog LabAdrian Prodger, Director at Exalto Consulting, chats about how to build a great culture with Sarat Pediredla, CEO and Founder at Hedgehog LabTopics covered include:Natural leadershipCulture frameworksCreating a sense of accountability within employeesHow humans are wired for connection2023-10-1855 min
Culture Corner by Exalto ConsultingCulture Corner by Exalto Consulting - 01 - Cassy Calvert - SogetiAdrian 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 behaviourValues led leadershipHow to cultivate culture in remote / hybrid teamsGetting to know your teams2023-09-1347 min
Suite (212)Cultural Review of the Year 2018In our final show of 2018, co-hosts Juliet and Tom discuss literature, films, theatre and exhibitions that made an impact on them throughout the year, as well as what they anticipate in 2019.
SELECTED REFERENCES
120 BPM (dir. Robin Campillo, 2017) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6135348/
John Ash - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ash_(writer)
KEVIN BREATHNACH, Tunnel Vision (2019) - http://kbreathnach.tumblr.com/post/162864960815/tunnel-vision
SAM BYERS, Perfidious Albion (2018) - https://www.3ammagazine.com/3am/hysterical-realism-a-review-of-perfidious-albion-by-sam-byers/
Cold War (dir. Pawel Pawlikowski, 2018) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6543652/
Jean-Baptiste Del Amo
The Encounter (Complicité) - http://www.complicite.org/p...2018-12-171h 00