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The Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceThe Relationship Between Personal Identity and Work : Ornela VasiliauskaiteOn today's episode, Nisha chats with Ornela Vasiliauskaite. Ornela has been working in the Software Product Development field for over a decade. She’s a passionate learner, Agile and DDD practitioner, blending and bending various industry practices and her experiences to fit the purpose here and now. In her current role as an Agile Coach at Vinted, she is helping teams at the first Lithuanian tech unicorn reach new heights of performance and value created. Connect with Ornela here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ornela-vasiliauskaite-670a023/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www...
2025-12-0431 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceWhy Agile Mindset Matters : Dr Karen EilersAs a business psychologist and business informatics, Dr Karen Eilers loves working on challenges and solutions for leaders, teams, and organizations undergoing agile transformations. A key aspect of her work is researching the agile mindset. In addition to her research, she is actively involved in teaching, training programs, and supporting companies in her role as the head of the Institute for Transformation in Hamburg. Her goal is to transfer scientific insights into practice, providing effective support for transformation processes. Connect with Karen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-karen-eilers/ A link to view Dr. Karen Eilers’s...
2025-11-2032 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceInclusive Delivery : Prof. Adam BoddisonAdam is an experienced CEO focused on blending education and enterprise to improve life chances for all. Throughout his career, he has facilitated sustainable social change with meaningful impact, so how can we introduce inclusivity to delivery properly? Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamboddison/?originalSubdomain=uk ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/
2025-11-0627 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceCorporate Storytelling : Osita IfezueOsita Ifezue is a Researcher, Storytelling Strategist, and the Founder of Njiko Storytelling, with over 25 years experience training individuals and businesses in strategic storytelling. A 4x startup founder with deep insights of the Finnish and African startup ecosystems. He's extremely interested in how to use storytelling effectively in a corporate setting. Connect with Osita: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osita-ifezue-0979b96a/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/
2025-10-2340 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceRisk Management & Assurance : Lorraine HumphreyLorraine Humphrey is an Experienced Senior Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the rail industry. Skilled in Management, Leadership, Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, and Creative Problem Solving. She is a strong project management professional with a BA (Hons) History from The Open University and has an MBA from the University of Bradford School of Management here to talk about risk management and assurance today. Connect with Lorraine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-humphrey-99a110143/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ************ Follow Nisha...
2025-10-1628 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceHiring Agile Talent for Depth - NOT Keywords : Sanches ClarkeSanches Clarke is a Senior Recruiter with 10+ years experience in sales spanning across, retail, automotive and recruitment sectors. He believes in transparency and honesty in business and in life. he takes a positive and pragmatic approach to Recruitment, holding himself, clients and candidates accountable. He is an Agilist at heart and has deep dived into the agile recruitment sector as a vertical specialist over the last 2 years. He is currently leading the Agile Practice at La Fosse, a Talent Solutions business who are diversifying and changing the world of recruitment for the better, through their values of...
2025-10-0935 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceCulture as a Strategic Asset : Nisha & SharonIn this episode of The Delivery Space Podcast, Nisha and Sharon dive into why culture is more than “soft stuff”. It’s a critical driver of strategy, delivery, and long-term success. From open collaboration and psychological safety to leadership behaviours that shape trust, they share real-world stories of how culture can make or break outcomes. HIT PLAY to learn how treating culture as a true strategic asset can boost innovation, resilience, and team performance. ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.link...
2025-10-0239 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceResilience isn't Just About Bouncing Back : Jamie KriegelJamie is a highly effective, accomplished, innovative, and growth-focused Agile professional with an extensive background in leading high-impact Enterprise Agile, and Lean Product Development initiatives. As an analytical professional with a talent for cultivating key partnerships to drive successful outcomes they have repeatedly changed the organisational landscape aligned with product development needs. They are driven by the challenge and reward that comes from driving continuous improvement efforts and making significant impacts. Today they're here to talk about how resilience is often misinterpreted. Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-kriegel/ ************ Follow...
2025-09-2535 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceEthical Leadership : Nisha & SharonIn this episode, hosts Nisha Joshi and Sharon Williams explore the foundations of ethical leadership - why integrity, transparency, and accountability matter more than ever. From infamous corporate scandals to modern-day case studies, they uncover the consequences of unethical practices and highlight how values-driven leadership builds trust, strengthens culture, and attracts top talent. Tune in for practical insights on making tough decisions, fostering psychological safety, and leading with fairness in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www...
2025-09-1826 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceResilient Leadership Isn’t Built Alone : Tricia BroderickTricia Broderick, co-author of Lead without Blame, is a highly respected leadership and organisational advisor with over twenty-five years of experience. She excels in igniting potential and helping individuals and teams thrive in an often chaotic world. Tricia prioritises building genuine partnerships and creating resilient learning environments to achieve impactful outcomes. Her authenticity and passion uniquely position her to inspire engagement and action. Known for her people-first approach, Tricia is a sought-after leader, advisor, trainer, facilitator, and motivational keynote speaker. In 2020, she founded Ignite Insight + Innovation to further her mission of “Igniting What’s Possible.” Connec...
2025-06-2637 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceVisual Leadership : Todd CherchesTodd Cherches is the CEO and cofounder of BigBlueGumball, a NYC-based management consulting firm specialising in leadership development and executive coaching. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s “MG 100 Coaches”; a three-time award-winning Adjunct Professor of leadership at NYU; a Lecturer on leadership at Columbia University; a TEDx speaker; and the author of the ground breaking book, VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life (Post Hill Press/Simon & Schuster). Over the course of his career, Todd has coached and trained thousands of business professionals in a wide and varied range of indust...
2025-06-1944 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceGuiding Teams to an Empowered Future : Nimi BelloNimi Bello is an award-winning Creative Director, Digital Agile Transformation Leader, and Strategic Partner with over a decade of experience driving innovation and growth in sales, technology, and Agile transformations worldwide. As the founder of Link Empower and an advisory board member, Nimi is committed to creating lasting social impact through forward-thinking, innovative solutions. Her career spans pivotal roles across diverse industries, including Fintech, Retail, Manufacturing, and Automotive, where she has spearheaded Agile transformations for globally recognized brands such as Deloitte, Capital One, Kimberly-Clark, Macy’s, and Cox Automotive. With a proven track record of gu...
2025-06-1236 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceFutureproof Leadership : Jitender AroraJitender is a Partner and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Deloitte North and South Europe (NSE) and the Global Deputy CISO. He leads cybersecurity vision, strategy, and security programme across one of the world’s most dynamic business ecosystems, helping secure people against ever-evolving cyber threats. In this episode, he talks to Sharon about how you can futureproof leadership in your organisation. Connect with Jitender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarora/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www...
2025-06-0533 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceEscaping The Organisational Gravity Trap : Sander DurSander Dur is an author, a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, a Professional Trainer  and Lead Product Consultant at Xebia, founder and podcast host at Mastering Agility, and a public speaker. He gained experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Leadership Consultant in many top-tier organizations, including Nike, GrandVision Latin America, Sky Media, and ASML. As a recovered Project Management Officer, Sander found his new life energy in Scrum and business agility. This is evident from the classes he has taught internationally, the articles he has written on various related topics, and his podcast, M...
2025-05-2937 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceStrategic Creativity with an Agile Mindset : Eleanor WintonOn this episode, Sharon talks to Eleanor Winton. Eleanor is a foresight and innovation specialist whose career has spanned legal policy, money laundering investigations, innovation and future thinking. She designed, built and led KPMG’s Future Institute in the UK and has worked with the senior leadership teams of organisations spanning multiple sectors and industries from healthcare through to mining, logistics and financial services. Connect with Eleanor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorwinton/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: htt...
2025-05-2235 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceFundamentals for Leaders to Build Resilient Organisations : Sohrab SalimiOn this episode, Nisha Joshi talks to Sohrab Salimi. An entrepreneur by conviction, Sohrab has spent over 20 years helping leaders rethink how companies build products, empower teams, and adapt to a rapidly changing world. His mission: to turn agility into real business impact. As the founder and CEO of Scrum Academy and Agile Academy AG he works with organizations across the globe—from startups to Fortune 500s—guiding them through strategic change with clarity and courage. Sohrab combines deep agile expertise, boardroom-level experience, and the mindset of a coach. Through Agile Insights Conversations, his...
2025-05-1541 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceGoverning Agility : Phil GadzinskiOn this episode Sharon Williams speaks with Phil Gadzinski. As a global leader in governance transformation, Phil helps organisations evolve how they work—so they can thrive in complexity, deliver with purpose, and adapt at speed. With deep expertise in organisational design, Agile ways of working, and enterprise transformation, he partners with leaders to shift mindsets, shape strategy, and scale meaningful change. Connect with Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipgadzinski/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: htt...
2025-05-0841 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceUnpack Your Goals, One Prompt at a Time : Joe SwanJoe Swan, the founder of Syntessera, an AI start-up focussed on harnessing it for helping society. His first product Unpack is designed to bring coaching and mentoring to everyone, everywhere at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. With over 20 years in technology he's grown from being an engineer to a leader of large organisations. Joe combines technical expertise and strategic vision to drive impactful change in a culture of respect, healthy debate and laser focus. Today, he'll demonstrate Unpack's value to your daily workflow. Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeswan/ ************
2025-05-0132 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceBuilding an AI Start Up : Rishi WadheraRishi is using AI, dedicated to revolutionising Clinical, Medical and Healthcare Productivity, saving people massive amounts of time, eliminating the mundane, and making work a happier place to be! He has lived and breathed the roles of CEO, Chief Product Officer, Transformation Lead, Product Manager, Solutions Architect and Developer, navigating the complexities of high-profile firms. Connect with Rishi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishiwadhera ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/
2025-04-2441 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceThe Disruption Game Plan : Ruth Murray WebsterRuth's work helps clients to understand risk and disruption, design solutions and controls, deliver change and achieve their potential performance. She's an ace facilitator and qualified coach. She challenges thinking and seeks to stretch performance. During her conversation with Sharon they talk about the disruption game plan and how it's out to help leaders around the globe. Connect with Ruth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthmurraywebster/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/
2025-04-1726 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceEmpathy and Beyond : Mandy SunnerMandy Sunner is a passionate advocate for agile and lean principles, helping organisations unlock their full potential. With a blend of business acumen and deep IT expertise, she's driven by human-centred design and a commitment to continuous improvement. Mandy's mission is to foster high-performing teams by cultivating collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset. She believes that empathy is what's missing from most failing workplace teams, and is here to give you some tips to be more empathetic. Connect with Mandy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnermandy/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://w...
2025-04-1038 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceConflict in Tech Teams : Dileep MarwayWith over 18 years of technical expertise and strong commercial and operational skills, Dileep focuses on delivering measurable business results. He sets strategic vision and effectively communicates across all levels to build consensus and achieve corporate goals. As a leader, he cultivates teams based on trust, empowerment, and continuous learning. In this episode, Nisha and Dileep discuss conflict in tech teams and how to handle it in the correct manner. Connect with Dileep: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dileepmarway/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow S...
2025-04-0335 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceTammy Watchorn: The Change NinjaTammy wrote the bestselling and business book awards finalist ‘The Change Ninja Handbook – an interactive ‘choose your own’ adventure’ for change. The follow up book in the series ‘The Change Ninja Returns’ delves deeper into big, unwanted and emotional change and how to move forwards when it all seems impossible. During her conversation with Sharon they explore practical strategies for overcoming life’s challenges, reframing negative narratives, and building a supportive network to foster resilience. Connect with Tammy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammywatchorn/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_a...
2025-03-2727 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceThe Quiet Revolution in Leadership : Edmund MonkEdmund Monk is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI), a global organisation transforming the learning and development (L&D) landscape. With over 25 years of experience in organisational learning, performance improvement, and professional development, he has focused on making learning more impactful, innovative, and aligned with business strategy. Connect with Ed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmonk/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/
2025-03-2044 minThe Blue Light Diaries
The Blue Light DiariesWhen Those Who Protect Feel Abandoned: The True Cost of Police Budget Cuts | Ep17Police forces across England and Wales face devastating budget cuts, creating a crisis of job insecurity, damaged morale, and operational challenges. Lincolnshire Police exemplifies this crisis with a £14 million shortfall forcing 400 job cuts while officers remain in limbo until April 2025 about their employment status.• Lincolnshire, Essex, Leicestershire, Norfolk and Met Police all cutting jobs due to significant budget gaps• New recruits in Lincolnshire quit stable jobs for police training only to be told funding was pulled• Government increased police funding by £1 billion, raising questions about financial management• Lincolnshire Police pla...
2025-03-1712 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpacePeople Centric Change : Julie HodgesJulie is a Professor of Organisational Change at Durham University Business. Prior to joining academia she had 20 years of experience in the global business world, as a consultant, coach, and facilitator of change and transformation initiatives. She holds several prestigious credentials and knows how important human centric change is in the workplace. Connect with Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hodges-9787836/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.li...
2025-03-1326 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceOrganising Agility: Jeff AndersonThis episode features a deep dive with Jeff Anderson. Jeff partners with executives and organisations to build, motivate, and scale happy teams. Here's his bullet point fact file: CEO and founder of a boutique consultancy, Agile by Design Facilitated 30+ change initiatives over 2 decades Stood up the first agile consultancy of its kind in a Big 5 Consulting Firm Personally mentored professionals who went from consultant to partner Remediated off-the-rail technology programs with annual spend in hundreds of millions Connect with Jeff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasjeffreyandersontwin/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://w...
2025-03-0638 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceThe Visual Coach : Olina and BenOlina is driven by a passion for Agile methodologies and coaching leadership, she brings creativity, structure, and a focus on business value to every project. Ben is an experienced Change and Transformation Leader with a strong track record of delivery in the Financial Services industry - Banking, Asset Management and FinTech. Together they love the visual elements to marketing and business.  Check out their book "The Visual Agile Coach Playbook" here: Amazon UK Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwaldercoacheschange/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_m...
2025-02-2730 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceInner Kaizen for Agile Coaches : Ceri Newton-SargunarCeri is a brains-and-words nerd! She uses behavioural science and her background in strategic language and teaching to help technical leaders and teams learn more about what we think, what we say and how we think and say it... She's a big advocate for inner kaizen for agile coaches! Connect with Ceri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceri-newton-sargunar-2b81b91a/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.li...
2025-02-2030 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceThe Athlete Mindset : Paula NaeffIn this episode of The Delivery Space Podcast, mental performance coach Paula Naeff shares her journey from ballet to coaching high-performing athletes and entrepreneurs. She opens up about resilience, overcoming self-doubt, and the power of mental training. Packed with insights on mindset, success, and daily habits for growth—this is a must-listen! Connect with Paula: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-naeff-coach111/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/
2025-02-1328 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceRoller Skating to Bold Leadership : Melissa BoggsMelissa Boggs is a keynote speaker with a deep love for creating connection through impactful events. She is most recognised for her talk, “From Cautious to Courageous: A Live Rollerskating Journey (that Will Move You!)”, a message she delivers through storytelling and roller-dance. She is host of the “Wild Hearts at Work'' podcast, an emcee, panel moderator, and workshop facilitator. She has been privileged to present domestically and internationally, from Vienna to San Diego. Connect with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-boggs?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_ap...
2025-02-0628 minThe Blue Light Diaries
The Blue Light DiariesWhen Duty Hurts: Understanding Moral Injury | Ep 14TRIGGER WARNING:Trauma including: domestic abuse, rape, chemical submission.This episode is definitely NOT for little ears.------------------------------------------------------------------This episode explores the significant yet often overlooked issue of moral injury in the emergency services. By sharing personal experiences and cases, Sharon Williams emphasises the mental health challenges faced by emergency service workers and the importance of recognising and addressing these issues to foster healing and resilience.• Understanding moral injury and its psychological impact • Statistics reflecting mental health issues in police officers • Scenarios that lead to moral injury in emergenc...
2025-02-0318 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceRisk Management : Penny PullanPenny works with individuals and groups who are grappling with virtual/hybrid situations or projects, or when they need to run crucial but difficult meetings/workshops. When they work with her, they find they collaborate better, communication becomes smoother, creativity is enhanced, competence is obvious, confidence flows and generally things improve! She uses tools from coaching, mentoring, change, training, project & programme management, plus facilitation to help - whatever suits the scenario and client. Connect with Penny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennypullan/?originalSubdomain=uk Penny's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Risk-Management-Work-Engaging
2025-01-3025 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceResilience in Motion : Richard SamelaRichard Samela is a visionary product leader, sought-after speaker, motivator, and product consultant, as well as the creator of the AI Interview Coaching Tool—a ground breaking resource born from his personal journey of resilience. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Richard faced challenges that tested his confidence and adaptability. Determined to rebuild his own confidence in job interviews, he developed the tool to refine his skills, which has since evolved into a transformative solution for job seekers worldwide. Connect with Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsamela/ Use Interview Coach GPT: https://cha...
2025-01-2330 minThe Blue Light Diaries
The Blue Light Diaries5 Ways Imposter Syndrome May Show Up In Your Policing Career | Ep 13*** For more info on Imposter Syndrome symptoms, side effects and practical tips, read my latest blog which is jam packed with value for you! ***Ever feel like an imposter in your own shoes, despite all the accolades and achievements you’ve collected? Join me, Sharon Williams, as I guide you through an episode dedicated to unraveling the complex web of imposter syndrome, particularly in the high-stakes world of emergency services.Imposter syndrome is a common struggle in high-pressure environments like emergency services, characterised by feelings of inadequacy despite evidence of success. This episode delves into it...
2025-01-2013 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceAI in the Project Management Office : Lloyd SkinnerLloyd is the Founder and CEO of greyfly.ai, an experienced AI in Project Management, international speaker and a non-executive director at 3 companies. For over 6 years he and his team have been investigating the use of AI in project management and developing a suite of Intelligent Project Predictions (IPP) tools. Connect with Lloyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-j-skinner-6654b11/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://ww...
2025-01-1625 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceThe Art of Storytelling for Product Managers : Jeff CallanJeff Callan has a proven track record of taking innovative new ideas and building them into products. Over the past decade, he's generated 100’s of millions of dollars in new bottom line value for his employers and partners through a variety of cost savings, strategic partnerships and revenue growth activities. Most importantly, storytelling. Connect with Jeff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffcallan/ What Makes Great Products Great: https://whatmakesgreatproductsgreat.com/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shar...
2025-01-0931 minThe Blue Light Diaries
The Blue Light DiariesNew Year Blues... Review & New for 2025 | Ep 12Reflecting on the New Year, this episode challenges the concept of resolutions and emphasises personal wellbeing as the true pathway to a happier life. Sharon shares her journey of self-care, the value of prioritising mental health, and encourages listeners to  take time to reflect and embrace their stories and achievements. • Discussion of the New Year blues and societal pressures • Importance of self-care in the emergency services • Reflection on personal victories throughout the past year • Overview of Blue Light Counselling services • Encouragement to pursue personal interests and hobbies •...
2025-01-0628 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceTransformation - More Scars Than Medals : James AllenJames Allen is empowering businesses to develop and deliver strategies that stimulate ambitious growth through international expansion, M&A, and launch of new products, services and customer propositions. He's driving large-scale transformation, having delivered £1.5BN in financial benefits to companies through major programmes of change to operating model, technology (cloud, cyber, AI), people and culture. Deeply skilled in digital transformation, organisational restructure, turnaround, post-acquisition integration and exit strategy. During this episode he's chatting to Sharon and sharing his awesome knowledge with you. Connect with James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/growth2030/ ************
2024-12-1225 minThe Blue Light Diaries
The Blue Light DiariesGuest Rod: Bridging Blue and Community - An Inspector Tells... | Ep 10Ever wondered about the real lives of those behind the badge? Join me, Sharon Williams, as I sit down with Rod Rose, a retired police officer who dedicated 30 years to the force. We unpack his motivations, the hurdles he overcame and the milestones he achieved throughout his career. From his initial steps as a constable to the strategic challenges faced while rising to the rank of inspector, Rod's story is one of resilience and dedication to community service.Throughout the episode, we touch on the often unseen emotional weight carried by officers, particularly in dealing wi...
2024-12-091h 58The Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceThe Art of Effective Storytelling : Jamie MackenzieAfter years of many different personal and professional experiences, feedback from colleagues, customers, friends and family, Jamie believes that he has a very real superpower – storytelling with impact. His mission is to help unlock this superpower within other people, so that they too can enjoy the impact and the benefits that it will bring. Connect with Jamie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiermackenzie/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: http...
2024-12-0541 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceCommunity in Leadership : Nicola BenjaminNicola lives for that spark in the "aha moment" when people realise that their moment to succeed and achieve greatness is now.... she understands the value of leaders being able to build an authentic community organically and has some great tips to share. She has a different journey to most people, get ready to hear it! Connect with Nicola: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-benjamin-chpp-mba-mapm-34418225/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ F...
2024-11-2836 minThe Blue Light Diaries
The Blue Light DiariesSeasonal Affective Disorder & Shift Work = A Recipe For Trouble, Here's Why... | Ep 9What if the "winter blues" were more than just a seasonal inconvenience? Join me, Sharon Williams, in the Blue Light Diaries as we unravel the complexities of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and learn powerful strategies to tackle its impact. Discover why this condition is not just about feeling a little down when the days get shorter; it's a significant challenge that affects mood, energy, and overall well-being, especially for those working shifts in the emergency services. By tuning in, you'll gain insights into the symptoms and potential causes of SAD, from reduced sunlight exposure to vi...
2024-11-2522 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceWomen in Leadership Roles : Mia DrennanFor Mia Drennan, rejection was the nudge she needed to walk away from corporate stability to a build a business spanning four continents. This week on the delivery space podcast, Sharon and I had the privilege of speaking with Mia, founder of GLAS, a global leader in financial administration. Working directly with Mia, Sharon and I have both been inspired by her and other senior leaders within GLAS that we couldn’t wait to get her story out there. Mia had a thriving career, a six-figure salary and promotion that never came.
2024-11-2124 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceBuilding High Performing Teams with the Help of Cognitive Science : Daniel SusserDaniel is a Delivery Coach based in London. He is interested in helping others to build intelligent teams by taking inspiration from cognitive science. He hosts the "Agile On The Mind" podcast and a blog where he explores these ideas along and with his star cast of guests. Daniel's Blog: https://agileonthemind.substack.com/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/
2024-11-1437 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceThe Impact of AI on Delivery Teams : Chris AldersonChris is a know-it-all about generative AI and all of the tools around it. Chris helps teams build capabilities and systems which align them to  strategic goals. He believes that growing in-house digital capabilities, with team's easily able to understand their purpose, enables businesses to achieve lasting impact and accelerate the delivery of products. So which tools will benefit your team? Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-alderson/?originalSubdomain=uk ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www...
2024-11-0732 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceHow Did Helen Become Kanban Queen? : Helen MeekHow does being a "Kanban Queen" help Helen and everyone around her? Helen is an outgoing and driven coach and trainer who is passionate about working with Individuals, teams and organisations on their road to agility. Helen has worked with many varied organisations and teams in many different industries and brings this vast wealth of experience and knowledge to her training and coaching. Connect with Helen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenjmeek/ The Kanban Edge website: https://kanbanedge.org/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/
2024-10-3124 minThe Blue Light Diaries
The Blue Light DiariesHow I thought my life had ended after going through medical retirement in policing | Ep 7What happens when the life you've meticulously built is suddenly thrown into chaos by unforeseen health challenges? Sharon Williams, a former police detective, offers a deeply personal narrative about navigating the tumultuous path to medical retirement. Sharon shares the emotional rollercoaster that began with a spinal fracture, setting off a journey filled with administrative hurdles, health crises, and the struggle to maintain resilience amidst such life-altering changes. Throughout this poignant episode, Sharon opens up about the loss of independence, her identity and the daunting process of rebuilding both personal and professional life after an unexpected ea...
2024-10-2831 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceThe Convergence, How AI is Going to Impact Agile Teams : Stuart MuntonHow will AI impact the world of business, and most importantly, your teams? Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values which have led him through his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal Agile and Digital transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate back in 2004. Connect with Stuart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartmunton/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/
2024-10-2434 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceShell Business Transformation : Shahzad and NiallShahzad is a lead agile coach, he has over 14 years of experience in partnering with organisations to achieve business transformation and customer satisfaction. He holds the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) credentials, and he has extensive knowledge and skills in agile methodologies, training, mentoring, and analytical thinking. Niall is a seasoned leader with over three decades of experience, transitioning from a software engineer to a dynamic cross-functional leader. His core philosophy centers on empowering individuals to reach their full potential, across various domains, including engineering, product development, data, architecture, user experience, and...
2024-10-1734 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceLeadership Impact in the Delivery Space : Haroon KahlilHaroon Khalil is a Lean-Agile Practitioner and a Professional Coach, working with individuals, teams, managers, and Senior leadership teams to help them deliver results. His favourite focus areas involve unearthing better ways to help people adapt to the pace of change in business environments, improve overall business performance, grow leadership capabilities at all levels, and support better ways of working to bring the delivery of purposeful outcomes to life. He's worked with people from a wide variety of sectors, these include: Asset Management, Banking, Insurance, Consultancy, Recruitment, Start Ups, Retail, Sports, and Public Sector institutions.
2024-10-1035 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceExploring Serious Games : Jord RengervéFor Jord, the best time to play a game, is always! Jord is a freelance Agile Coach and Senior IT Program Manager. He supports the Agile transformation of companies and the development of the IT teams by putting in place collaboration best practices as communication models, visual facilitation, collective intelligence, meeting facilitation techniques and gamification. He supports company communication by creating posters summarising key points.  He also facilitates brainstorming workshops using visual canvas and facilitation techniques such as liberating structures. Jord's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordrengerve/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi h...
2024-10-0338 minThe Blue Light Diaries
The Blue Light Diaries(C)PTSD is destroying the police force - Here's why... | Ep 5Ever wondered why police officers are particularly susceptible to PTSD and CPTSD? Join me, Sharon Williams, on this enlightening episode of the Blue Light Diaries as we explore how (C)PTSD is destroying the police service. We'll unpack what PTSD and Complex PTSD are, and through compelling statistics and narratives, reveal the alarming prevalence of these mental health issues among officers, past and present. Follow Sharon on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedInGot a story to share? Get in touch here! www.bluelightcounselling.co.uk ...
2024-09-3030 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceRoadmaps - A Challenge of Communication : Paddy CorryToday you'll meet Paddy Corry, an expert in product roadmapping. Paddy is an Agile Coach, most recently at SS&C, a global financial services and consulting business. With more than 20 years experience in software development, Paddy has previously worked as a Scrum Master, a Teacher, and a programmer for many years. As an agile coach, he is experienced as a change agent, trainer, facilitator and coach. He particularly enjoys using coaching competencies to partner with product people and agile teams to help sharpen focus on goals and to help achieve business outcomes. Paddy's...
2024-09-2629 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceThe Happiness Blueprint : Antoni Tzavelas Today you're going to meet Antoni Tzavelas, he might just be the happiest human on earth! Antoni is a keynote speaker and leadership coach who has found his true vocation in igniting the spark of inspiration in others. After successfully navigating the vibrant fields of fashion design, systems engineering, cloud engineering, cloud training, and team coaching, he began focusing on spreading the potent messages of happiness and empowerment, and his mission to illuminate personal and professional fulfillment paths for others. Global engagements have seen him gracing stages at many conferences around the world...
2024-09-1933 minThe Blue Light Diaries
The Blue Light DiariesThe Truth Behind Your 6 Free Hours of Therapy (And Why It Might Not Be As Confidential as You Think) | Ep 4What happens when your lifeline for mental health care is itself in crisis? Join us for a thought-provoking episode of the Blue Light Diaries, where we shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked limitations and ethical pitfalls of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) within police services and other emergency sectors. With firsthand experiences from her work as a counsellor on an EAP helpline, Sharon Williams unravels the stark reality behind the restricted number of counselling sessions, the intricate triage process, and the disturbing confidentiality issues that plague these programs. This episode is an eye-opener for anyone relying on...
2024-09-1628 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceOvercoming Fear Based Leadership : Carmen Payne Overcoming fear-based leadership means shifting from control and intimidation to trust, empowerment, and fostering a culture of psychological safety.   Nisha and Carmen have worked together in teams to successfully overcome this regimented traditional type of leadership and seen amazing results.   About our guest Carmen Payne is the owner of SOAR! Transformational Life Coaching and is a  professional and personal development coach with 25 years’ experience in the areas  of leadership, coaching, mentoring, training, and project management. Prior to  making the leap from her 25-year corporate career, Carmen traveled the world, and  facilitated workshops, even as she d...
2024-09-1237 minThe Blue Light Diaries
The Blue Light DiariesWhy Life Should Always Come Before Your Policing Career | Ep 2Have you ever felt like work is taking over your life, leaving you exhausted and unfulfilled? Join us in this episode of the Blue Light Diaries as we tackle the transformative shift from a traditional work-life balance to a LIFE-work balance.Through personal stories and experiences, Sharon Williams sheds light on the importance of prioritising life over work. Discover the emotional and physical toll of neglecting self-care, and learn how a life-first approach can prevent burnout, chronic illnesses, and mental health issues. This episode isn’t just about making a living; it’s about making a life wort...
2024-09-0926 minThe Blue Light Diaries
The Blue Light DiariesFrom Detective to Therapist: The Story Behind The Blue Light Diaries | Ep 1Welcome to The Blue Light Diaries, the podcast for all those working in the emergency services to share their stories of life both inside and outside of the workplace.This podcast is designed to give you a place to share your stories of working in the emergency services, from the real people behind the uniform, past and present.It's the space to be open and honest about the realities of working in roles within the police service, fire service, and ambulance service. Also, not forgetting the support staff behind the scenes who keep...
2024-09-0916 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceTo Story Point or Not to Story Point? : Benjamin Huser-Berta and Peter Zylka-GregerStory Points - Are they Helping or Hindering? 🧐 Are they helping us deliver better? OR are they just fuelling endless debates? On our first episode of the new season of The Delivery Space podcast, Peter Zylka-Greger and Benjamin Huser-Berta join us to break it down. Here are some highlights: 👉🏽 The story point debate—is it still relevant or outdated? 👉🏽 How can story points be misused, leading to debates and frustrating planning sessions? 👉🏽 The trap of equating story points to time and money and why this approach can backfire a...
2024-09-0532 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceWhy your Personal Agility Matters : Ted DawsonTed loves connecting with people and learning new skills that support the evolution of our collective intelligence. He  has developed a rich catalogue of Agile Coaching and IT delivery knowledge and has broad experience in multiple business sectors. He uses this background to coach, mentor, train and facilitate teams, individuals and organisations. In this episode, Nisha and Ted discuss why your personal agility matters and some of the lessons that Ted has learnt as an Agile coach along the way. Connect with Ted: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-morris-dawson-87346a17/ ************ Follow N...
2024-07-1122 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceProduct Management Vs Bullshit Management - What is really happening? : David PereiraHonestly, we could go on and on about how much we loved this episode 🎧 and what David Pereira’s experiences taught us, but that wouldn't do it justice. So, in a nutshell, here’s why you should listen: 👉 David’s raw and authentic insights challenge us to rethink our approach to product management. 👉 David opens up about his personal journey, moving from a software engineer to a Chief Product Officer, and the countless lessons learned along the way. He shares hard-earned wisdom about the common traps in product management that lead to wasted efforts and mis...
2024-07-0432 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceLeading Like an Artist : Karen LightKaren Light is lit up by her calling to awaken and harness creative power! It is the thread that weaves together everything she has ever been passionate about. She is an Artist who values play, curiosity, and connection to ourselves and all that is. Karen deeply believes that creativity is an innate human quality that is not only about making art - it is about making our lives! And the transformation process it takes to create what you want doesn’t always have to be so serious - it can be fun! During th...
2024-06-2738 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceTurning your back on Agile when you may need it even more : Johannes Schartau & Christiaan VerwijsAgile is dead - it’s like that one joke everyone has heard a million times - overused and rapidly losing its hook factor. Tune in to the latest episode of The Delivery Space podcast, where we unpack this topic with our special guests, Christiaan Verwijs and Johannes Schartau, and ask ourselves why now might be the worst time to abandon Agile. We cover:  📌 Is Agile Dead? - Tackling the question head-on and exploring whether Agile is truly obsolete or simply evolving. 📌  Why Didn’t It Work for Us? - Many organisations...
2024-06-2025 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceUnleashing Human Potential - Creating Agile Workplaces Through Innovative HR practices : Michaela BroeckxMichaela is a  spirited L&D professional, Agile and Lean coach, Scrum Master and Agile trainer, gifted with a natural flair for interpersonal and intercultural communication, and with an extensive track record in a great variety of industries in Europe, the Middle East, the Gulf, and South and Southeast Asia.  During this chat with Nisha you'll hear how to implement agile practices into HR, resulting in happier people and more effective teams. Connect with Michaela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelabroeckx   ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/n...
2024-06-1321 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceUnderstanding the Role of a Scrum Master and their Value : Jac HughesJac Hughes understands the role of a scrum master and why they're so important to a business, he's been studying the framework for years now and during this chat with Nisha you'll hear him impart some real nuggets. Everyday Agile's Website: https://everydayagile.co.uk/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/
2024-05-2331 minThe Delivery Space
The Delivery SpaceKata - Unleashing the power of routine : Francis LalemanFrancis Laleman facilitates participatory design processes with learning communities and creative spaces, both physical and virtual.  He is a Scrum & Agile practitioner, teacher & coach During this chat with Nisha, you'll learn what Kata means and how it can be used in a professional setting and everyday life. Connect with Francis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flaleman/?originalSubdomain=sg ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/
2024-05-1624 min