Coaching Corner

James Milner and Clem Pickering
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Coaching Corner started as an online webinar hosted by James Milner and Clem Pickering and is now opening as a podcast. Both James and Clem are passionate about using coaching practices and principles to develop human centric leadership practices. James is Managing Director of Exalto Consulting and a business coach. Clem is a professional business coach who runs his own practice as well as being an associate with Exalto Consulting. In the podcast James and Clem chat with people who share their passion, or have expertise, in human centric leadership to create high performing teams.

Episodes

  1. 5 Aug

    Why soft skills are the hardest to master - with Charlotte Goulding

    In this session we're joined by expert People Professional Charlotte Goulding. Charlotte has a wealth of experience in senior HR and People positions, largely working in the technology sector. More recently she has started her own business providing expert advice and consultancy to businesses. This is a fascinating chat covering everything from AI, leadership development, dispelling the myths of HR being "the internal police" to transformational ideas on creating more space for innovation and doing away with job descriptions. It is a must watch for anyone interested in leading and developing teams in todays world. Topics include: - Why soft skills are the hardest to master - AI's impact on job descriptions (and whether we should use them at all) - The type of support leaders need to be effective - Why HR and People professionals should be at the heart of AI adoption and transformation in the business - Why we should be shifting to outcome based roles rather than task based - Why people centric cultures create high performing teams - How can we give people more space to embrace innovation in a world full of distractions - How to build great cultures that are people centric Charlotte's LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/charlottegoulding Charlotte’s company - https://www.thepeoplethread.co.uk/ James's LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/jmsmilner Clem's LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/clement-pickering www.exalto-consulting.com

    Why soft skills are the hardest to master - with Charlotte Goulding

  2. 30 May

    Coaching Corner - Shaun Walsh - Embracing Recovery

    Coaching Corner - Shaun Walsh - Embracing Recovery In this episode James and Clem chat with Shaun Walsh - Co-Founder and Director at Perform Partners - Business Change and Tech Consultancy. This was a great conversation covering a wide variety of topics including the trials and tribulations of running a business, leadership, coaching and training to be a psychotherapist. Some of the topics covered include: Learning to be a psychotherapistEmbracing recoveryEmotional intelligence in uncertain timesThe weight of awarenessBuilding resilience for businessBalancing business success and personal identityShaun's LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/shaun-walsh-performpartners Perform Partners: https://perform-partners.com/ James's LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/jmsmilner Clem's LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/clement-pickering www.exalto-consulting.com https://www.clementpickering.com/

    Coaching Corner - Shaun Walsh - Embracing Recovery

  3. 17/12/2025

    Coaching Corner - Caroline Turner - Neurodiversity in Leadership

    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 membersOvercoming fears and stigma Working environments and their impact How a "one size fits all" approach doesn't workThe "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

    Coaching Corner - Caroline Turner - Neurodiversity in Leadership

  4. 06/11/2025

    Coaching Corner - Chloe Wood - Leadership Lessons

    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 conversationsHiring for values and culture add to the teamThe power of a morning routineHow exercise and fitness can help in leadershipWhat makes a great culture and how to build oneHow Finance and Operations overlapBeing 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

    Coaching Corner - Chloe Wood - Leadership Lessons

  5. 21/09/2025

    Coaching Corner - Rachael Morgan - Mindful Coffees

    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 leadershipAI in leadershipBalancing tech and humanityAgreements v expectationsSetting standards, pace and toneThe evolving journey of leadershipRachael 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

    Coaching Corner - Rachael Morgan - Mindful Coffees

  6. 03/07/2025

    Coaching Corner - Helen Curtis - Compassionate Leadership

    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 successEnergy flows in teamsWhy mindfulness is not all "woo woo"Why we shouldn't have annual performance reviewsShould 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

    Coaching Corner - Helen Curtis - Compassionate Leadership
  • 6 Episodes

About

Coaching Corner started as an online webinar hosted by James Milner and Clem Pickering and is now opening as a podcast. Both James and Clem are passionate about using coaching practices and principles to develop human centric leadership practices. James is Managing Director of Exalto Consulting and a business coach. Clem is a professional business coach who runs his own practice as well as being an associate with Exalto Consulting. In the podcast James and Clem chat with people who share their passion, or have expertise, in human centric leadership to create high performing teams.

Information

  • Creator
    James Milner and Clem Pickering
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © James Milner 2025
  • Show Website
    Coaching Corner