Culture Corner by Exalto Consulting

Adrian Prodger

Exalto Consulting brings you Culture Corner with Adrian Prodger. We have conversations with senior tech leaders about fostering great culture in their organisations and teams.

  1. Fiona Widd - Listening in leadership

    Mar 23

    Fiona Widd - Listening in leadership

    Fiona Widd - Listening in leadership In this conversation, Fiona shares her journey into the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of alternative routes into tech and the value of community support. She discusses the challenges of imposter syndrome and the necessity of having a support network for leaders. Fiona reflects on her transition from team member to leader, highlighting the significance of trust and communication within teams. The discussion also touches on the impact of AI in the legal sector and the need for critical thinking skills in the age of technology. The conversation includes: Why listening is so important as a leaderFiona and her journey in techThe importance of alternative routes into techThe value of community in techOvercoming Imposter SyndromeThe role of support networks for leadersTransitioning from team member to leaderBuilding trust and communication in teamsThe impact of AI on the Legal sectorFostering critical thinking in the age of AI

    1h 8m
  2. Lauren Corderoy - The power of thinking time

    Feb 24

    Lauren Corderoy - The power of thinking time

    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

    52 min
  3. Paul Agapow - Evolving Leadership Styles

    11/24/2025

    Paul Agapow - Evolving Leadership Styles

    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. IndustryNavigating Large OrganizationsBuilding Internal Networks for SuccessThe Challenges of Scaling Small CompaniesLeadership Mindset in Growing OrganizationsCross-Functional Team DynamicsBridging the Gap Between Business and TechnologyHiring for Growth: Avoiding Common PitfallsDeveloping Future LeadersThe 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

    52 min
  4. Paul Hornby - transforming healthcare with technology

    10/29/2025

    Paul Hornby - transforming healthcare with technology

    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 environmentCulture eats strategy for breakfastHiring for diversityDoes a degree matter when hiring people?How to foster culture in hybrid and in office workplacesTransparency 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

    1h 3m
  5. The importance of self care in leadership with Stuart Day

    09/29/2025

    The importance of self care in leadership with Stuart Day

    The importance of self care in leadership with Stuart Day Adrian chats with Stuart Day - Managing Principal Consultant at Ten10 The conversation covers: The importance of self care in leadershipStyles of leadershipDefining great cultureEarning trust in new teamsUsing coaching skills in team leadershipRecruitment and building teamsStuart's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-day/ Quality talks qualitytalks.co.uk Adrian's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adrianprodger

    1h 7m
  6. The critical importance of trust with Mark Kitching

    07/29/2025

    The critical importance of trust with Mark Kitching

    In 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. 💡Navigating tech disagreements. 💡The benefits of a happy work force. 💡Balancing honesty and influence. 💡Building trust in new teams. 💡Empathy in leadership. 💡Dealing with under performance. Exalto Consulting: www.exalto-consulting.com https://linktr.ee/exaltoconsulting Adrian Prodger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianprodger/ Mark Kitching https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kitching/

    1h 8m
  7. Embracing your worth with Aisha Minhas

    06/30/2025

    Embracing your worth with Aisha Minhas

    Embracing your worth with Aisha Minhas In 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.com Adrian Prodger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianprodger/ Aisha Minhas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aisha-m-profile/

    1h 21m
  8. Rick Spencer - How transparent should you be with your teams?

    05/27/2025

    Rick 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 Certinia The 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 profile here: linkedin.com/in/adrianprodger Rick's profile on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rick-spencer-mba-26b6b213 Exalto Consulting: https://exalto-consulting.com/

    43 min
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