Coaching Corner

Coaching Corner

by James Milner and Clem Pickering
Season 1
Human Centric leadership with Shan Beerstecher
In this episode James and Clem chat with Shan Beerstecher (Senior Transformation and Change Director). In this conversation Shan shared her approach to building high performing teams using a human centred approach with the African principle of Ubuntu at the core. Topics covered include: Ubuntu philosophy of leadership Leading from the back Celebrating success together and celebrating individuals Interviewing for self awareness AI's impact on company culture Reverse coaching and mentoring Shan's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shan-beerstecher/ Clem's LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/clement-pickering James's LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/jmsmilner www.exalto-consulting.com
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
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 psychotherapist Embracing recovery Emotional intelligence in uncertain times The weight of awareness Building resilience for business Balancing business success and personal identity Shaun'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 - 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 members Overcoming fears and stigma Working environments and their impact How a "one size fits all" approach doesn't work The "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 - 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 conversations Hiring for values and culture add to the team The power of a morning routine How exercise and fitness can help in leadership What makes a great culture and how to build one How Finance and Operations overlap Being 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 - 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 leadership AI in leadership Balancing tech and humanity Agreements v expectations Setting standards, pace and tone The evolving journey of leadership Rachael 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 - 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 success Energy flows in teams Why mindfulness is not all "woo woo" Why we shouldn't have annual performance reviews Should 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