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 leader
• Fiona and her journey in tech
• The importance of alternative routes into tech
• The value of community in tech
• Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
• The role of support networks for leaders
• Transitioning from team member to leader
• Building trust and communication in teams
• The impact of AI on the Legal sector
• Fostering critical thinking in the age of AI

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

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. Industry
• Navigating Large Organizations
• Building Internal Networks for Success
• The Challenges of Scaling Small Companies
• Leadership Mindset in Growing Organizations
• Cross-Functional Team Dynamics
• Bridging the Gap Between Business and Technology
• Hiring for Growth: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
• Developing Future Leaders
• The 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