In this episode we sit down with Kristy Dean - a Contract Consultant with expertise across Business Analysis, People and Culture and Emotional Intelligence.

This was a really insightful and enjoyable conversation that covered a variety of subjects including:

• Active listening and why it is a superpower
• AI as a tool and not as a replacement for humans
• Emotional intelligence
• Individual agency and how we should all be taking accountability
• Why building relationships at work matters
• How choosing our words carefully can help foster great relationships and culture
• The pressures of leadership
• Building humans connections

Kristy's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-dean-uk/

Clem's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clement-pickering/

James' LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmsmilner/

www.exalto-consulting.com

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In this episode we sat down with Helen Vale - Delivery Director at CDS UK

Helen has a wealth of experience building and leading technology teams, both for end users and consultancies.

This was a great conversation and we covered a real variety of topics including - why being direct and to the point is good for clarity and culture, understanding what motivates and drives you and how technology and teams are changing but humans are still central to every business.

In this open and honest conversation we also covered:

• Communicating bad news to teams
• How AI can enhance human interaction and not replace it
• Why there is a shift towards fixed outcome work in consultancy
• How jobs in tech are changing at the moment and what this might look like in the future
• Getting the balance of vulnerability right when you are leading teams

Helen's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/he14ens

James' LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jmsmilner

Clem's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clement-pickering

www.exalto-consulting.com

https://www.youtube.com/@ExaltoConsulting

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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