Lets Talk Leadership Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Anna Varosyan to explore her dynamic leadership journey through the world of engineering. Anna shares how she navigated shifts between individual contributor and leadership roles, what it's been like stepping into her new position as Deputy CTO, and how she approaches change with a focus on people and growth. From building teams people are proud to be part of to overcoming the challenges of maintaining high performance, Anna opens up about the lessons she's learned along the way—and the advice she'd give her younger self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore Emily's fascinating career journey from client side roles to consultancy. We dive into her passion for team topologies, the practical integration of AI in daily workflows, and the future of platform engineering and DevOps. Emily also shares valuable insights on managing cognitive load, preventing burnout, and balancing personal growth with the demands of a working life. We hope you find the talk valuable and get some useful take aways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Let's Talk Leadership, we sit down with Clare Simpson Co-Founder of Nexus and Sarvas Health, to explore her bold journey leading two pioneering healthtech startups. Clare shares what motivated her to tackle two of healthcare's biggest challenges—closing the gaps in women's health and addressing chronic disease misdiagnosis with AI-powered solutions.We dive into the realities of startup life, from the highs of innovation to the tough leadership moments that come with building teams from the ground up. Clare opens up about the fundraising landscape, the unique hurdles female founders face, and how she's creating inclusive, mission-driven cultures at both companies.Whether you're passionate about healthtech, women's health, or the future of AI in healthcare, this conversation is full of inspiring insights and leadership lessons from a founder on a mission to drive real change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Let's Talk Leadership, we sit down with Joly Zou, Co-Founder & CEO of Prorizon, to explore her entrepreneurial journey and the leadership lessons she's learned along the way. Joly shares what inspired her to transition from a career in marketing to building a startup focused on sports & youth mental well-being. We dive into the challenges of fundraising, establishing credibility as a young founder, and how technology can be a force for good. She also offers insights on marketing strategy, brand building, and empowering the next generation to thrive under pressure. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a leader in tech, or passionate about mental health, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into Bianca's inspiring journey, exploring her bold career shift from a well-established path to founding her own coaching business. Bianca shares the motivation and challenges behind this leap, providing insights into the courage it took to embrace change and build a new path. We'll discuss her approach to leadership and personal growth, shaped by her experiences as both a coach and an entrepreneur, and delve into her commitment to authenticity, vulnerability, and resilience.Through this conversation, Bianca offers valuable lessons and strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders navigating major career transitions. We'll also cover practical advice for those building new businesses, cultivating meaningful company culture, and prioritizing inclusivity and employee wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "Let's Talk Leadership," we sit down with the inspiring Minoti Parikh, Founder of TPL Experiences, to explore her incredible journey from India to the UK and the leadership lessons she's gained along the way.Minoti opens up about the challenges she faced, from overcoming rejection to building a new life in a different country, and shares how resilience, networking, and a strong sense of community helped shape her personal and professional success.We delve into:The importance of perseverance when facing setbacksHow networking and giving back can pave the way for growth and belongingOvercoming imposter syndrome and maintaining a work-life balanceHer top leadership traits and career advice for aspiring leadersWhether you're navigating your own leadership path, moving to a new environment, or simply seeking inspiration to thrive, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and heartfelt stories.

In this episode of "Let's Talk Leadership," we dive deep into the critical role of quality interactions within business settings. Rux Dariescu, an experienced coach and expert in leadership development, shares her journey and insights on how meaningful and effective communication can transform organisational success. We explore the definition of a "quality interaction," discuss the impact of remote and hybrid work environments, and uncover actionable steps that leaders can take to enhance the way their teams communicate and collaborate. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this conversation offers valuable takeaways on fostering a culture of high-quality interactions that drive business results.Tune in for an engaging and insightful conversation full of practical advice and inspiring stories from a respcted leader and coach in the tech industry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Let's Talk Leadership, we sit down with Peyman Pouryekta, Founder & Managing Director of a dynamic advisory business offering IT strategy, talent strategy, product management, brand management, and much more. Join us as Peyman shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent leader in the tech industry.Throughout the conversation, Peyman delves into his experiences as a CTO and MD, the challenges he's faced in scaling businesses while maintaining company culture, and how he's successfully integrated diversity and inclusivity into his leadership style. We also explore his valuable insights for aspiring leaders, including overcoming imposter syndrome, managing rapid growth, and fostering a thriving company culture.Tune in for an engaging and insightful conversation full of practical advice and inspiring stories from a respected leader in tech! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Let's Talk Leadership, we sit down with Brittney Harrell, Head of Information Security and a passionate DE&I advocate at Nabla, a leading AI company focused on enhancing healthcare by reducing practitioner stress. Join us as Brittney shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent leader in the tech industry.Throughout the conversation, Brittney delves into her experiences as an LGBTQ+ leader, the challenges she's faced, and how she's successfully integrated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) into her leadership style and company culture. We also explore her valuable insights for aspiring leaders from underrepresented groups, as well as key trends in cybersecurity that all professionals should be aware of.Tune in for an engaging and insightful conversation full of practical advice and inspiring stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this fascinating episode we explore the impact that AI and automation is having on businesses right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to the amazing Becky Nicholson, who is a Delivery Director at NEC Software Solutions.With a career spanning across various sectors including telecoms, financial services, gambling and higher education; Becky brings a wealth of experience in management and leadership to the table. Known for her authenticity, pragmatism and transparency, Becky is a problem solver who thrives in both private and public sector environments. In this episode, we discuss imposter syndrome. This is something that both Becky and Sandra have experienced during their careers, along with many other leaders in the tech industry. If you're interested in being a guest on our podcast, connect with the host Sandra on LinkedIn here.Stay tuned for more fascinating episodes, hosted on Acast.For additional information, visit https://www.transition-partners.co.uk/podcasts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this installment, we're thrilled to have Paul Hallett, CEO and Co-founder of Vet-AI, join us for an insightful conversation.Paul, a seasoned leader in the tech industry, brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the table. As a driving force behind Vet-AI, he's at the forefront of tackling challenges in the veterinary space, addressing issues like rising inflation in pet care costs and making veterinary services more accessible through their revolutionary app, Joii.In this episode, we dive into the strategies and insights that have propelled Vet-AI to the forefront of the industry, discussing their mission to make veterinary care more affordable and convenient for pet owners. Our host, Sandra, and Paul talk specifics about challenges in start-up leadership, opportunities for growth and how to pitch for funding.If you're interested in being a guest on our podcast, connect with our host Sandra on LinkedIn here. Stay tuned for more fascinating episodes, hosted on Acast. For additional information, visit https://www.transition-partners.co.uk/podcasts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Sabag, VP of Product Management at CurveTech.AI, returns to the podcast!Martin is a seasoned product management leader with over a decade of experience, driving innovation and user-centric solutions at CurveTech.AI, where he specialises in reducing contact center employee attrition through AI and data insights. As a thought leader in product strategy, team management and market analysis; it was fascinating to here is insight on the modern tech industry.If you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, connect with our host Sandra on LinkedIn here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Dan Whiteley, Chief Technology Officer of Bede Gaming.Dan is a seasoned technology leader with a rich background in driving innovation, shaping strategy and delivering digital transformation. He joins us for a discussion about the hybrid model.Remote and hybrid work arrangements are incredibly popular in the tech industry. They've almost become an expectation. However, with this model, there are concerns about the impact on culture, collaboration and innovation.We speak to Dan about his experiences and what he sees as the future for tech workplaces.For more leadership content, follow our host Sandra on LinkedIn here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The Tinder of Student Housing"... That's how users and PropTech thought leaders are describing Housr right now! They're ripping-up the rulebook when it comes to property. Having secured over £1.2 million in funding and now expanding into the US, we wanted to find out what makes this start-up so special. In this episode, Sandra speaks to Harry Panter, CEO and co-founder of this exciting start-up.At 23 years old, Harry has already achieved so much and has a really exciting future.Listen to the conversation for advise aboutBuilding relationships for funding roundsCreating strong support networksHiring based on attitudeEmbracing stress and equipping yourself to prevent itFeel free to connect with our host Sandra on LinkedIn here and speak to her about the episode.If you'd like to speak about being a future guest, please email our editor Dan at dan.wilkinson@transition-partners.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Brad Richards, Chief Product Officer at LOVOO, who shares a very honest reflection on his leadership journey.Join us for a chat about burnout, imposter syndrome and transitioning into the the c-suite.If you'd like to speak to us about the episode or being a future guest, email our editor Dan at dan.wilkinson@transition-partners.co.uk.And feel free to connect with our host Sandra on LinkedIn here, she's up for a chat any time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Mark Joyce, CTO Transformation Advisor at Purple Bricks, who shares his remarkable journey of leadership during the acquisition of Purple Bricks.Join us for a thoughtful and sensitive discussion on leadership, resilience and adaptability.If you'd like to speak to us about the episode or being a future guest, email our editor Dan at dan.wilkinson@transition-partners.co.uk.And feel free to connect with our host Sandra on LinkedIn here, she's up for a chat any time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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At TP we recently a Leeds Digital Festival event!Our four amazing guest speakers were able to shake-up the conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), addressing the topics often left unsaid in the workplace - such as menopause, miscarriage, neurodiversity, ex-offenders and more.Quick apologies for the background noise / audio quality, but the crowd interaction was just too good to leave out!If you'd like to speak to us about the episode or being a future guest, email our editor Dan at dan.wilkinson@transition-partners.co.uk.And fell free to connect with our host Sandra on LinkedIn here, she's up for a chat any time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chat with Mo Anoshehpour, the Head of Software Development at Lhasa. Mo shares his journey from starting as a developer to becoming head of the software development team. He discusses the importance of developing your skills and being people-centric, as well as how the company's values have impacted his own leadership style. Mo also shares some of the challenges he's faced as a leader.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in leadership, software development or working at a values-driven company.If you'd like to speak to us about the episode or being a future guest, email Sandra at sandra.patelstewart@transition-partners.co.uk.Feel free to connect with Sandra on LinkedIn here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chat to Tom Lawson, who is the CEO of Opencast; a fast-growing tech consultancy on their way to becoming B-Corp certified.Tom tells us about the company's journey to becoming a 'Tech for Good' business and how this has impacted his leadership. He also talks to us about their B-Corp application and why the business is now considered a leading employer when it comes to DEI - having won multiple awards.If you'd like to speak to us about the episode or being a future guest, email Sandra at sandra.patelstewart@transition-partners.co.uk.Feel free to connect with Sandra on Linkedn here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is an incredibly insightful episode.Our guest, Emmi Meurling, is not only the Chief Product Officer at Wunderflats, but has also held numerous senior positions at German tech giants like DeliveryHero and Care.com. We knew she'd have so much leadership advice to share (at time which has been challenging for us all in the tech space). She spoke to Sandra about a number of topics. She shared advice about combating imposter syndrome as a female leader, talked about important considerations when looking to take your next step in tech leadership and provided top tips for leading your team. If you'd like to speak to us about the episode or being a future guest, email Sandra at sandra.patelstewart@transition-partners.co.uk. Feel free to connect with Sandra on Linkedn here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On the latest episode of the Let's Talk Leadership: the Culture Edit, host Sandra Patel is joined by Abdo Wahba, Chief Product Officer at Offerista Group GmbH. With a track record of leading cross-functional teams, Abdo is known for strategic decision-making and transformative leadership, driving product innovation and growth in the competitive digital marketing space. The pair discuss the influence their experiences have had on their approaches to leadership, team building and encouraging career development. 

In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Leadership: the Culture Edit podcast, host Sandra Patel is joined by Anthony Mayer, VP of Engineering at Getsafe! Anthony shares how the culture at Getsafe has evolved over the years and discusses the challenges faced in cultivating such culture. He also gives valuable advice on topics including maintaining motivation, team building, career development and leadership! 

In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Leadership: the Culture Edit podcast, host Sandra Patel is joined by Rachel Swann, CEO of UMA. Rachel discusses her leadership style and core values, and how she reflects those in the business. Sandra and Rachel also touch upon wellbeing, as they share their thoughts on imposter syndrome and their approach to establishing and encouraging a healthy work-life balance. 

On the latest episode of the Let's Talk Leadership: The Culture edit podcast, host Sandra Patel was lucky enough to have two amazing guests, Svetlana Tarnagurskaja, CEO & Co-Founder & Tom Dibble-Burge, Sales Director & Co-Founder of The Dot Collective! Both Svet & Tom discuss how they have maintained company culture through rapid growth, the impact of D&I on the company's culture as well as important lessons round moving into leadership. 

On the latest episode of the Let's Talk Leadership: The Culture edit podcast, host Sandra Patel is joined by Philip White, Managing Director of Audacia. Phil discusses what he looks for when hiring leaders, his approach to managing people and how that has evolved over the years. We also talk about when do confident leaders become arrogant leaders and how the tech industry is constantly evolving whilst discussing the biggest change coming to our industry. Phil is highly connected in the community and is a great thought leader within the consultancy world! 

In this episode of Let's Talk Leadership: The Culture edit reloaded, host Sandra Patel, is joined by Greg Ryzhov, CTO at Clue.  Greg shared his journey into leadership, discussed Clue's evolving culture, and highlighted the importance of diversity and inclusivity. 

In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Leadership: The Culture edit podcast, host Sandra Patel is joined by Kathryn Blight, Chief Operating Officer and D&I advocate at Qrious. Kathryn discusses the re-branding of Qrious in 2020 during the first covid lockdown and the importance of diversity and inclusion within tech teams; Kathryn looks back at her journey within tech, sharing how she has combatted gender bias and mentoring women from disadvantaged backgrounds and driving a positive change for the community. 

In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Leadership: The Culture edit podcast, Founder and CEO, Sandra Patel is joined by Eyal Matzkel, Senior Director of Engineering at AVIV Group. Discussing leadership principles and a leader's evolving role, Eyal delves deep into building teams through rapid growth, career development and hierarchy. Whilst also spotlighting on how inclusive and diverse teams drive innovation. 

In this episode of Let's Talk Leadership: The Culture edit reloaded, host Sandra Patel, is joined by seasoned leader Nikolay Niolayev, Head of Engineering at Scalable Capital. Nikolay discusses his leadership journey, present leadership and maintaining a positive and thriving culture whilst managing multiple of on-shore and off-shore teams. 

In the episode, host Sandra is joined by seasoned leader and women in tech Tracy Monday, Global Solutions Executive at Verizon UK. Tracy digs deep and shares her own insight into how we can influence and inspire the next female generational leaders, how she has combated imposter syndrome and what advice she would give to her younger self. 

In our latest Let's Talk Leadership Live podcast event on the 20th of October, we brought together three influential leaders together to discuss tackling the widening digital talent gap, inspiring the next generational tech leaders and employee empowerment.Featuring a live audience, our host, Managing Director Elly Nettleton, was joined by Sat Man, People & Operations at Axiologik, Liz Whitefield, Director at Hippo Digital and Sarat Pediredla, CEO & Co-founder of Hedgehog Lab. Together they reflect on their personal narratives into the tech industry and how fellow leaders can encourage more people to build in-demand skills and take that leap into an innovative industry.

In this episode, Elly Nettleton, Managing Director, is joined by Simon Munch-Anderson, CTO and Co-Founder of Ultimate.

In this remarkable live episode of Lets Talk Leadership: The Culture Edit, our hosts Sandra Patel Stewart and Elly Nettleton are joined by 4 pioneering leaders; Furqan Alamgir, CEO and Founder of Connexin,  Mike O'Brien, Co-chair and Founder of Opencast Software, Natasha Sayce-Zelem, Global Head of Engineering at Amazon and Paul Trotter, Deputy CTO at Atom bank and a live engaged audience. Discussing how they have cultivated an authentic, positive culture where tech teams can thrive, these four influential leaders are put on the hot seat, revealing their challenges, testing points, career development, leadership journey and core leadership principles.

In this episode, our host's Sandra Patel Stewart, CEO of Transition Partners, and Elly Nettleton, Managing Director, are joined by VP of Product at Lendis Camilla Lichti. 

Our Let's Talk Leadership Live: The Culture Edit is back! Our hosts, Sandra Patel-Stewart and Elly Nettleton, were joined by a diverse leadership panel and a live audience to discuss how they have embedded a positive culture for successful scrum teams. In collaboration with our fellow northerners Scott Logic, this discussion focuses on an array of thought-provoking leadership insights, from nurturing imposter syndrome to cultivating a culture of transparency and empathy.

In this episode, our host's Sandra Patel Stewart, CEO of Transition Partners, and Elly Nettleton, Managing Director, are joined by CISO/CTO at TrustMAPP and The Tech Cyber Ranch podcaster Allan Alford. 

In this episode, our host's Sandra Patel Stewart, CEO of Transition Partners, and Elly Nettleton, Managing Director, are joined by Chief Security Strategist at Tenable and tech enthusiast Nathan Wenzler.

In this episode, our host's Sandra Patel Stewart, CEO of Transition Partners, and Elly Nettleton, Managing Director, are joined by Panintelligences CEO and inspirational female leader, Zandra Moore. Zandra reflects on the positive, solid organisational culture she has embedded and even reveals some of her leadership tips!Get in touch today if you want to be a guest on our 'Let's Talk Leadership: The Culture Edit' podcast!

In this episode, our host's Sandra Patel Stewart, CEO of Transition Partners, and Elly Nettleton, Managing Director, are joined by Scott Logics Innovation Director Ian Dodds and Mari McMahon, Lead Test Engineer to discuss the empowering and authentic culture Scott Logic embody.With viewpoints from a long-standing member of the business compared to one who was onboarded three months ago, Ian and Mari take a deep dive into; learning and development, leadership styles, diversity, inclusion, and well-being. If you are interested in opportunities at Scott Logic and would like to learn more about their organisational culture, please get in touch with Carragan Moore at carragan.moore@transition-partners.co.uk.

On this week's episode of ‘Let's Talk Leadership', Sandra is joined by Vivi Cahyadi Himmel, CEO of AltoVita and one of the Top 100 Tech Asian Stars in 2020. AltoVita is an end-to-end solution for modern travelers, making sure customers can maintain their healthy, active lifestyle while abroad. AltoVita has absolutely flourished during the pandemic, almost tripling in size. Vivi has some great advice for the budding entrepreneur and shares her journey which has taken her across Australia, the USA, Hong Kong and now London. Vivi shared lots of great insights into her leadership skills and how being an open and caring leader has worked really well for her, she is very keen on listening and filtering that down from top and taking everyone on her journey. Sandra and Vivi chat about how hiring into small companies means you really have to sell it to the employees and drive the business dream forward. Leadership is not always smooth sailing and you have to be able to act quickly and respond to that, so it is key to have a robust hiring process. Vivi says she has found it a challenge that as the business grows, she needs champions for each department so the business doesn't bottleneck, with her being the decision-maker. She recommends that leaders show that they genuinely care and want to learn a little bit of what everyone is doing, and gain some understanding.  This is a really inspiring listen, please let us know what you think! 

On this week's 'Let's Talk Leadership' podcast, Elly is joined by Charaka Goonatilake, CTO at Panaseer. Charaka studied computer science, spent time in academia, and then moved into software development. His exciting time working with cybersecurity led him and his co-founders to start Panaseer. Starting as a team of 4 with @Mike MacIntyre, @Sophie Harrison and @Nik Whitfield in Nik's basement, 6 years later Panaseer employs 60 people across UK and USA. Charaka loves the evolution and challenge that comes with working in a start-up. No two days are the same and he is fully motivated by the challenge and stretching himself and his teams. He shares some advice for moving into the commercial world: be ready for a learning curve and think about the impact of what you are doing but remember you have transferable skills! He has some really interesting insights about attracting the right people to work for him and Panaseer have done loads of work on their hiring process as the first impression of a start-up is so important. The company is really big on investing in the team, growing their capacity and capabilities, and ensuring their teams can bring their whole and best self to work.   Elly and Charaka also chat about managing stress and pressure. Especially, how vital it is that you look after yourself, understand you'll never be able to do everything, and the ability to delegate. Charaka and his team went on a 3-day retreat to practice being aware of your thoughts and feelings, and the power of perspective on your mindset.  This is a really interesting and inspiring listen, we hope you enjoy it! 

This week on Let's Talk Leadership, Elly is joined by Jeff Glasson, Vice President of Engineering at Contentful. From spending a lot of his career in California, Jeff moved to Berlin and joined Contentful in 2019. His CV boasts some major players such as Apple, VMware, Cloudera, and NeXT, in both software engineering and leadership roles. In this pod he shares his journey from working with some major companies (he doesn't have Steve Jobs as his most inspirational leader) to start-ups. Passionate about coding, Jeff talks about pushing himself from his comfort zone and into management roles where he was driven by getting the best out of his teams. Elly and Jeff chat about moving into leadership and how you find what works for you and the team, it's a great listen and Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge! Let us know what you think!

On this week's 'Let's Talk Leadership' Podcast Elly is joined by Kristina Walcker-Mayer, Chief Product Officer at Bitwala who launched Europe's first blockchain banking solution!Kristina is a fellow Podcaster who has enjoyed super successful career across several tech startups. Her focus on customer need and product delivery brings a new and refreshing point of view to FinTech. Motivated by mixing the traditional and modern, Kristina talks about following her gut, her passion for travelling and building good habits into her daily routine.She shares some brilliant book recommendations with Elly too: Radical Candor, How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean by Kim Scott; The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey; Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Nell Scovell and Sheryl Sandberg and To Have or to Be? by Erich Fromm.Kristina has such an amazing energy and is full of positivity and drive!  Since we recorded this podcast Kristina has also been promoted to CEO, which is a fantastic achievement! We'd love you to give it a listen and let us know what you think!