Culture as a Strategic Asset : Nisha & Sharon

Adam is an experienced CEO focused on blending education and enterprise to improve life chances for all. Throughout his career, he has facilitated sustainable social change with meaningful impact, so how can we introduce inclusivity to delivery properly? Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamboddison/?originalSubdomain=uk ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Osita Ifezue is a Researcher, Storytelling Strategist, and the Founder of Njiko Storytelling, with over 25 years experience training individuals and businesses in strategic storytelling. A 4x startup founder with deep insights of the Finnish and African startup ecosystems. He's extremely interested in how to use storytelling effectively in a corporate setting. Connect with Osita: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osita-ifezue-0979b96a/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Lorraine Humphrey is an Experienced Senior Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the rail industry. Skilled in Management, Leadership, Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, and Creative Problem Solving. She is a strong project management professional with a BA (Hons) History from The Open University and has an MBA from the University of Bradford School of Management here to talk about risk management and assurance today. Connect with Lorraine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-humphrey-99a110143/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Sanches Clarke is a Senior Recruiter with 10+ years experience in sales spanning across, retail, automotive and recruitment sectors. He believes in transparency and honesty in business and in life. he takes a positive and pragmatic approach to Recruitment, holding himself, clients and candidates accountable. He is an Agilist at heart and has deep dived into the agile recruitment sector as a vertical specialist over the last 2 years. He is currently leading the Agile Practice at La Fosse, a Talent Solutions business who are diversifying and changing the world of recruitment for the better, through their values of Care, Humility and Ambition Connect with Sanches: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanches-clarke-b875161b3/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

In this episode of The Delivery Space Podcast, Nisha and Sharon dive into why culture is more than “soft stuff”. It’s a critical driver of strategy, delivery, and long-term success. From open collaboration and psychological safety to leadership behaviours that shape trust, they share real-world stories of how culture can make or break outcomes. HIT PLAY to learn how treating culture as a true strategic asset can boost innovation, resilience, and team performance. ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Jamie is a highly effective, accomplished, innovative, and growth-focused Agile professional with an extensive background in leading high-impact Enterprise Agile, and Lean Product Development initiatives. As an analytical professional with a talent for cultivating key partnerships to drive successful outcomes they have repeatedly changed the organisational landscape aligned with product development needs. They are driven by the challenge and reward that comes from driving continuous improvement efforts and making significant impacts. Today they're here to talk about how resilience is often misinterpreted. Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-kriegel/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

In this episode, hosts Nisha Joshi and Sharon Williams explore the foundations of ethical leadership - why integrity, transparency, and accountability matter more than ever. From infamous corporate scandals to modern-day case studies, they uncover the consequences of unethical practices and highlight how values-driven leadership builds trust, strengthens culture, and attracts top talent. Tune in for practical insights on making tough decisions, fostering psychological safety, and leading with fairness in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Tricia Broderick, co-author of Lead without Blame, is a highly respected leadership and organisational advisor with over twenty-five years of experience. She excels in igniting potential and helping individuals and teams thrive in an often chaotic world. Tricia prioritises building genuine partnerships and creating resilient learning environments to achieve impactful outcomes. Her authenticity and passion uniquely position her to inspire engagement and action. Known for her people-first approach, Tricia is a sought-after leader, advisor, trainer, facilitator, and motivational keynote speaker. In 2020, she founded Ignite Insight + Innovation to further her mission of “Igniting What’s Possible.” Connect with Tricia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-broderick/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Todd Cherches is the CEO and cofounder of BigBlueGumball, a NYC-based management consulting firm specialising in leadership development and executive coaching. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s “MG 100 Coaches”; a three-time award-winning Adjunct Professor of leadership at NYU; a Lecturer on leadership at Columbia University; a TEDx speaker; and the author of the ground breaking book, VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life (Post Hill Press/Simon & Schuster). Over the course of his career, Todd has coached and trained thousands of business professionals in a wide and varied range of industries, companies, and functions worldwide. Prior to founding BigBlueGumball, Todd was the head of the Liquidnet Leadership Institute (part of Liquidnet University) for the industry-leading fintech firm, Liquidnet. Connect with Todd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcherches/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Nimi Bello is an award-winning Creative Director, Digital Agile Transformation Leader, and Strategic Partner with over a decade of experience driving innovation and growth in sales, technology, and Agile transformations worldwide. As the founder of Link Empower and an advisory board member, Nimi is committed to creating lasting social impact through forward-thinking, innovative solutions. Her career spans pivotal roles across diverse industries, including Fintech, Retail, Manufacturing, and Automotive, where she has spearheaded Agile transformations for globally recognized brands such as Deloitte, Capital One, Kimberly-Clark, Macy’s, and Cox Automotive. With a proven track record of guiding over 20 teams and empowering more than 100 individuals and businesses, Nimi excels in helping organizations adopt Agile methodologies, strengthen operational frameworks, and scale for long-term success. As a steering committee member for PMI Global, she shapes the future of Agile practices and contributes to industry-leading thought leadership. Nimi's unique blend of business acumen, creative vision, and passion for global impact has made her a sought-after consultant, speaker, and thought leader. Beyond her consulting work, she leverages her expertise to champion sustainable, innovative solutions across industries, including fashion and social impact. Through her multifaceted approach, Nimi empowers organizations and individuals to build, adapt, and thrive in today’s ever-changing landscape, inspiring them to achieve sustained success. Connect with Nimi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimibello/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/