The Delivery Space

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/

Jitender is a Partner and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Deloitte North and South Europe (NSE) and the Global Deputy CISO. He leads cybersecurity vision, strategy, and security programme across one of the world’s most dynamic business ecosystems, helping secure people against ever-evolving cyber threats. In this episode, he talks to Sharon about how you can futureproof leadership in your organisation. Connect with Jitender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarora/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Sander Dur is an author, a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, a Professional Trainer  and Lead Product Consultant at Xebia, founder and podcast host at Mastering Agility, and a public speaker. He gained experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Leadership Consultant in many top-tier organizations, including Nike, GrandVision Latin America, Sky Media, and ASML. As a recovered Project Management Officer, Sander found his new life energy in Scrum and business agility. This is evident from the classes he has taught internationally, the articles he has written on various related topics, and his podcast, Mastering Agility. Connect with Sander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanderdur/ See How Sander can Help You: https://www.scrum.org/sander-dur Learn how to master agile: www.masteringagility.org ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

On this episode, Sharon talks to Eleanor Winton. Eleanor is a foresight and innovation specialist whose career has spanned legal policy, money laundering investigations, innovation and future thinking. She designed, built and led KPMG’s Future Institute in the UK and has worked with the senior leadership teams of organisations spanning multiple sectors and industries from healthcare through to mining, logistics and financial services. Connect with Eleanor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorwinton/?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/

On this episode, Nisha Joshi talks to Sohrab Salimi. An entrepreneur by conviction, Sohrab has spent over 20 years helping leaders rethink how companies build products, empower teams, and adapt to a rapidly changing world. His mission: to turn agility into real business impact. As the founder and CEO of Scrum Academy and Agile Academy AG he works with organizations across the globe—from startups to Fortune 500s—guiding them through strategic change with clarity and courage. Sohrab combines deep agile expertise, boardroom-level experience, and the mindset of a coach. Through Agile Insights Conversations, his curated talks with global thought leaders, and his German translations of influential agile literature, he challenges conventional thinking and sparks new perspectives. Sohrab lives in Cologne, where he balances life as a father of three with his passions: sport, music, and the pursuit of lifelong learning. Connect with Sohrab: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohrabsalimi/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Joe Swan, the founder of Syntessera, an AI start-up focussed on harnessing it for helping society. His first product Unpack is designed to bring coaching and mentoring to everyone, everywhere at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. With over 20 years in technology he's grown from being an engineer to a leader of large organisations. Joe combines technical expertise and strategic vision to drive impactful change in a culture of respect, healthy debate and laser focus. Today, he'll demonstrate Unpack's value to your daily workflow. Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeswan/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Ruth's work helps clients to understand risk and disruption, design solutions and controls, deliver change and achieve their potential performance. She's an ace facilitator and qualified coach. She challenges thinking and seeks to stretch performance. During her conversation with Sharon they talk about the disruption game plan and how it's out to help leaders around the globe. Connect with Ruth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthmurraywebster/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Mandy Sunner is a passionate advocate for agile and lean principles, helping organisations unlock their full potential. With a blend of business acumen and deep IT expertise, she's driven by human-centred design and a commitment to continuous improvement. Mandy's mission is to foster high-performing teams by cultivating collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset. She believes that empathy is what's missing from most failing workplace teams, and is here to give you some tips to be more empathetic. Connect with Mandy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnermandy/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

With over 18 years of technical expertise and strong commercial and operational skills, Dileep focuses on delivering measurable business results. He sets strategic vision and effectively communicates across all levels to build consensus and achieve corporate goals. As a leader, he cultivates teams based on trust, empowerment, and continuous learning. In this episode, Nisha and Dileep discuss conflict in tech teams and how to handle it in the correct manner. Connect with Dileep: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dileepmarway/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Tammy wrote the bestselling and business book awards finalist ‘The Change Ninja Handbook – an interactive ‘choose your own’ adventure’ for change. The follow up book in the series ‘The Change Ninja Returns’ delves deeper into big, unwanted and emotional change and how to move forwards when it all seems impossible. During her conversation with Sharon they explore practical strategies for overcoming life’s challenges, reframing negative narratives, and building a supportive network to foster resilience. Connect with Tammy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammywatchorn/?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/

Edmund Monk is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI), a global organisation transforming the learning and development (L&D) landscape. With over 25 years of experience in organisational learning, performance improvement, and professional development, he has focused on making learning more impactful, innovative, and aligned with business strategy. Connect with Ed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmonk/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/