# Lauren Corderoy - The power of thinking time

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Podcast: [Culture Corner by Exalto Consulting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/culture-corner-by-exalto-consulting-6611011)
Published: 2026-02-24T09:40:33+00:00
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## Resource

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

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