Coaching
Building better leaders. Creating better teams.
Developing the skills, confidence and behaviours that drive lasting performance.
Leadership isn't about having all the answers.
The most effective leaders create environments where people think independently, take ownership and perform at their best.
At Exalto, we help technology leaders, managers and business owners develop the skills, confidence and self-awareness needed to build high-performing teams and sustainable organisations.
Whether you're leading a growing technology function, preparing for a senior leadership role or looking to unlock greater performance from your team, our coaching programmes are designed to create measurable change.
Outcomes our clients achieve
More confident leadership
Better delegation and accountability
Improved team engagement
Stronger communication and influence
Greater resilience and wellbeing
Higher performing teams
Common challenges we help leaders solve
Many of the leaders we work with are experiencing challenges such as:
Feeling overwhelmed or constantly firefighting
Managing difficult conversations
Leading through change and uncertainty
Building confidence in senior leadership roles
Balancing performance with wellbeing
Developing future leaders
Transitioning from technical expert to effective leader
Influencing stakeholders without direct authority
Managing workload without becoming a bottleneck
Building trust and engagement within teams
Creating a culture of ownership and accountability
Our leadership philosophy
We believe leadership is a skill, not a position.
The best leaders don't create followers; they create more leaders.
Our coaching and leadership development approach combines:
Accountability
High performance behaviours
Practical workplace application
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Trust and psychological safety
Empowerment through effective delegation
The goal is not simply personal development.
The goal is measurable improvement in team and organisational performance.
Why work with us?
Leadership development is most effective when it's grounded in real-world experience.
At Exalto, our coaches combine proven leadership development methodologies with practical experience of building businesses, leading teams and helping organisations navigate growth, change and transformation.
James Milner
As Managing Director of Exalto Consulting, James has spent years partnering with organisations to build high performing technology, data and digital teams. Through his work with leaders across a wide range of industries, he has developed a deep understanding of the challenges that managers and executives face, from building engaged teams and managing performance to influencing stakeholders and leading through change.
Combining leadership coaching with commercial insight, James helps leaders develop the skills, confidence and self-awareness needed to unlock both individual and team performance.
Clem Pickering
Clem is an experienced leadership coach specialising in compassionate leadership, leadership impact and personal fulfilment. Before moving into coaching, Clem built a successful career in technology leadership. Having led technical teams, delivered complex programmes and navigated the challenges of scaling people and performance, he brings first-hand experience of modern leadership in fast-paced environments.
His coaching approach helps leaders achieve high levels of performance whilst creating healthier, more engaged and sustainable workplace cultures. Drawing on both his leadership and coaching experience, Clem supports leaders to strengthen self-awareness, improve communication, build trust and lead with greater confidence and authenticity.
Backed by a wider leadership network
Alongside James and Clem, clients have access to Exalto's wider network of leadership coaches, facilitators and executive advisors. This enables us to tailor programmes to the specific needs of individuals, leadership teams and organisations, ensuring every engagement delivers practical, measurable and lasting impact.
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What our Coaching Customers say
“I found the experience really valuable. It’s arguably been 6-9 months of my largest professional growth to-date. I felt like James had a really good approach and could be softer or redirect the conversation if it was getting to be too much but also pushed into areas that I actively avoid. It was super helpful to finally start addressing some of the things I never do.” Senior Manager - Software Organisation
"Clem is a fantastic coach. He has a gentle yet firm way of getting you to think for yourself about what you're doing, where you have been, and where you want to go. I would highly recommend him both for those in leadership positions and for anyone looking to support high-performing teams." CTO
“James has a wonderful ability to ask probing questions that at times might feel difficult to answer but you get there and feel safe with his guidance to answer the questions, arriving at the answer that you didn’t even know was possible.” Business Owner
“Thanks to Clem, I’ve got a variety of different tools and mechanisms to help me confidently communicate. His coaching has enabled me to step back from being the one who always takes on everything, to coaching others to take ownership and accountability, resulting in a more scalable way of working." Operations Manager - Software Consultancy
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