The Halo Way

In this episode of The Halo Way Podcast, we sit down with Leena Hussain, Head of Global Enablement & Certification at Halo, to talk about self-advocacy and the power of speaking up in the tech industry.Leena shares how she’s learned to back her ideas, create her own opportunities, and lead with visibility. She also reflects on what self-advocacy means for women in tech - from finding your voice to helping others do the same.Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usehaloGet in touch: [email protected] with Leena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenahussain/

In this episode of The Halo Way Podcast, we sit down with Hatty Nunn, who shares her journey from joining Halo as a language graduate to leading Halo’s growth across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. As part of our Women in Tech Week series, Hatty discusses confidence, boundaries, and challenging the “niceness culture” often expected of women in the workplace - from learning when to say no to finding the balance between kindness and assertiveness.Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usehaloGet in touch: [email protected] with Hatty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrietnunn/

In this episode of The Halo Way Podcast, we sit down with Izzie Pearson, Senior Account Executive at Halo, as she shares her journey from sociology graduate to finding her place in the world of tech. From navigating a male-dominated industry to building confidence and mentoring other women, Izzie reflects on the challenges, growth, and community that have shaped her career at Halo, and what it truly means to be a woman in tech today.Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usehaloGet in touch: [email protected] with Izzie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelpearson/

What does it take to build a successful company without sacrificing your values? In this episode, we're joined by Halo's founder and CEO, Paul Hamilton, and entrepreneur and president of AdvntBlanket, one of HaloITSM's partners, Hichem Guemiri.

From redefining success to building a customer-first culture, Hichem and Paul explore the importance of staying agile, authentic, and focused on people above all else, demonstrating that growth doesn’t need to come at the expense of integrity.

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Connect with Hichem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hichemguemiri/

Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hamilton-halo/

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Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-gaffney/

Production: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-battle/

This season, we’ve talked a lot about The Halo Way - Halo’s distinctive approach to work that eliminates bureaucracy, promotes autonomy, and empowers people to excel.

But what if it’s not for everyone?

In this episode, Gianmarco Rubino, the Director of HaloITSM, shares his journey, how he embraced the Halo Way, and why, despite its many benefits, it might not be for you...

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Join us as we dive into the truth about workplace culture with Leanne Elliott, occupational psychologist and co-host of the award-winning Truth, Lies & Work podcast. From failed wellness initiatives to the rise of Gen Z’s value-led careers, we explore how company culture shapes modern workplaces, whether remote or in-office. Discover practical insights on tackling burnout, navigating toxic jobs, and spotting superficial changes versus real progress.

In this episode of The Halo Way podcast, we sit down with Dan Mostafavi, Head of Channel Partners at Halo, as he reflects on his incredible 7-year journey with the company. From starting out on the service desk to overcoming setbacks, Dan shares his experiences, career growth, and behind-the-scenes insights into Halo that you won’t hear anywhere else.

Even if two organisations share similar values, their cultures are never identical. So how do you intentionally shape your company’s culture, and what does that process look like? In this episode, we’re joined by Grace Temporal Sorabji, founder of Culture Calculator, to dive into these questions. So are you really going below the surface when it comes to understanding and defining your culture?

Halo has now become the world’s first purebred unicorn, all whilst having it’s global HQ in Suffolk. In achieving this, hundreds of decisions have been made, but how do we go about this decision making? In this episode of The Halo Way podcast, we sit down with Morgan to discuss some hypothetical questions to show what decision making looks like here at Halo.

As the newest generation enters the workforce, with over 80% of Halo employees being Gen Z, this episode explores how they are reshaping workplace dynamics. Often labeled the “lazy generation,” we dive into whether this perception holds true and how values like purpose, authenticity, and community are driving their approach to work. Discover what makes Gen Z different and how their influence is transforming the future of work.