Today on the podcast, we’re honored to welcome Adelina Chalmers, widely known as The Geek Whisperer—a trusted advisor to CTOs, VPs, and Heads of Engineering on building tech strategies, accelerating delivery, and demonstrating bottom-line impact.
With a passion for helping engineering leaders transition into strategic executives, Adelina has worked with tech professionals at companies ranging from startups to enterprises with over 100,000 employees. She enables engineering leaders to improve performance by 2-5x, secure vital resources from CEOs and CFOs, and transform their teams into high-performing powerhouses.
Beyond her advisory work, Adelina is an acclaimed speaker, business strategist, and leadership mentor. She’s been recognized as one of Computer Weekly's Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2022 and has won multiple speech contests for her ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact.
She’s also a guest lecturer at Oxford’s Saïd Business School, where she teaches executive leadership in AI and business strategy. Her practical, no-fluff approach has helped CTOs navigate challenges, align with the C-suite, and scale their impact as business leaders.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore how tech leaders can develop an executive mindset, align engineering with business goals, and thrive in high-stakes environments. Please join me in welcoming Adelina Chalmers to the podcast!
