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ABOUT ME
Dr Nia D Thomas is a strategic, values-driven senior leader with more than twenty-five years’ experience across the NHS, civil service, local government and the charitable sector, holding Chief Executive and Director-level roles throughout her career.
Alongside her executive work, Nia is a leadership consultant, author of The Self-Awareness Superhighway, and host of the Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast.
Read more about Nia and her career experience
values
Care, Respect, Creativity and Learning sit at the heart of everything at Knowing Self Knowing Others. These four values shape how Nia works and what she stands for as a leader, consultant and thinker. They show up in every interaction — from prioritising the wellbeing of others and treating people with dignity, to embracing innovative thinking and committing to continuous growth and learning. On this page you’ll find out what each value means in practice and how together they underpin KSKO’s mission to develop self-aware leaders who build kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships.
WORKSHOPS
If you have a leaders learning event or team away day planned, Nia can come along and deliver a dynamic workshop for you. Appealing to people who learn in different ways, Nia’s self-aware leadership workshop will give people to get up out of their seats, learn about self-awareness, share their thoughts and ideas and set objectives for future growth and development.
Head over to the Workshops page to find out more about what previous workshop attendees have had to say.
Hyper-Humanism and Ultra-Digitalism: 3 Ways to Master the Balancing Act
As the workplace becomes increasingly digital, the need to humanize our work environments is more crucial than ever. Historically, the Industrial Era separated thinkers from doers, but in today’s knowledge and digital age, this division no longer serves us. Instead, integrating thinking and doing is key, fostering engagement, inclusion, and authentic expression in the workplace. As AI and technology continue to advance, maintaining a balance between digitalism and humanism will be essential for organizations to thrive. Hyper-humanism must counterbalance ultra-digitalism to ensure ethical practices and equitable workplaces in the future.
The Art and Science of Quiet Leadership: The 5 Superpowers of Introverted Leaders
We need to both recognise and tap into the powers of quiet people and introverted leaders, whether we are one or we lead them. Here are five common qualities that should be extolled as QP superpowers…
Cultivating Curiosity: 5 Ways to Take the Sting Out of Feedback
Feedback is essential for growth, yet it often feels like a sharp sting. In my conversations with podcast guests, we’ve explored how valuable feedback can be for personal development, despite its initial discomfort. Embracing a curious mindset can transform feedback into a powerful tool for improvement. By proactively seeking feedback, focusing on future actions, and being discerning about whose opinions to consider, you can turn even the most painful feedback into a stepping stone towards success. Remember, it’s not just about hearing feedback—it’s about learning, growing, and becoming better every day.