Interim Chief Executive | Charity Sector | Dr Nia D Thomas
interim ceo
I am an Interim Charity Sector CEO who supports organisations to strengthen their strategy, systems, and culture in order to achieve measurable and sustainable impact.
I bring extensive experience from across health, local government, civil service, and the charitable sector, combining strategic and systems thinking with a people-centred approach. My leadership style is inclusive, practical, and forward-looking. grounded in human-centred planning and improvement that ensures organisations are effective, resilient, and built for the future. If you have an interim role or a project with which you need structured and accountable delivery, get in touch.
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Workplace Geeks……… with me, Nia Thomas!
I joined Ian Ellison, Workplace Geeks for a chat at The Watercooler Event in the London eXcel in early 2024. Workplace Geeks were the official podcasters of the event in ’24. Check out my conversation at 38m 38s!
The Self-Aware Leadership Compass Quiz – 9 Directions for Excellence
The Self-Awareness Compass Quiz is a tool to help you assess your own behaviour against the nine directions of the Self-Aware Leadership Compass. The nine directions, or ‘behaviours’ that are critical for you to develop and grow. It’s a tool I created to accompany my book, ‘The Self-Awareness Superhighway’. The Quiz helps you understand how you are received and perceived by others. It’s a simple but powerful way to get insights into how you impact the people around you. It combines a self-assessment with feedback from friends, family or colleagues to create a journey map. Your map will help point you in the right direction for becoming an excellent leader who strives to grow their self-awareness skills every day.
Highly Relational …… with me, Nia Thomas
Join me in conversation with Robert Digings on the Highly Relational Podcast talking about self-awareness and leader effectiveness.
REFLECTIONS REPORT: Navigating Self-Aware Leadership – A Global Journey of Insights and Inspiration
The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast is turning two this September, 2024! Over 78 episodes, host Dr. Nia D. Thomas has taken listeners on a journey through the world of self-awareness in leadership. This Reflection Report condenses the wisdom shared by global thinkers, exploring how self-awareness shapes leadership, decision-making, and team dynamics. Dive into why self-awareness is the secret sauce for building kinder, more respectful, and creative workplaces. We’ll spotlight the key takeaways from the podcast, offer actionable strategies for developing self-aware leadership skills, and look ahead to the future of leadership in a digital world. The consensus is clear: self-awareness isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a cornerstone of effective leadership, employee wellbeing, and organisational success. This report is packed with insights and recommendations to help individuals and organisations cultivate a culture of self-awareness, ensuring that leaders have the tools to reflect, recognise impact, and regulate behaviour in their daily practice.
Top Takeaways Tuesday: 5 Ways to Build Self-Aware Leadership with Eastern & Western Practices
Here are some top takeaways from my interview with Fabrice Desmarescaux on The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast to help you grow and develop your self-aware leadership skills…..
The Deep Leadership Podcast……with me, Nia Thomas!
Join me in conversation with Jon Rennie on the hugely successful Deep Leadership Podcast talking about self-aware leadership and The Self-Awareness Superhighway. Listen on Spotify. Watch on YouTube










