Interim Chief Executive | Charity Sector | Dr Nia D Thomas
Creating Measurable Impact Across the Charitable Sector
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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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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
Leaning in to Self-Awareness to Lead on Patient Care: 3 Ideas for Excellence
Join me in conversation with Michelle Devout, the Travel Nurse. There are lots of studies about the impact health professionals’ self-awareness has on their behaviour and consequently, on their patient’s wellbeing and recovery. Being that Michelle has a very interesting healthcare career, I really wanted to explore what self-awareness means to Michelle and how it impacts her patients. Read on to find out about her escapade and what self-awareness means to a travelling nurse
We might just save the world… Reflections on the CMI Women in Leadership Conference
I recently attended my first in-person Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Women in Leadership conference, themed “Divide or Prosper.” The event featured inspiring speakers, with key takeaways including the importance of modelling behaviour to drive change, recognising the underestimated power of “Queenagers” (women 45+ with leadership and financial influence), and supporting women rising through the ranks. The conference emphasised cognitive diversity as essential for innovative problem-solving in today’s world. If you’re a manager, consider pursuing chartered status to enhance your skills and connect with influential leaders. Join me on this exciting learning journey!
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.