Dr Nia D Thomas
Knowing Self. Knowing Others.
Creating measurable impact across the charitable sector.
Bringing 25 years of people, strategy and finance expertise to organisations where care, respect, creativity and learning drive success.
25+ Years’ Experience
Across the NHS, civil service, local government and charitable sector supporting vulnerable children, families and adults.
Doctoral Research
A DBA in self-awareness, leadership effectiveness and leadership at all levels underpinning practice and driving excellence.
Thought Leadership
100 episodes of 'The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast': exploring self-aware leadership with thinkers from around the globe.
Working Together
Services & Tools
Find out more about how Nia can work with you, the services she provides, the skills and experience she brings, and the book, blog, podcast, journal, quiz and learning programme that support leadership excellence through the self-aware leadership toolkit.
Interim CEO
Independent C-Suite Strategy & Operations Expert
Interim C-Suite and executive leadership partnering for large and small organisations, creating measurable impact across the charitable sector.
Work with me
Valuing Care, Respect, Creativity & Learning
Working together is as much about how we do it as what we do. Let's work out how we can work effectively together.
Tools
Self-Awareness Superhighway Book, Journal, Quiz & Training
Visit the Superhighway Leadership microsite to access the research backed tools to help you discover, explore, grow and excel.
Thoughts & Ideas
The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast & Blog
Listen or watch the 100 episodes of the podcast discussing self-aware leadership with thinkers from around the globe. You can also sign up to the weekly blog.
Knowing self-aware leadership
Latest blog articles
When Silence isn’t an Option: 5 Leadership Tips for Open Communication
One of the most important things I learned from leading a restructure many year ago, was to communicate, communicate, communicate. And when you have nothing to say; communicate some more. Join me as I share with you my experience and five recommendations for good communication and transparency when you’re dealing with big changes that impact lots of people.
Core Concepts: The Art of Saying Goodbye – 4 Farewells of Leaving Your Job
I’ve been thinking a lot about how you leave an organisation lately. Probably because I’ll be leaving mine soon. Over the last 6-8 months I’ve been watching people leave my organisation and head on to their next big adventure. It’s prompted me to think about all of the different endings people have had or created for themselves, across my 25 years in work. So, join me on a journey out the door!
Art of Saying Goodbye: The 4 Farewells of Leaving Your Job
In my 25 years in the world of work I’ve seen lots of people come and go. The journey people take out of the door is not always the same. Some strut out of the front door with a bouquet and a big smile. Some fling the door open, breathe a big sigh of relief and never look back. Some choose to slink out of the back door, hoping that no-one notices. And some are walked around the lake, never to be seen again. Join me as I reminisce and share my experiences of saying farewell, goodbye and toodle-oo!
ABOUT
Dr Nia D Thomas
A strategic, values-driven leader with more than 25 years’ experience across the NHS, civil service, local government and charitable sectors, and the researcher behind the self-aware leadership toolkit.
I am an Interim Charity Sector CEO and independent charity executive, who supports organisations to strengthen their strategy, systems, and culture in order to achieve measurable and sustainable impact. 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, please get in touch.
Creating measurable impact across the charitable sector.
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