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.
latest blog articles...
5 Ways to Embrace the Squiggly Career
On episode 34 of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, we have Steph Tuss, CEO of Life Is Now, sharing her inspiring journey of embracing a squiggly career path. For those of you navigating your own squiggly career, here is a five point guide to help you manage and...
5 Tips on How to be More Self Aware with Steph Tuss
In episode 34 of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, we focus on self-aware leadership. While our guest, Steph Tuss, shares her incredible journey from being a school teacher to becoming the CEO of Life Is Now, we also delve into the importance of self-awareness...
The future of people centred leadership….with Alison Reynolds
In episode 30 of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, I spoke to Alison Reynolds about self-aware leadership and the future considerations of post Covid workplaces. Here are some reflections on the future of people centred leadership from our discussion. 1. The...
7 Ways for 7 Days: Capitalising on Introversion for Incredible Leadership…. With Joanna Rawbone
In this episode of The Knowing Self, Knowing Others Podcast, our guest Joanna Rawbone, an expert in introversion and bias shifting, shares valuable insights on introversion and its impact on leadership effectiveness. Joanna envisions a world where introverts are...
10 Ways to be the Best Leader You Can Be….with Alison Lagier
Advice from The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast’s most popular episode!! In this episode of "The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast," our guest speaker, Alison Lagier, shares her insights on how to become the best leader. Drawing from her extensive experience in...
5 Ways to Balance Work and Life….with Dan Pontefract
In this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, our guest, Dan Pontefract, shares valuable insights on work-life balance. Here are five key strategies he suggests for balancing work and life: 1. Self-Reflection: Take the time to reflect on your own work...




