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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Watchwords for 2023
Happy new year! As we head in to 2023, here are my watchwords for the year; the things that will dominate the world of work and impact our organisations, give us the opportunity to grow and work out way out of challenges and be the resounding drivers of change….....
TOP TAKEAWAYS Ep 10 with Matt Stone
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3LSsMJusfUWj2IF7DfHOfr?si=MjekhPThTrypPCGbaG25jw In Episode 10 of Series 1, I was delighted to be joined by Matt Stone, J.D. where we talked about self aware leadership and squishy, messy humans. Here are my Top Takeaways from our...
Reflection on the Year: 22 in Review
In the first week of January, I set out my watchwords for 2022: self-awareness, purpose, kindness, connection, tolerance, acceptance, knowledge, innovation, care and learning. As the year comes to a close I thought I would reflect on my hopes and hunches to see if it...
TOP TAKEAWAYS Ep 9 with Jacqui Frost
I had a great conversation with Jacqui Frost in Episode 9 of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast and here are my Top Takeaways…. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TAT9mVgO3Qaw7kJ3uJxJo?si=6DNS5pQ2SGyTbHTHs2Wc4Q The Self Awareness Concept: Self awareness on the...
Induct with the Human in Mind
Over the last 4 years I’ve been the new kid in lots of contexts. Jobs, volunteering roles, geographies and homes. Every new beginning has been facilitated by the preparation and kindness of others and here’s what I’ve learned…… Plan new people’s induction and welcome...
TOP TAKEAWAYS Ep 8 with Robertson Hunter Stewart
In Episode 8 of the a Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, I talked to Robertson Hunter Stewart about self aware leadership and his extensive background in the hotel industry, and experience as an author and lecturer. ...








