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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It’s ok not to blog
I haven’t blogged for 2 days. And this is technically not a blog. It’s a can’t-blog, won’t-blog, non-blog. When they say it’s ok not to be ok, I’m stretching that to include blogging. My brain feels a bit like it has nothing it it right now, you know? ………………………..
Leading in Limbo
Today feels like a day of being in limbo. No the kind that comes with a sandy beach and cocktail umbrellas. The kind that has you wondering, waiting and worrying…………………
Leading for Motivation
It’s tough to be motivated right now. COVID, lockdowns, terrorism, fascism, dark morning, wet days, early nights, need I go on?
As leaders how do we motivate people when so much of the challenges impacting motivation is out of our hands? Here are some thoughts………….
Career by Portfolio
I’ve heard people refer to careers by portfolio as side hustles. But that makes me think of pick pockets and slight of hand con artists! So I’ll stick with ‘career by portfolio’. And as I type I realise how closely related this is to the idea of expert generalists…. So, bear with me…………………………..
My Home is My Spaceship
Now that I’m not leaving my home very much, I’m finding that its function is expanding. I’m finding myself likening my home to a spaceship………………..
A Surprise of Kindness
Twice this week I’ve had positive and kind comments. I’ve been really taken aback and surprised at such genuine kindness, forcing me to reflect and re-evaluate my self awareness……………….