What’s one small shift that could change everything? Hosted by strategy, leadership and creative facilitation experts Claire Irving and Siobhan Meaker of Better Strategic Consultancy, One Thing Better delivers short, sharp sparks of inspiration for work that really works - especially in the charity, not-for-profit and purpose-led space. Each episode shares an idea, insight or practical tool to help you move from stuck to strategic. This podcast promises no flipcharts. Minimal waffle. Just be ...
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Using power to lead with purpose - not pressure... Power in leadership can be thrilling - but it can also be heavy. Especially when you're trying to do good work, make brave decisions, and carry a team with you. In this episode of One thing Better, Claire and Siobhan unpack what power feels like when you're the one holding it - and how to stop it t…
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Leadership can be brilliant. But it can also be… bone-achingly lonely. In this episode, Claire Irving and Siobhan Meaker from charity specialists Better Strategic Consultancy talk about the secret solitude that so many CEOs and leaders whisper about - and why one brave, kind connection could be your not-so-secret superpower. Claire shares her own i…
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Cut through the Chaos - 5 Steps to Strategic Clarity
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6:18Feeling overwhelmed by the constant fire-fighting of leading a charity or team? Then this episode is for you. Siobhan and Claire break down 5 steps to get your strategic clarity back on track - helping you reconnect with your purpose, refocus your plans, and move forward with confidence. Here’s what we cover: Why clarity is your rocket fuel in time…
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One Thing Better: In uncertain times, be a Certainty The world’s a bit of a shaken snow globe in a tumble dryer right now - and when everything feels uncertain, your team doesn’t need perfection. They need you - steady, clear, and values-led. In this episode of One Thing Better, Siobhan and Claire explore how to show up with clarity and calm even w…
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Join Better Strategic Consultancy’s co-founders, Siobhan Meaker and Claire Irving (and a chorus of delightfully chattering birds) as they explore why joy isn’t just a nice-to-have but rather an essential for work improving how we manage, lead and support our teams. Find a companion blog exploring some of the themes in this episode here Don't forget…
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One Thing Better is coming soon. Strategic sparks for people doing good work, better. And it turns out the name was in front of us all along... f35pG5fiJNc7PAbiEnbQ
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