Leading when life's a lot

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One Thing Better

Claire Irving and Siobhan Meaker

14 episodes

15 hours ago

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 better. Find more Claire and Siobhan at www.betterconsult.co.uk

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Leading when life's a lot

One Thing Better

6 minutes 43 seconds

3 months ago

Leading when life's a lot

What does leadership look like when you’re not at 100%?

When caring responsibilities, grief or the juggles of life are happening behind the scenes - but the meetings, deadlines and expectations keep rolling?

In this final episode of Season One, Siobhan Meaker and Claire Irving , the co-founders of Better Strategic Consultancy and longtime clarity companions for charity leaders, get real about the emotional weight that leaders carry.

This episode shares:

How to lead when you’re stretched, soul-tired, or struggling
What “gentle leadership” really looks like
Ways to navigate honesty, boundaries, and self-compassion

This one’s for anyone trying to do good work when life is messy. Because showing up softly and imperfectly is leadership.

And if you are really struggling with your mental health, please reach out to support services and take the time you need to get well. This episode is just a gentle way to try to navigate the day to day from lived experiences.

Hosted by Siobhan Meaker and Claire Irving, the duo behind Better Strategic Consultancy - helping charity and public sector leaders make values-led decisions that actually stick.

Grab their free Clarity Guide at betterconsult.co.uk
Get in touch: info@betterconsult.co.uk

Thanks for listening to Season One. The show returns in autumn 2025.

Until then, here’s to doing One Thing Better. Even when life’s a lot.