Join me, Dr Nia D Thomas, as I discuss self-aware leadership with thinkers from around the globe to generating kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships through reflection, recognition and regulation. Discover what self-awareness is and why it’s critical for your reputation. Find out how increased self-awareness will boost your business relationships and how you can leverage self-awareness to excel in your leadership. Learn practical steps to develop your self-awareness skills and how you can capitalise on constructive feedback from others. Be at the forefront of people centricity in the hyper-digital age. Join my guests and I as we talk through some thought provoking issues, share interesting insights, hear some eyeopening stories and unearth some controversial opinions!
Join me, Dr Nia D Thomas, as I discuss self-aware leadership with thinkers from around the globe to generating kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships through reflection, recognition and regulation. Discover what self-awareness is and why it’s critical for your reputation. Find out how increased self-awareness will boost your business relationships and how you can leverage self-awareness to excel in your leadership. Learn practical steps to develop your self-awareness skills and how you can capitalise on constructive feedback from others. Be at the forefront of people centricity in the hyper-digital age. Join my guests and I as we talk through some thought provoking issues, share interesting insights, hear some eyeopening stories and unearth some controversial opinions!
Welcome to the Knowing Self, Knowing Others Podcast! In this episode, host Nia Thomas sits down with Neil Woodbridge, the dynamic CEO of Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions (TLS). Neil’s story is one of inspiring social leadership: from growing TLS into a thriving, multi-million-pound organization supporting over 200 disabled people, to pioneering an “experts by experience” model where those with lived experience co-lead and shape services. Neil talks about his unique approach to inclusive leadership, the importance of humility and self-awareness, and why balancing energy with well-being matters—both for himself and his team.
Throughout the episode, Neil shares his journey towards impactful, self-aware leadership, drawing on lessons from his early days working in retail, his lived experience with ADHD, and the bold decisions that have shaped TLS’s culture. You’ll hear practical strategies for embedding co-production, managing burnout, and fostering positive, strengths-based environments—plus how embracing failure and rapid learning can drive innovation. Whether you’re a leader, a changemaker, or simply passionate about creating more inclusive communities, you won’t want to miss Neil’s honest insights and actionable wisdom.
Get ready for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation, packed with the kind of real-world advice you can take back to your own organization or leadership journey!
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