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 turning into people-pleasing, performance masks, or decision dread.

They explore six types of power at play and how to use these more purposefully, with clarity and confidence.

One thing Better is hosted by Claire Irving and Siobhan Meaker - strategy, leadership and facilitation experts, and the duo behind Better Strategic Consultancy. They help charities cut through the noise, align their people, and lead with heart.

Whether you're a CEO, a senior manager, or someone stepping into more influence - this one's for you.

Content warning - this episode references soggy bottoms

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Read the blog: The thrill and risk of power
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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 insight from her time as a charity CEO and there's practical ideas and the regular One Thing Better challenge to get your moving in the right direciton.

If you’re nodding along (or blinking back tears), whether you're leading a huge organisation or a small team, download our free strategy clarity guide and help reconnect with what matters most to you betterconsult.co.uk/clarity-guide

For more of Claire's brilliant insights into the CEO role in charities, check out her blog https://www.betterconsult.co.uk/post/the-secret-loneliness-of-leading-as-a-ceo-and-ways-to-make-it-better

And remember - strong doesn’t have to mean solitary.

Feeling 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 times of crisis

• How to sharpen your strategy and ditch the fog

• Practical steps to turn big priorities into real action

Download your free guide, “5 Steps to Strategic Clarity for Charity Leaders” - www.betterconsult.co.uk/clarity-guide

It's the ideal companion to the episode and has everything you need to take confident next steps.

Tune in now and start getting clear.

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 when chaos is swirling. Because being a certainty doesn’t mean having all the answers, it means being someone your team can count on.

You’ll learn:

• Why pausing is your secret weapon

• What "being a certainty" actually looks like in action

• Three powerful ways to lead with presence, not panic

Tune in now and bring a little calm to the chaos.

And if you've left your headphones at home, have a read of the companion blog: https://www.betterconsult.co.uk/post/do-one-thing-better-leading-through-volatile-times

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

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