The Charity CEO Podcast

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Join us for thought-provoking conversations that dive deep into the challenges faced by charity and nonprofit leaders. Hosted by Dhivya O’Connor, a charity CEO herself, each episode brings inspiring CEOs and social sector trailblazers, who share their powerful stories, practical insights, and valuable expertise. Whether you're leading a nonprofit or passionate about making a difference, you'll find fresh perspectives and actionable takeaways to help you navigate the journey and amplify your impact. Tune in for a dose of inspiration, knowledge, and community—all aimed at making the world a better place.

The Charity CEO Podcast is produced and hosted by Dhivya O’Connor.  For more details visit www.thecharityceo.com

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Recent Episodes
  • Ep 52. Kathy Evans and Rosie Ferguson, former CEOs of Children England and House of St Barnabas: A conversation on charity closure and lasting impact
    Mar 3, 2025 – 01:02:27
  • Ep 51. Eliza Reid, Former First Lady of Iceland and writer: Championing Gender Equality
    Jan 6, 2025 – 37:59
  • Ep 50. Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO Women's World Banking: There's nothing micro about a billion women!
    Jul 1, 2024 – 48:17
  • Ep 49. Dianne Calvi, President & CEO Village Enterprise: Full bellies and big dreams!
    May 6, 2024 – 58:17
  • Ep 48. Cherie Blair CBE KC, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: Enabling economic gender justice
    Mar 4, 2024 – 55:58
  • Ep 47. Karen Burgess, Founder & CEO Petals, with Alice Bailey: Life after Baby Loss
    Nov 6, 2023 – 01:00:15
  • Ep 46. Nisha Anand, CEO Dream.Org: Finding common ground with unlikely allies
    Oct 2, 2023 – 49:57
  • Ep 45. Laura Kyrke-Smith, Executive Director International Rescue Committee UK: Re-settlement for Success
    Sep 4, 2023 – 41:29
  • Ep 44. Ruth Marvel, CEO The Duke of Edinburgh's Award: A vision for young people
    Aug 7, 2023 – 47:16
  • Ep 43. Mark Russell, CEO The Children's Society: Fighting for Hope and Happiness
    Jul 3, 2023 – 35:20
  • Ep 42. Areeba Hamid and Will McCallum co-Executive Directors, Greenpeace UK: Co-leading for Change
    Jun 5, 2023 – 51:25
  • Ep 41. Anna Josse, Founder & CEO Prism the Gift Fund: The Joy of Giving, without the hassle of admin!
    May 1, 2023 – 40:09
  • Ep 40. Ella Gudwin, CEO VisionSpring: Enabling a billion people to see
    Mar 6, 2023 – 48:52
  • Ep 39. Siobhan McCarthy Morton, CEO Adventure Ashram: A small but mighty force against human trafficking
    Feb 6, 2023 – 46:48
  • Ep 38. Alex Day, Managing Director Big Give: The Generosity Multiplier!
    Jan 2, 2023 – 37:26
  • Ep 37. Bejal Shah, CEO ReachOut and Verena Hefti MBE, CEO Leaders Plus: The Power of Mentoring!
    Dec 5, 2022 – 46:09
  • Ep 36. Jean-Michel Grand, CEO Action Against Hunger UK: No child should die of hunger!
    Nov 7, 2022 – 58:24
  • Ep 35. Chris Bird, CEO The Raheem Sterling Foundation: Mindset of a Champion!
    Oct 3, 2022 – 44:32
  • Ep 34. Mita Desai, CEO Young Trustees Movement: What is the role of charity Governance? (and what Boards must do to get it right!)
    Sep 5, 2022 – 36:53
  • Ep 33. Barbara-Anne Walker, CEO Ashgate Hospice: Changing the conversation about death and dying
    Aug 1, 2022 – 56:48
  • Ep 32. Sarah Woolnough, CEO Asthma + Lung UK: Breath is life!
    Jul 4, 2022 – 30:53
  • Ep 31. Suzanne Ehlers, CEO Malala Fund: Amplifying girls' voices!
    Jun 6, 2022 – 47:07
  • Ep 30. Charlotte Hill OBE, CEO The Felix Project: The Food Rescuers!
    Feb 14, 2022 – 41:41
  • Ep 29. Shirah Mansaray, Founder & CEO I Am Somebody's Child Soldier: Being part of the solution
    Jan 31, 2022 – 37:12
  • Ep 28. Tim Howarth, Founding CEO United World Schools: Believing in the power of education to transform lives
    Jan 17, 2022 – 43:08
  • Ep 27. Sarah Vibert, CEO National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO): Culture change is not linear
    Dec 6, 2021 – 38:18
  • Ep 26. Alasdair Harris, Executive Director Blue Ventures: Conservation by communities, for communities
    Nov 22, 2021 – 46:33
  • Ep 25. Michelle Mitchell OBE, CEO Cancer Research UK: Cancer care, COVID-19 and the power of collaboration
    Nov 8, 2021 – 49:00
  • Ep 24. Darren Cormack, CEO Mines Advisory Group (MAG): Leadership by deliberate action
    Oct 25, 2021 – 43:05
  • Ep 23. Leonor Stjepic, CEO Montessori Group: A values-based approach to education, life and leadership
    Oct 11, 2021 – 40:55
  • Ep 22. Sharath Jeevan OBE, Founder & Chair, Intrinsic Labs: Leaders as nurturers of purpose and impact
    Sep 27, 2021 – 45:11
  • Ep 21. Alice Dearing & Danielle Obe, Co-Founders & Chair, Black Swimming Association: Representation and creating Olympic history!
    Sep 13, 2021 – 38:57
  • Ep 20. Frank Fletcher, CEO Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust: Sailing through the Pandemic
    Jun 21, 2021 – 51:46
  • Ep 19. Baroness Delyth Morgan, CEO Breast Cancer Now: Achieving more through Collaboration
    Jun 7, 2021 – 49:21
  • Ep 18. Helen Moulinos, CEO POhWER: What are our Human Rights?
    May 24, 2021 – 43:33
  • Ep 17. Kate Lee, CEO Alzheimer's Society: Care Deeply and Be Honest
    May 10, 2021 – 48:05
  • Ep 16. Catharine Brown, CEO Designability: Doing Important Work!
    Apr 26, 2021 – 48:40
  • Ep 15. Angela McConville, CEO National Childbirth Trust: Creating a Movement for Change
    Apr 12, 2021 – 46:52
  • Ep 14. Kirsty Schneeberger MBE, CEO Synchronicity Earth: Going forward to Better
    Mar 29, 2021 – 51:35
  • Ep 13. Girish Menon, CEO STiR Education: Transforming the lives of 60 million children
    Mar 15, 2021 – 48:50
  • Ep 12. Susan Daniels OBE, CEO National Deaf Children's Society: Driving Change and Dreaming Big!
    Mar 1, 2021 – 40:29
  • Ep 11. Debra Allcock Tyler, CEO Directory of Social Change: Leadership of Courage and Hope
    Feb 15, 2021 – 57:13
  • Ep 10. Mark Longbottom, CEO Heart Kids New Zealand: People, Purpose and Podcasting!
    Feb 1, 2021 – 41:17
  • Ep 9. Julie Bentley, CEO Samaritans: Learning, Leadership and Listening
    Jan 18, 2021 – 41:01
  • Ep 8. Paul Evans, CEO Leadership Through Sport & Business: Youth unemployment and the risky business of changing the world
    Nov 16, 2020 – 38:06
  • Ep 7. Sophie Livingstone MBE, Managing Director, Trustees Unlimited: Making Governance sexy!
    Nov 2, 2020 – 42:04
  • Ep 6. Bhawani Singh Shekhawat, CEO The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK: The Indian disrupter tackling food poverty in schools
    Oct 19, 2020 – 40:41
  • Ep 5. Charlotte Hill OBE (Part 2), Founding CEO of Step Up To Serve: Leadership, babies and the intricacies of Maternity Leave!
    Oct 5, 2020 – 31:32
  • Ep 4. Charlotte Hill OBE (Part 1), Executive Director, BBC Children in Need: Pandemic impact on young people and the power of collective action - #iwill Campaign
    Sep 21, 2020 – 32:26
  • Ep 3. Sarah Mitchell, CEO Heart of the City: Corporate Social Responsibility and the future of charity partnerships
    Sep 7, 2020 – 31:46
Recent Reviews
  • Acs01945
    Always Inspiring
    As a newcomer to the sector, I have learned countless lessons, found inspiration, and genuinely enjoyed every guest I’ve listened too. The conversations are candid and address such a wonderful range of topics. I recommend to anyone at any level of experience or seniority…certainly for more than just CEOs.
  • priyaalokgupta
    Must-listen podcast for anyone in the charity sector, and beyond
    Excellent guests, insightful comments, beautifully facilitated. Really important listening as the sector continues its transformation to becoming anti-racist, to centering the lived experience of the people we serve and rebalance power, and to investing in the capacity of nonprofit staff and nurturing talent
  • Marjah 24
    Not just for charity leaders - highly informative
    This podcast has really opened my eyes to the challenges faced by charity and nonprofit leaders. I found the content super relevant and interesting. It has significance and appeal far beyond just the nonprofit/charity sector.
  • BMEDP
    Charity CEOs
    Outstanding interviewing and great overall synthesis of ideas and insight on such an important subject especially at this challenging time ... well done!
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