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: [email protected]

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.