One Thing Better

One Thing Better

Claire Irving and Siobhan Meaker

Episodes 15
Avg. Duration 7m
Activity Dormant
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S2E4 The art of being easy to manage

Nov 17, 2025 9m

In this episode, Claire Irving and Siobhan Meaker flip the usual “managing up” conversation on its head. They explore how great leaders make managing up easier, healthier and more productive -…

S2E3 The invisible work of holding space in leadership

Nov 10, 2025 7m

Some of the most powerful leadership work never makes it onto a job description.It’s the quiet skill of holding space - staying grounded when the room wobbles, creating calm so others can think, and…

S2E2 The joy of responsible marketing

Nov 03, 2025 8m

Marketing’s evolving faster than you can say “algorithm update” (let alone spell it), but the human bit? That’s timeless.This week, Siobhan Meaker and Claire Irving from Better Strategic Consultancy…

S2E1 Everyone's talking about Impact

Oct 27, 2025 8m

‘Impact’ used to be what you tacked onto the end of a report - now it’s becoming the heartbeat of how organisations think and lead.In this episode, Siobhan Meaker and Claire Irving from Better…

One Thing Better - Season 2 coming soon!

Oct 20, 2025 0m Trailer

It's the return of One Thing Better, where Claire Irving and Siobhan Meaker help you work and lead better, with more joy and purpose. Get ready for season 2, coming October 27 2025. Find out more at…

S1E8 Leading when life's a lot

Jul 14, 2025 6m

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…

S1E7 PIVOT! How to check mission creep

Jul 07, 2025 6m

You know that scene from Friends - it's the gif that keeps giffing. Ross yelling "PIVOT!" while his poor flatmates try to help him manoeuvre a sofa round a staircase it was never meant to fit...In…

S1E6 Making tough calls without losing your way

Jun 30, 2025 7m

Every charity leader knows the moment. When there’s no perfect option. When everything feels high stakes. When your values are pulling one way and your resources another.In this episode of One Thing…

Why creativity needs psychological safety

Jun 23, 2025 6m

It might sound counterintuitive, but creativity doesn’t thrive on risk - it thrives on safety. Specifically, psychological safety.In this episode, Claire Irving and Siobhan Meaker unpack how creating…

S1E4 I got the power!

Jun 16, 2025 10m

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…

S1E3 The Secret Loneliness of Leading

Jun 08, 2025 6m

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…

S1E2 Cut through the Chaos - 5 Steps to Strategic Clarity

Jun 02, 2025 6m

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 -…

S1E1 Be a Certainty

May 26, 2025 8m

One Thing Better: In uncertain times, be a CertaintyThe 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…

The Pilot Episode - Joy

May 19, 2025 8m

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…

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May 02, 2025 1m Trailer

One Thing Better is coming soon. Strategic sparks for people doing good work, better.And it turns out the name was in front of us all along...f35pG5fiJNc7PAbiEnbQ

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How many episodes does One Thing Better have?

One Thing Better has published 15 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Business, Non-Profit.

Is One Thing Better still active?

One Thing Better is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 7m.

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