Cause and Effect

Alex Nunn
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Charities should be brilliant places to work; that add to people's lives, not drain them. That starts with you. Cause & Effect is for senior leaders who want to have an impact and make a difference but don't want to lose themselves in the process. If you're tired of firefighting, want to build your resilience, develop your leadership skills, make your charity a great place to work, or just figure out what you actually want from work and life, you're in the right place. Psychologist Alex Nunn brings practical, evidence-based tools and honest conversations to help you live and lead well.   

  1. Sep 8

    Episode 11: The Dark Side of Purpose-Driven Work. Part 2; What It Means for Your Culture

    The podcast episode explores the impact of work on mental health and well-being in the charity sector, highlighting the risk of burnout and workaholism. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing a workplace culture that promotes well-being and supports staff in having a sustainable impact. Takeaways Work in the charity sector can lead to burnout and workaholism due to the strong sense of purpose and identity associated with the work.Nurturing a workplace culture that promotes well-being is essential for supporting staff and ensuring the long-term impact of the charity. Chapters 00:00 The Dark Side of Calling01:25 The Impact on Mental Health03:19 Creating a Culture of Well-being04:43 Psychological Safety and Trust05:40 Honest Communication and Respectful Debate07:07 Connection and Collaboration07:36 Emotional Literacy08:26 Building a Culture of Learning10:15 Cultivating a Positive Environment11:46 Supporting Staff Well-being Resources and links •       Book a free call: www.clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk •       Connect on LinkedIn & Instagram

  2. Sep 1

    The Dark Side of Purpose-Driven Work. Part 1: What It Means for You

    The podcast episode explores the dark side of purpose-driven work in the charity sector, highlighting the occupational hazards of meaningful work and the importance of psychological flexibility in addressing burnout and well-being. It emphasizes the need for a culture change at both individual and organizational levels to support sustainable, impactful work in the sector. Takeaways The dark side of purpose-driven workOccupational hazards of meaningful work Chapters 00:00 The Dark Side of Purpose-Driven Work03:19 Occupational Hazards of Meaningful Work07:36 Psychological Flexibility Resources and links •       Book a free call: www.clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk •       Connect on LinkedIn & Instagram

  3. Aug 25

    Episode 9: You're more than your job

    The podcast episode discusses the impact of work becoming one's whole identity and the importance of setting boundaries. It explores the reasons behind this phenomenon, the challenges it presents, and practical steps for change. The episode emphasizes the need to build a life alongside work and start living the 'one day' now. Takeaways Work becoming your whole identityThe importance of setting boundaries Chapters 00:00 Work as Identity02:26 The Blurry Boundaries04:15 Reinforcement from the Sector06:35 Practical Steps for Change10:47 Building a Life Alongside Work Resources and links •       Book a free call: www.clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk •       Connect on LinkedIn & Instagram

  4. Aug 18

    Episode 8: What would happen if you stopped rescuing everyone?

    The conversation explores the burden of feeling responsible for protecting everyone and the impact of reactive leadership on the team and organization. It also delves into the steps needed to build a healthy culture within the organization. Takeaways Leaders feeling the need to protect everyoneImpact of reactive leadership on team and organization Chapters 00:00 The Burden of Protection03:13 The Impact of Reactive Leadership08:31 Building a Healthy Culture Resources and links •       Book a free call: www.clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk •       Connect on LinkedIn & Instagram

  5. Aug 12

    Episode 7: 10 questions to help you start reflecting when you feel stuck

    The episode explores the feeling of stuckness that individuals often experience in their work and how reflection can help break the cycle of reactive work. It emphasizes the importance of taking time for reflection and provides practical techniques for incorporating reflection into daily and weekly routines. Takeaways Reflection is important for breaking the cycle of reactive workStarting small with reflection can lead to a natural rhythm of practice Chapters 00:00 Understanding Stuckness01:54 The Power of Reflection04:14 Practical Reflection Techniques Resources and links •       Book a free call: www.clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk •       Connect on LinkedIn & Instagram

  6. Jul 28

    Episode 6: Why does the work that used to feel so easy feel so hard?

    The episode discusses the reasons why work can suddenly start feeling difficult and explores the concept of confidence in the workplace. It provides insights into the causes of self-doubt and offers practical strategies for building confidence and managing work-related challenges. Takeaways Work-related challenges can lead to self-doubt and a feeling of being overwhelmed.Confidence is not fixed and can be developed through intentional practices and self-awareness. Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Shift in Work Challenges07:04 Defining Confidence and Its Development09:26 Practical Strategies for Building Confidence16:25 Overcoming Work-Related Challenges Resources and links Finding your strengths https://www.viacharacter.org/ •       Book a free call: www.clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk •       Connect on LinkedIn & Instagram   About Alex Nunn Alex is a psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in and with the charity sector. www.clearseacoaching.co.uk

  7. Jun 2

    Episode 5: Does your organisation ask too much of it's staff?

    Most charities don't set out to create a culture of self-sacrifice. But many have, gradually and unintentionally. In this episode, Alex explores how charity cultures ask too much of their people, why it happens, and what leaders can do to start changing it.   What we cover•       How a culture of purpose tips into a culture of self-sacrifice •       Why the sector's greatest strength is also its greatest risk •       How well-intentioned values create unintended expectations •       How presenteeism is set from the top without leaders realising •       Four steps to start building a healthier culture   Key takeawayYour charity's culture is either asking your people to live to work, or work to live. Changing it requires someone to name it, review the culture honestly, and decide to do things differently. That someone is you.   Research referenced•       70% of charity leaders have become more concerned about employee burnout in the past year •       66% say their concerns about recruitment and retention have got worse over the same period   The four steps•       1. Audit your culture: what do your values, language, and behaviour actually communicate to your team? •       2. Actively challenge presenteeism: name overwork, model the change, ask if objectives are realistic •       3. Invest in wellbeing that goes deeper than training: culture and skills must work together •       4. Get every leader on board: culture change requires every manager to understand and model the shift   Resources and links•        Resources and links•       Book a free call: www.clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk •       Connect on LinkedIn & Instagram   About Alex NunnAlex is a psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in and with the charity sector. www.clearseacoaching.co.uk

  8. May 26

    Episode 4: It's a lonely, hard job

    The loneliness of leadership in the charity sector is one of the most consistent things Alex hears from the leaders she works with. Not the obvious kind of loneliness, but the quiet kind that exists in the middle of a full diary and a team that depends on you. In this episode, Alex explores why it happens and what you can actually do about it.   What we cover•       Why charity leadership feels lonely even when you're surrounded by people •       Why the board often don't quite get it, and what good support actually looks like •       The fear of being seen not to know, and why leaders keep going rather than asking for help •       Why peer support gets deprioritised, and the cost of that •       Four practical steps to feel less alone   Key takeawayThe loneliness of charity leadership is not inevitable. It is the product of a sector that has normalised a model of leadership that is unsustainable. That needs to change if we want a sector which has the kind of long-term impact we know it can. The four steps•       1. Build connection inside the organisation, beyond the work •       2. Invest in peer support outside the organisation, starting small and realistic •       3. Get clear on what you need from your chair, and ask for it •       4. Consider specialist support: coaching, supervision, or a combination   Resources and links•       Book a free call: www.clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk •       Connect on LinkedIn & Instagram •       Weekly newsletter Live well, lead well: www.clearseacoaching.co.uk   About Alex NunnAlex is a psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in and with the charity sector. www.clearseacoaching.co.uk

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Charities should be brilliant places to work; that add to people's lives, not drain them. That starts with you. Cause & Effect is for senior leaders who want to have an impact and make a difference but don't want to lose themselves in the process. If you're tired of firefighting, want to build your resilience, develop your leadership skills, make your charity a great place to work, or just figure out what you actually want from work and life, you're in the right place. Psychologist Alex Nunn brings practical, evidence-based tools and honest conversations to help you live and lead well.   

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  • Creator
    Alex Nunn
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
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