<![CDATA[Cause and Effect]]>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. 

 

]]>www.clearseacoaching.co.ukRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 16 May 2026 16:24:12 GMTThu, 30 Apr 2026 10:08:19 GMT60Alex Nunn<p>Charities should be brilliant places to work; that add to people's lives, not drain them. That starts with you. Cause &amp; 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. </p><p> </p>episodicAlex Nunnalex@clearseacoaching.co.ukno<![CDATA[Episode 1: Why You Can’t Stop Firefighting (And What to Do About It) ]]>You had a plan for this week. A proper one. Time to think, space to be strategic, maybe even a conversation you’ve been putting off. But before you got there, the emails, the crises, the people at your door, and here you are again, reacting instead of leading. 

If that’s familiar, this episode is for you. 

Firefighting is one of the most common things senior charity leaders bring to coaching. In this first episode, I explore why it happens, why knowing what to do differently isn’t enough to actually change it, and what to try instead. 

 

What we cover in this episode 

  • Why the charity sector is structurally set up to keep you in reactive mode 
  • The values clash that makes it almost impossible to slow down 
  • The belief underneath the pattern that no one talks about — and why it matters more than any productivity hack 
  • Why your busyness is disconnecting you from yourself 
  • Five practical steps that work at the psychological level, not just the surface one 

 

Timestamps 

  • 0:00 — Introduction 
  • 0:30 — Does this sound familiar? Validating the experience 
  • 3:00 — Why this keeps happening 
  • 5:30 — What to actually do about it 
  • 9:30 — Key takeaway and close 

 

Key takeaway 

Firefighting isn’t a time management problem — and it isn’t a personal failing. It’s what happens when passionate, committed people work in a system that demands more than it gives, and haven’t yet had permission to do things differently. That permission? Consider this it. 

 

Resources and links 

 

]]>ee3a454a-7316-44f8-b019-eba8d45b8859Wed, 13 May 2026 13:09:11 GMT<p>You had a plan for this week. A proper one. Time to think, space to be strategic, maybe even a conversation you’ve been putting off. But before you got there, the emails, the crises, the people at your door, and here you are again, reacting instead of leading. </p><p>If that’s familiar, this episode is for you. </p><p>Firefighting is one of the most common things senior charity leaders bring to coaching. In this first episode, I explore why it happens, why knowing what to do differently isn’t enough to actually change it, and what to try instead. </p><p> </p><p><b>What we cover in this episode </b></p><ul><li>Why the charity sector is structurally set up to keep you in reactive mode </li></ul><ul><li>The values clash that makes it almost impossible to slow down </li></ul><ul><li>The belief underneath the pattern that no one talks about — and why it matters more than any productivity hack </li></ul><ul><li>Why your busyness is disconnecting you from yourself </li></ul><ul><li>Five practical steps that work at the psychological level, not just the surface one </li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Timestamps </b></p><ul><li>0:00 — Introduction </li></ul><ul><li>0:30 — Does this sound familiar? Validating the experience </li></ul><ul><li>3:00 — Why this keeps happening </li></ul><ul><li>5:30 — What to actually do about it </li></ul><ul><li>9:30 — Key takeaway and close </li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Key takeaway </b></p><p>Firefighting isn’t a time management problem — and it isn’t a personal failing. It’s what happens when passionate, committed people work in a system that demands more than it gives, and haven’t yet had permission to do things differently. That permission? Consider this it. </p><p> </p><p><b>Resources and links </b></p><ul><li>Book a free discovery call: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk" target="_blank">clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk</a> </li></ul><ul><li>Download free resources: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://clearseacoaching.co.uk" target="_blank">clearseacoaching.co.uk</a> </li></ul><ul><li>Join the weekly newsletter ‘Live well, lead well’: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://clearseacoaching.co.uk" target="_blank">clearseacoaching.co.uk</a> </li></ul><ul><li>Connect on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-nunn-059537a6/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> &amp; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/clear_sea_coaching/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li></ul><p> </p>no00:13:24Episode 1: Why You Can’t Stop Firefighting (And What to Do About It) full<![CDATA[Episode 00: Why Charity Leaders Burn Out & Why This Podcast Exists ]]>Before the episodes proper, this is the one that explains why this podcast exists — and why it’s different from every other leadership podcast out there. 

If you’ve ever wondered why the advice you’ve been given hasn’t worked, why you know what you should be doing differently but can’t seem to do it, or why the charity sector feels so uniquely relentless, this episode is the place to start. 

 

What we cover in this episode 

  • Why the charity sector creates a perfect storm for burnout, and why it’s not that you’re not resilient enough 
  • The three forces that interact to place senior leaders at risk: sector pressures, resource environment, and the values that brought you here 
  • Why waiting until crisis is too late, and why prevention has to be the strategy 
  • Why run-of-the-mill leadership tips don’t create lasting change, and what needs to happen instead 
  • What this podcast will explore, and who it’s for 

 

Timestamps 

  • 0:00 — Welcome and introduction 
  • 1:00 — The perfect storm: why the sector sets leaders up for burnout 
  • 4:00 — Why waiting until crisis is too late 
  • 6:00 — What this podcast is — and what it isn’t 
  • 8:30 — Who this podcast is for 
  • 9:30 — What’s coming next 

 

Key takeaway 

The patterns that keep senior leaders stuck, overworking, the struggle to let go and delegate, the feeling of never doing enough are rooted in beliefs, values, and how we understand what it means to be a good leader. Until those beliefs are examined, practical tips alone won’t create lasting change. That’s what this podcast is here to do. 

 

Resources and links 

 

Research referenced in this episode 

CharityJob Expectations and Values at Work Survey — 78% of charity workers reported feeling emotionally exhausted or burnt out at least sometimes. 

 

Coming up next 

Episode 1: Why You Can’t Stop Firefighting (And What to Do About It). We start with one of the most universal experiences senior charity leaders bring to coaching, and explore why the usual advice fails to stick. 

 

About Alex Nunn 

Alex is a psychologist specialising in helping charity leaders create sustainable, fulfilling careers. With 20 years of experience in the charity sector, Alex offers executive coaching, team coaching, and organisational consultancy. 

 

]]>e222aba8-8522-4b22-9d22-8eea5e016304Wed, 13 May 2026 10:51:57 GMT<p>Before the episodes proper, this is the one that explains why this podcast exists — and why it’s different from every other leadership podcast out there. </p><p>If you’ve ever wondered why the advice you’ve been given hasn’t worked, why you know what you should be doing differently but can’t seem to do it, or why the charity sector feels so uniquely relentless, this episode is the place to start. </p><p> </p><p><b>What we cover in this episode </b></p><ul><li>Why the charity sector creates a perfect storm for burnout, and why it’s not that you’re not resilient enough </li></ul><ul><li>The three forces that interact to place senior leaders at risk: sector pressures, resource environment, and the values that brought you here </li></ul><ul><li>Why waiting until crisis is too late, and why prevention has to be the strategy </li></ul><ul><li>Why run-of-the-mill leadership tips don’t create lasting change, and what needs to happen instead </li></ul><ul><li>What this podcast will explore, and who it’s for </li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Timestamps </b></p><ul><li>0:00 — Welcome and introduction </li></ul><ul><li>1:00 — The perfect storm: why the sector sets leaders up for burnout </li></ul><ul><li>4:00 — Why waiting until crisis is too late </li></ul><ul><li>6:00 — What this podcast is — and what it isn’t </li></ul><ul><li>8:30 — Who this podcast is for </li></ul><ul><li>9:30 — What’s coming next </li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Key takeaway </b></p><p>The patterns that keep senior leaders stuck, overworking, the struggle to let go and delegate, the feeling of never doing enough are rooted in beliefs, values, and how we understand what it means to be a good leader. Until those beliefs are examined, practical tips alone won’t create lasting change. That’s what this podcast is here to do. </p><p> </p><p><b>Resources and links </b></p><ul><li>Book a free discovery call: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk" target="_blank">clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk</a> </li></ul><ul><li>Download free resources: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://clearseacoaching.co.uk" target="_blank">clearseacoaching.co.uk</a> </li></ul><ul><li>Join the weekly newsletter ‘Live well, lead well’: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://clearseacoaching.co.uk" target="_blank">clearseacoaching.co.uk</a> </li></ul><ul><li>Connect on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-nunn-059537a6/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> &amp; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/clear_sea_coaching/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Research referenced in this episode </b></p><p>CharityJob Expectations and Values at Work Survey — 78% of charity workers reported feeling emotionally exhausted or burnt out at least sometimes. </p><p> </p><p><b>Coming up next </b></p><p>Episode 1: Why You Can’t Stop Firefighting (And What to Do About It). We start with one of the most universal experiences senior charity leaders bring to coaching, and explore why the usual advice fails to stick. </p><p> </p><p><b>About Alex Nunn </b></p><p>Alex is a psychologist specialising in helping charity leaders create sustainable, fulfilling careers. With 20 years of experience in the charity sector, Alex offers executive coaching, team coaching, and organisational consultancy. </p><p> </p>no00:09:43Episode 00: Why Charity Leaders Burn Out & Why This Podcast Exists full<![CDATA[Welcome to Cause & Effect]]> 

Welcome to Cause and Effect, the podcast for senior charity leaders who want to live and lead well.

If you are a charity leader who feels like you are constantly firefighting, never quite getting to the strategic work you wish you were doing, or wondering how to lead your team sustainably when the pressure never seems to let up, this podcast is for you.

I believe charities should be brilliant places to work. Places that add to people's lives, not drain them. And I believe that starts with leadership. It starts with you.

 

What you will find here

•       Practical, evidence-based tools to help you lead more sustainably

•       Honest conversations about the real challenges of charity leadership

•       Support for both you as a leader and your organisation as a whole

•       A new episode every week

 

Who this podcast is for

Senior charity leaders, CEOs, directors, and anyone carrying the weight of leadership in the sector, who want to stop firefighting, lead with confidence, and build a way of working that does not cost them everything.

 

About your host

I am Alex Nunn, a psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in and with the charity sector. I work with senior leaders to help them find a sustainable, fulfilling way to lead so they and their charities can make the lasting difference they came here to make.

 

Connect and find out more

•       Website: clearseacoaching.co.uk

•       Book a free discovery call: clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk

•       Connect on LinkedIn: Alex Nunn

•       Follow on Instagram: @clear_sea_coaching

•       Weekly newsletter Live well, lead well: clearseacoaching.co.uk

 

Because making a difference shouldn’t mean losing yourself in the process.

]]>5aedfea6-3117-4bb3-8f47-cec80467f654Fri, 01 May 2026 13:43:15 GMT<p> </p><p>Welcome to Cause and Effect, the podcast for senior charity leaders who want to live and lead well.</p><p>If you are a charity leader who feels like you are constantly firefighting, never quite getting to the strategic work you wish you were doing, or wondering how to lead your team sustainably when the pressure never seems to let up, this podcast is for you.</p><p>I believe charities should be brilliant places to work. Places that add to people's lives, not drain them. And I believe that starts with leadership. It starts with you.</p><p> </p><h3>What you will find here</h3><p>•       Practical, evidence-based tools to help you lead more sustainably</p><p>•       Honest conversations about the real challenges of charity leadership</p><p>•       Support for both you as a leader and your organisation as a whole</p><p>•       A new episode every week</p><p> </p><h3>Who this podcast is for</h3><p>Senior charity leaders, CEOs, directors, and anyone carrying the weight of leadership in the sector, who want to stop firefighting, lead with confidence, and build a way of working that does not cost them everything.</p><p> </p><h3>About your host</h3><p>I am Alex Nunn, a psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in and with the charity sector. I work with senior leaders to help them find a sustainable, fulfilling way to lead so they and their charities can make the lasting difference they came here to make.</p><p> </p><h3>Connect and find out more</h3><p>•       Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://clearseacoaching.co.uk" target="_blank">clearseacoaching.co.uk</a></p><p>•       Book a free discovery call: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk" target="_blank">clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk</a></p><p>•       Connect on LinkedIn: Alex Nunn</p><p>•       Follow on Instagram: @clear_sea_coaching</p><p>•       Weekly newsletter Live well, lead well: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://clearseacoaching.co.uk" target="_blank">clearseacoaching.co.uk</a></p><p> </p><p><i>Because making a difference shouldn’t mean losing yourself in the process.</i></p>no00:03:03Welcome to Cause & Effectfull