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The Unlikely Executive

You know there’s more in you—more to explore, more to give, and more to live.Welcome to The Unlikely Executive Podcast, a bi-weekly show for those who want to make a difference—whether they’re already doing good, don’t know where to start, or are simply curious about what’s possible.This podcast is designed especially for New CEOs of nonprofits who feel they’re in the right place but wonder, Now what? Those at a crossroads, unsure if they have what it takes to craft a meaningful career doing what

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29:09

Beyond Limits: Pushing Past Physical Challenges

The Unlikely Executive ·

2025/04/25

Matt Cliff is transforming lives by teaching vital living and mobility skills to people navigating sight loss. But this isn’t just about support—it’s about empowerment. As Director of Bradbury Fields, Matt has turned his own challenges into fuel, building a vibrant community hub where others with similar barriers can live boldly and confidently.“If I’m honest, I didn’t want to be disabled. I didn’t want to live with sight loss. I didn’t want to try blind sports,” Matt shares.Yet, through embracing

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26:45

Driven by Inclusion: Redesigning Mobility

The Unlikely Executive ·

2025/04/10

"This is a new journey that has taken me on a wild ride", just one of, Founder of Supersmith, Tom Morgan's reflections on trying to change the disability market. Tom started his career in automotive manufacturing, which in itself is an interesting tie back to what he finds himself doing today. Operational improvement and supply chain management gave Tom a breadth of skills and space to develop his naturally acute problem solving talents. In recent years Tom has worked with a global design and

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Female Empowerment within the Tech Industry

The Unlikely Executive ·

2025/03/28

Chelsea has dedicated her work to achieving gender equality within the tech sector. Her direct experiences of inequality within her previous roles inspired her to start InnovateHer, a social enterprise who are on a mission to get girls ready for the tech industry and the industry ready for girls. With her team, Chelsea plans for InnovateHer to become a pioneering industry-led STEAM education provider, inspiring teens to reach their potential and create a more inclusive future in tech, with a

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21:52

From the Pitch to Purpose

The Unlikely Executive ·

2025/03/14

All Nick ever wanted to do was to play football... he was half decent too, playing for Stockport County as a teenager. However, he didn't make the grade and moved through job roles and ending up being Head of Operations, a stressful full-on job.This eventually took a toll on him, suffering a severe stroke in 2012. As a stroke survivor, Nick felt that there was a lack of support, information, guidance and HOPE for people like him, so he started a blog and set up a charity.Driven by a passion to build

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Episode #5

The Unlikely Executive ·

2025/02/27

"Along with his wife, Rob Lapsley set up Love, Jasmine in 2016 to provide peer support to families bereaved by the loss of a child. This was due to their own experiences following the loss of their daughter Jasmine who was just 6 years old when she died. Before the loss of Jasmine, being a charity leader was the last thing on Rob’s to do list – in this podcast episode Rob shares his thoughts on the journey to being an authentic leader in a charity that is very personal to him. " Hosted on Acast. See

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Episode #4

The Unlikely Executive ·

2025/02/14

Sean died in 2019. He wanted help, he wanted to get better.The type of support he needed didn't exist.There was nowhere men could go to to feel good about themselves.His sister Debbie, felt a fire in her to create change, so that men, like her brother, didn't take their own liives.Five years later, Debbie - who previously worked in school administration, has ensured that Sean's Place is a thriving mental health service for men.Debbie shares her leadership journey, and gives insight into how to be a

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Episode #3

The Unlikely Executive ·

2025/01/31

Cohan follows his purpose with a very clear passion.A passion to increase diversity within the Tech sector.Cohan had experienced the sector and knew that there was more diverse talent that could be tapped into to accelerate the tech sector as well as the careers of highly talented individuals. After being made redundant he bit the bullet and set up Equity in Tech, to support others to excel.In our latest podcast Cohan talks to us about how mental wellness impacted his decisions, and how, as a

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Episode #2

The Unlikely Executive ·

2025/01/17

Marg Ollivier came back home to the North after carving a career out in HR and governance in London.She came back, to be closer to family, to be closer to her beloved Liverpool Football Club and to look for work.Six years later she is now CEO of Expect Ltd, whose mission is to help to deliver person-centred support to people with a disability, promoting and enabling their independent choice and integration into the community. A mission close to Marg’s heart.Did she plan this? No.Find out how Marg

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Episode #1

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2025/01/03

Michele Afif pivoted her career- From being a full-on consultant paediatrician with a Medical Law Masters, to being the CEO of The Brain Tumour Charity.What made her switch in mid-life?Hear how Michele is deeply committed to driving groundbreaking research and advocating for the brain tumour community. Her personal experience caring for children with brain tumours ignited a lifelong passion for improving outcomes and addressing inequalities in care.Michele joins the podcast to share her inspiring

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