The Charity CEO Podcast podcast

The Charity CEO Podcast

Join us for thought-provoking conversations that dive deep into the challenges faced by charity and nonprofit leaders. Hosted by Dhivya O’Connor, a charity CEO herself, each episode brings inspiring CEOs and social sector trailblazers, who share their powerful stories, practical insights, and valuable expertise. Whether you're leading a nonprofit or passionate about making a difference, you'll find fresh perspectives and actionable takeaways to help you navigate the journey and amplify your impact. Tune in for a dose of inspiration, knowledge, and community—all aimed at making the world a better place. The Charity CEO Podcast is produced and hosted by Dhivya O’Connor. For more details visit www.thecharityceo.com

Join us for thought-provoking conversations that dive deep into the challenges faced by charity and nonprofit leaders. Hosted by Dhivya O’Connor, a charity CEO herself, each episode brings inspiring CEOs and social sector trailblazers, who share their powerful stories, practical insights, and valuable expertise. Whether you're leading a nonprofit or passionate about making a difference, you'll find fresh perspectives and actionable takeaways to help you navigate the journey and amplify your impact. Tune in for a dose of inspiration, knowledge, and community—all aimed at making the world a better place. The Charity CEO Podcast is produced and hosted by Dhivya O’Connor. For more details visit www.thecharityceo.com

 

#54

Ep 54. Sarah Elliott, CEO Shelter: Fighting for home

Sarah Elliott started as the new CEO of the UK charity, Shelter, in September 2025, having... more

01 Dec 2025

47 MINS

47:25

01 Dec 2025


#53

Ep 53. Adela Raz, Former Ambassador of Afghanistan to the U.S. & U.N. - Keeping hope alive for Afgha...

In August 2021, the Taliban swept back into power in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years, to... more

05 May 2025

55 MINS

55:40

05 May 2025


#52

Ep 52. Kathy Evans and Rosie Ferguson, former CEOs of Children England and House of St Barnabas: A c...

In the nonprofit world, we often celebrate beginnings—new initiatives, fresh funding, and ... more

03 Mar 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:27

03 Mar 2025


#51

Ep 51. Eliza Reid, Former First Lady of Iceland and writer: Championing Gender Equality

“Gender equality is a choice… working for greater gender equality is not a zero sum game, ... more

06 Jan 2025

37 MINS

37:59

06 Jan 2025


#50

Ep 50. Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO Women's World Banking: There's nothing micro about ...

"Empowerment is the ability to make choices... and... having economic tools, economic reso... more

01 Jul 2024

48 MINS

48:17

01 Jul 2024


#49

Ep 49. Dianne Calvi, President & CEO Village Enterprise: Full bellies and big dreams!

With an audacious goal to lift 20m people in Africa out of extreme poverty by 2030, Dianne... more

06 May 2024

58 MINS

58:17

06 May 2024


#48

Ep 48. Cherie Blair CBE KC, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: Enabling economic gender jus...

“There is a problem! Business has a problem, the world has a problem, because we are just ... more

04 Mar 2024

55 MINS

55:58

04 Mar 2024


#47

Ep 47. Karen Burgess, Founder & CEO Petals, with Alice Bailey: Life after Baby Loss

Trigger warning: This episode explores and talks about miscarriage, stillbirth and baby lo... more

06 Nov 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:15

06 Nov 2023


#46

Ep 46. Nisha Anand, CEO Dream.Org: Finding common ground with unlikely allies

“The humanity that connects us is stronger than what has been created to divide us”. [Nish... more

02 Oct 2023

49 MINS

49:57

02 Oct 2023


#45

Ep 45. Laura Kyrke-Smith, Executive Director International Rescue Committee UK: Re-settlement for Su...

“It was thanks to this country that lots of those rights and protections that exist for re... more

04 Sep 2023

41 MINS

41:29

04 Sep 2023


#44

Ep 44. Ruth Marvel, CEO The Duke of Edinburgh's Award: A vision for young people

“Deceptively simple, but devastatingly effective”This is how Ruth Marvel, Chief Executive ... more

07 Aug 2023

47 MINS

47:16

07 Aug 2023


#43

Ep 43. Mark Russell, CEO The Children's Society: Fighting for Hope and Happiness

“You change the world, when you change the lives of children… It is better for society to ... more

03 Jul 2023

35 MINS

35:20

03 Jul 2023


#42

Ep 42. Areeba Hamid and Will McCallum co-Executive Directors, Greenpeace UK: Co-leading for Change

“We have won the war on climate denial… (but) we cannot underestimate what an enormous fig... more

05 Jun 2023

51 MINS

51:25

05 Jun 2023


#41

Ep 41. Anna Josse, Founder & CEO Prism the Gift Fund: The Joy of Giving, without the hassle of admin...

“Gift Aid, yes people know about it (but) they still dont understand it… there is about £7... more

01 May 2023

40 MINS

40:09

01 May 2023