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CharitEpulse: Boards, CEOs & Culture

Date: 18 March 2026

Boards, CEOs & Culture

In this special episode of CharitEpulse, the trio are joined by Sharon Davies, founder of The Good Place Co and former CEO of Young Enterprise, who brings over 30 years of experience in the not for profit  sector.

Sharon shares insights from her work at The Good Place Co, whose mission is to strengthen organisational impact for small to medium-sized charities by co‑designing sustainable leadership support systems.

The episode features a Q&A discussion, exploring:

  • Building effective and trusting relationships between CEOs and trustee boards
  • The importance of robust pre‑boarding and onboarding processes
  • Team dynamics and what helps make relationships truly effective
  • The distinction between coaching and mentoring, and when each is most valuable
  • The invisible thread between organisational culture, values, and leadership behaviours.

Listen time: 37 minutes

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For questions, feedback, or to suggest topics you’d like the trio to explore in upcoming episodes, please email claire.whiteman-haywood@quiltercheviot.com in the Charities team.

Hosts

Charles Mesquita

Charities Director

Catherine Rustomji

Partner at Shakespeare Martineau

James Saunders

Partner at Moore Kingston Smith

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