STOP Doing This So You Can Gain Control Of Your Time As A Humanitarian And International Development Leader The Modern Humanitarian And Development Leader: Make A Greater Impact By Creating A High Performance Team While Avoiding Stress And Overwhelm podcast

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Still juggling team development and daily tasks like they’re two different jobs? What if they didn’t have to be? As a NGO leader, you’re constantly pulled between delivering on project goals and trying to empower your team. But what if your everyday work could also be a powerful training ground for building a stronger team—without needing extra hours or resources? In this episode, you’ll learn: A 3-step framework to start leading more strategically while still getting things done How to delegate tasks as you go by creating systems that future-proof your team The coaching approach that encourages innovation and independence—without micromanaging If you're ready to make more impact with less overwhelm, hit play and learn how to turn your daily routine into a leadership advantage. Resources Mentioned: Becoming the Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How to Create the Change You Want as a NGO Leader 21:25

hace 12 días21:25

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Are you unknowingly giving up control over your career, leadership, and well-being? This episode reveals how NGO leaders often underestimate their influence—and what you can do about it today. In this episode you'll discover: The three most common ways NGO leaders give up their power—and how to stop doing so. How to rethink career progression and create opportunities beyond the ‘traditional’ path. Practical steps to take control of your work culture, team leadership, and personal well-being. Don’t allow assumptions to block your ability to create change—start shaping the NGO career and leadership style you want today. Tune in now to learn how to take back your influence and create meaningful change! What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How to Make More Impact by Saying No to More Things as a NGO Leader with Pravat Gurung 32:39

hace 19 días32:39

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by endless meetings and responsibilities as an NGO leader? What if saying "no" more often could actually help you make a greater impact? Many NGO leaders struggle with taking on too much, leading to burnout and inefficiency. In this episode, Pravat Gurung shares how learning to say "no" helped him reclaim his time, empower his team, and become a more effective leader. If you’ve ever felt like you need to do it all, this conversation will show you a better way. In this episode you'll discover: How setting boundaries and prioritizing key responsibilities can help you lead more effectively. Learn the power of trust and vulnerability in leadership and how they can transform team dynamics. Gain practical steps to structure your time and empower your team for greater efficiency and impact. Hit play now to learn how saying “no” to the right things can help you create a bigger impact in your work as an NGO leader! Resources Mentioned: Pravat Gurung's Linkedin Profile Register Now: Becoming the Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader If you’d like to become more productive, be able to say no and empower your team to make an even greater impact, sign up now for the May 6th course! You can find a link for more information and to register here!…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How A Modern NGO Leader Survives Change and Other Best Practices 42:11

hace 26 días42:11

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Are you struggling to balance empowering your team while navigating constant change as an NGO leader? Today my special guest Ross Coxon, Director of Client Delivery for Humentum, joins me in a joint discussion around what is needed to thrive as a modern NGO leader in today's complex environment. In this episode you'll learn: Gain insights on how to build trust within your team and encourage innovation. Learn how to balance vulnerability and leadership for stronger, more resilient teams. Discover why empowering others (and letting go of control) is key to surviving and thriving in NGO leadership. Link to Register for Humentum course in partnership with Aid for Aid Workers: Becoming the Modern NGO Leader Course…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How Unchecked Assumptions Are Impacting Your Decision Making as a NGO Leader 16:02

hace 5 weeks16:02

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In this episode, we unpack the power of distinguishing facts from assumptions—a skill that’s not always intuitive but essential for reducing stress and making sound decisions. If you're struggling to lead with clarity, this conversation is for you. In this episode you'll discover: How to identify common mistakes that distort your perception of reality. Practical techniques to turn vague assumptions into concrete facts. How clarifying your thoughts can reduce stress and enhance leadership outcomes. Tune in now to gain powerful insights that will help you lead with confidence and clarity—so you can make high quality decisions! REGISTER FOR FREE WEBINAR: "How to Feel Better During Hard Times as a NGO Leader" This one hour webinar will give you practical tools to understand the source of your uncomfortable feelings, solutions to address those feelings so you feel better immediately. Come to the live call to discuss your particular situation and what you can do to step away from stress and into action. Please register by selecting your preferred day and time below: Wednesday, March 12th - 10am to 11am Bangkok time Monday, March 17th - 2:30pm to 3:30pm Bangkok time Monday, March 17th - 8pm to 9pm Bangkok time Tuesday, March 25th - 10am to 11am Bangkok time Tuesday, March 25th - 8pm to 9pm Bangkok time This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How to Greatly Reduce Your Stress During Uncertain Times as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 20:49

hace 6 weeks20:49

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As an NGO leader, you're already facing enough external challenges—funding cuts, humanitarian crises, and job uncertainty. But what if part of your stress is coming from how you're thinking about these challenges? In this episode, we’ll explore how your mindset may be adding unnecessary suffering and what you can do to break free from it. More specifically you'll discover: How to recognize and stop unhelpful "what if" thinking before it spirals. Simple mindset shifts that reduce anxiety and help you focus on what you can control. Find out how to communicate in ways that minimize drama rather than amplify it—both in your own mind and in conversations with others. Press play now to start reducing unnecessary stress for yourself and others! REGISTER FOR FREE WEBINAR: "How to Feel Better During Hard Times as a NGO Leader" This one hour webinar will give you practical tools to understand the source of your uncomfortable feelings, solutions to address those feelings so you feel better immediately. Come to the live call to discuss your particular situation and what you can do to step away from stress and into action. Please register by selecting your preferred day and time below: Wednesday, March 12th - 10am to 11am Bangkok time Monday, March 17th - 2:30pm to 3:30pm Bangkok time Monday, March 17th - 8pm to 9pm Bangkok time Tuesday, March 25th - 10am to 11am Bangkok time Tuesday, March 25th - 8pm to 9pm Bangkok time This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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Using Difficult Circumstances to Become a More Impactful NGO Leader 17:33

hace 7 weeks17:33

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty in the humanitarian and development sector? As a leader in this field, you're no stranger to unpredictability. But when circumstances feel out of your hands, it can lead to paralysis, anxiety, and doubt about your next steps. In this episode, I share a powerful shift in perspective that can help you break free from fear, refocus, and take meaningful action—even in times of crisis. Here's what you'll discover in this episode: Why resistance to reality creates more suffering—and how acceptance leads to empowerment. How to reframe challenges as opportunities to grow stronger, instead of feeling like a victim of circumstances. Practical strategies to move from overwhelm to clarity, so you can lead with confidence despite external uncertainty. Don’t let difficult circumstances hold you back—press play now and learn how to take control as a modern NGO leader! What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How Your “Caring” Leadership Style Is Hurting Your Well Being and What You Can Do About It as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 11:19

hace 8 weeks11:19

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Could your leadership style be the hidden cause of your stress and burnout? You may think you are leading in a way you feel is "caring" for your team and helpful, but in reality you may be impacting your wellbeing and theirs as well. This episode uncovers the direct link between your leadership approach and your overall wellness, offering practical insights to transform your leadership style for better health and productivity. In this 11 minute episode you'll learn: Learn how the CHS Alliance "Leading Well" Report connects leadership styles with well-being. Discover which leadership style creates the highest levels of well-being. Get actionable tips to start improving your leadership approach and personal well-being today. Don't miss out on the chance to revolutionize your leadership style and boost your well-being—tune in to this episode now and start your journey towards becoming a more effective and healthier leader! Resources mentioned: CHS Alliance and ICVA Leading Well Report - Aid Worker Perspectives on Well Being and Organizational Culture What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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From Anxiety to Action: How to Shift Your Mindset and Make an Impact Now as a NGO Leader 13:47

hace 10 weeks13:47

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Feeling overwhelmed by the current state of the humanitarian and development sectors? You're not alone. In this episode, we're diving into what it really means to lead through uncertainty. As modern NGO leaders, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of anxiety and hopelessness. Funding cuts, policy shifts, and global crises can feel relentless. But what if there were simple, practical ways to break free from that stuck feeling? In this episode you'll discover: A simple action you can take today to instantly boost your mood and productivity. How to uncover hidden thoughts that may be holding you back. A three-step process to regain control when life feels overwhelming. Listen now to learn more! ------------------- Mentioned in this episode - NGO Soul and Strategy Podcast If you are a middle to senior NGO leader who wants a greater perspective on organizational change, Tosca Bruno van Vijfeijken's podcast is for you! Through this bi-weekly podcast, you'll learn: The organizational design, development and effectiveness angles of change Insights from a variety of global NGO leaders Conversations will delve into leadership, strategy, team culture, and the evolving challenges and opportunities facing our sector. Check out the podcast NGO Soul and Strategy here! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers NGO, international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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3 Tips for Dealing with the Stress of Uncertainty as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 14:35

hace 11 weeks14:35

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Uncertainty—it’s an inevitable part of life and an ever-present reality for humanitarian and development leaders. But how we respond to it is what defines us as NGO leaders. In this episode we dive into how you can transform uncertainty from a source of stress and anxiety into a catalyst for growth and resilience. More specifically you're going to learn: The surprising link between your perspective on uncertainty and your leadership effectiveness. One simple mindset shift that transforms anxiety into empowerment. How to uncover hidden opportunities in the most unpredictable challenges. Whether you’re facing funding cuts or grappling with global unpredictability, this episode will help you lead with clarity, confidence, and courage. Mentioned in this episode - NGO Soul and Strategy Podcast If you are a middle to senior NGO leader who wants a greater perspective on organizational change, Tosca Bruno van Vijfeijken's podcast is for you! Through this bi-weekly podcast, you'll learn: The organizational design, development and effectiveness angles of change Insights from a variety of global NGO leaders Conversations will delve into leadership, strategy, team culture, and the evolving challenges and opportunities facing our sector. Check out the podcast NGO Soul and Strategy here! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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Essential Leadership Qualities to Meet the Changing Demands of the Humanitarian and Development Sectors - Part Two 29:06

hace 12 weeks29:06

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What are the leadership qualities needed to keep up with an evolving humanitarian and development sector? This is the second part of a two part series in which Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken and I explore what types of qualities leaders need to meet the changes happening in the humanitarian and development sectors. In this episode you’ll discover: Which leadership style will allow you success in the changing humanitarian and development sectors Understand what is needed from you as a leader as you progress in your career Why you have more influence on your organization’s culture than you think Hit play now to learn how to evolve your leadership style and create a lasting impact in your team and beyond! Here are some ways to learn more about Tosca and her work: NGO Soul and Strategy Podcast Tosca Linkedin Tosca website Download free chapter of book: Between Power and Irrelevance: The Future of Transnational NGOs Tosca's email: tosca@5oaksconsulting.org WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How to Navigate Nonprofit Change with Confidence as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader - Part One 31:19

hace 13 weeks31:19

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What’s the real cost of change for NGOs in a rapidly evolving global landscape? In this two part series special guest Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken shares over three decades of experience in change management, which she often discusses on her own podcast "NGO Soul and Strategy". In this first part we discuss some practical ways you can navigate change with confidence in our ever changing humanitarian world. Here are some of what you'll gain by listening: Understand the psychological and emotional impacts of organizational change on staff and leadership. Learn proven strategies for navigating uncertainty, communicating effectively, and minimizing resistance to change. Gain insights into fostering resilience and honoring the past while paving the way for impactful transformations. Here are some ways to learn more about Tosca and her work: NGO Soul and Strategy Podcast Tosca Linkedin Tosca website Download free chapter of book: Between Power and Irrelevance: The Future of Transnational NGOs Tosca's email: tosca@5oaksconsulting.org WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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Exciting Changes in 2025 and How You Can Become a Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader 9:21

hace 14 weeks9:21

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Are you ready to create meaningful change in the humanitarian and development sectors without falling into the trap of overwork and overwhelm? This episode dives into an emerging leadership approach that prioritizes empathy, empowerment, and people-first strategies. If you're navigating the challenges of localization, decolonization, or cultivating sustainable team dynamics, this episode offers solutions to help you lead effectively while preserving your energy and focus. In this episode you'll discover: How the "Becoming the Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader" course is shaping a movement of empathetic, high-impact leaders. Upcoming partnerships with organizations that can expand your leadership training opportunities. Gain insights into fostering a coaching culture that enhances team relationships, encourages innovation, and reduces micromanagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how 2025 can be your year to achieve more while working less as a modern humanitarian and development leader! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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3 Mindset Shifts to Help You Achieve More Without Overworking in 2025 as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 17:22

hace 15 weeks17:22

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What if your biggest achievements this year weren’t just about your actions, but the way you think ? In this episode, we dive into how shifting your mindset can unlock breakthroughs in leadership, productivity, and personal growth. Whether you’re reflecting on your wins from the past year or setting goals for the future, this episode equips you with tools to think like the leader you aspire to be. By listening, you’ll discover: How adopting the mindset of your future role can help you act and grow into it today. Why breaking unproductive patterns is key to achieving new levels of success. A question to ask yourself when preparing for future goals and reflecting on past ones Don’t miss this chance to transform the way you think about growth and leadership—press play now and start building the mindset to achieve your 2025 goals! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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Why Working During Your Leave is Selfish as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 9:47

hace 16 weeks9:47

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Have you ever considered that working during your leave might be doing more harm than good—not just to you, but to your team and the culture you’re trying to build? In the demanding world of humanitarian and development work, leaders often feel pressure to stay connected, even on vacation. But what if this habit is silently undermining team morale, productivity, and the very culture of wellbeing you want to foster? In this 10 minute episode you'll discover: How working during your leave can negatively impact your team and yourself. Learn how setting the right example as a leader can help create a thriving culture of wellbeing. How you have more power than you think in creating the culture you want to see Press play now to uncover the surprising reasons why working on leave is selfish—and how you can lead by example to build a healthier, more balanced workplace. WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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3 Ways to Use Your Vacation to Create a High Performance Team as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 14:17

hace 17 weeks14:17

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How would your team would perform if you weren’t there to lead them? As a leader, your goal is to build a team that thrives independently, yet many teams falter when the leader steps away. This episode explores how your vacation time—whether real or simulated—can be a powerful tool to test your team’s performance, identify areas for growth, and refine your own leadership style. In this 14 minute episode you'll discover: How to strategically assign responsibilities during your leave to empower team members and test their independence. Learn how to use time away to assess your leadership effectiveness and identify gaps in team confidence or skills. 3 Steps to using your vacation time away to build a higher performance team Hit play now to uncover how your time away can transform both your team’s performance and your leadership approach! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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Why ‘Just Teach Them Again’ Is the Wrong Approach to Unlocking Your Team’s Potential as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 10:29

hace 18 weeks10:29

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Is your team’s lack of action a knowledge problem—or a confidence problem? Misdiagnosing this could be holding them (and you) back. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by showing your team how to do something over and over only for them to hesitate or keep asking for help, you’re not alone. This episode dives into why this happens and offers a powerful framework to help you move from frustration to transformation in your leadership. In this ten minute episode you'll discover: Learn the key differences between knowledge and confidence problems of team members How to address knowledge or confidence problems Gain insights into creating sustainable, high-performance teams that act independently. Press play now to learn what may be blocking you from a high performance team! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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3 Myths That Will DESTROY Your Coaching Sessions as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 14:55

hace 19 weeks14:55

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Are you falling for these common myths that could be undermining your coaching sessions? Coaching is one of the most powerful tools in a leader’s toolkit, but many aspiring humanitarian and international development leaders are sabotaging their efforts without even realizing it. By debunking the myths around coaching, you can unlock new levels of performance, empowerment, and success within your team. In this episode, you'll discover: Three common myths that could be preventing you from becoming the coach you aspire to be How understanding these myths will help you overcome them How using coaching the "right" way will help you create a higher performance team Ready to step up your coaching game and lead your team to new heights? Press play now and start transforming the way you lead! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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Announcement: Quick Quote Episode Pause 1:15

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Hello, my aspiring modern humanitarian and development leaders. I hope you're having a great week. This is just a quick announcement to let you know that as of today, I am discontinuing the quick quote episodes on Wednesdays. And that might be reversed in the future, but for now, we are going to do one episode a week. And if you are interested in hearing from me twice a week, then I suggest you go and sign up for my biweekly newsletter which you can do by going to my website. Aid for www.aidforaidworkers.com and clicking on sign up for weekly newsletter. One of my mom's favorite sayings is "things never begin when you think they do". So who knows what this opportunity of closing one door may lead to in terms of opening another, but for now, this is a decision that I'm making and yeah, let's see how it goes. So the episodes will be released every Monday and yeah, looking forward to talking to you then. Until then keep evolving. Bye for now.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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3 Ways to Communicate Effectively and Stop Wasting Time as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 10:36

hace 20 weeks10:36

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Are your quick conversations actually slowing you down? Discover why "faster" doesn't always mean "better" and learn the key to saving time while building stronger teams. In the humanitarian and international development sectors where rushed communication often leads to misunderstandings, this episode addresses how taking a deliberate, structured approach to conversations can transform your team's efficiency and help you make a greater impact. If you've ever felt like you're wasting time on repetitive conversations, this is for you. In this 10 minute episode you'll learn: Learn a three-part process for effective communication that builds clarity and saves time. Discover how structured conversations can empower your team and enhance inclusivity. Explore strategies to overcome common communication challenges, especially in diverse, multilingual teams. Listen now to uncover how better communication can revolutionize your productivity and create a lasting impact with your team. WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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3 Tips to Immediately Make a Greater Impact as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 9:17

hace 20 weeks9:17

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How do you know if you are leading to make the most impact on those around you? In today's episode you'll discover how to: Harness the power of silence to foster deeper conversations and uncover hidden insights from your team. Align your actions with your words to build trust and integrity within your organization. Shift your focus from authority to influence by truly serving and developing your team, creating a more engaged and motivated workplace. Press play now to discover simple, actionable strategies to evolve into the impactful leader your team deserves. WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How Leading from Behind Helps You Get Ahead as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 22:24

hace 21 weeks22:24

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How can you create a team that takes more ownership and responsibility of their work so you can focus on bigger picture tasks? This is just one of the lessons Kofi Duku shares from his ten years' experience as a leader in West Africa. In today's interview, you'll discover: Why leaders who lead only from the front may be leaving their team behind Why emotional regulation is important as a leader Hear firsthand how Kofi Duku transformed his leadership style to create a more engaged, self-sufficient team and reclaimed time for strategic priorities. Listen now to uncover actionable strategies that will help you lead more effectively, inspire your team, and free up your time for what truly matters! Contact Kofi Duku: Linkedin Profile Whatsapp: +233204500868 WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How You May be Negatively Impacting Your Team's Performance as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 7:12

hace 21 weeks7:12

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How strongly do you believe in your team's performance? You may say yes, but it is your actions which answer this question. If you give advice or tell others what to do, it is likely in part due to not trusting your team's own solutions or performance. In this episode learn how to know if you are undermining your team's confidence, and discover: Why withholding advice can actually boost your team's confidence and problem-solving abilities. What it may mean if your team frequently asks for advice even when they don't need it Understand how to build a high-performing, self-reliant team that thrives on confidence and trust. Listen now to discover how a shift in the belief in your team can make them higher performers! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How Telling Your Team What to Do Makes YOU a Lower Performer as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 10:12

hace 22 weeks10:12

10:12

How does telling your team what to do impact their overall performance? Many humanitarian and international development leaders think telling their team what to do is essential, but relying too heavily on this approach can lead to an over-dependent, less empowered team. This episode explores how leaders unintentionally undermine team performance by over-managing and explains how to unlock your team's potential by shifting away from advice-giving. In this 9 minute episode you'll discover: How the belief that leaders must "have all the answers" may be limiting your team and creating more work for you How to encourage self-reliance and confidence within your team. Gain practical tips for transitioning to a coaching approach that builds a proactive, high-performing team. Ready to empower your team and lighten your own workload? Tune into this episode to start the journey toward a more confident team of true high performers! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How to Protect Your Time and Gain Respect at Work as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 7:06

hace 22 weeks7:06

7:06

How can you gain more time AND respect at work? In this episode you'll discover: One common thing leaders do which negatively impacts self-esteem over time How to earn respect from your colleagues (and yourself) What will likely happen if you say no to someone who asks to meet with you Tune in to this seven minute episode to learn how to reclaim your time while also gaining respect from yourself and others. WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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STOP Doing This So You Can Gain Control of Your Time as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 15:44

hace 23 weeks15:44

15:44

Are you tired of feeling like your time isn’t your own? You are not alone. Between being assigned last minute proposals, attending tons of meetings and various HQ initiatives you may feel you don't own your time. But there are some ways you can gain more control over it, and that's what you'll learn in today's episode! By tuning in, you’ll discover: What's making you feel you have no control over your time Why it's important to treat your own schedule with the same respect you give others. Strategies on how to take control of your time so you can have less work and more impact Don’t miss out on the opportunity to transform your approach to time management—hit play now to find out how! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How to Say No to Extra Work Without Feeling Guilty as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 9:13

hace 23 weeks9:13

9:13

Have you ever felt guilty for saying no to extra work, even when your plate is already full? Many leaders struggle with setting boundaries, often feeling the pressure to say yes to every request. This episode tackles the common dilemma of wanting to be a team player while avoiding burnout, offering insights that resonate with anyone aiming to maintain their well-being while contributing effectively. By tuning in, you'll discover how to confidently set boundaries, the importance of saying no without guilt, and how prioritizing your own well-being can actually enhance your ability to support your team. Don't miss out on transformative strategies for setting boundaries without feeling guilty—listen to this episode now! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How Saying Yes to Extra Work Makes You Less of a Team Player as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 15:33

hace 24 weeks15:33

15:33

Ever felt overwhelmed by your workload simply because you couldn’t say no? Sometimes humanitarian and development leaders struggle with the urge to be team players, often leading to taking on more work than we can handle. This may lead to burnout and decreased productivity. This episode dives into a critical mindset shift: recognizing that saying no can actually enhance your effectiveness, well-being, and relationships at work. In this episode you'll learn: How to reclaim your time and energy by understanding the true cost of overcommitting. Practical strategies for saying no without guilt, realize the positive impact of focusing on quality over quantity Gain insights into fostering a healthier team culture that respects boundaries. Tune in now to transform your approach to workload management AND become a more effective team player! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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The Number One KEY to Achieving the Impact You Want as a Humanitarian and Development Leader 7:31

hace 24 weeks7:31

7:31

Sometimes the simplest things can be the key to making the most of our time. The problem is we often become so busy as humanitarian and international development leaders we can forget these simple things. And that leads us to just surviving and doing what we can to get things done. This episode delves into a crucial lesson from Steve Jobs: the importance of deciding what not to do, which can help you focus on what truly drives your goals forward. By listening to this 7 minute episode, you will learn how to: Identify and eliminate time-wasting activities that detract from your leadership impact. Use a time diary to gain awareness of your daily habits and their effectiveness. Align your time management strategies with your leadership goals for greater productivity and fulfillment. Tune in now to discover how to regain control of your time and enhance your impact as a leader! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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How You Can Achieve More while Working LESS as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 10:46

hace 25 weeks10:46