What really makes someone a successful leader—and how might the popular definition of a "successful leader" be wrong?

If you're in the NGO sector, you may have unknowingly adopted a definition of leadership rooted in power, prestige, or control. In this episode, we’ll challenge that idea and explore a more inspiring, sustainable version of success—one that benefits both you and your team.

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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 lear...

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 ‘traditiona
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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 leade...

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 encourag
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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 as
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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
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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 a...

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 bre...

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 p
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