Whether it's due to a pandemic, working in a field office or across continents, remote work is a reality as a humanitarian leader.

But with working remotely comes a sense of distance - not just phsyically but mentally too.

So how do we close the gap and unite our teams given the challenges of remote work?

In this episode Chenai Kadungure and myself provide some ways you can unite your team d...

We sometimes forget that part of communication is silence.

It can be very powerful to be silent after someone speaks.

You can learn a lot.

And as a humanitarian leader, that can be very valuable.

Allowing space for our teams to express themselves, especially when working across cultures and differing linguistic backgrounds, is essential.

So how do we allow for silence, and why don't we do ...

There are plenty of reasons to not put a lot of effort into our appearance. 

Working behind a computer or a mask may make us think that "it doesn't matter" how we look.

But the thing is - it's not just about how you appear to others. It's also how you appear to yourself that matters.

In today's episode Chenai Kadungure and myself discuss aid worker fashion statements and how we look impacts ...

Hurricane damage.  Flooding.  Civil conflict. 

Whatever the disaster, as humanitarian leaders it is essential we know how to quickly adapt and do the best we can.

And that means being productive while also maintaining our sanity.

My guest today Jenelle Eli is an expert in adapting to extreme environments.  This in part is because her success in her role as Senior Director of Media Relations ...

Do you ever feel like you're not qualified for the position you're in?

If so you're not alone.

Especially for women, it is common to feel what is called "imposter syndrome" or that you don't really belong in your current role.

So how can you overcome it?

The key is awareness and knowing how to recognize it.  

In today's episode Chenai Kadungure and myself discuss what imposter syndrome is,...

If you listen to this podcast you already know how important leadership is in the humanitarian and international development space.

Great leaders can motivate others toward achieving a shared vision.

Not so great leaders can cause team members to work long hours, lose motivation and quit their roles.

So how do we become great leaders, the kind that we admire?

One way is by going WILD.

The ...

Last week we discussed what to do before you set goals for the year.

Today I am sharing an unconventional way of achieving your goals more easily and quickly.

I had not considered this part of goal setting before, but now that I am it has made a BIG difference in how I achieve my goals.

A few simple questions and reflection can put you on track to end your year on track and becoming the pers...

A new year has begun - and that means new possibilities!

The best way to achieve a future you're excited about is to define what you want.

Goal setting is how we define the future we want.

Setting goals is motivating and exciting, but many of us overlook a best practice in setting goals.

In this episode you'll learn what to do BEFORE setting next year's goals as a humanitarian leader.

This...

This episode is a continuation of last week's, which includes advice my husband Shannon and I have based on 32 years' combined experience in the aid worker and humanitarian field.  In this episode you can learn:

• Best thing you can do for your health when living in a difficult environment
• Our best advice for surviving long distance relationships (we have five years experience)
• Daily habits t
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Just when you think you've established a healthy eating routine... you have to travel to the field.  Whether it's the community or a field office, eating healthy can be challenging when travelling outside of our home base. 

I have struggled with eating healthily in some very rural areas, but it is possible.  In this episode I share with you six tips that will help you to maintain your diet when...