Is your team running on empty, losing motivation, or just plain burned out? What if the solution was as simple as having more fun?

In this episode of The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader, you’ll explore why too many supervisors in our sector see fun as a distraction—when in fact, it’s one of the most powerful tools for team resilience, creativity, and long-term performance.

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Are you delaying a difficult conversation because you're afraid it might make things worse?

If you’re a NGO leader, you already know that tough conversations—whether it’s with a struggling team member or your own supervisor—can feel like emotional landmines. But avoiding them might be costing you more than you realize.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What truly makes conversations feel “d
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Are the questions you ask your team limiting their growth and independence?

As a NGO leader, your job isn't just to get answers — it's to empower your team to think for themselves. But what if your well-meaning questions are undermining their confidence and slowing their development?

In this episode you'll discover:

• Learn the subtle but critical difference between test questions and coachi...

Is your team feeling empowered or could they be achieving more?

If you're supervising a humanitarian or development team, it's essential to understand how disempowerment silently sabotages motivation and progress. In this episode, you'll learn to recognize the subtle signs of disempowerment and shift your leadership approach to unlock your team's full potential.

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Are you constantly putting off donor reports, team reviews, or budget tasks — and then beating yourself up for it?

If you're a modern NGO leader, you understand procrastination may not be about laziness at all. In this episode, we uncover how your thought patterns, not your workload, are likely behind your delay — and how this hidden mental loop might be costing you energy, confidence, and pro...

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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