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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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 will need to meet the changes happening in the humanitarian and development sectors.  

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Which leadership style will allow you s
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What’s the real cost of change for NGOs in a rapidly evolving global landscape?

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 offer...

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 ...

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 wellbei...