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...

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.

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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...

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 ...

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 te...

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 developi
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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
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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 yo
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