Are you constantly overwhelmed with a never-ending stream of interruptions at work?

Whether you're a humanitarian and develoment leader in the field or managing a team remotely, the pressure to always be available might be hurting your productivity more than you realize.

In today's fast-paced work environment, the expectation of constant availability can lead to burnout and decreased effectiveness. This episode dives deep into the myth of the "open door policy" and explores how prioritizing...

It amazes me how common it is to have a toxic boss in the humanitarian sector.  Unfortunately these toxic supervisors drive talented people out of the organization and do more harm than good.  If you are one of those suffering with a toxic boss, this episode is for you.  I share how to survive in this situation based on what's worked for me in the past and for others I've coached.  

Burnout is an ongoing topic of discussion in the humanitarian and development sectors.

Like others I am always seeking ways to help aid workers avoid burnout.

Recently I came across a webinar by Marcus Buckingham in which he spoke of how certain people effectively avoid burnout.

And I wanted to share the takeaways with you.

With a humanitarian lense, of course.

You can start avoiding burnout, and make work more enjoyable... starting even today.

Learn more in this episode.

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What makes us give up when we want to learn something new?

We start out really motivated.

We envision ourselves mastering the skill - dancing, budgeting, whatever it is.

And then we start applying it...

And we realize we have a long way to go to master this skill.

We see how far off we are - how it seems almost impossible to become a great singer or delegator or whatever.

And so we give up.

Of course we give up!

We are looking at how far we have to go.

Rather than how far we have already...

We say we are humanitarians.  That we help people.

But would a true humanitarian prioritize results over their team?

This is unfortunately what many of us do.

We say we are too busy to coach or work with developing our teams.

Too busy on proposals or attending meetings that lead nowhere.

We have lost sight of our priorities, and rather than being rewarded for prioritizing our teams and their development, we are focused on growth and reaching more, doing more.

The result?

Our teams (and...

It's not always easy to ask others for help.  It can make us feel vulnerable, incompetent or we don't want to burden someone else.

And yet, there are times when it is actually our responsibility to ask for help.

I am talking about when to ask your supervisor for help.

Many of the leaders I work with are reluctant to ask for help, when it is obvious they need it and that doing so would alleviate a lot of worry and anxiety.

In this episode I discuss when is it appropriate for you to ask...

The way we see our role as a leader relates directly to the way we use our time and the impact we create.

It also relates to the level of overwhelm and burnout we experience.

Based on some common misconceptions, I am sharing how you can make the most impact as a humanitarian or development leader.

You'll learn two shifts in perspective that will help you focus your time and prioritize what will make the most impact for you and your team.

Another year is almost over, and if you're like me, you may be asking... where did my time go?

And better yet, what have I accomplished?

Depending on how much you respect your own time, you may find yourself either doing urgent work for others, or doing important work for yourself.

What's interesting is many of us don't even realize when we are not respecting our time.

We think we are being productive, or being helpful.

But when you take a step back and think about it, this is a habit that...

Are you feeling demotivated with development or humanitarian work?

It can show up in different ways.

Maybe you're feeling more tired than usual.

Or you just don't feel like checking your email.  

Or getting to that task---whatever it is.

Today I am going to walk you through four simple steps to overcome feelings of demotivation so you can start becoming your more energized self.

They are steps I have taken as a Country Manager and follow even now---and whether you're feeling...