How to Create the Change You Want as a NGO Leader

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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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 ‘traditional’ path.
Practical steps to take control of your work culture, team leadership, and personal well-being.

Don’t allow assumptions to block your ability to create change—start shaping the NGO career and leadership style you want today.

Tune in now to learn how to take back your influence and create meaningful change!

What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz:

Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.

This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

62 episoder

How to Create the Change You Want as a NGO Leader

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

published for 12 dage siden

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MP3•Episode hjem

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 ‘traditional’ path.
Practical steps to take control of your work culture, team leadership, and personal well-being.

Don’t allow assumptions to block your ability to create change—start shaping the NGO career and leadership style you want today.

Tune in now to learn how to take back your influence and create meaningful change!

What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz:

62 episoder

#Non-Profit #Business #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Aid for Aid Workers #Torrey Peace

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3 Steps to Build a Higher Performance Team without Adding to Your Workload as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 18:46

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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 learn: A 3-step framework to start leading more strategically while still getting things done How to delegate tasks as you go by creating systems that future-proof your team The coaching approach that encourages innovation and independence—without micromanaging If you're ready to make more impact with less overwhelm, hit play and learn how to turn your daily routine into a leadership advantage. Resources Mentioned: Becoming the Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

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How to Create the Change You Want as a NGO Leader 21:25

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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 ‘traditional’ path. Practical steps to take control of your work culture, team leadership, and personal well-being. Don’t allow assumptions to block your ability to create change—start shaping the NGO career and leadership style you want today. Tune in now to learn how to take back your influence and create meaningful change! What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

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How to Make More Impact by Saying No to More Things as a NGO Leader with Pravat Gurung 32:39

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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 leader. If you’ve ever felt like you need to do it all, this conversation will show you a better way. In this episode you'll discover: How setting boundaries and prioritizing key responsibilities can help you lead more effectively. Learn the power of trust and vulnerability in leadership and how they can transform team dynamics. Gain practical steps to structure your time and empower your team for greater efficiency and impact. Hit play now to learn how saying “no” to the right things can help you create a bigger impact in your work as an NGO leader! Resources Mentioned: Pravat Gurung's Linkedin Profile Register Now: Becoming the Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader If you’d like to become more productive, be able to say no and empower your team to make an even greater impact, sign up now for the May 6th course! You can find a link for more information and to register here!…

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How A Modern NGO Leader Survives Change and Other Best Practices 42:11

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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 encourage innovation. Learn how to balance vulnerability and leadership for stronger, more resilient teams. Discover why empowering others (and letting go of control) is key to surviving and thriving in NGO leadership. Link to Register for Humentum course in partnership with Aid for Aid Workers: Becoming the Modern NGO Leader Course…

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How Unchecked Assumptions Are Impacting Your Decision Making as a NGO Leader 16:02

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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 assumptions into concrete facts. How clarifying your thoughts can reduce stress and enhance leadership outcomes. Tune in now to gain powerful insights that will help you lead with confidence and clarity—so you can make high quality decisions! REGISTER FOR FREE WEBINAR: "How to Feel Better During Hard Times as a NGO Leader" This one hour webinar will give you practical tools to understand the source of your uncomfortable feelings, solutions to address those feelings so you feel better immediately. Come to the live call to discuss your particular situation and what you can do to step away from stress and into action. Please register by selecting your preferred day and time below: Wednesday, March 12th - 10am to 11am Bangkok time Monday, March 17th - 2:30pm to 3:30pm Bangkok time Monday, March 17th - 8pm to 9pm Bangkok time Tuesday, March 25th - 10am to 11am Bangkok time Tuesday, March 25th - 8pm to 9pm Bangkok time This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

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How to Greatly Reduce Your Stress During Uncertain Times as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 20:49

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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 and stop unhelpful "what if" thinking before it spirals. Simple mindset shifts that reduce anxiety and help you focus on what you can control. Find out how to communicate in ways that minimize drama rather than amplify it—both in your own mind and in conversations with others. Press play now to start reducing unnecessary stress for yourself and others! REGISTER FOR FREE WEBINAR: "How to Feel Better During Hard Times as a NGO Leader" This one hour webinar will give you practical tools to understand the source of your uncomfortable feelings, solutions to address those feelings so you feel better immediately. Come to the live call to discuss your particular situation and what you can do to step away from stress and into action. Please register by selecting your preferred day and time below: Wednesday, March 12th - 10am to 11am Bangkok time Monday, March 17th - 2:30pm to 3:30pm Bangkok time Monday, March 17th - 8pm to 9pm Bangkok time Tuesday, March 25th - 10am to 11am Bangkok time Tuesday, March 25th - 8pm to 9pm Bangkok time This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

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Using Difficult Circumstances to Become a More Impactful NGO Leader 17:33

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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 action—even in times of crisis. Here's what you'll discover in this episode: Why resistance to reality creates more suffering—and how acceptance leads to empowerment. How to reframe challenges as opportunities to grow stronger, instead of feeling like a victim of circumstances. Practical strategies to move from overwhelm to clarity, so you can lead with confidence despite external uncertainty. Don’t let difficult circumstances hold you back—press play now and learn how to take control as a modern NGO leader! What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

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How Your “Caring” Leadership Style Is Hurting Your Well Being and What You Can Do About It as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 11:19

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Could your leadership style be the hidden cause of your stress and burnout? You may think you are leading in a way you feel is "caring" for your team and helpful, but in reality you may be impacting your wellbeing and theirs as well. This episode uncovers the direct link between your leadership approach and your overall wellness, offering practical insights to transform your leadership style for better health and productivity. In this 11 minute episode you'll learn: Learn how the CHS Alliance "Leading Well" Report connects leadership styles with well-being. Discover which leadership style creates the highest levels of well-being. Get actionable tips to start improving your leadership approach and personal well-being today. Don't miss out on the chance to revolutionize your leadership style and boost your well-being—tune in to this episode now and start your journey towards becoming a more effective and healthier leader! Resources mentioned: CHS Alliance and ICVA Leading Well Report - Aid Worker Perspectives on Well Being and Organizational Culture What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

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From Anxiety to Action: How to Shift Your Mindset and Make an Impact Now as a NGO Leader 13:47

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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 break free from that stuck feeling? In this episode you'll discover: A simple action you can take today to instantly boost your mood and productivity. How to uncover hidden thoughts that may be holding you back. A three-step process to regain control when life feels overwhelming. Listen now to learn more! ------------------- Mentioned in this episode - NGO Soul and Strategy Podcast If you are a middle to senior NGO leader who wants a greater perspective on organizational change, Tosca Bruno van Vijfeijken's podcast is for you! Through this bi-weekly podcast, you'll learn: The organizational design, development and effectiveness angles of change Insights from a variety of global NGO leaders Conversations will delve into leadership, strategy, team culture, and the evolving challenges and opportunities facing our sector. Check out the podcast NGO Soul and Strategy here! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers NGO, international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

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3 Tips for Dealing with the Stress of Uncertainty as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 14:35

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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 perspective on uncertainty and your leadership effectiveness. One simple mindset shift that transforms anxiety into empowerment. How to uncover hidden opportunities in the most unpredictable challenges. Whether you’re facing funding cuts or grappling with global unpredictability, this episode will help you lead with clarity, confidence, and courage. Mentioned in this episode - NGO Soul and Strategy Podcast If you are a middle to senior NGO leader who wants a greater perspective on organizational change, Tosca Bruno van Vijfeijken's podcast is for you! Through this bi-weekly podcast, you'll learn: The organizational design, development and effectiveness angles of change Insights from a variety of global NGO leaders Conversations will delve into leadership, strategy, team culture, and the evolving challenges and opportunities facing our sector. Check out the podcast NGO Soul and Strategy here! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

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Essential Leadership Qualities to Meet the Changing Demands of the Humanitarian and Development Sectors - Part Two 29:06

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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 need to meet the changes happening in the humanitarian and development sectors. In this episode you’ll discover: Which leadership style will allow you success in the changing humanitarian and development sectors Understand what is needed from you as a leader as you progress in your career Why you have more influence on your organization’s culture than you think Hit play now to learn how to evolve your leadership style and create a lasting impact in your team and beyond! Here are some ways to learn more about Tosca and her work: NGO Soul and Strategy Podcast Tosca Linkedin Tosca website Download free chapter of book: Between Power and Irrelevance: The Future of Transnational NGOs Tosca's email: tosca@5oaksconsulting.org WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.…

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How to Navigate Nonprofit Change with Confidence as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader - Part One 31:19

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What’s the real cost of change for NGOs in a rapidly evolving global landscape? In this two part series special guest Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken shares over three decades of experience in change management, which she often discusses on her own podcast "NGO Soul and Strategy". In this first part we discuss some practical ways you can navigate change with confidence in our ever changing humanitarian world. Here are some of what you'll gain by listening: Understand the psychological and emotional impacts of organizational change on staff and leadership. Learn proven strategies for navigating uncertainty, communicating effectively, and minimizing resistance to change. Gain insights into fostering resilience and honoring the past while paving the way for impactful transformations. Here are some ways to learn more about Tosca and her work: NGO Soul and Strategy Podcast Tosca Linkedin Tosca website Download free chapter of book: Between Power and Irrelevance: The Future of Transnational NGOs Tosca's email: tosca@5oaksconsulting.org WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

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Exciting Changes in 2025 and How You Can Become a Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader 9:21

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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 offers solutions to help you lead effectively while preserving your energy and focus. In this episode you'll discover: How the "Becoming the Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader" course is shaping a movement of empathetic, high-impact leaders. Upcoming partnerships with organizations that can expand your leadership training opportunities. Gain insights into fostering a coaching culture that enhances team relationships, encourages innovation, and reduces micromanagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how 2025 can be your year to achieve more while working less as a modern humanitarian and development leader! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

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3 Mindset Shifts to Help You Achieve More Without Overworking in 2025 as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 17:22

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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 be. By listening, you’ll discover: How adopting the mindset of your future role can help you act and grow into it today. Why breaking unproductive patterns is key to achieving new levels of success. A question to ask yourself when preparing for future goals and reflecting on past ones Don’t miss this chance to transform the way you think about growth and leadership—press play now and start building the mindset to achieve your 2025 goals! WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.…

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Why Working During Your Leave is Selfish as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader 9:47

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