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

Aid for Aid Workers

Are you a humanitarian or international development leader who wants to make a greater impact without the overwhelm and overwork? If you want to create a high performance team that meets the changing demands of the humanitarian and development sector without sacrificing your wellbeing, you"re in the right place! In less time than it takes to drink your powdered milk Nescafe you will learn: - How to empower a diverse team to perform their best despite cultural and personality differences - What’s

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12:12

Why Your Drive to Perform Is Keeping You Burned Out...

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make... ·

2025/10/27

Do you ever end your day exhausted, inbox overflowing, and still feel like you’ve barely made progress on what really matters?If that sounds familiar, you might be suffering from High Performance Syndrome — a hidden trap that affects nearly every NGO leader. It’s what keeps you busy but not productive, constantly “on” for your team, chasing perfection, and running on a treadmill that leads to burnout instead of real impact. In this episode, you’ll learn why this mindset is so common in the

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07:55

Why Some Leaders Thrive While Others Burn Out as a...

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2025/10/20

Will you finish your current leadership role having achieved the impact you set out to create — or will you leave wondering what actually changed?If you often end days buried in email and back-to-back meetings, feeling drained but unsure whether anything you did really mattered, this episode is for you. It compares two leader types — one who thrives and achieves lasting impact, and one who burns out while getting short-term results — and shows why aligning daily actions (not just ambitions) and

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11:26

From Busy to Impactful: The First Step to Modern...

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2025/10/13

Have you ever reached the end of a work week feeling completely drained — yet unsure if anything you did truly made an impact?If you’ve been working harder than ever but still feel like you’re not growing as the kind of leader you aspire to be, you’re not alone. Many humanitarian and development leaders struggle with being busy but not productive — constantly reacting to others’ agendas instead of intentionally creating lasting impact. This episode dives into why that happens and what you can do to

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09:35

The 5 Keys Every Modern NGO Leader Needs as a NGO...

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2025/10/06

Have you ever felt like no matter how much you give to your work, you’re still running behind—constantly deciding everything for your team and ending each day exhausted?If you’re an NGO or humanitarian leader who feels overworked, overwhelmed, or stuck in the daily grind, this episode will help you shift from burnout to balance. You’ll learn a simple, powerful framework designed specifically for leaders like you—those who want to make a bigger impact without losing themselves in the process.In this

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09:53

How Great Leaders Create Independent Teams While Also...

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2025/09/29

Have you ever given your team full independence on a project—only to be disappointed with the results?Many NGO leaders fall into the trap of thinking empowerment means stepping back completely. But what your team experiences as “independence” can easily feel like abandonment if there’s no structure or support. This episode explores how you can strike the right balance, so your team feels trusted and empowered while still delivering the quality outcomes you expect.By listening, you’ll learn:The

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11:30

How Note taking Is Hurting Your Ability to Lead as a...

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2025/09/22

Do you believe that taking notes during one-on-one meetings makes you a more attentive leader? What if it’s actually doing the opposite?In this episode, we challenge the widely accepted habit of note taking during one-on-ones—especially among humanitarian and development leaders—and explore how it might be silently damaging trust, connection, and communication with your team. If you’ve ever felt disconnected or like your team isn’t opening up, this might be the missing piece.In this episode you’ll

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40:03

Leadership at a Distance: How to Build a High...

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make... ·

2025/09/15

Are you leading a remote team scattered across cities or continents—and struggling to build trust, drive performance, or just keep things flowing?Remote leadership isn't new for NGO leaders, but the challenges have evolved—and so must your leadership approach. Whether you're dealing with field offices you rarely see or trying to help your team stay focused in a world of distractions, this episode dives deep into therealsolutions for leading at a distance. My guest today Steven Puri of the Sukha

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09:11

How Emotional Road Signs Can Help You Coach Your Team...

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2025/09/08

Have you ever wondered why two people can experience the exact same moment—and walk away feeling completely different?As a humanitarian or development leader, you’re tasked with managing people through uncertainty, change, and challenge. But what if your team’s biggest roadblock isn’t the workload or logistics—it’s the thoughts behind their emotions? This episode dives into the psychology behind emotional responses and how your mindset might be shaping your results more than you realize.In this

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13:27

The Number One Way to Sabotage Your Leadership Growth...

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make... ·

2025/09/01

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I already know this”? What if that exact thought is quietly sabotaging your leadership growth?This episode explores one of the most damaging yet subtle mindsets that can derail even the most well-intentioned leaders: the assumption that you’ve already mastered the basics. Whether you’re managing a team, running a project, or simply trying to grow as a professional, ignoring the fundamentals could be costing you clarity, impact, and respect.In this episode you'll

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16:50

How a Cooking Show Exposed the Secret to Modern...

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make... ·

2025/08/25

Are you unknowingly using a leadership style that’s demotivating your team—even when you think you’re being helpful?In today’s episode, we explore how your default leadership approach might be limiting your team’s potential. If you're an NGO leader trying to shift out of emergency mode and into long-term, impactful leadership, this episode will help you understand the often overlooked balance between control and autonomy—and why it matters more than ever. And I demonstrate it through my latest

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16:23

One Simple Question that Can Change Everything as a...

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make... ·

2025/08/18

Have you ever wondered how much of your daily frustration comes from assumptions—not reality?In this episode, we dive into the unconscious stories we tell ourselves that shape how we act, react, and lead. These mental narratives may seem harmless, but they often influence our decisions, damage our confidence, and limit our leadership growth.In this episode you'll discover:A powerful question that can instantly shift your perspective and decision-making.How small mindset shifts can unlock new

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11:55

How Your Current Identity is Preventing You from...

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2025/08/11

How might you be sabotaging your ability to develop a high performance team, without even realizing it?In this episode, we challenge the belief that time and patience are what’s holding you back from empowering your team. The real issue? You might be leading from your present self, not your future self — and it’s affecting your growth as a modern humanitarian leader.In this episode you'll discover:Why lack of vision — not time — is the true block to leadership development.Learn how acting from your

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13:12

The REAL Reason Why Your Team Relies on You and What...

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make... ·

2025/08/04

Are you unknowingly the reason your team won’t take initiative?If you’re a modern humanitarian or development leader frustrated with your team’s lack of proactivity, the problem might not be them—it could be how you've unknowingly trained them. This episode explores how your leadership style may be limiting your team’s growth and autonomy.In this episode you'll discover:The subtle ways you may be creating a productivity bottleneck without realizing itLearn how to retrain your team to become more

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15:02

How the Questions You Ask Could Be Demotivating Your...

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2025/07/28

Could the way you're asking questions be quietly holding your team back?If your team feels dependent, unmotivated, or stuck in old patterns, it might not be a skills issue—it could be your leadership questions. This episode explores how the quality of your questions, not just your instructions, may be the hidden factor limiting your team's development and confidence.In this episode you'll discover:Discover 5 clear signs your questions are unintentionally demotivating your teamLearn what makes a

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15:09

Why Achieving Your Goals Can Lead to LESS Happiness...

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make... ·

2025/07/21

Do you feel like no matter how much you achieve, it's never enough?If you're a humanitarian or development leader constantly focused on what's next—without pausing to reflect on what you’ve already accomplished—you're likely stuck on the “goal treadmill.” This episode introduces a powerful mindset shift that allows you to stay motivated and find fulfillment while you work toward your goals.In this episode you'll discover:The critical difference between "gap thinking" and "gain thinking"Learn how to

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12:01

4 Essential Qualities NGO Leaders Need to Thrive in...

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2025/07/14

Are you stuck in survival mode, managing your team under pressure while feeling like you're always chasing results?In today’s fast-changing humanitarian world, traditional leadership methods are no longer enough. With limited resources, constant change, and burnout on the rise, it's time to evolve. This episode explores the shift from results-driven to people-centered leadership—and why it's critical for creating real, lasting impact.In this episode you'll discover:4 essential qualities every modern

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11:42

The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make When Coaching and...

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2025/07/07

Are your coaching conversations going nowhere fast—even though you're following all the "right" steps?If you're a new coach or team leader, chances are you're spending too little time defining the real goal of your sessions—and it’s costing you clarity, impact, and results. This episode breaks down the top 3 mistakes that are sabotaging your coaching conversations from the start.In this episode you'll discover:How to make sure your coaching goals are within the coachee’s controlLearn the difference

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15:01

Why Your Quiet Team Isn't Sharing Ideas - and What...

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2025/06/30

Why do your team members stay quiet in meetings—especially the ones you know have valuable input?Many NGO leaders misread silence as a personality trait—assuming introverts are just "shy"—when in reality, team dynamics, leadership behaviors, and lack of trust are the true culprits keeping voices unheard.In this episode, you'll discover:Four hidden ways your leadership style might be unintentionally silencing your team.Learn how to create a safe, trusting space that empowers even the quietest members

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13:49

How to Maintain Trust During Uncertain Times as a...

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make... ·

2025/06/23

Are you unknowingly eroding your team’s trust during times of crisis or uncertainty?As an NGO leader facing unpredictable funding, policy shifts, and global instability, the way you communicate could be the difference between a resilient, loyal team—or total collapse in morale and performance.In this episode you'll discover:3 common myths about team communication during uncertainty—and how they quietly damage trust.Discover the one principle that keeps your team aligned and motivated even without

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22:48

From Overwhelmed To In Control: The 3 Shifts That...

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make... ·

2025/06/16

Are you constantly overwhelmed by meetings, tight deadlines, or nonstop tasks—wondering why you never seem to have time for what really matters?In this episode, we unpack the hidden cost of letting your schedule, health, and career growth be dictated by external pressures. If you're tired of feeling reactive instead of intentional in your humanitarian role, this conversation is for you.In this episode you'll discover:The 3 most common areas where aid workers surrender control—and how to reclaim

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