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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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16:44

3 Signs You’re Trying to Control Others and How It’s...

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2025/06/09

Do you ever say “yes” just to be seen as helpful — even when you’re drowning in work?In this episode, you will learn the subtle yet powerful ways humanitarian and development leaders unconsciously try to control others — and how it leads to burnout, miscommunication, and weakened team dynamics.In this episode you'll discover:Hidden signs you’re trying to influence others’ thoughts, emotions, or behaviorsLearn how people-pleasing and micromanaging quietly disempower your teamWalk away with powerful

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12:28

MVP: The Power of Silence as a Humanitarian and...

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2025/06/02

Do you ever feel the urge to fill every silence in a conversation—especially as a leader?In this episode, you’ll learn why embracing silence is one of the most overlooked communication tools in humanitarian and development leadership—and how it can lead to deeper connection, better understanding, and more empowered teams.In this episode you'll discover:How a simple pause can uncover hidden insights and encourage others to speak more openly.Discover how silence helps introverted team members and

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20:56

MVP: Batching to Save Time as a Humanitarian and...

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2025/05/26

Are endless emails, scattered reports, and back-to-back meetings draining your energy and time?If you're a humanitarian or development leader feeling overwhelmed by constant task-switching, this episode will show you a powerful yet underused strategy—batching—to help you take back control of your time and reduce stress.In this episode you'll discover:What makes "batching" an efficient and easy way to get things doneLearn the most common daily and weekly tasks in aid work that are perfect for

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15:56

Why Having Fun May be the Key to a Higher Performance...

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2025/05/19

Is your team running on empty, losing motivation, or just plain burned out? What if the solution was as simple as having more fun?In this episode of The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader, you’ll explore why too many supervisors in our sector see fun as a distraction—when in fact, it’s one of the most powerful tools for team resilience, creativity, and long-term performance.In this episode you'll discover:How fun at work can directly reduce burnout and increase engagement.Why accountability

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16:47

How to Make Difficult Conversations Easy as a...

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2025/05/12

Are you delaying a difficult conversation because you're afraid it might make things worse?If you’re a NGO leader, you already know that tough conversations—whether it’s with a struggling team member or your own supervisor—can feel like emotional landmines. But avoiding them might be costing you more than you realize.In this episode you'll discover:What truly makes conversations feel “difficult” and how to shift that mindsetHow to frame tough discussions in a way that benefits everyone involvedHear

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20:37

Why the Questions You Ask May Prevent Your Team's...

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2025/05/05

Are the questions you ask your team limiting their growth and independence?As a NGO leader, your job isn't just to get answers — it's to empower your team to think for themselves. But what if your well-meaning questions are undermining their confidence and slowing their development?In this episode you'll discover:Learn the subtle but critical difference between test questions and coaching questions.How to ask questions that promote critical thinking and independence — not dependence on you.Examples

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18:58

5 Signs Your Team Feels Disempowered and What to Do...

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2025/04/28

Is your team feeling empowered or could they be achieving more?If you're supervising a humanitarian or development team, it's essential to understand how disempowerment silently sabotages motivation and progress. In this episode, you'll learn to recognize the subtle signs of disempowerment and shift your leadership approach to unlock your team's full potential.Among other things you'll learn:Why even experienced team members may resist empowerment — and how to compassionately guide them out of it.A

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24:40

Understanding and Overcoming Procrastination as a...

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2025/04/21

Are you constantly putting off donor reports, team reviews, or budget tasks — and then beating yourself up for it?If you're a modern NGO leader, you understand procrastination may not be about laziness at all. In this episode, we uncover how your thought patterns, not your workload, are likely behind your delay — and how this hidden mental loop might be costing you energy, confidence, and productivity.In this episode you'll discover:3 main emotional triggers that cause procrastination in

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24:33

How To Know If You're Truly a Successful Leader as a...

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2025/04/14

What really makes someone a successful leader—and how might the popular definition of a "successful leader" be wrong?If you're in the NGO sector, you may have unknowingly adopted a definition of leadership rooted in power, prestige, or control. In this episode, we’ll challenge that idea and explore a more inspiring, sustainable version of success—one that benefits both you and your team.In this episode you'll discover:4 overlooked signs of true leadership success (hint: none involve titles or

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18:46

3 Steps to Build a Higher Performance Team without...

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2025/04/07

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 doneHow to delegate tasks

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21:25

How to Create the Change You Want as a NGO Leader

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2025/03/31

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

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32:39

How to Make More Impact by Saying No to More Things...

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2025/03/24

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

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42:11

How A Modern NGO Leader Survives Change and Other...

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2025/03/17

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

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16:02

How Unchecked Assumptions Are Impacting Your Decision...

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2025/03/10

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

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20:49

How to Greatly Reduce Your Stress During Uncertain...

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2025/03/03

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

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17:33

Using Difficult Circumstances to Become a More...

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2025/02/24

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

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13:47

From Anxiety to Action: How to Shift Your Mindset and...

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2025/02/03

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

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14:35

3 Tips for Dealing with the Stress of Uncertainty as...

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2025/01/27

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

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29:06

Essential Leadership Qualities to Meet the Changing...

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2025/01/20

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 ToscaBruno-vanVijfeijken and Iexplore 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 sectorsUnderstand what is needed from you as a leader as you progress in

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31:19

How to Navigate Nonprofit Change with Confidence as a...

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2025/01/13

What’s the real cost of change for NGOs in a rapidly evolving global landscape?In this two part series special guest Tosca Bruno-vanVijfeijken sharesover 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

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