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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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09:21

Exciting Changes in 2025 and How You Can Become a...

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

2025/01/06

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

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17:22

3 Mindset Shifts to Help You Achieve More Without...

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2024/12/30

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

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09:47

Why Working During Your Leave is Selfish as a...

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2024/12/23

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 wellbeing you want to foster?In this 10 minute episode you'll discover:How working during your leave can negatively

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14:17

3 Ways to Use Your Vacation to Create a High...

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2024/12/16

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.In this 14 minute episode you'll discover:How to strategically assign responsibilities during your leave to empower team

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10:29

Why ‘Just Teach Them Again’ Is the Wrong Approach to...

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2024/12/09

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 transformation in your leadership.In this ten minute episode you'll discover:Learn the key differences

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14:55

3 Myths That Will DESTROY Your Coaching Sessions as a...

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2024/12/02

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 team.In this episode, you'll discover:Three common myths that could be preventing you from becoming the

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01:15

Announcement: Quick Quote Episode Pause

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

2024/11/27

Hello, my aspiring modern humanitarian and development leaders. I hope you're having a great week. This is just a quick announcement to let you know that as of today, I am discontinuing the quick quote episodes on Wednesdays. And that might be reversed in the future, but for now, we are going to do one episode a week. And if you are interested in hearing from me twice a week, then I suggest you go and sign up for my biweekly newsletter which you can do by going to my website. Aid for

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10:36

3 Ways to Communicate Effectively and Stop Wasting...

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2024/11/25

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 team's efficiency and help you make a greater impact. If you've ever felt like you're wasting time on

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09:17

3 Tips to Immediately Make a Greater Impact as a...

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2024/11/21

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 silenceto foster deeper conversations and uncover hidden insights from your team.Align your actions with your wordsto build trust and integrity within your organization.Shift your focus from authority to influenceby truly serving and developing your team, creating a more engaged and motivated workplace.Press play now to discover simple, actionable strategies

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22:24

How Leading from Behind Helps You Get Ahead as a...

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2024/11/16

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 behindWhy emotional regulation is important as a leaderHear firsthand how Kofi Duku transformed his leadership style to create a more engaged, self-sufficient team

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07:12

How You May be Negatively Impacting Your Team's...

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2024/11/13

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 your team's confidence and problem-solving abilities.What it may mean if your team frequently asks for advice even

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10:12

How Telling Your Team What to Do Makes YOU a Lower...

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2024/11/10

How does telling your team what to do impact their overall performance?Many humanitarian and international development leaders think telling their team what to do is essential, but relying too heavily on this approach can lead to an over-dependent, less empowered team. This episode explores how leaders unintentionally undermine team performance by over-managing and explains how to unlock your team's potential by shifting away from advice-giving.In this 9 minute episode you'll discover:How the belief

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07:06

How to Protect Your Time and Gain Respect at Work as...

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2024/11/06

How can you gain more time AND respect at work? In this episode you'll discover: One common thing leaders do which negatively impacts self-seteem over time How to earn respect from your colleagues (and yourself) What will likely happen if you say no to someone who asks to meet with you Tune in to this seven minute episode to learn how to reclaim your time while also gaining respect from yourself and others. WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better? It starts by

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15:45

STOP Doing This So You Can Gain Control of Your Time...

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2024/11/04

Are you tired of feeling like your time isn’t your own? You are not alone. Between being assigned last minute proposals, attending tons of meetings and various HQ initiatives you may feel you don't own your time. But there are some ways you can gain more control over it, and that's what you'll learn in today's episode! By tuning in, you’ll discover: What's making you feel you have no control over your time Why it's important to treat your own schedule with the same respect you give others

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09:13

How to Say No to Extra Work Without Feeling Guilty as...

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2024/10/30

Have you ever felt guilty for saying no to extra work, even when your plate is already full? Many leaders struggle with setting boundaries, often feeling the pressure to say yes to every request. This episode tackles the common dilemma of wanting to be a team player while avoiding burnout, offering insights that resonate with anyone aiming to maintain their well-being while contributing effectively. By tuning in, you'll discover how to confidently set boundaries, the importance of saying no without

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15:34

How Saying Yes to Extra Work Makes You Less of a Team...

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2024/10/28

Ever felt overwhelmed by your workload simply because you couldn’t say no? Sometimes humanitarian and development leaders struggle with the urge to be team players, often leading to taking on more work than we can handle. This may lead to burnout and decreased productivity. This episode dives into a critical mindset shift: recognizing that saying no can actually enhance your effectiveness, well-being, and relationships at work. In this episode you'll learn: How to reclaim your time and energy by

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07:31

The Number One KEY to Achieving the Impact You Want...

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2024/10/23

Sometimes the simplest things can be the key to making the most of our time. The problem is we often become so busy as humanitarian and international development leaders we can forget these simple things. And that leads us to just surviving and doing what we can to get things done. This episode delves into a crucial lesson from Steve Jobs: the importance of deciding what not to do, which can help you focus on what truly drives your goals forward. By listening to this 7 minute episode, you will

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10:46

How You Can Achieve More while Working LESS as a...

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2024/10/21

Are you exhausted from constantly being "busy" yet feeling like you’re making little impact? In this episode, we dive into what I call "high performance syndrome" —a state where the drive for productivity leads to stress and burnout rather than meaningful results. If you’ve ever found yourself working late into the night or drowning in endless emails, this discussion will resonate with you deeply. Through listening to this 10 minute episode you'll learn: How to know if your high performance is

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06:28

What Keeps You From Feeling Motivated and How to...

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2024/10/16

What’s keeps you from feeling truly motivated in your humanitarian and/or international development work? In today's episode, we tackle a common struggle: the disconnect that can arise when day-to-day tasks overshadow your purpose. Many humanitarian and international development leaders find themselves overwhelmed, losing sight of the impact you originally set out to make. This episode speaks directly to that feeling, offering insights on how to reignite your motivation by refocusing on your team’s

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14:15

How You Can Develop a Higher Performance Team DAILY...

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2024/10/14

Are you struggling to find time to develop your team while juggling countless responsibilities? Many leaders feel overwhelmed and believe they simply don’t have the time to invest in team development. Yet, the absence of regular development can lead to stagnation—both for your team and yourself. This episode addresses this common struggle, offering practical strategies to integrate team development into your daily routine without adding to your workload. In this episode you'll discover: How to

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