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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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14:09

Unlock 2026 Success: 3 Reflection Questions for NGO...

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

2025/12/22

What if answering just three powerful questions today could completely change how you lead—and how much impact you make—in 2026?If you’re heading into the new year feeling busy, stretched thin, or unsure how to grow your impact without burning out, this episode speaks directly to you—helping you shift from reacting to demands to intentionally designing a leadership year that creates results, clarity, and a stronger team.In this episode, you’ll gain:Clear insight into which tasks are draining your

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10:55

The Holiday Leadership Test: 4 Warning Signs Your...

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

2025/12/15

Do you ever feel more stressed before going on leave than during your actual workweek—simply because you’re worried your team won’t function without you?If taking a holiday makes you anxious about messages, decisions, or potential crises your team might face without you, this episode helps you understand why that stress isn’t about the season—it’s a sign that your team may be relying on you more than they should, and what you can shift to reclaim real rest and healthier leadership.In this episode,

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09:49

How to Lead Across Cultures Without Losing Your...

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

2025/12/08

Have you ever stayed silent in a meeting—not because you disagreed, but because “that’s just how things are done” in your organization or culture?If you’ve ever struggled between honoring your cultural norms and wanting to lead in a more empowering, modern way, this episode will help you understand why cultural expectations can both support and limit your leadership—and how you can navigate them intentionally to create stronger, more resilient teams.In this episode, you’ll learn:How cultural norms

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10:16

Why You Can’t Lead Change Alone: The Power of...

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

2025/12/01

Do you ever feel like you’re trying to lead differently in your NGO, but you’re doing it alone—like no one around you sees the vision you’re working so hard to create?If you’ve been trying to empower your team, set healthier boundaries, or model a new kind of leadership but feel isolated or misunderstood, this episode will help you understand why leading change can feel lonely—and how the right community can completely transform your ability to stay courageous, committed, and consistent as a modern

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10:57

From Vision to Culture Shift: Leading NGO Change Even...

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

2025/11/24

Have you ever felt excited to create change in your organization — only to lose momentum when things got hard, people resisted, or no one else seemed to believe in your vision?If you’ve ever started strong but struggled to stay consistent as a leader, this episode is for you. Many NGO leaders begin with bold ideas and clear intentions, but when challenges arise, doubt creeps in and the vision fades. This week, you’ll learn why commitment — not motivation — is what separates those who make a lasting

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11:31

What True Leadership Looks Like in Times of Change...

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

2025/11/17

Do you ever find yourself waiting for your organization to finally change - to take wellbeing seriously, to stop glorifying overwork - before you feel ready to lead differently?If so, you’re not alone. Many NGO leaders feel trapped in outdated cultures and exhausting work habits, hoping that once their organization “catches up,” things will improve. But what if waiting is exactly what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode, you’ll learn why true leadership begins when you decide to go first - and how

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11:28

The Mindset Shift Every Resilient NGO Leader Needs

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

2025/11/10

When everything around you feels unstable — shrinking budgets, shifting priorities, constant change — do you find yourself feeling defeated, or do you rise stronger from the challenge?As a humanitarian or development leader, you’re constantly navigating uncertainty. But while most conversations about resilience focus on the communities you serve, this episode turns the spotlight on you — the leader behind it all. You’ll learn why some leaders thrive under pressure while others burn out, and how a

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09:56

Stop Holding Back Your Team: The Secret to Leading...

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

2025/11/03

Do you ever feel like your team can’t move forward without you — that every decision, question, or problem somehow ends up back on your plate?If you’re constantly answering questions, solving problems, and feeling more like a manager than a leader, you may be unintentionally holding your team back. This episode explores how shifting from “having all the answers” to empowering others can free up your time, build trust, and create a team that thinks — and acts — independently.In this episode, you’ll

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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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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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