Tag: Coaching
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Three Design Choices That Improve Workplace Wellbeing
Every year, a new wave of workplace wellbeing content rolls in, usually packaged as a trend forecast or a benefits strategy. Some of it is genuinely helpful. Some of it accidentally turns wellness into one more thing employees are expected to “manage” on their own time. What I see on the ground is simpler. When…
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Why Good Leaders Unknowingly Create Toxic Workplaces
A recent Monster survey revealed that 80 percent of American workers now describe their work environments as toxic workplaces, up from 67 percent just a year ago. Even more alarming, 93 percent say their employers aren’t supporting their mental health needs, and more than half would consider quitting over workplace toxicity. These numbers are staggering.…
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From Firefighting to Foresight: Escaping the Reaction Trap
Leaders in nonprofits know the rhythm of change and uncertainty all too well. Another funding crisis. Another unexpected staff departure. Another policy change, community need, or board priority dropped in your lap with a demand for an immediate response. It’s one fire after another, and before you know it, firefighting is the job. The problem…
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Transforming Anger into Fuel for Change
Few emotions grab hold of us as forcefully as anger. It rises quickly in moments of injustice, discrimination, or when the world feels hostile to what we value. Many of us were taught to view anger as something to control, something to suppress. Yet anger is also a signpost. It tells us that something matters…
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Meeting Our Self-Saboteurs, Reclaiming Our Strengths
When the heat is on, when the pressure is mounting, and the future looks uncertain, fear has a way of tightening its grip. It whispers caution, questions our abilities, and convinces us to avoid exactly the things that would help us grow stronger. Fear is sneaky that way. It feels protective, but more often than…
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The Inner Work of Resilience
Democracy feels fragile right now. Funding streams are drying up while policies emerge that directly threaten the communities many of us serve. The news cycle has become relentless, with fresh crises seemingly arriving daily. When the external world feels this chaotic, inner-focusing practices like reflection, emotional regulation, and personal growth can seem like an indulgence.…
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Hope in Hard Times: Leading Through Crisis
You wake up, check the news, and feel your stomach drop. Another funding stream cut. Another policy rollback targeting the communities you serve. Another headline that makes the work you’ve dedicated your life to feel not just harder, but actively under attack. Then you open your laptop for the morning team check-in, and you take…
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A Garden of Impact: Cultivating Self-Compassion in Leadership
Empathy is a strength. It also needs refilling. This piece offers simple, personal practices to cultivate self-compassion so your leadership stays steady and effective.
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Don’t Burn Out Chasing Goals, Nurture Outcomes Instead
Mission-driven leaders are no strangers to pressure or to chasing goals that never stop moving. Whether it’s meeting fundraising goals, proving impact to funders, or keeping a team motivated through uncertainty, the demands never seem to ease up. The work is meaningful, but the weight of it can be heavy. In the middle of all…
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Leading Through Self-Doubt: Quieting the Voice That Holds You Back
Leadership doesn’t come with a guidebook for what to do when your confidence falters. You might be months into a new role, or years into a trusted one, and still find yourself navigating moments when the ground feels shaky. It might show up as imposter syndrome, second-guessing your judgment, or hesitating to speak up in…