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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 keeping you from greater productivity and how to overcome it - How to meet the leadership needs of the modern humanitarian and development sector while making a greater impact without the stress I’m your host Torrey Peace and after 12 years’ working in humanitarian and development as well as coaching hundreds of leaders across the UN, INGO and civil society globally, I have observed firsthand the overwork and overwhelm that is so common and leads to unnecessary stress. The good news is I have discovered how you can lead differently in order to step out of overwhelm and start making a bigger impact than you thought possible, and I want to share it with you. Join me every Monday to learn practical insights and tips to help you become a modern humanitarian and international development leader. Start by listening to fan favorite - episode 7 - "A Surprising Way to Ensure Team Success So You Can Make a Greater Impact as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader."

  1. The REAL Reason Why Your Team Relies on You and What to Do About It as a Humanitarian and Development Leader

    2 DAYS AGO

    The REAL Reason Why Your Team Relies on You and What to Do About It as a Humanitarian and Development Leader

    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 solution-oriented and confidentUnderstand the difference between top-down and coaching leadership styles—and when to use each for better outcomes Listen now to start shifting your leadership approach and empower your team to step up with more autonomy and innovation. What Is Your Leadership Style?  Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better?  It starts by understanding your leadership style.   To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader.  Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

    13 min
  2. How the Questions You Ask Could Be Demotivating Your Team and What to Do About It as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

    28 JUL

    How the Questions You Ask Could Be Demotivating Your Team and What to Do About It as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

    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 low-quality question—and how to instantly shift it into a high-quality oneUnderstand the neuroscience-backed reason great questions can boost productivity and reduce stress Listen now to learn how asking better questions can unlock your team’s potential—and make your leadership feel a whole lot easier. NOW ON YOUTUBE  What Is Your Leadership Style?  Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better?  It starts by understanding your leadership style.   To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader.  Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

    15 min
  3. Why Achieving Your Goals Can Lead to LESS Happiness and How to Fix It as a NGO Leader

    21 JUL

    Why Achieving Your Goals Can Lead to LESS Happiness and How to Fix It as a NGO Leader

    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 measure your progress in a way that boosts satisfaction and motivationExplore practical reflection tools to help you celebrate small and big wins consistently Hit play to uncover how modern leaders are transforming the way they pursue goals—and why it's making their work (and life) more meaningful. What Is Your Leadership Style?  Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better?  It starts by understanding your leadership style.   To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader.  Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

    15 min
  4. 4 Essential Qualities NGO Leaders Need to Thrive in Uncertain Times

    14 JUL

    4 Essential Qualities NGO Leaders Need to Thrive in Uncertain Times

    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 humanitarian leader must embodyLearn how to develop your team while getting your time backA few ways you can start becoming a modern NGO leader today Press play now to start becoming the kind of leader your team actually wants to follow—without burning yourself out in the process. What Is Your Leadership Style?  Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better?  It starts by understanding your leadership style.   To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader.  Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

    12 min
  5. The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make When Coaching and How to Fix It as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

    7 JUL

    The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make When Coaching and How to Fix It as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

    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 between a long-term coaching vision and today’s actionable goalUncover how to spot the real issue beneath surface-level coaching topic Listen now to learn how to create more focused, effective coaching sessions by asking better questions right from the start. What Is Your Leadership Style?  Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better?  It starts by understanding your leadership style.   To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader.  Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

    12 min
  6. Why Your Quiet Team Isn't Sharing Ideas - and What You Can Do About It as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

    30 JUN

    Why Your Quiet Team Isn't Sharing Ideas - and What You Can Do About It as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

    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 to share confidently.Walk away with practical tools to shift team dynamics, build confidence, and unlock more diverse ideas. Hit play to learn how to lead more inclusive, high-performing team meetings where everyone contributes and grows. What Is Your Leadership Style?  Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better?  It starts by understanding your leadership style.   To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader.  Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

    15 min
  7. How to Maintain Trust During Uncertain Times as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

    23 JUN

    How to Maintain Trust During Uncertain Times as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

    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 “good” news.Get actionable steps to lead your team with empathy, clarity, and strength through any crisis. Hit play to learn how to protect your team’s morale and trust—no matter how uncertain the situation gets. What Is Your Leadership Style?  Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better?  It starts by understanding your leadership style.   To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader.  Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

    14 min
  8. From Overwhelmed To In Control: The 3 Shifts That Changed My Career as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

    16 JUN

    From Overwhelmed To In Control: The 3 Shifts That Changed My Career as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

    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 it.Discover practical tips for setting boundaries, prioritizing what matters, and feeling empowered.Get inspired to finally take ownership of your time, health, and professional development without guilt. Tune in now to discover how taking full responsibility can transform your leadership and restore balance to your work and life. What Is Your Leadership Style?  Free Quiz: Want to know how to lead better?  It starts by understanding your leadership style.   To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader.  Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

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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 keeping you from greater productivity and how to overcome it - How to meet the leadership needs of the modern humanitarian and development sector while making a greater impact without the stress I’m your host Torrey Peace and after 12 years’ working in humanitarian and development as well as coaching hundreds of leaders across the UN, INGO and civil society globally, I have observed firsthand the overwork and overwhelm that is so common and leads to unnecessary stress. The good news is I have discovered how you can lead differently in order to step out of overwhelm and start making a bigger impact than you thought possible, and I want to share it with you. Join me every Monday to learn practical insights and tips to help you become a modern humanitarian and international development leader. Start by listening to fan favorite - episode 7 - "A Surprising Way to Ensure Team Success So You Can Make a Greater Impact as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader."

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