Surviving to Thriving ⎢Nonprofit Leadership

Kathy Archer
Surviving to Thriving ⎢Nonprofit Leadership

Discover Impactful Nonprofit Leadership with Kathy Archer: Empowering Women in Nonprofits Are you a woman leading in the nonprofit sector, feeling stuck in survival mode? Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer is here to help you thrive! Tune in to learn how to build your confidence, master composure, and lead with integrity in every situation. Join thousands of nonprofit women leaders who are transforming their leadership journey with Kathy’s expert insights and practical strategies. 🔹 Boost Your Confidence 🔹 Stay Composed Under Pressure 🔹 Lead with Integrity and Purpose Visit kathyarcher.com for more leadership resources, and follow @kathydarcher on social media for daily tips and inspiration.

  1. 12/18/2024

    Review 2024 Strategically as a Nonprofit Leader

    If you're a nonprofit leader wanting to grow, lead confidently, and make an impact, a year-end review is a step you can’t afford to skip!  In this episode, I walk you through why reviewing the past year is the key to unlocking your leadership potential. You’ll learn how to reflect strategically, recognize your growth, and set the foundation for success in the new year.   Grab the free worksheet I mentioned below to guide your reflection process, and join me on January 8th to develop your Leadership Blueprint where we’ll:   ✅ Review your year together.   ✅ Set goals that are actionable and realistic.   ✅ Create a manageable plan to grow and develop as a leader.   Stop surviving. Start thriving.  This is how you build confidence, composure, and balance as you lead your team and life.   🎯The main points:1. Why a year-end review is critical for nonprofit leaders.   2. How reflecting on “who you’ve become” leads to meaningful growth.   3. Practical questions to ask when evaluating the past year.   4. How to identify what worked, what didn’t, and where to focus next.   📥 Download the Free Year-End Review Worksheet:👉 https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/gs28/ 🧰 Resources I Mentioned:Take the Free VIA Character Strengths Assessment: The Training Library Membership Join the Nonprofit Leadership Blueprint starting January 8th! 💬 Connect With Me:Instagram @kathydarcher   Website https://www.kathyarcher.com The Training Library https://www.kathyarcher.com/library

    24 min
  2. 11/19/2024

    My Journey to Becoming a Confident Nonprofit Leader

    How I Found My Leadership Voice in the Nonprofit World In this episode of the Surviving to Thriving Podcast, I continue my personal journey of becoming a confident leader while aligning my work with my values and finding work-life balance. This is the second part of my conversation with David from Career Conversations. I discuss the tools and training I used to navigate two leadership lows and learn to lead effectively. I address common struggles for women leaders in non-profits, such as lack of formal leadership training and imposter syndrome. 🙋‍♀️ FEEL MORE CONFIDENT LEADING YOUR NONPROFIT Need a quick boost of confidence? Grab this guide 👇🏻 ✅ https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/immediateconfidenceboost/ Tired of living in Survival Mode? Learn to Thrive with this guide👇🏻 ✅ https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/guide-49-thrive-in-nonprofit-leadership/ Is leading with integrity important to you? Read this👇🏻 ✅ https://www.kathyarcher.com/blog/do-you-want-to-know-if-you-are-an-ethical-leader 🗣️ STAY CONNECTED: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydarcher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydarcher LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathydarcher Twitter: https://twitter.com/kathydarcher YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathydarcher Website: https://www.kathyarcher.com/ ❤️ My FAVOURITE RESOURCES FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS: 📒 My book, Mastering Confidence: Discover Your Leadership Potential by Awakening Your Inner Guidance System ✏️ Get the leadership training you missed when you moved into leadership. Leadership... Join The Training Library Training, Templates & Tools for leaders to develop competence and confidence in their nonprofit leadership role.

    26 min
  3. 11/06/2024

    Thrown into Nonprofit Leadership? How I Learned to Thrive—And You Can Too

    How I Survived—and Thrived—in Nonprofit Leadership: A Guide for Women LeadersHave you ever felt overwhelmed stepping into a nonprofit leadership role without specific training to support the transition? I did! And It was hard. Hi, I’m Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer, and in this first part of a two-part series, I’ll share my personal journey from leaving home to college, frontline work, then transition into nonprofit leadership, I’ll be highlighting the challenges I faced and how she found her way in an often unsupportive nonprofit sector.  In this first part, you’ll hear 1. How I navigated the tough transition from frontline work to leadership without formal training or support. 2. Key moments that shaped my leadership approach, including overcoming overwhelm and finding resilience. 3. Insights on balancing personal values with leadership responsibilities and the power of inner growth. If you’re a woman in nonprofit leadership dealing with stress, work-life balance issues, or challenges with team communication, I suspect my story will resonate and offer reassurance that you’re not alone.  I hope that by listening to my story, you’ll feel inspired to lead authentically and find your own way forward. 🔔 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to hear practical strategies that nonprofit leaders build confidence and create balance in their roles without sacrificing their personal lives or compromising their values 📌 Grab Your FREE Guide: Thrive as a Nonprofit Woman Leader! ✨ Assess Yourself - with the Surviving to Thriving Self-Assessment   ✨ Avoid Common Pitfalls -  and find solutions to move beyond survival mode   ✨ Get Practical Strategies - to create your personal THRIVING plan 👉 Download now and start your journey to thriving leadership! Please share this video with others (thank you!), Also join me on: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathydarcher/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kathydarcher TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kathydarcher Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/kathydarcher

    26 min
  4. 10/04/2024

    Mastering Corrective Conversations for Nonprofit Leaders

    Handling difficult discussions with your staff can feel overwhelming and stressful, whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to management. But what if you could turn these corrective conversations into opportunities for growth? In this episode, Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer shares a three-step framework designed to help you navigate corrective conversations confidently. You will shift from dreading an awkward conversation to fostering your employee development,  Follow the three-step strategy you’ll learn, and you be handling these tough talks like a pro. Key Takeaways:- The difference between teaching, coaching, and corrective conversations - How to plan with purpose and prepare for successful conversations - Tips for connecting with your employee before addressing performance issues - A nurturing approach to follow-up that encourages growth and accountability Make sure to subscribe to Surviving to Thriving for more tips on nonprofit leadership, managing stress, and leading authentically. Links Mentioned:Join The Training Library: kathyarcher.com/library Download the Free Leadership Guide: Two Immediate Confidence Boosts Follow Kathy Instagram LinkedInYouTube Find resources to grow your leadership My Website A wealth of free guides, blogs, other podcasts and if you are looking to work with me you'll find training and coaching opportunities. My book - Mastering Confidence: Discover Your Leadership Potential by Awakening Your Inner Guidance SystemMy easily accessible, affordable and oh so valuable membership for nonprofit women leaders to help them build competence and confidence as a nonprofit leader The Training Library Membership Site

    15 min
  5. 09/18/2024

    From the Heart: Life Updates and Future Plans

    Catching Up: New Book, Leadership Insights, and Life Updates In this episode, I update you on my recent activities, including my work on a new book, "Character Driven Leadership for Women," due in March 2025. This book is for nonprofit women leaders who want to lead authentically. Here's a little summary of the book:  Reputation, integrity, character: this guide will show women leaders how to lead with confidence, build trust with your team, take ownership of your behaviour, grow your strengths, keep your word, and follow through on your promises. For overwhelmed managers in nonprofits, this is a must-read—especially if you've lost touch with your core values and your reason for leading. This episode summaryIn this episode, I share my book-writing journey, the challenges of balancing personal life with professional commitments, and the emotional experience of writing a eulogy for my nephew. I also discuss how I provide leadership training and build community among women leaders in the nonprofit sector. Stay tuned for upcoming podcasts and join the early reader list for my new book. Chapters00:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast   00:08 Introduction to Kathy Archer   00:38 Why the Podcast Hiatus?   01:11 The Journey of Writing a Book   03:26 Personal Reflections and Loss   04:51 Character Driven Leadership   05:42 Upcoming Projects and Opportunities   07:12 Final Thoughts and What's Next 🔗 **LINKS**  Books published by Page Two   https://pagetwo.com/books/](https://pagetwo.com/books/ Early reader list for the book   https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/a5NHYhn/CharacterDrivenLeadership Join my email list and get a free guide with Two Immediate Confidence Boosts Tips   https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/immediateconfidenceboost/ Get on the waitlist for Character Driven Leadership course   https://www.kathyarcher.com/nonprofit-leadership-training.html Learn more about my membership at The Training Library   https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html Join AHVNA's Community of Practice   https://ahvna.org/upcoming-events-calendar/

    10 min

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Discover Impactful Nonprofit Leadership with Kathy Archer: Empowering Women in Nonprofits Are you a woman leading in the nonprofit sector, feeling stuck in survival mode? Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer is here to help you thrive! Tune in to learn how to build your confidence, master composure, and lead with integrity in every situation. Join thousands of nonprofit women leaders who are transforming their leadership journey with Kathy’s expert insights and practical strategies. 🔹 Boost Your Confidence 🔹 Stay Composed Under Pressure 🔹 Lead with Integrity and Purpose Visit kathyarcher.com for more leadership resources, and follow @kathydarcher on social media for daily tips and inspiration.

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