The Inner Work of Leadership: Be Yourself and Lead with Authenticity Women leading nonprofit organizations know that leading with authenticity is at the core of effective leadership, or maybe they don’t! In a world where we often feel the need to armour up, put on masks, and present facades, embracing our true selves can be terrifying and also a transformative experience. …

If you want to learn how to boost your confidence, maintain composure and feel as though you are leading authentically. …

Understanding Pre-Meeting Anxiety If you are a nonprofit leader and have a tough meeting coming up, you will want to feel empowered going into it. Tune into Sandra’s story to build your confidence going into challenging conversations! Sandra’s Story: Facing the Fear of a Tough Meeting ​ When Sandra came to our coaching call, she was preparing for a meeting with the Executive…

​As a nonprofit leader, podcasts can be a fabulous asset to your growth and development. Do you listen to podcasts? I sure do. Podcasts are a great way to get updates, information, knowledge and often a good chuckle! ​I started my podcast, The Surviving to Thriving Podcast, in 2020. After…

​When you leave the meeting, what do people on your nonprofit team say about you? If you stood out in your employees’ minds, and they were talking about you to their spouse at the end of the day, how would they describe your behaviour, impact on them or your personality? …

​Strong, confident and capable leaders are those who are continually learning and growing. Maybe you know that, but if you are like most women, you may be: Waiting for someone to approve your training Hoping to find funds for your development. Wondering how you would fit training into your already…

You want to learn. You want to grow and develop yourself. You want to take time to journal. You want to take time for self-reflection. You have a list of courses that you want to do and books to read! You know you need to do the work to grow…

How to repair your reputation​ Angela told me she and one of her supervisors are not getting along. “I don’t feel like she respects, appreciates, or likes me or my leadership style. She questions my decisions and actions and undercuts my authority.” …

Do you often wonder what you must DO to be a better leader? What training do you need to take? What meetings should you attend? How often should you meet with your people? These questions revolve around what actions you need to DO? While those are important components of leadership…