{"podcast":{"title":"The Modern Humanitarian and International Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact During Uncertainty as a NGO Leader While Avoiding Stress, Burnout and Overwhelm","slug":"the-modern-humanitarian-and-international-development-leader-make-a-greater-impact-during-uncertainty-as-a-ngo-leader-while-avoiding-stress-burnout-and-overwhelm-6953228","podcast_index_feed_id":6953228,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-modern-humanitarian/","website_url":"https://www.aidforaidworkers.com/blog","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/81bf2529-64bd-46a3-abb3-434975f35d1f/the-modern-humanitarian-and-development-leader-187.png","author":"Aid for Aid Workers","episode_count":122,"summary":"Are you a humanitarian or international development leader who wants to make a greater impact — without the overwhelm and burnout? This podcast is for NGO, INGO and UN leaders who want to build high-performing, empowered teams in uncertain and stressful environments — while protecting their time, energy, and wellbeing. Each week, you’ll learn practical, coaching-informed strategies to help you: - Lead with more clarity and confidence - Empower diverse teams to perform at their best - Reduce overwork and decision fatigue - Increase productivity without sacrificing your values - Meet the evolving demands of the modern humanitarian and development sector I’m your host, Torrey Peace — leadership coach and founder of Aid for Aid Workers. With 12+ years working in humanitarian and development settings and coaching hundreds of leaders across the UN, INGOs, and civil society globally, I’ve seen firsthand how overwork and overwhelm have become normalized — and how unnecessary they truly are. The good news? There is a different way to lead. 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If you’ve ever questioned your readiness, felt like an imposter, or hesitated to step into bigger opportunities, you’re not alone—especially in high-pressure humanitarian and development roles where expectations are high and support is limited. In this episode, I sit down with Birgit Hermann , a leadership coach, author, interim executive, and strategy partner, to explore how self-doubt shows up for leaders—and how to navigate it. Together, we reframe these moments of uncertainty as signals that you’re stretching beyond your comfort zone and stepping into meaningful growth. In this episode, you’ll discover: A powerful reframe that helps you see Imposter Syndrome as a sign of growth, not a weakness A practical way to expand your comfort zone so you can take on bigger challenges with confidence Simple, actionable tools to manage fear and self-doubt in high-stakes leadership moments Press play now to learn how to turn self-doubt into a growth signal—and start leading with more courage and clarity today. Resources Mentioned: Check out Birgit Hermann Get the book, \" BOLDER: A Leadership Mindset and Framework Forged at the Edge: Inspire Change, Shift Culture, and Build Sustainable Impact—Without Burnout \" Watch on YouTube Here","meta_description":"What if that voice telling you “you’re not ready” is actually the clearest sign that you’re growing into your next level of leadership? 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