{"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. Join me every Monday for short, practical insights that help you step out of overwhelm and start leading with greater impact, sustainability, and purpos…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T14:17:11.057870+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-modern-humanitarian-and-international-development-leader-make-a-greater-impact-during-uncertainty-as-a-ngo-leader-while-avoiding-stress-burnout-and-overwhelm-6953228"},"episode":{"title":"The #1 Mistake Keeping NGO Leaders Stuck in “Not Enough”","slug":"the-1-mistake-keeping-ngo-leaders-stuck-in-not-enough","published_at":"2026-03-16T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-modern-humanitarian-and-international-development-leader-make-a-greater-impact-during-uncertainty-as-a-ngo-leader-while-avoiding-stress-burnout-and-overwhelm-6953228/the-1-mistake-keeping-ngo-leaders-stuck-in-not-enough","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-modern-humanitarian-and-international-development-leader-make-a-greater-impact-during-uncertainty-as-a-ngo-leader-while-avoiding-stress-burnout-and-overwhelm-6953228","url":"https://the-modern-humanitarian.captivate.fm/episode/the-1-mistake-keeping-ngo-leaders-stuck-in-not-enough","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c628b118-6336-4364-a93b-e39817a6ca02.mp3","summary":"Have you noticed how quickly your motivation drops when the thought “there’s not enough” starts dominating your leadership thinking? In the humanitarian and development sector, funding cuts, layoffs, and limited resources can easily create a sense of scarcity. When leaders start believing there isn’t enough—time, funding, staff, or opportunities—it can quietly reduce creativity, confidence, and action. This episode explores how shifting your mindset can help you lead with possibility and regain control, even in uncertain environments. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to recognize when “not enough” is a thought pattern rather than an objective fact. A practical way to shift the story you’re telling yourself so you can move from discouragement to proactive leadership. A simple mindset practice that helps you notice existing resources and opportunities so you can lead with greater creativity and momentum. Press play now to learn how to shift from scarcity thinking to possibility so you can lead with more confidence, creativity, and energy—even during uncertain times. Watch on YouTube Here If today’s conversation resonated with you, I’d recommend listening to another episode of the podcast called “ The Mindset Shift Every Resilient NGO Leader Needs.” In that episode, I talk about why some leaders are able to stay grounded and resilient even when everything around them feels unstable—and the simple mindset shift that helps them lead with confidence instead of feeling defeated. If you’re navigating uncertainty, funding changes, or big transitions in your work right now, I think that episode will complement what we discussed today.","meta_description":"Have you noticed how quickly your motivation drops when the thought “there’s not enough” starts dominating your leadership thinking? 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