{"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 Difference Between Handling Stress and Hiding from It","slug":"the-difference-between-handling-stress-and-hiding-from-it","published_at":"2026-03-09T07:00:00+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-difference-between-handling-stress-and-hiding-from-it","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/are-you-solving-stress-or-just-running-away","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0bf70e53-c818-45a3-bb0d-e1f52f621e60.mp3","summary":"Are you trying to reduce stress by changing jobs, teams, or organizations—only to find the same pressure showing up again somewhere else? In the humanitarian and development sector, stress often feels unavoidable due to funding uncertainty, demanding workloads, and high expectations. If you’ve ever wondered why burnout patterns repeat even after changing roles, this episode explores a powerful shift that can help you handle pressure differently and lead with greater resilience and clarity. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why changing your circumstances alone often doesn’t eliminate stress in high-pressure humanitarian environments. How shifting from avoidance to leadership growth can help you handle challenges without being consumed by them. Practical reflection questions that help you identify where stronger boundaries and self-leadership can transform your experience at work. Press play now to learn how to break recurring stress patterns and become the kind of leader who can navigate pressure with confidence and control. Watch on YouTube Here Ready to Lead with Clarity — Even in Uncertainty? If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to stop reacting and start leading with intention, I invite you to join Becoming the Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader. In this six-week course, you’ll clarify the impact you want to have, let go of habits that keep you overextended, empower your team, and gain back time while increasing your effectiveness. The next cohort begins March 10th. Learn more and register here: https://www.aidforaidworkers.com/modern-course I’d love to support you inside the course.","meta_description":"Are you trying to reduce stress by changing jobs, teams, or organizations—only to find the same pressure showing up again somewhere else? 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