{"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 WILD Factor: What High-Performing NGO Leaders Do Differently","slug":"the-wild-factor-what-high-performing-ngo-leaders-do-differently","published_at":"2026-02-23T11:00:00+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-wild-factor-what-high-performing-ngo-leaders-do-differently","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-wild-factor-what-high-performing-ngo-leaders-do-differently","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1efe94f0-be51-453b-9323-47f7029751ba.mp3","summary":"Are you still trying to lead by \"knowing everything\" and carrying the weight of your organization alone? In the modern NGO sector, that old model isn't just outdated—it’s a recipe for burnout. In this episode, I sit down with Fiona MacCaulay, Founder and CEO of the WILD Network (Women for Impactful Leadership in Development). We dive deep into why the \"work harder\" mentality is failing humanitarian leaders and explore the specific traits you need to succeed in 2026: curiosity, continuous learning, and the courage to build a network that supports you. Fiona shares behind-the-scenes insights on the WILD Forum, the power of the \"Catalyst Circle,\" and why normalizing failure is the secret weapon of high-performing teams. In this episode, you will discover: The \"Modern Leadership\" Shift: Why agency and self-leadership matter more than your job title. The WILD Network Explained: How this global community is redefining professional development for women in the sector. Networking with Intention: How to design a career aligned with your values (without the \"gross\" networking feel). Resources Mentioned: Check out the WILD Network & Forum Get the book \"Aim High and Bounce Back\" Watch on YouTube","meta_description":"Are you still trying to lead by \"knowing everything\" and carrying the weight of your organization alone? 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