{"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":"Why Time Management Won't Fix Your Procrastination","slug":"why-time-management-won-t-fix-your-procrastination","published_at":"2026-03-02T07:00:00+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/why-time-management-won-t-fix-your-procrastination","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/why-time-management-wont-fix-your-procrastination","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e94089f8-34a5-4e23-9d9e-0f027a6681c5.mp3","summary":"Have you ever delayed a donor report or important task—not because you didn’t know how to do it, but because just thinking about it felt overwhelming? In high-pressure humanitarian and development environments, procrastination can feel like a personal flaw—but it’s often a signal that you’re trying to avoid stress, anxiety, or overwhelm. This episode helps you understand why traditional time-management tricks don’t work under pressure and how reconnecting to your leadership purpose can help you move forward with more clarity and less resistance. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why procrastination increases in stressful environments and what it’s really telling you. How shifting from willpower to purpose can unlock natural motivation—even for tasks you dislike. A simple way to connect everyday responsibilities to your larger leadership impact so you can act with intention instead of avoidance. Press play now to learn how to turn procrastination into progress by reconnecting your daily tasks to the leadership impact you truly want to create. 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":"Have you ever delayed a donor report or important task—not because you didn’t know how to do it, but because just thinking about it felt overwhelming? 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