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The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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 Are you a humanitarian or international development leader who wants to make a greater impact without the overwhelm and overwork? If you want to create a high performance team that meets the changing demands of the humanitarian and development sector without sacrificing your wellbeing, you're in the right place! In less time than it takes to drink your powdered milk Nescafe you will learn: - How to empower a diverse team to perform their best despite cultural and personality differences - What’s keeping you from greater productivity and how to overcome it - How to meet the leadership needs of the modern humanitarian and development sector while making a greater impact without the stress I’m your host Torrey Peace and after 12 years’ working in humanitarian and development as well as coaching hundreds of leaders across the UN, INGO and civil society globally, I have observed firsthand the overwork and overwhelm that is so common and leads to unnecessary stress. The good news is I have discovered how you can lead differently in order to step out of overwhelm and start making a bigger impact than you thought possible, and I want to share it with you. Join me every Monday to learn practical insights and tips to help you become a modern humanitarian and international development leader. Start by listening to fan favorite - episode 7 - "A Surprising Way to Ensure Team Success So You Can Make a Greater Impact as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader."2025 Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • The Biggest Mistake New Coaches Make and How to Fix It as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

    The Biggest Mistake New Coaches Make and How to Fix It as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader
    Jul 7 2025

    Are your coaching conversations going nowhere fast—even though you're following all the "right" steps?

    If you're a new coach or team leader, chances are you're spending too little time defining the real goal of your sessions—and it’s costing you clarity, impact, and results. This episode breaks down the top 3 mistakes that are sabotaging your coaching conversations from the start.

    In this episode you'll discover:

    • How to make sure your coaching goals are within the coachee’s control
    • Learn the difference between a long-term coaching vision and today’s actionable goal
    • Uncover how to spot the real issue beneath surface-level coaching topic

    Listen now to learn how to create more focused, effective coaching sessions by asking better questions right from the start.

    What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz:

    Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.

    This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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    12 mins
  • Why Your Quiet Team Isn't Sharing Ideas - and What You Can Do About It as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

    Why Your Quiet Team Isn't Sharing Ideas - and What You Can Do About It as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader
    Jun 30 2025

    Why do your team members stay quiet in meetings—especially the ones you know have valuable input?

    Many NGO leaders misread silence as a personality trait—assuming introverts are just "shy"—when in reality, team dynamics, leadership behaviors, and lack of trust are the true culprits keeping voices unheard.

    In this episode, you'll discover:
    • Four hidden ways your leadership style might be unintentionally silencing your team.
    • Learn how to create a safe, trusting space that empowers even the quietest members to share confidently.
    • Walk away with practical tools to shift team dynamics, build confidence, and unlock more diverse ideas.

    Hit play to learn how to lead more inclusive, high-performing team meetings where everyone contributes and grows.

    What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz:

    Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.

    This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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    15 mins
  • How to Maintain Trust During Uncertain Times as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

    How to Maintain Trust During Uncertain Times as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader
    Jun 23 2025

    Are you unknowingly eroding your team’s trust during times of crisis or uncertainty?

    As an NGO leader facing unpredictable funding, policy shifts, and global instability, the way you communicate could be the difference between a resilient, loyal team—or total collapse in morale and performance.

    In this episode you'll discover:
    • 3 common myths about team communication during uncertainty—and how they quietly damage trust.
    • Discover the one principle that keeps your team aligned and motivated even without “good” news.
    • Get actionable steps to lead your team with empathy, clarity, and strength through any crisis.

    Hit play to learn how to protect your team’s morale and trust—no matter how uncertain the situation gets.

    What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz:

    Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.

    This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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    14 mins

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