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This episode guides nonprofit women leaders away from survival mode and into aligned personal growth. You'll discover how to set powerful, values-aligned leadership goals beyond performance reviews that feel achievable, sustainable, and deeply meaningful.

Why self‑defined goals matter

We all juggle to‑do lists and external expectations. But without goals that reflect your strengths, values, and leadership identity, you’ll stay stuck, stressed, and perpetually firefighting..

Finding your starting point

Decide who you want to become, your “aspirational identity.” That clarity sets direction and motivation.

Breaking big aspirations into tiny, doable steps

Instead of “be a better leader,” think “block two hours on my calendar daily, and communicate that to my team.” This is how transformation happens, one small habit at a time.

Building a tailored pathway

What knowledge, resources, or skills do you need? Whether meditation, emotional intelligence training, journaling, or team check‑ins, create a personalized action plan.

• Keeping yourself accountable

Identify how you’ll measure progress, tracking calendar blocks, journaling prompts, or post‑meeting reflections. Feedback and quantifiable evidence help you course-correct and celebrate small wins.

Timeline matters

Goals with short bursts (like 90 days) help reduce delay and boost motivation. Remember kaw! Consistency builds confidence.

Boosting motivation through value

Adopt Pierce Steel’s Motivation Equation: Motivation = Expectancy × Value ÷ (Impulsivity × Delay). When you see how important a goal is (connected to your values) and reduce distractions, you’ll stay on track.

Embracing self‑compassion and reality

Yes, this takes work, especially during crisis seasons like wildfires or funding cuts. But by starting small, giving yourself grace, and leaning on community or coaching support, growth becomes achievable.

Putting it all into practice

Kathy Archer and Kimberley Mackenzie share real-life examples—from journaling character strengths to habit-stacking simple moments, like eating an apple during a call—all stacking into meaningful change over time.

Leadership doesn't have to feel like a grind. But too often, nonprofit women leaders are overwhelmed, doubting themselves, and feeling like they're constantly “on.” This episode is an invitation to rethink what strong leadership actually looks like. It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing things differently.

Kathy and Kimberley walk us through the six core practices from Character Driven Leadership for Women. These practices help you show up authentically, lead with values, and feel more grounded in your role.

From learning how to journal for reflection (without the “dear diary”) to understanding how tiny acts of wellness can actually rewire your brain, this episode speaks directly to nonprofit women who are tired of just surviving. It’s a powerful reminder that confidence in leadership doesn’t come from a title, it comes from intentional, daily practice.

Whether you're managing a team, running a board meeting, or navigating tricky conversations, these habits can help you feel more in control and aligned with the leader you want to be.

The 6 foundational practices of character-driven leadership

- Why mindset is more than positive thinking. It’s your leadership operating system

- How journaling (even in scrappy moments) can build emotional resilience

- Why we must stop waiting for after-hours to care for ourselves

- How to model and normalize wellness at work for your team

- Why honing small daily habits matters more than any big leadership strategy

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​In this episode, Kimberley McKenzie and Kathy Archer introduce the “Infinite Leadership Loop,” which is a reflective cycle of pausing, pondering, pivoting, and proceeding. They explore how embracing that loop transforms overwhelm into flow and helps nonprofit women leaders navigate change with confidence and grace.

Each time your team or role shifts, it’s not failure, it’s forward motion. Nonprofit women leaders often step into roles prematurely or without the skills, leading to burnout, imposter syndrome, and misalignment. Kathy and Kimberley remind us that leadership isn’t a fixed ladder; it’s a dynamic loop of real-time learning, self-awareness, and values-aligned action.

They share personal stories from stepping away from a promotion to managing growth in a fundraising-led organization, revealing how intentional self-reflection prevented character erosion and inner burnout. This loop isn’t just theory; it’s a practical daily practice of noticing body cues, tuning into your values, and slowing down enough to step forward with clarity and conviction.

1. Leadership is a journey, not a destination. Bleeps in roles signal growth opportunities, not setbacks.
2. Infinite Leadership Loop: Pause to sense body/stress cues, Ponder what’s beneath them, Pivot your perspective, then Proceed with aligned action.
3. Raise your character floor so you don’t pay the price of burnout. Even your worst days build resilience over time.
4. Post‑Traumatic Growth: let ick and missteps become opportunities to learn, not get stuck.
5. Leverage strengths and support: know your genius, lean in on others, and let your team shine.

​​In this warm and conversational episode, Kimberley and Kathy dig into how women nonprofit leaders often neglect defining their character, end up burned out, and feel stuck responding to crisis rather than leading with purpose. They show that character isn’t just aspirational values—it’s what others experience from you day to day.

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Through real stories—like the HR decision to gently notify someone ahead of a layoff—you’ll learn what happens when you pause, trust your intuition, and follow your moral compass. The conversation explores how leading from emotion, integrity, and authenticity isn’t a liability—it brings safety, trust, and a sense of flow to your team. You’ll walk away with practical ideas to define your moral “hills you’ll die on,” build alignment between your ethics and actions, and let your natural strengths shine in leadership, all while protecting yourself from burnout and embracing your identity fully.In this episode, Kimberley McKenzie and Kathy Archer explore how character—your daily behavior and ethics—trumps simply knowing your values. If you’ve ever felt misaligned in leadership, this is the encouragement you’ve been waiting for.

• Character is not just your values—it’s your reputation and daily conduct
• Defining your “aspirational ceiling” and “behavioral floor” builds trust
• Use the Leadership Pause to check if your actions align with your values
• Notice when something feels icky—it’s your body telling you you’re misaligned
• Embrace emotional intelligence—recognize and name feelings, don’t shut them off
• Modeling vulnerability invites psychological safety and stronger teamwork
• Personal and professional growth are one journey—authentic leadership comes from integrating them

If slowing down feels impossible right now, you're not alone. In this powerful conversation, Kathy and Kimberley explore why taking a pause is essential for nonprofit women leaders, and why it's so hard to actually do. You'll walk away with validation, practical tools, and a fresh mindset to help you lead with more calm, clarity, and confidence.

Do you ever feel like you need to prove your worth by being the first one in and the last one out? Like, if you take a break, people will think you’re lazy or not doing enough? In this candid and heartfelt episode, Kathy and Kimberley dive deep into why women leaders in the nonprofit sector struggle to pause and how that very pause can be the key to sustainable, values-aligned leadership.

They share real-life stories (yes, car naps are totally a thing), offer brain science-backed insights, and break down what it really means to pause with intention. It’s not about doing less, it’s about showing up with more clarity, purpose, and confidence in leadership.

You’ll learn about the “Infinite Leadership Loop” and how it starts (and ends) with pausing. Whether it’s a 60-second breath between Zoom calls or a full-on nap in the boardroom, this episode reminds you that rest isn't a reward; it’s a responsibility.

If you’re craving more grounded leadership and less of the nonstop hustle, this conversation is your permission slip to slow down, reset, and lead differently.

• Why pausing feels so uncomfortable, especially for women in leadership
• How societal expectations and impostor syndrome keep us from resting
• The neuroscience behind why slowing down actually boosts leadership performance
• Practical ways to integrate pauses into your day (without guilt)
• How to model sustainable leadership for your team
• The 4 types of leadership breaks: body, soul, mind, and strategy
• Why rest is not laziness. It’s preparation for effective action

Kimberley MacKenzie said, “If you’re a leader and no one is following you, you’re just going for a walk.”

Kathy Archer shared, “You are not asking permission to take a break. Boundaries are not a question. They are a statement.”

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Three nonprofit leadership mistakes we made | With Kimberly MacKenzie

Nonprofit leaders often fall into leadership, feeling called to serve, but end up overwhelmed, burned out, and disconnected from who they truly are.

In this conversation, Kathy Archer and Kimberley MacKenzie share the three mistakes they made in leadership and what actually helped them lead sustainably while staying aligned with their values and strengths.

They discuss why leading like others doesn’t work, why working harder only leads to burnout, and how understanding your values can transform your leadership approach. If you feel drained by your leadership role, this episode will help you see a different way forward.

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Strategies for Leading Change in Nonprofit Organizations

I wanted to share a conversation I had on the Nonprofit Digital Success Podcast with David from WOW Digital about managing change effectively while maintaining a balanced, values-driven leadership approach.

In this episode, we unpack why nonprofit leaders struggle with change, how to navigate the messy middle, and practical frameworks to lead with confidence without sacrificing your team’s buy-in or your own peace of mind.

If you enjoy this conversation, I encourage you to subscribe to the Nonprofit Digital Success Podcast hosted by David from WOW Digital.

• Leaders often lack the training and space needed to lead change effectively in nonprofits.
• Creating structured thinking time and leveraging change management frameworks helps overcome overwhelm.
• Asking for help is not a weakness; it is a leadership strength that enables sustainable, strategic change.

• WOW Digital
• Book: Transitions by William Bridges
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You’ve downloaded the planners.

But somehow, the overwhelm keeps coming back.

Why? 🤷‍♀️

Because no one told you how your emotions are driving your to-do list.

In this episode, you’ll hear two AI podcasters breaking down my course, The Emotions of Time Management, and why traditional systems fall short for nonprofit leaders.

✔️ Why time, focus, and energy—not time alone—are your true leadership resources

✔️ The emotional blocks behind procrastination, perfectionism, and burnout

✔️ How to use symbols, systems, and self-awareness to decode your to-do list

✔️ How your values shape your work habits—and how to use that insight for better time management

✔️ The Infinite Leadership Loop and how to get out of survival mode for good

🎧 This isn’t just another productivity episode. I hope it’s a wake-up call for nonprofit women leaders who want to lead with clarity, confidence, and calm.

If this episode resonates with you, imagine having the whole system at your fingertips. That’s what you’ll find inside The Emotions of Time Management course in The Training Library.

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If you’re a nonprofit leader—even just thinking about stepping back in the next few years—this episode is for you.

In this conversation I had with Mary Barroll from Charity Village for their CharityVillage Connects podcast, I talk about the real reasons we’re facing a leadership crisis in the nonprofit sector… and why so many transitions fall apart.

​You’ve been quietly wondering:

• How do I leave without everything falling apart?
• Is my team ready?
• What will my board say?
• What’s next for me?

​This episode will help you:

• Start the right conversations—without fear or guilt
• Understand the gaps in your current team’s readiness
• Recognize the role your board must play in succession
• Develop a plan to step back with confidence—and integrity
• Lead now in a way that prepares your people for later

Whether you’re leaving next year or in five, don’t wait. Now’s the time to get intentional about your legacy.

Ready to build your leadership confidence, develop leadership skills and find balance.

Discover more in The Training Library

Grab one of my books

• Mastering Confidence
• Character Driven Leadership for women

You can watch the full Charity Village Connects Episode with all their interviews here

You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving deep into my new book, Character Driven Leadership for Women, sharing the transformative journey that led me to create a powerful 5-step leadership framework.

✔️ Why survival mode keeps you stuck and how to break free.

✔️ The 3 traps women leaders fall into: Pleasing, Performing, and Perfecting.

✔️ How to align your leadership style with your values to lead with integrity.

✔️ The power of self-reflection and how it fuels leadership growth.

✔️ Real stories from nonprofit leaders who transformed through this method.

If today’s episode hit home, imagine having a whole book filled with these insights. Get your copy of Character Driven Leadership for Women today and start your journey toward impactful, authentic leadership:

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Ever feel like leadership just doesn’t feel right? Like you’re playing a role that isn’t really you? You’re not alone. Many women leaders feel off because they’ve been taught to lead in a way that doesn’t align with who they truly are.

In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful framework from my newest book, Character Driven Leadership for Women, to help you lead authentically, tap into your strengths, and break free from leadership that feels "icky."

✔️ Why leadership feels wrong sometimes – and how to fix it

✔️ How to stop leading from outdated masculine models and embrace your strengths

✔️ The Stay, Grow, or Go framework – so you can refine your leadership traits with confidence

🎧 Get a sneak peek of my book by reading the first chapter here:  https://www.kathyarcher.com/character-driven-leadership-book.html

📖 And don’t forget – Character Driven Leadership for Women launches on March 3rd! Mark your calendar and get ready to lead with integrity, confidence, and authenticity.

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Are your leadership goals setting you up for success or frustration? In this episode, I break down the 10 most common mistakes nonprofit leaders make when setting their goals and, more importantly, how to fix them. Whether you're struggling to balance personal and professional goals, feeling stuck on how to create an actionable plan, or unsure how to celebrate progress, this episode is packed with strategies to help you thrive.

✅ Why setting goals matters for leadership success

✅ How to align personal and professional growth

✅ The secret to effective 90-day goal planning

✅ Tips for celebrating wins and failures

✅ How to create habits that lead to lasting transformation

If you're ready to lead with confidence and authenticity this year, this episode is for you! Plus, grab my free guide to my favourite productivity books to help you get started.

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💬 Leave a comment with your favourite takeaway or how you plan to improve your goal-setting process!

Goal Setting Magic: How to Create Leadership Goals That Work

Do you set leadership goals but struggle to make them actionable or find the time to achieve them? In this episode of Surviving to Thriving, we dive into the art of goal setting and uncover strategies to help you achieve meaningful progress in your leadership journey.

Discover how short-term, actionable goals can transform your leadership skills, create focus, and help you feel more confident and composed. Whether it’s improving team dynamics, managing your emotions, or boosting your organizational skills, this episode offers practical steps to help you thrive as a leader.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The power of short-term (1-3 month) goals
• How aligning your goals with desired feelings creates focus and motivation
• The habits and mindset shifts needed to achieve your goals
• Practical strategies to make goal-setting work for your leadership growth

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Tune in to learn how to create goals that don’t just sit on your to-do list—they help you become the confident, composed leader you aspire to be.

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If you're a nonprofit leader wanting to grow, lead confidently, and make an impact, a year-end review is a step you can’t afford to skip! 

In this episode, I walk you through why reviewing the past year is the key to unlocking your leadership potential.

You’ll learn how to reflect strategically, recognize your growth, and set the foundation for success in the new year.  

Grab the free worksheet I mentioned below to guide your reflection process, and join me on January 8th to develop your Leadership Blueprint where we’ll:  

✅ Review your year together.  

✅ Set goals that are actionable and realistic.  

✅ Create a manageable plan to grow and develop as a leader.  

Stop surviving.

Start thriving. 

This is how you build confidence, composure, and balance as you lead your team and life.  

1. Why a year-end review is critical for nonprofit leaders.  

2. How reflecting on “who you’ve become” leads to meaningful growth.  

3. Practical questions to ask when evaluating the past year.  

4. How to identify what worked, what didn’t, and where to focus next.  

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In this episode of the Surviving to Thriving Podcast, I continue my personal journey of becoming a confident leader while aligning my work with my values and finding work-life balance.

This is the second part of my conversation with David from Career Conversations. I discuss the tools and training I used to navigate two leadership lows and learn to lead effectively.

I address common struggles for women leaders in non-profits, such as lack of formal leadership training and imposter syndrome.

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed stepping into a nonprofit leadership role without specific training to support the transition?

I did! And It was hard.

Hi, I’m Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer, and in this first part of a two-part series, I’ll share my personal journey from leaving home to college, frontline work, then transition into nonprofit leadership,

I’ll be highlighting the challenges I faced and how she found her way in an often unsupportive nonprofit sector. 

In this first part, you’ll hear

1. How I navigated the tough transition from frontline work to leadership without formal training or support.

2. Key moments that shaped my leadership approach, including overcoming overwhelm and finding resilience.

3. Insights on balancing personal values with leadership responsibilities and the power of inner growth.

If you’re a woman in nonprofit leadership dealing with stress, work-life balance issues, or challenges with team communication, I suspect my story will resonate and offer reassurance that you’re not alone. 

I hope that by listening to my story, you’ll feel inspired to lead authentically and find your own way forward.

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Hey, Nonprofit leaders....

Have you ever sat in a room full of confident leaders and wondered, '"What am I even doing here?” That feeling of not measuring up?

It’s called imposter syndrome—and it’s more common than you think.  

This episode is for you if you’ve ever doubted your leadership abilities.

In this episode, I open up about my own struggles with self-doubt, the moment I realized I wasn’t alone, and how I discovered that leading authentically is far more powerful than trying to fit a mould.  

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The course will help you harness your unique strengths and face leadership challenges with practical tools.  

📅 Mark your calendar:** Four Wednesdays in November, all on Zoom!  

November 6, 13, 20 and 27

Save your spot here: https://kathy-archer.teachable.com/p/leading-with-your-strengths

DM me on Instagram @KathyDArcher with any questions or hesitations.  

Your feedback helps me create content that matters to you. And don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs encouragement on their leadership journey. 

Handling difficult discussions with your staff can feel overwhelming and stressful, whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to management. But what if you could turn these corrective conversations into opportunities for growth?

In this episode, Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer shares a three-step framework designed to help you navigate corrective conversations confidently.

You will shift from dreading an awkward conversation to fostering your employee development, 

Follow the three-step strategy you’ll learn, and you be handling these tough talks like a pro.

- The difference between teaching, coaching, and corrective conversations

- How to plan with purpose and prepare for successful conversations

- Tips for connecting with your employee before addressing performance issues

- A nurturing approach to follow-up that encourages growth and accountability

Make sure to subscribe to Surviving to Thriving for more tips on nonprofit leadership, managing stress, and leading authentically.

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In this episode, I update you on my recent activities, including my work on a new book, "Character Driven Leadership for Women," due in March 2025. This book is for nonprofit women leaders who want to lead authentically.

Reputation, integrity, character: this guide will show women leaders how to lead with confidence, build trust with your team, take ownership of your behaviour, grow your strengths, keep your word, and follow through on your promises. For overwhelmed managers in nonprofits, this is a must-read—especially if you've lost touch with your core values and your reason for leading.

In this episode, I share my book-writing journey, the challenges of balancing personal life with professional commitments, and the emotional experience of writing a eulogy for my nephew.

I also discuss how I provide leadership training and build community among women leaders in the nonprofit sector.

Stay tuned for upcoming podcasts and join the early reader list for my new book.

00:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast  

00:08 Introduction to Kathy Archer  

00:38 Why the Podcast Hiatus?  

01:11 The Journey of Writing a Book  

03:26 Personal Reflections and Loss  

04:51 Character Driven Leadership  

05:42 Upcoming Projects and Opportunities  

07:12 Final Thoughts and What's Next

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Are you a woman leader in the nonprofit sector feeling overwhelmed and grappling with imposter syndrome? 

• Learn why traditional nonprofit training falls short
• Discover how to elevate your leadership effectiveness 
• Get excited about a transformative path to character-driven leadership. 

The Flaw in Nonprofit Leadership Training 

You're not alone if you've attended leadership training but are still grappling with leadership challenges. That’s because traditional training often focuses solely on the "what," leaving leaders struggling to implement effective strategies. Uncover why this approach isn't enough and what you can do differently.

The Importance of Practice in Leadership Skills

Mastery requires more than just learning; it demands practice. By investing time in honing your skills and embodying authentic leadership, you can elevate your effectiveness as a leader.

Character-Driven Leadership: Beyond the Basics

It's not enough to simply go through the motions of leadership tasks. Authentic leadership stems from your character and how you engage with others. Learn to infuse genuineness and empathy into your leadership approach to foster meaningful connections with your team.

Becoming a Character-Driven Leader: Values and Emotions

When you examine your values and beliefs and align them with your leadership style, you’ll develop your character and strengthen your reputation, which will help you navigate challenging situations with grace and authenticity.

The Path to Impactful Leadership: Self-Reflection

Self-reflection is the cornerstone of character-driven leadership. Commit to continuous growth by pausing, pondering, and pivoting in your leadership approach.

Elevate your leadership journey with the Character Driven Leadership course. This six-month program offers personalized coaching, group training, and peer support to help you cultivate your character-driven leadership style.

Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? Click the link in the description to learn more about the Character Driven Leadership course. If you're not ready to enroll, remember that self-reflection is the first step toward becoming the leader you aspire to be. Start your journey to impactful leadership today.

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00:00 The Flaw in Nonprofit Leadership Training

00:52 The Importance of Practice in Leadership Skills

01:21 Character-Driven Leadership: Beyond the Basics

04:47 The Emotional Challenges of Leadership Conversations

06:23 Becoming a Character-Driven Leader: Values and Emotions

07:57 Introducing the Character Driven Leadership Course

09:02 The Path to Impactful Leadership: Self-Reflection

Effective leaders create their own personal and professional development curriculum. They do not wait for their organization to do it for them or for their boss to tell them how. They do it themselves. They take their development into their own hands. 

To excel in leadership, you must make personal and professional development a priority. You do that by investing time, energy, money, and focus into developing yourself and also developing your team. It’s time to build your plan to do just that!

✏️ MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it!

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✏️ FREE GUIDE - Strategic YearEnd Review

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COURSE: The Emotions of Time Management

COURSE: Willpower Essentials: Getting Done What Matters Most

COURSE: Values Verification: Validating What’s Important to You

COURSE: Annual Analysis My Training and Growth Annual Analysis

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Develop your CONFIDENCE

√ Maintain your COMPOSURE

√ Lead with INTEGRITY

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This episode is crafted to help you, the busy nonprofit leader, enhance your leadership skills by refining your approach to tasks, focus and priorities to foster a productive organizational culture.

In this episode, Kathy highlights the importance of understanding your emotions, values, and beliefs and how these factors impact your approach to time management, particularly in leadership roles and especially in the nonprofit and social profit sectors.

In this episode, you’ll

• Understand how emotions and values impact leadership.
• Explore effective energy and task management strategies, aligning tasks with your peak performance times.
• Embrace the power of pausing to make mindful choices about time, energy, and focus.

Tune in to uncover insights on task prioritization and time management tailored for leaders like you.

👥 MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more here

✏️ FREE GUIDE - Learning to Pause

https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/guide34/

📝 COURSES MENTIONED

COURSE: The Emotions of Time Management

COURSE: Willpower Essentials: Getting Done What Matters Most

COURSE: Values Verification: Validating What’s Important to You

00:00 Introduction to Time Management and Emotions

00:31 Invest in Your Leadership Excellence Series

00:46 The Three Pillars of Leadership

03:03 The Challenge of Managing Priorities

03:37 The Impact of Reactionary Work Mode

04:41 Strategies for Increased Productivity

04:44 1) Identify your productive times 

05:56 2) Schedule your peak performance tasks

06:21 3) Use your Willpower Wisely 

08:37 Creating a Culture of Productivity

09:05 The Mindset Shift for Effective Time Management

09:56 Free Resource: Guide to Help You Pause

10:30 The Emotions of Time Management Course

10:42 The Value of The Training Library

14:56 The Importance of Inner Work in Leadership

16:03 Conclusion: Your Leadership Journey

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Develop your CONFIDENCE

√ Maintain your COMPOSURE

√ Lead with INTEGRITY

My Website

My book - Mastering Confidence

The Training Library Membership Site

Twitter

In this episode, you will learn the crucial aspects of managing your nonprofit team effectively.

This is the third video in the Invest in Your Leadership Excellence series. We discuss the significance of investing your time, energy, and focus into learning to manage yourself, your team and your priorities.

🖥 In this video, you’ll learn the three key focus areas that are essential for managing your team:

1️⃣ Care about them

2️⃣ Give them direction

3️⃣ Help them get there 

We explore 

- The delicate balance between focusing on leadership tasks and managing relationships.

- Dissect the crucial elements of team management,

- Unlock the mindset shift from fixing to growing your team members. 

📚 Don't miss out on the freebie for this episode: A curated list of leadership books.

📝 Learn how to get the recommended course, Staff Supervision that Transforms. It is for those seeking transformative leadership in my membership site for nonprofit women leaders: The Training Library.

Listen in and discover how to cultivate a resilient and high-performing team through intentional leadership practices.

🔗 MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. 

✏️ FREE GUIDE - My Favourite Leadership Books

📝COURSE: Staff Supervision that Transforms

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Develop your CONFIDENCE

√ Maintain your COMPOSURE

√ Lead with INTEGRITY

🌎 My Website

📒 My book - Mastering Confidence

✏️ The Training Library Membership Site

🟦 Twitter

🟪 Instagram

🟦 LinkedIn

🟦 Facebook

🟥 YouTube

It is extremely important to manage yourself to be an effective nonprofit leader.

This podcast shares three pillars of self-leadership

* Manage your Essence

* Manage your Emotions

* Manage your Energy

- You’ll learn the importance of authenticity and aligning personal values with leadership styles

- You’ll discover the role of personal and professional development in leadership excellence

- You’ll get tips on how to manage your energy and emotions.

The resources and exercises provided aim to help you evaluate yourself and improve your leadership skills because personal and professional development are integral to successful leadership.

🔗 MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site.

✏️ GUIDE - Increase your Self-Awareness

Discover how to become more self-aware

📝 A free lesson in The Training Library course Identifying Your Values

COURSES MENTIONED IN THE TRAINING LIBRARY

• Emotional Control Via Emotional Literacy
• Wellness AT Work
• Values Verification: Validating What’s Important to You

🌎 My Website

📙 Find my book - Mastering Confidence

✏️ Learn more about my membership site, The Training Library Membership Site

📝 Get my weekly newsletter on LinkedIn

💪🏻 Need confidence fast? Grab two immediate confidence boosts here

📸 Get to know me - Follow me on Instagram

The Surviving to Thriving  Podcast # 93 

Welcome to the INVESTING IN YOUR LEADERSHIP SERIES, where you are going to learn the 3 pillars of development that you, as a nonprofit woman leader, need to invest in that will help you:

👉 Build your CONFIDENCE

👉 Learn how to maintain your COMPOSURE

👉 Lead with your strength of CHARACTER

In this episode, you will learn what survival mode is and why it’s harming your ability to lead with excellence. You’ll also learn how to get out of survival mode.

HINT: Personal and professional development is your path to success in both leadership and life.

Getting out of survival mode will help you Lead with Excellence!

🔵 THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF FIVE EPISODES

Be sure you come back for the next 4 episodes to learn how to manage yourself, manage your team, manage your priorities and create a plan for how you're going to do all that so you can thrive in both leadership and life.

🔗 MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more here

https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html

✏️ GUIDE - Thrive in Leadership and Life 

You'll assess where you land on the Surviving to Thriving continuum and start planning how you'll become a thriving leader.

https://www.kathyarcher.com/thrive.html

📝 A free lesson in The Training Library course The Annual Analysis - Validating  Your Values

https://kathy-archer.teachable.com/courses/annualanalysis/lectures/13186874

🙋‍♀️ Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Lead with Authenticity

√ Evolve Your Leadership

√ Make a Positive Impact

🌎 My Website

📙 Find my book - Mastering Confidence

✏️ Learn more about my membership site, The Training Library

📝 Get my weekly newsletter on LinkedIn 

📸 Get to know me - Follow me on Instagram 

00:00  Introduction to Leadership Development

00:29  The Importance of Investing in Your Leadership Development

01:41  Four Fundamentals of Leadership Excellence

01:53 1) Be Yourself

02:16 2) Develop Yourself

02:35 3) Take Care of Yourself

03:12 4) Teach Others to do the Same

03:47 The Three Pillars of Leadership Investment

05:17 Introduction to The Training Library Membership

07:15 THE TRAINING: Understanding Survival Mode in Leadership

07:54...

​Are you tired of constantly feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list?

I totally get it.

 🙋‍♀️I’ve got a new resource for you

Learn more in this episode of the Surviving to Thriving Podcast 

MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more here

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Develop your CONFIDENCE

√ Maintain your COMPOSURE

√ Lead with INTEGRITY

My Website

My book - Mastering Confidence

The Training Library Membership Site

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

YouTube

Do you want to lead with purpose and integrity?

Then you need to prioritize your values, ethics, and morals in your leadership journey.

When you align your beliefs with your actions, you can positively and ethically impact your organization and inspire others to do the same.

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MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more here

COURSE: Values Verification: Validating What’s Important to You

Free Download - Are You an Ethical Leader Checklist Coming Soon!

*-*-*-*-*-*  ABOUT Kathy  *-*-*-*-*-*

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Develop your CONFIDENCE

√ Maintain your COMPOSURE

√ Lead with INTEGRITY

*-*-*-*-*-*  FIND ME HERE *-*-*-*--

My Website

My book - Mastering Confidence

The Training Library Membership Site

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

YouTube

Can't divide your time equally? That's okay! Embrace the ebb and flow of life and give yourself permission to lean into what matters most at different times

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MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more here

*-*-*-*-*-*  ABOUT Kathy  *-*-*-*-*-*

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership! You do that when you:

√ Develop your CONFIDENCE

√ Maintain your COMPOSURE

√ Lead with INTEGRITY

*-*-*-*-*-*  FIND ME HERE *-*-*-*--

My Website

My book - Mastering Confidence

The Training Library Membership Site

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

YouTube

Leadership isn't only about outward success. It starts from within.

⁣⁣In this episode of the Surviving to Thriving Podcast, you will learn the importance of personal development work in leadership, the four building blocks of the Intentional Leadership Model, and how to apply them to lead your nonprofit with confidence and authenticity.

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MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more here

LAST EPISODE - Episode # 88 - A Model for Creating a Magnetic Nonprofit Workplace

*-*-*-*-*-*  ABOUT Kathy  *-*-*-*-*-*

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Develop your CONFIDENCE

√ Maintain your COMPOSURE

√ Lead with INTEGRITY

*-*-*-*-*-*  FIND ME HERE *-*-*-*--

My Website

My book - Mastering Confidence

The Training Library Membership Site

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

YouTube

Don't settle for a workplace culture that doesn't inspire and engage you and your team. Learn

Tune in to discover a continuum of workplace cultures, from toxic to magnetic, and learn how to become a thriving leader who creates a magnetic workplace!

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MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site

Episode # 17- Ditch Survival Mode! Learn how to thrive in both leadership and life!

BLOG and Guide to see where you land on the Surviving to Thriving Continuum Learn how to get out of SURVIVAL MODE

*-*-*-*-*-*  ABOUT Kathy  *-*-*-*-*-*

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Develop your CONFIDENCE

√ Maintain your COMPOSURE

√ Lead with INTEGRITY

*-*-*-*-*-*  FIND ME HERE *-*-*-*--

My Website

My book - Mastering Confidence

The Training Library Membership Site

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

YouTube

Nonprofit leaders, in this episode, you will discover valuable tips to improve productivity, manage distractions, and get done what matters most on your to-do list!

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🔗 MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more here

https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html

*-*-*-*-*-*  ABOUT Kathy  *-*-*-*-*-* 

🙋‍♀️ Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Lead with Authenticity

√ Evolve Your Leadership

√ Make a Positive Impact

*-*-*-*-*-*  FIND ME HERE  *-*-*-*--

🌎 My Website: https://www.kathyarcher.com/

📙 Find my book - Mastering Confidence

https://amzn.to/3fS7wOi

✏️ Learn more about my membership site, The Training Library Membership Site

https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html

📝 Get my weekly newsletter on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathydarcher/

💪🏻 Need confidence fast? Grab two immediate confidence boosts here

https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/immediateconfidenceboost/

📸 Get to know me - follow me on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/kathydarcher/

​Did you get into your nonprofit role because you loved what you did and were passionate about your work?

Has your passion for your work slipped away, and maybe you'd like it back?

In this podcast, discover a quick strategy for finding out you are on the path to burnout and, if so, how to reignite your passion for your nonprofit work.

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5-Day Challenge - Conquer your love/hate relationship with your job

Starts on March 20, 2023

*-*-*-*-*-*  ABOUT Kathy  *-*-*-*-*-* 

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Develop your CONFIDENCE

√ Maintain your COMPOSURE

√ Lead with INTEGRITY

*-*-*-*-*-*  FIND ME HERE *-*-*-*--

My Website

My book - Mastering Confidence

The Training Library Membership Site

Twitter

Instagram 

LinkedIn

Facebook

YouTube

Creating a culture of peer-to-peer recognition in the workplace is essential. Culture is not only defined by policies and procedures but also by unwritten rules and behaviours. Creating a culture of appreciation makes people feel valued, recognized, and appreciated.

Although leaders need to recognize their employees, sharing the load of recognition and encouraging peer-to-peer recognition is essential. Sharing the load helps create a workplace where everyone feels appreciated and increases collaboration.

Learn how in this podcast

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🔗 MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more here

COURSE: Employee Recognition that Sticks

*-*-*-*-*-*  ABOUT Kathy  *-*-*-*-*-* 

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Develop your CONFIDENCE

√ Maintain your COMPOSURE

√ Lead with INTEGRITY

 *-*-*-*-*-*  FIND ME HERE *-*-*-*--

My Website

My book - Mastering Confidence

The Training Library Membership Site

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

YouTube

Nonprofit leaders….Learn 3 powerful self-reflection questions that can help you become a better leader. The questions help you examine how you are growing, learning, and becoming an authentic leader.

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🔗 MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more here

ABOUT Kathy:

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Develop your CONFIDENCE

√ Maintain your COMPOSURE

√ Lead with INTEGRITY

FIND ME HERE:

My Website: https://www.kathyarcher.com/

My book - Mastering Confidence

The Training Library Membership Site

Twitter @kathydarcher

Instagram  @kathydarcher

LinkedIn  @kathydarcher

Facebook  @kathydarcher

YouTube  @kathydarcher

But how do you measure the progress on your goals when the target seems more elusive, like feeling more confident?

In this video, you will learn five ways to measure your nonprofit Leadership goals, even if the outcome seems immeasurable.

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🔗 MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more here

COURSE: Emotional Control Via Emotional Literacy

ABOUT Kathy:

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership! You do that when you: √ Develop your CONFIDENCE √ Maintain your COMPOSURE √ Lead with INTEGRITY

Nonprofit leaders need to avoid these goal-setting mistakes.

In this podcast episode for nonprofit leaders, you'll learn common goal-setting mistakes and how to avoid them.

Then you will discover actionable strategies and tips to help ensure your success and reach your full potential. 

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🔗 MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more here

📚My Favourite Productivity Books: Grab them here

ABOUT Kathy:

When you're the leader of a nonprofit, it can be hard to find time for self-reflection. But reviewing your past year is an important way to prepare for next year's growth.

In this episode, you'll find a link to a free worksheet to help you complete your review.

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FREE WORKSHEET

https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/gs28/

MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more about The Training Library here

COURSE: My Training and Growth Annual Analysis

https://kathy-archer.teachable.com/p/annualanalysis

COURSE: Values Verification: Validating What’s Important to You

https://kathy-archer.teachable.com/p/validating-values

FREE VIA Character Strengths Survey

https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/surveys/takesurvey

BOOK: Mastering Confidence: Discover your leadership potential by awakening your inner guidance system

 *-*-*-*-*-*  ABOUT Kathy  *-*-*-*-*-* 

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Lead with Authenticity

√ Evolve Your Leadership

√ Make a Positive Impact

 *-*-*-*-*-*  FIND ME HERE  *-*-*-*-*-* 

My Website

Find my book - Mastering Confidence

Learn more about my membership site, The Training Library Membership Site 

Get my weekly newsletter on LinkedIn

Need confidence fast? Grab two immediate confidence boosts here

Get to know me - follow me on Instagram

Merry Christmas!

Thank you for all you do for your clients, community, family and yourself.

The world needs you to bring your strengths, gifts and talents to light. I'm grateful I am on this journey with you!

~ Kathy 🌸

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MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site.

Learn more about The Training Library here

BOOK: Mastering Confidence: Discover your leadership potential by awakening your inner guidance system

 *-*-*-*-*-*  ABOUT Kathy  *-*-*-*-*-* 

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Lead with Authenticity

√ Evolve Your Leadership

√ Make a Positive Impact

 *-*-*-*-*-*  FIND ME HERE  *-*-*-*-*-* 

My Website

Find my book - Mastering Confidence

Learn more about my membership site, The Training Library Membership Site 

Get my weekly newsletter on LinkedIn

Need confidence fast? Grab two immediate confidence boosts here

Get to know me - follow me on Instagram

The basics of emotional intelligence for women leaders

Recognizing and better understanding and managing your emotions makes you a more emotionally intelligent nonprofit leader. Emotional intelligence can be developed with self-awareness practice and by expanding your emotional vocabulary. Increased EI can make you a better leader. Learn more in this video.

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MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more about The Training Library here

BOOK: Mastering Confidence: Discover your leadership potential by awakening your inner guidance system

 *-*-*-*-*-*  ABOUT Kathy  *-*-*-*-*-* 

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Lead with Authenticity

√ Evolve Your Leadership

√ Make a Positive Impact

 *-*-*-*-*-*  FIND ME HERE  *-*-*-*-*-* 

My Website

Find my book - Mastering Confidence

Learn more about my membership site, The Training Library Membership Site 

Get my weekly newsletter on LinkedIn

Need confidence fast? Grab two immediate confidence boosts here

Get to know me - follow me on Instagram

As a nonprofit leader, you may be overwhelmed during the holiday season. After listening to this podcast, you'll be equipped with a 5-minute strategy to help you thrive during the holidays.

🎤 Show notes at: How to Create Engaging Staff Meetings

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🔗 MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more about The Training Library here

🔗 BLOG: Where do you land on the Surviving to Thriving Continuum?

🔗 COURSE: Wellness AT Work

🔗 WEBINAR: The 5-Minute Self-Care Strategy for the Swamped Gal

*-*-*-*-*-* ABOUT Kathy *-*-*-*-*-*

🙋‍♀️ Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you: √ Lead with Authenticity √ Evolve Your Leadership √ Make a Positive Impact

*-*-*-*-*-* FIND ME HERE *-*-*-*-*-* ​ 🌎 My Website 📙 Find my book - Mastering Confidence ✏️ Learn more about my membership site, The Training Library Membership Site 📝 Get my weekly newsletter on LinkedIn 💪🏻 Need confidence fast? Grab two immediate confidence boosts here 📸 Get to know me - follow me on Instagram

As a nonprofit leader, rather than endure your next meeting, try these 3 strategies to help create much more effective team meetings!

🎤 Show notes at: https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/77

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🔗 MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it!

You can when you join The Training Library Membership.

🔗 BLOG: Does it belong on the staff meeting agenda - 10 questions

🔗 COURSE: Staff Supervision That Transforms

 *-*-*-*-*-*  ABOUT Kathy  *-*-*-*-*-* 

🙋‍♀️ Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.

I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!

You do that when you:

√ Lead with Authenticity

√ Evolve Your Leadership

√ Make a Positive Impact

 *-*-*-*-*-*  FIND ME HERE  *-*-*-*-*-* 

🌎 My Website

📙 Find my book - Mastering Confidence

✏️ Learn more about my membership site, The Training Library Membership

📝 Get my weekly newsletter on LinkedIn 

💪🏻 Need confidence fast? Grab two immediate confidence boosts here 

📸 Get to know me - Follow me on Instagram 

If you're overwhelmed and need help figuring out where to start, this episode will teach the #1 strategy to get out of the state of overwhelm and the next steps to keep moving forward productively 

Show notes at https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/76

THE TRAINING LIBRARY

Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. 

FREE GUIDE 

Find out where you land on the Surviving to Thriving Continuum and how to move towards thriving when you download this guide sheet.

ABOUT KATHY

Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership! 

You do that when you:

√ Lead with Authenticity

√ Evolve Your Leadership

√ Make a Positive Impact

Learn more about me here

My book Mastering Confidence: Discover Your Leadership Potential by Awakening Your Inner Guidance System

My blog

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When you take a break, you make time to think strategically, reflect and plan for the future. Here are 4 steps to help you take that break so you have time to think!

Show notes at https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/74

LINKS

The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html

ABOUT Kathy: Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership! You do that when you: * Develop your CONFIDENCE * Maintain your COMPOSURE * Lead with INTEGRITY

FIND ME HERE: My Website: https://www.kathyarcher.com/ My book - Mastering Confidence The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html Twitter  @kathydarcher Instagram  @kathydarcher LinkedIn  @kathydarcher Facebook  @kathydarcher YouTube  @kathydarcher

​How to make the transition from peer to manager a whole lot easier.

Moving from peer to manager can be hard. You need to learn new skills, be decisive, and adjust to a new mindset. This episode will help you navigate the transition, as well as give you some great tips for being a successful manager.

LINKS The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html

ABOUT Karen and Nicole: With over fifty years of collective experience in management and leadership roles in the Not for Profit Sector, Karen and Nicole offer a wide range of experience, education, and training to draw upon. This means they are easily capable of focusing and translating those needs to a significant array of training and programming focused on personal leadership, team, and organization growth and development.

As thinking partners, Nicole and Karen share a passion for ongoing learning, as well as the drive and determination to become agents of change, and are capable of helping any organization meet its ongoing goals and objectives.

LINKS TO Karen and Nicole’s work

• Their Website
• Karen on LinkedIn
• Nicole on LinkedIn

ABOUT Kathy: Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership! You do that when you:

• Develop your CONFIDENCE
• Maintain your COMPOSURE
• Lead with INTEGRITY

FIND ME HERE: My Website: https://www.kathyarcher.com/ My book - Mastering Confidence The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html Twitter @kathydarcher Instagram @kathydarcher LinkedIn @kathydarcher Facebook @kathydarcher YouTube @kathydarcher

Creating ethical video productions for your nonprofit organization takes more than just technology. Design decisions, content production, who's involved - all of these are important considerations if you want your video to be socially responsible.⁣ 

In this podcast episode, nonprofit communications expert David Phu shares three strategies to ensure your next video meets ethical standards.

Show notes at https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/71

ABOUT David

Video strategy and production for nonprofits. Focused on simple, affordable videos that help donations, signups, and get the public the help they seek. 

LINKS TO David’s work

David’s Website:  https://www.nonprofitvideocomms.ca/

David on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/david-phu

A free short course for nonprofits called "should we make a video? which one?"  www.nonprofitvideocomms.ca/free-tools

Other LINKS Mentioned

Learn more about The Training Library Membership Site here https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html

Ethical Story Telling Checklist/Pledge: https://www.ethicalstorytelling.com/pledge

ABOUT Kathy: Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership! You do that when you:

• Develop your CONFIDENCE
• Maintain your COMPOSURE
• Lead with INTEGRITY

FIND ME HERE: My Website: https://www.kathyarcher.com/ My book - Mastering Confidence The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html

On Social Media

• Twitter  @kathydarcher
• Instagram  @kathydarcher
• LinkedIn  @kathydarcher
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For a nonprofit organization, there's no question how important it is to have a leader who knows the value of authenticity, integrity and honesty. Here are ways to lead your organization with authentic leadership. Uncover the best version of yourself.

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𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝: ▶ # 62 - The 5 leadership competencies you need now for impactful nonprofit leadership  https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/62 ▶ # 64 - How to get results in your nonprofit https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/64 ▶ # 65 - How effective leaders build strong relationships with their nonprofit team https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/65 ▶ # 66 - How to build trust by coaching your nonprofit teams: 1 Key Ingredient https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/66 ▶ # 67 - How to build big picture thinking skills ︱For Nonprofit leaders https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/67 ▶ # 69 - How to be a self-aware leader https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/69 ▶ # 70 - 3 journaling methods to help you be a better and happier woman leader https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/70

ABOUT Kathy: Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership! You do that when you: * Develop your CONFIDENCE * Maintain your COMPOSURE * Lead with INTEGRITY

FIND ME HERE: My Website: https://www.kathyarcher.com/ My book - Mastering Confidence The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html Twitter  @kathydarcher Instagram  @kathydarcher LinkedIn  @kathydarcher Facebook  @kathydarcher YouTube  @kathydarcher

Effective nonprofit leaders take time for self-reflection. One method of self reflection is to journal. In this episode you’ll learn 3 journaling methods to help you be a more self-reflective nonprofit leader

Show notes at https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/70

ABOUT Vicki

Vicki McLeod is a writer, coach and award-winning entrepreneur. She is the author of four nonfiction books that explore being fully human in a technical world. Her short story, Georgie, was longlisted for the 2020 CBC Nonfiction Prize and she is the winner of the BC-Yukon 2020 Flash Fiction prize for My People Came Down from the Mountains. A graduate of the SFU Writers Studio, she leads workshops, writes poetry and personal essays and bakes bread.

LINKS TO Vicki’s work Website: https://vickimcleod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickimcleod/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VickiMcLeodAuthor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickimcleodauthor/   Vicki’s books https://vickimcleod.com/books/

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Julia Cameron’s Work https://juliacameronlive.com/

Vicki’s interview on Steve Dotto’s Podcast https://dottotech.com/writing-is-doable-with-vicki-mcleod-gm64/

Vicki’s upcoming Mindfulness Retreat https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mindful-self-compassion-intensive-tickets-213008493137

ABOUT Kathy: Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership! You do that when you:

• Develop your CONFIDENCE
• Maintain your COMPOSURE
• Lead with INTEGRITY

FIND ME HERE: My Website: https://www.kathyarcher.com/ My book - Mastering Confidence The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html Twitter  @kathydarcher Instagram  @kathydarcher LinkedIn  @kathydarcher Facebook  @kathydarcher YouTube  @kathydarcher

How to be a self-aware leader

Being a nonprofit leader can be tough, but it's important to stay aware of your own personal growth in order to maximize the positive impact that you have on others. 

In this episode, we look at the areas you need to focus on to be a self-aware leader.

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Grab the free worksheet at https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/gs019/

Get the full course here COURSE: My Training and Growth Annual Analysis

Learn more about The Training Library Membership Site here https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html

Take your free Leadership Circle Profile assessment here https://leadershipcircle.com/en/products/leadership-circle-profile/

ABOUT Kathy: Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership! You do that when you:

• Develop your CONFIDENCE
• Maintain your COMPOSURE
• Lead with INTEGRITY

FIND ME HERE: My Website: https://www.kathyarcher.com/ My book - Mastering Confidence The Training Library Membership Site Twitter  @kathydarcher Instagram  @kathydarcher LinkedIn  @kathydarcher Facebook  @kathydarcher YouTube  @kathydarcher

Goal setting preparation: FREE WORKSHEET for nonprofit leaders To grow your confidence as a nonprofit women leader take time out to review your growth and development over the past year. This strategic review will lay the foundation for you to create goals for the new year so you can develop your mindset, enhance your skills and build your competence, capacity and leadership confidence.

LINKS The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html 

COURSE: My Training and Growth Annual Analysis https://kathy-archer.teachable.com/p/annualanalysis 

COURSE: Values Verification: Validating What’s Important to You https://kathy-archer.teachable.com/p/validating-values 

FREE VIA Character Strengths Survey https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/surveys/takesurvey

ABOUT Kathy: Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership! You do that when you:

• Develop your CONFIDENCE
• Maintain your COMPOSURE
• Lead with INTEGRITY

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