The Nonprofit Leadership Oasis – Details, episodes & analysis

This episode explores three powerful questions every nonprofit leader should regularly ask to stay focused, intentional, and effective. Instead of getting caught up in external pressures, it shifts the spotlight to personal leadership, including how you show up, how you listen, and how you support others’ growth. These questions can serve as a simple but strong check-in to guide your leadership in a more authentic and impactful direction.

Connect with host Jill Fowler on LinkedIn.

This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

What if your greatest impact as a leader isn’t in directing others — but in coaching them? In this episode, we'll explore how leaders can embrace coaching competencies to build trust, create awareness, and foster real growth within their teams. From active listening to facilitating development, you'll gain practical tools to engage your team more deeply and help them thrive.

Connect with host Jill Fowler on LinkedIn.

This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

A common mindset in the nonprofit sector is that of scarcity. Meaning, there is a preoccupation with a perceived lack of resources. When you focus on limitations, it hinders your success and your organization’s effectiveness. So, if you’re finding yourself in a place of limiting beliefs, here's how you can overcome it.

Connect with host Jill Fowler on LinkedIn.

This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

Are you a toxic leader?

On this episode, we'll discuss the common characteristics of a toxic leader and what to do if you have some toxic tendencies in need of attention.

Website mentioned in this episode: NAMI.org 

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This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

“I just want people to like me.” I hear this from time to time from my executive coaching clients, and it makes sense. When you're a well-liked leader, it's easier to inspire and guide your team toward a common goal. 

A likable leader possesses a unique blend of qualities that endear them to their team. On this episode, we discuss how can you cultivate them to become a more effective and influential leader.

Connect with host Jill Fowler on LinkedIn.

This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

Nonprofit leaders have a significant, ever-changing workload, lots of personal and professional commitments, and the weight of their organization on their shoulders. Understandably, time is scarce and the need for streamlined productivity is heightened.

On this episode, we'll share a few time management techniques that can help drive your productivity, including:  

- Pomodoro Method
- Eisenhower Matrix
- Time Blocking
- Day Theming
- Pareto Principle
- ABC Method
- Eat the Frog
- Two-Minute Rule
- Getting Things Done System
- ALPEN method

Connect with host Jill Fowler on LinkedIn.

This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

We're back with more leadership blunders! In this episode, learn from my leadership mistakes so you don't repeat them.

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This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

Do you find it challenging to create or honor your boundaries? If so, you're not alone. Self-sacrifice runs rampant in the nonprofit sector and it can be hard to stick to your boundaries when someone is in need. This behavior leads to burnout and it's not really helpful to anyone in the long run. Join us and learn to reduce stress, enhance productivity, and improve your overall well-being by maintaining healthy boundaries. 

Connect with host Jill Fowler on LinkedIn.

This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

Drama not only sucks up your time, but also saps your energy and weakens your organization. And, sadly, it's often tolerated because you're too overwhelmed to address it. Today's episode offers tips for stopping or avoiding drama once and for all so you and your team can focus all of your energy on what's truly important.

Connect with host Jill Fowler on LinkedIn.

This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

Ah, technology. Sometimes, it provides an amazing solution, but it can also be a significant challenge, especially in the nonprofit space.

On today's episode, we're joined by Gayle Boyer of Gayle Boyer & Associates who helps us identify when technology can be helpful and how to proceed when it's not.

Nonprofit-specific technology resources Gayle mentioned:
- TechSoup
- Tech Impact
- Tech for Good

Connect with Gayle:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayleboyer/
Website: https://gayleboyer.com/ 

Connect with host Jill Fowler on LinkedIn.

This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.