Surviving to Thriving

You've tried all the time hacks, and they don't work! Here's what actually worksYou've downloaded the planners.But somehow, the overwhelm keeps coming back. Why?

Thinking About Leaving Your Role?Here's How to Prepare Your Team and Board NowIf 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.Key take-a-ways from this episode​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 guiltUnderstand the gaps in your current team's readinessRecognize the role your board must play in successionDevelop a plan to step back with confidence—and integrityLead now in a way that prepares your people for laterWhether you're leaving next year or in five, don't wait. Now's the time to get intentional about your legacy.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeReady to build your leadership confidence, develop leadership skills and find balance.Discover more in The Training LibraryGrab one of my booksMastering ConfidenceCharacter Driven Leadership for womenYou can watch the full Charity Village Connects Episode with all their interviews here

Feeling stuck in survival mode as a nonprofit leader? 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.What You'll Learn: ✔️ 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: Amazon Chapters/Indigo Audible

The Leadership Trap That's Keeping You Stuck in Survival ModeEver 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."

Nonprofit Leadership Goals That Stick: Avoid These 10 Common MistakesAre 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.You'll learn:✅ 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 transformationIf 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.

Goal Setting Magic: How to Create Leadership Goals That WorkDo 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) goalsHow aligning your goals with desired feelings creates focus and motivationThe habits and mindset shifts needed to achieve your goalsPractical strategies to make goal-setting work for your leadership growthMentioned in This Episode:Join the Nonprofit Leadership Blueprint (Starting January 8th)Explore the Training Library MembershipTune 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.

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.

How I Found My Leadership Voice in the Nonprofit World 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.

How I Survived—and Thrived—in Nonprofit Leadership: A Guide for Women LeadersHave 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 hear1. 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.

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.

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.Key Takeaways:- 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 accountabilityMake sure to subscribe to Surviving to Thriving for more tips on nonprofit leadership, managing stress, and leading authentically.Links Mentioned:Join The Training Library: kathyarcher.com/libraryDownload the Free Leadership Guide: Two Immediate Confidence BoostsFollow KathyInstagram LinkedInYouTubeFind resources to grow your leadershipMy Website A wealth of free guides, blogs, other podcasts and if you are looking to work with me you'll find training and coaching opportunities. My book - Mastering Confidence: Discover Your Leadership Potential by Awakening Your Inner Guidance SystemMy easily accessible, affordable and oh so valuable membership for nonprofit women leaders to help them build competence and confidence as a nonprofit leader The Training Library Membership Site

Catching Up: New Book, Leadership Insights, and Life Updates 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.Here's a little summary of the book: 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.This episode summaryIn 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.Chapters00:00 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

Unlocking Effective Leadership: Moving Beyond Training to Character-Driven LeadershipAre you a woman leader in the nonprofit sector feeling overwhelmed and grappling with imposter syndrome? Learn why traditional nonprofit training falls shortDiscover how to elevate your leadership effectiveness Get excited about a transformative path to character-driven leadership. Highlights from the episode: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 SkillsMastery 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 BasicsIt'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 EmotionsWhen 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-ReflectionSelf-reflection is the cornerstone of character-driven leadership. Commit to continuous growth by pausing, pondering, and pivoting in your leadership approach.The Character Driven Leadership CourseElevate 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.https://www.kathyarcher.com/nonprofit-leadership-training.htmlChapters00:00 The Flaw in Nonprofit Leadership Training00:52 The Importance of Practice in Leadership Skills01:21 Character-Driven Leadership: Beyond the Basics04:47 The Emotional Challenges of Leadership Conversations06:23 Becoming a Character-Driven Leader: Values and Emotions07:57 Introducing the Character Driven Leadership Course09:02 The Path to Impactful Leadership: Self-Reflection

How to create your own leadership personal and professional curriculumEffective 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!LINKS Mentioned✏️ 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 - Strategic YearEnd Review✏️ COURSES MENTIONEDCOURSE: The Emotions of Time ManagementCOURSE: Willpower Essentials: Getting Done What Matters MostCOURSE: Values Verification: Validating What's Important to YouCOURSE: Annual Analysis My Training and Growth Annual Analysis

3 tips for managing priorities for nonprofit leadersThis 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'llUnderstand 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.

Navigating Team Management: Essentials for Leadership ExcellenceIn 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.

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.*-*-*-*-*-* LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*

The Importance of Personal and Professional Development for Women Leading in NonprofitsThe 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:

​Are you tired of constantly feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list?   I totally get it.  

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.   *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*   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     *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*   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.     *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*   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!     *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-* 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!   *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*

​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.   *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*   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   *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*

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.   *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*

Nonprofit leaders need to set goals and then measure the progress toward their goals. Because, as Peter Drucker said, you can't manage something you aren't measuring. Therefore, to manage your progress toward your goal, you need a way to measure how you are doing.   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.     *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*   

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.    *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*   

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.   *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*    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

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.   *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*    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.

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

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   LINKS Mentioned    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  

Nonprofit leaders, learn about the power of pausing!   In this video, I share the 5 strategic thinking lessons I learned from pausing the podcast for several months and how these lessons can help you pause, think strategically and move your nonprofit forward. When you do, you will learn there is power in pausing. LINKS Mentioned   The guide to help you pause can be found here https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/guide34/     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 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  

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 Facebook  @kathydarcher YouTube  @kathydarcher

Great leaders not only build a community, they make it their mission to see it thrive. 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. LINKS The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html

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/   Other LINKS Mentioned Learn more about The Training Library Membership Site here https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html 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. LINKS 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 FIND ME HERE: My Website My book -Mastering Confidence The Training Library Membership Site On Social Media Twitter @kathydarcher Instagram @kathydarcher LinkedIn @kathydarcher Facebook @kathydarcher YouTube @kathydarcher

Nonprofits and social enterprises need leaders who can make sense of an ever-changing world and create a vision for future possibilities. One way to develop these skills is with "big picture thinking." In this episode of the Surviving to Thriving Podcast, Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer shares how to build big-picture thinking skills as a nonprofit leader. LINKS Episode # 62 - The 5 leadership competencies you need now for impactful nonprofit leadership Episode # 64 - How to get results in your nonprofit The free Leadership Circle Profile assessment The Training Library Membership Site   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 On Social Media Twitter  @kathydarcher Instagram  @kathydarcher LinkedIn  @kathydarcher Facebook  @kathydarcher YouTube  @kathydarcher

The most important ingredient for helping your nonprofit team is trust. Find out how to build that trust by coaching them. Join Coach Michelle Maloy Dillon and me as we walk you through elements of effective coaching. In this episode, you will learn:  Why do leaders need to coach their team members? What are some of the mistakes leaders make when trying to coach their employees? Why is curiosity a superpower in leadership ABOUT Michelle Michelle Maloy Dillon is an entrepreneur, trainer and certified professional Co-Active coach who specializes in nonprofit leadership development.  With a background in the arts, she brings a playful and creative mindset to leadership development. As a coach, she is passionate about helping her clients be aware of their strengths and stretching themselves as leaders to be conscious of their impact.  Michelle holds a PCC certification through the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a CPCC certification through the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI). She is also a CTI faculty member, teaching coaching skills that shift the leadership paradigm to one of self-authorship, self-authority, and relationship.  As a volunteer, Michelle provides coaching to United Nations humanitarian staff located around the world.  Michelle's Website The Fundraising Leadership podcast:  Michelle on Linkedin To encourage your superpower of curiosity, here is a free tip sheet called '10 Questions That Empower Teams'.    LINKS The Training Library Membership Site Episode # 12 - How to Develop a Competent Leader Mindset with Janice Cunning from Fundraising Leadership 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   On Social Media Twitter  @kathydarcher Instagram  @kathydarcher LinkedIn  @kathydarcher Facebook  @kathydarcher YouTube  @kathydarcher

Nonprofit leaders have strong relationships skills! It's time to learn the 4 relationship competencies you need to build really effective working relationships with your nonprofit team because building relationships is crucial to building a successful nonprofit team. It's not easy, but it's worthwhile. So take the time to develop strong connections with your people! LINKS The Training Library Membership Site Episode # 62 - The 5 leadership competencies you need now for impactful nonprofit leadership Episode # 64 - How to get results in your nonprofit The free Leadership Circle Profile assessment   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

Reaching goals — Hitting targets — Getting results — These are all critical components of nonprofit leadership. So how do you do that? In this episode, you'll learn competencies you need to develop to increase your ability to achieve results to do the mission-critical work you and your organization desire.   LINKS The Training Library Membership Site The free Leadership Circle Profile assessment 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 On Social Media Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

Is your nonprofit too dependent on government grants? If your nonprofit relies primarily on government funding, then you are a the mercy of what's happening politically instead of someone who believes what you believe. This quick episode invites you to consider why that may not be your best bet and introduces you to some ideas about different ways! In this episode, Cindy Wagman and I riff about one of our big pet peeves...government funding for nonprofits.   About Cindy Cindy Wagman is the President and Founder of The Good Partnership, a values-driven, social-justice informed consultancy that is working to unlock the potential of small nonprofits through fundraising. Cindy became a Certified Fundraising Executive in 2009 and received her MBA from the Rotman School at the University of Toronto in 2013. Cindy has presented for AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals), CanadaHelps, CharityVillage, Bloomerang, Keela, and Fundraising Everywhere. She is the host of The Small Nonprofit podcast, Canada's #1 podcast for charities and author of Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser's Guide to Raising Money Without Selling Your Soul. Cindy's Website Get Cindy's new Book: Raise It Use Coupon code LEAD for 10% off Cindy's podcast: The Small Nonprofit Cindy on LinkedIn Cindy on Instagram LINKS The Training Library Membership Site 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 On Social Media:  Twitter  @kathydarcher Instagram  @kathydarcher LinkedIn  @kathydarcher Facebook  @kathydarcher YouTube  @kathydarcher

What makes a good nonprofit leader? Women leaders need specific competencies to effectively lead, manage and develop a nonprofit team that achieves its mission.  If you are one of those women who desires to be an effective and impactful leader, then tune in. In this nonprofit leadership mini training via the podcast, you will learn the  5 leadership competencies you need now for impactful nonprofit leadership. LINKS The Training Library Membership Site 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 On Social Media Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

Are you a Nonprofit Leader? You need this mindset to lead effectively!   Leadership in a nonprofit requires you to manage teams, set strategy and raise money.  To do that, you need to adopt a growth mindset, an open way of thinking and rewire some of your neuropathways!  In this episode, I talk to Cindy Wagman, the President and Founder of The Good Partnership and a Certified Fundraising Executive.     We talk about how reluctant fundraisers can change their thinking to feel more confident and have the courage to connect and establish impactful relationships with funders.      Leaders will learn how their ways of thinking impact how their team fundraises and how mindset impacts all facets of leadership.  About Cindy Cindy Wagman is the President and Founder of The Good Partnership, a values-driven, social-justice informed consultancy that is working to unlock the potential of small nonprofits through fundraising. Cindy became a Certified Fundraising Executive in 2009 and received her MBA from the Rotman School at the University of Toronto in 2013.    Cindy has presented for AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals), CanadaHelps, CharityVillage, Bloomerang, Keela, and Fundraising Everywhere. She is the host of The Small Nonprofit podcast, Canada's #1 podcast for charities and author of Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser's Guide to Raising Money Without Selling Your Soul.   Cindy's Website Get Cindy's new Book: Raise It Use Coupon code LEAD for 10% off Cindy's podcast: The Small Nonprofit Cindy on LinkedIn Cindy on Instagram   LINKS The Training Library Membership Site   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 ​ On Social Media Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

Personal and professional development is vital to the well-being of any nonprofit leader. Learn how you can create your professional development action plan that will help you grow personally and professionally in your role as a nonprofit leader.   LINKS The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html   WEBINAR: Create Your Quarterly Goal Setting & Planning Strategy! https://kathy-archer.teachable.com/courses/monthly-webinars/lectures/13589077   WEBINAR: Quarterly Review https://kathy-archer.teachable.com/courses/438073/lectures/14455917   WEBINAR: Develop your personalized curriculum for Leadership Development https://kathy-archer.teachable.com/courses/438073/lectures/14214782   To listen to more episodes of the podcast head to Kathyarcher.com/podcast   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 @kathydarcher Instagram @kathydarcher LinkedIn @kathydarcher Facebook @kathydarcher YouTube @kathydarcher