Fundraising Leadership

Coaching for Accountability What happens when a coach holds a client’s feet to the fire? And the follow-up question might reasonably be, “Why would anyone sign up for that??” Actually, accountability — which can feel a lot like having someone hold our feet to the fire — is one of the many tools coaches use […] The post EP 140: Coaching for Accountability appeared first on Fundraising Leadership .

Forgiveness and Self-Forgiveness Discussion Do you have a pain in your neck? Any chance it’s related to the practice of forgiveness? In this episode, David and Margaret share their insights on the practice of forgiveness. They focus particularly on self-forgiveness. Drawing from his experience managing self-criticism, David reveals how forgiveness has been a transformative practice […] The post Ep 139: The Practice of Forgiveness appeared first on Fundraising Leadership .

Master the Art of Coaching: Essential Skills for Leaders Leadership is no longer defined by barking orders and expecting compliance; in today’s dynamic work environments, the leaders who stand out are the ones who master the art of coaching. Coaching is a subtle yet powerful art of guiding, not directing, and helping individuals and teams […] The post Ep 138: Master the Art of Coaching appeared first on Fundraising Leadership .

Most of us set goals. Whether to finish our studies, get a promotion, meet a deadline for a project, or achieve a sales or fundraising target. But what happens when we fail to achieve what we aim for? We can sometimes feel disappointed, discouraged, and even ashamed. However, contrary to popular belief, failing to achieve […] The post Ep 135: Confronting Failure appeared first on Fundraising Leadership .

Margaret and David recently discussed the topic of (sometimes not so) graceful endings. You know the ones: a project ends, a marriage dissolves, or a loved one passes. You can read more about that topic in David’s Blogpost here. If you’re coming to the end of something in your life, feel free to reach out […] The post Ep 134: On Graceful Endings appeared first on Fundraising Leadership .

Join Margaret and Janice as they explore the topic and the science of feeling stuck with guest Britt Frank, a clinician, educator, and trauma specialist. Most people beat themselves up when they feel stuck or unmotivated, but there is science behind our stuck-ness that might invite us into a different relationship with it. Britt offers […] The post Ep: 133 The Science of Stuck appeared first on Fundraising Leadership .

Do you create detailed plans, set goals, and schedule your days to control every aspect of your life? Do you also find that as much as you try to maintain a sense of predictability, life throws curveballs that can leave you frustrated and unfulfilled? In this episode, Margaret and David discuss a better approach: setting […] The post Ep: 132 Let Go of Control appeared first on Fundraising Leadership .

Discover the power of Leadership Stakes in the nonprofit world. Join Janice, David, Margaret, and Michelle in lively conversations, offering thought-provoking insights and practical demonstrations. Want to learn more? you can read our blog post about the importance of creating a stake here. We challenge our listeners to contemplate an upcoming conversation or group activity […] The post Ep: 131 Creating Leadership Stakes appeared first on Fundraising Leadership .

David and Michelle talk with the founder of ReD Associates, Christian Madsbjerg. Christian shares insights on seeing beyond the obvious, understanding social silences, and the power of deep observation in a world dominated by screens and opinions. You can read an excerpt of Christian’s latest book on our blog here. Get your copy of Look: How […] The post Ep: 130 How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World with Christian Madsbjerg appeared first on Fundraising Leadership .

Janice and Margaret chat with Homaira Kabir, a leadership coach and Founder and CEO of the Goodbye Perfect Project. They discuss her new book, Goodbye Perfect, and delve into the elements that contribute to a woman’s confidence, highlighting the distinctions between different levels and types of confidence. Homaira challenges listeners to try the SING exercise […] The post Ep: 129: How Women Can Say Goodbye to Perfect and Hello to Confidence appeared first on Fundraising Leadership .