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Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising
Welcome to the Lead with Heart Podcast, where the heartbeat of philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and fundraising resonates in every episode. I'm Haley, your host—a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, Certified EmC trainer, and, most importantly, a recovering nonprofit burnout survivor.
In this empowering space, we invite nonprofit professionals to amplify their voices and unveil the heart behind their missions.
Our mission is clear: to empower, elevate, and engage nonprofit leaders, fostering the growth of healthy, thriving organizations.
Join me and a lineup of inspiring guests as we delve into real stories of Philanthropy, Leadership, Courage, and Empathy. Together, we explore the strategies and practices employed by these remarkable leaders to heal from burnout, propel their missions forward, raise crucial funds, and ultimately, make a lasting impact in the nonprofit world.
Discover the unwavering commitment to making a difference, the resilience required to navigate the challenges of philanthropy, and the innovative approaches to leadership that drive positive change.
Whether you're a seasoned nonprofit professional or just starting your journey, the Lead with Heart Podcast is your go-to resource for insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies to enhance your leadership, elevate your organization, and amplify your impact on the world of philanthropy. Tune in and let the heartbeat of leadership guide your nonprofit journey.
Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising
E29: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership with Sonya Perez-Lauterbach, Creator of Leadership Atlas
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Today I have Sonya Perez-Lauterbach with me and I am so excited to share this conversation with you because she’s an expert in emotions and leadership. She’s sharing how you can use your emotions to make yourself a better leader.
Sonya is the creator of Leadership Atlas, a holistic approach to leadership development that integrates the mental, emotional, and embody aspects of leading. She empowers motivated change agents to move from burnout and self-doubt to leading with competence and clarity.
In this episode:
- [02:58] The stress of fulfilling multiple roles
- [05:56] Understanding fear and calming your nervous system in high-stress situations
- [12:29] Self-care and what that means for a non-profit professional
- [15:45] Navigating change in non-profits
- [19:44] Key emotional intelligence elements for leadership to practice when leading organizations through change
- [29:25] How to coach people through mistakes as a leader
- [3435] Moving from a stressed state to ease and joy
RESOURCES
Read Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change Paperback by William Bridges and Susan Bridges
Listen to Episode 13: Creating a Better Workplace for Everyone with Alison Edwards to learn more about how Groundswell is implementing sabbaticals for their staff
CONNECT WITH SONYA
Sonya earned her master's of science in Learning and Organizational Change at Northwestern University where she fell in love with leadership coaching, workshops, and transformational one-on-one coaching. She empowers motivated change agents to move from burnout and self-doubt to leading with competence and
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CONNECT WITH HALEY
Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations.
Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com
YouTube: thesavvyfundraiser
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