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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
E80: Empathy as a Superpower: The Journey to Aligned Living with David Waldas
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If you find navigating the world as an empath exhausting, I’m thrilled to introduce this podcast’s guest, David Waldas.
David is an inspiring leader and the visionary behind the aligned living system. His mission is to empower individuals to find purpose, clarity, and fulfillment in their lives through a holistic integrative approach.
Whether you're a corporate executive, an entrepreneur, a nonprofit professional, or someone looking for some personal healing and growth, tune into this episode because David has insights that have transformed lives across the globe.
In this episode:
- [02:40] David’s background and transformative journey
- [06:52] Exploring empathy, emotional connection, and aligned living
- [13:20] Healing deep-seated emotional wounds
- [19:07] Creating healthy emotional boundaries as an empath
- [22:24] The Aligned Living Foundation
- [31:03] The importance of safety and security
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES
“ Energy is the deepest form of communication, but we pretend it doesn't exist.” - David Waldas
“ When we're already comfortable inside of ourselves, cause we're tapping into our energy first, we stopped needing the world to be different.” - David Waldas
“ We have all these experiences in life that we don't even touch because we don't feel safe enough to open them up.” - David Waldas
CONNECT WITH DAVID
Instagram: @david_waldas
LinkedIn: David Waldas
Website: https://www.davidwaldas.com/
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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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