The Strength Catalyst
The Strength Catalyst offers live coaching conversations that show how people can use their strengths more strategically to tackle challenges and grow with confidence. Season one features nonprofit leaders, giving listeners both practical strategies for their own lives and a window into inspiring mission-driven work.
The Strength Catalyst
The Courage to Lead in Uncertainty
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Brett Donelson, founder and CEO of The Cycle Effect, joins Colleen for a candid conversation about leading a nonprofit organization built through innovation, experimentation, and growth. Brett shares the pressures of scaling without a clear roadmap and how his strengths help him navigate uncertainty, visibility, and differing perspectives as a leader.
This episode explores confidence, resilience, and the courage required to lead while continuously evolving alongside your mission.
Episode Show Notes
- The Cycle Effect: https://www.thecycleeffect.org/
- Introspective strength affirmation cards: https://www.introspectivecards.com/
- Strengths Profile assessment: https://www.strengthsprofile.com/en-us/products/free
- Have a question or want to suggest a guest for the Strengths Catalyst Podcast? Email Colleen (Colleen@strengthcatalyst.com)