From Burnout to Balance: 6 Daily Habits That Help Women Leaders Thrive

17/7/2025

From Burnout to Balance: 6 Daily Habits That Help Women Leaders Thrive

Episode # 116

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Why Your Leadership Feels So Hard Right Now

If leadership feels like a constant uphill battle, you're not alone. In this episode, Kathy Archer and Kimberley MacKenzie unpack the six essential practices that help nonprofit women leaders move from burnout to clarity. These daily habits aren’t flashy or complicated—they’re grounding, practical, and exactly what you need to lead with more confidence and alignment.

The Six Daily Habits That Make Leadership Feel Less Heavy

Leadership doesn't have to feel like a grind. But too often, nonprofit women leaders are overwhelmed, doubting themselves, and feeling like they're constantly “on.” This episode is a warm and empowering invitation to rethink what strong leadership actually looks like. It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing things differently.

Kathy and Kimberley walk us through the six core practices from Character Driven Leadership for Women, a book that’s climbing the Amazon charts for good reason. These practices help you show up authentically, lead with values, and feel more grounded in your role.

From learning how to journal for reflection (without the “dear diary”) to understanding how tiny acts of wellness can actually rewire your brain, this episode speaks directly to nonprofit women who are tired of just surviving. It’s a powerful reminder that confidence in leadership doesn’t come from a title, it comes from intentional, daily practice.

Whether you're managing a team, running a board meeting, or navigating tricky conversations, these habits can help you feel more in control and aligned with the leader you want to be. This episode also includes stories, laughter, and some surprisingly vulnerable moments that make the learning real.
You don’t need to be perfect. You just need practices that support the leader you want to become.

What You’ll Learn

The 6 foundational practices of character-driven leadership
Why mindset is more than positive thinking—it’s your leadership operating system
How journaling (even in scrappy moments) can build emotional resilience
Why we must stop waiting for after-hours to care for ourselves
How to model and normalize wellness at work for your team
Why honing small daily habits matters more than any big leadership strategy