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Episode # 107 - Why Your Nonprofit Leadership Feels "Icky" (And How to Fix It for Good)

19/12/2024

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Episode #107

Feeling Like an Imposter? You Might Be Leading Your Nonprofit the Wrong Way

Do you ever feel like leadership just doesn’t feel natural? Like you’re forcing yourself into a mold that doesn’t quite fit? If so, you’re not alone. Many women leaders struggle with feeling disconnected from their leadership because they’ve been taught to lead in ways that don’t align with who they truly are.
In this episode, I share insights from my newest book, Character Driven Leadership for Women, to help you step into leadership that feels strong, authentic, and values-driven.
Tune in: Apple Podcasts |  Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Amazon Music

Key take-a-ways from this episode

  1. The reason leadership feels wrong sometimes – and why you’re not the problem
  2. How traditional leadership models fail women leaders – and what to do instead
  3. The Stay, Grow, or Go framework – so you can refine your leadership traits and lead with confidence
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Links Mentioned in the Episode

  • Get the first chapter of Character Driven Leadership for Women now
  • Join The Training Library for more leadership resources
Mark your calendar – my book launches on March 3rd! Be the first to grab your copy and transform the way you lead.
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Episode # 106 - 10 Leadership Goal-Setting Mistakes You’re Probably Making (And How to Fix Them)

19/12/2024

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Episode #106

Want Better Goals?
Stop Making These 10 Mistakes

​Are your leadership goals setting you up for success or frustration? In this episode, I break down the 10 most common mistakes nonprofit leaders make when setting their goals and. . .
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. . . more importantly, how to fix them.

Whether you're struggling to balance personal and professional goals, feeling stuck on how to create an actionable plan, or unsure how to celebrate progress, this episode is packed with strategies to help you thrive. 
​Tune in: Apple Podcasts |  Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Amazon Music

Key take-a-ways from this episode

You'll learn:  
  • Why setting goals matters for leadership success  
  • How to align personal and professional growth  
  • The secret to effective 90-day goal planning  
  • Tips for celebrating wins *and* failures  
  • How to create habits that lead to lasting transformation  
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f you're ready to lead with confidence and authenticity this year, this episode is for you! Plus, grab my free guide to my favourite productivity books to help you get started.  

Links Mentioned in the Episode

  • The Training Library Membership Site
  • Free list of my favourite productivity books
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Episode # 105 - Goal Setting Secrets for Nonprofit Leaders

19/12/2024

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Episode #105

How to Set and Achieve Leadership Goals: Transform Your Nonprofit Leadership

If your goals feel out of reach or hard to act on, you’re not alone. In this episode of Surviving to Thriving, learn how to set actionable goals that transform your leadership and help you grow with confidence.
Tune in: Apple Podcasts |  Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Amazon Music

Key take-a-ways from this episode

  • Why short-term goals (1-3 months) lead to success
  • How aligning goals with feelings drives motivation
  • The habits and mindset shifts to achieve your goals
  • Practical tips for nonprofit leaders to apply today
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Links Mentioned in the Episode

  • The Training Library Membership Site: 
  • Join the Nonprofit Leadership Blueprint starting January 8th!​
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Create your blueprint for confidence with guidance and coaching


The 2025 Nonprofit Leadership Blueprint course is designed specifically for leaders like you who are ready to move from surviving to thriving by creating your own learning and growth plan for 2025.

In this three-session course, you will:
Reflect on your wins from 2024 and uncover what is next.
Set meaningful, achievable leadership goals.
Build a personalized growth plan to reach those goals and create sustainable habits for ongoing success.

The details:
Dates: January 8, 15, and 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM MT
Location: Zoom (live sessions with follow-up materials provided)
Investment: $147 CAD

Secure your spot today and start leading with purpose, confidence, and balance in 2025.
Secure Your Spot
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Episode # 104 - Why Every Nonprofit Leader Needs a Year-End Review

17/12/2024

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Episode #104

Don't Miss Your Year-end Review, Nonprofit Leaders!

If you are a nonprofit leader wanting to grow, lead confidently, and make an impact, a year-end review is the step you can't afford to skip! 

In this video, I walk you through why reviewing the past year is the key to unlocking your leadership potential.

You will learn how to reflect strategically, recognize your growth, and set the foundation for success in the new year.  
Tune in: Apple Podcasts |  Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Amazon Music

Key take-a-ways from this episode

  1. Why a year-end review is critical for nonprofit leaders.  
  2. How reflecting on who you have become leads to meaningful growth.  
  3. Practical questions to ask when evaluating the past year.  
  4. How to identify what worked, what did not and where to focus next.  
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Links Mentioned in the Episode

  • Download the Free Year-End Review Worksheet:
  • Take the Free VIA Character Strengths Assessment: 
  • The Training Library Membership Site: 
  • Join the Nonprofit Leadership Blueprint starting January 8th!​
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Create your blueprint for confidence with guidance and coaching


The 2025 Nonprofit Leadership Blueprint course is designed specifically for leaders like you who are ready to move from surviving to thriving by creating your own learning and growth plan for 2025.

In this three-session course, you will:
Reflect on your wins from 2024 and uncover what is next.
Set meaningful, achievable leadership goals.
Build a personalized growth plan to reach those goals and create sustainable habits for ongoing success.

The details:
Dates: January 8, 15, and 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM MT
Location: Zoom (live sessions with follow-up materials provided)
Investment: $147 CAD

Secure your spot today and start leading with purpose, confidence, and balance in 2025.
Secure Your Spot
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Episode # 103 -  My Journey to Becoming a Confident Nonprofit Leader

19/11/2024

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Episode #103

How I Found My Leadership Voice in the Nonprofit World

In this episode, I'm sharing my leadership journey - how I transformed from surviving to thriving in my career. Learn the secrets to building confidence, understanding your strengths, and leading with emotional intelligence.
​​​​Tune in: Apple Podcast | YouTube | YouTube Music | Spotify | Amazon Music ​

Key take-a-ways from this episode

​Here are some key take-a-ways from the episode:

- Lead Authentically - Align your leadership with your personality, ethic values and strengths for greater impact.  

1. Know Your Strengths - Identify what makes you unique and lead with integrity.  

2. Own Your Development - Build your skills through self-directed learning and professional development. 

3. Start with Self-Reflection - Self-reflection is key to your development. Start with understanding your values.
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Links Mentioned in the Episode

Part I - Episode # 102 - How I Survived—and Thrived—in Nonprofit Leadership: A Guide for Women Leaders
https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/episode-102-how-i-survived-and-thrived-in-nonprofit-leadership-a-guide-for-women-leaders

The Training Library https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathydarcher/

Via Strengths Finder https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register

Clifton Strengths Finder  https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx
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Episode # 102 - How I Survived—and Thrived—in Nonprofit Leadership: A Guide for Women Leaders

6/11/2024

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Episode #102

Thrown into Nonprofit Leadership? How I Learned to Thrive—And You Can Too

Have you ever felt overwhelmed stepping into a nonprofit leadership role without specific training to support the transition?

I did! And It was hard.
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In this first part of a two-part series, I’ll share my personal journey from leaving home to college, frontline work, then transition into nonprofit leadership,

I’ll be highlighting the challenges I faced and how she found her way in an often unsupportive nonprofit sector. 

​​​​Tune in: Apple Podcast | YouTube | YouTube Music | Spotify | Amazon Music 

Key take-a-ways from this episode

In this first part, you’ll hear
1. How I navigated the tough transition from frontline work to leadership without formal training or support.

2. Key moments that shaped my leadership approach, including overcoming overwhelm and finding resilience.
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3. Insights on balancing personal values with leadership responsibilities and the power of inner growth.
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Links Mentioned in the Episode

If you’re a woman in nonprofit leadership dealing with stress, work-life balance issues, or challenges with team communication, I suspect my story will resonate and offer reassurance that you’re not alone. 

I hope that by listening to my story, you’ll feel inspired to lead authentically and find your own way forward.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where I’ll share how coaching transformed my leadership and how these lessons can help you on your journey.

​The Training Library
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Mastering Confidence

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Episode # 101 - Leading from Strengths

21/10/2024

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Episode #101

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Lead Your Nonprofit with Confidence

Hey, Nonprofit leaders....

Have you ever sat in a room full of confident leaders and wondered, '"What am I even doing here?” That feeling of not measuring up?

​It’s called imposter syndrome—and it’s more common than you think.  
​​​​Tune in: Apple Podcast | YouTube | YouTube Music | Spotify | Amazon Music 

Key take-a-ways from this episode

​In this episode, I open up about my own struggles with self-doubt, the moment I realized I wasn’t alone, and how I discovered that leading authentically is far more powerful than trying to fit a mould.
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Links Mentioned in the Episode

The Training Library
Join The Training Library and get immediate access to on-demand courses. These courses will help you build your leadership competence and confidence without sacrificing your personal life or your compromising values.

Leading from Strengths course
The course will help you harness your unique strengths and face leadership challenges with practical tools.  
Mark your calendar:** Four Wednesdays in November, all on Zoom!  
November 6, 13, 20 and 27
Save your spot here: https://kathy-archer.teachable.com/p/leading-with-your-strengths

CONNECT WITH ME
DM me on Instagram @KathyDArcher with any questions or hesitations.  

Subscribe and leave a review
Your feedback helps me create content that matters to you. And don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs encouragement on their leadership journey. 

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Episode # 100 - NonIcky Corrective conversations

8/10/2024

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Episode #100

Mastering Corrective Conversations for Nonprofit Leaders

Handling difficult discussions with your staff can feel overwhelming and stressful, whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to management. But what if you could turn these corrective conversations into opportunities for growth?

In this episode, Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer shares a three-step framework designed to help you navigate corrective conversations confidently.
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You will shift from dreading an awkward conversation to fostering your employee development, 
Follow the three-step strategy you’ll learn, and you be handling these tough talks like a pro.
​​​​Tune in: YouTube | YouTube Music | Spotify | Amazon Music | Itunes|

Key take-a-ways from this episode

- The difference between teaching, coaching, and corrective conversations
- How to plan with purpose and prepare for successful conversations
- Tips for connecting with your employee before addressing performance issues
- A nurturing approach to follow-up that encourages growth and accountability
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Make sure to subscribe to Surviving to Thriving for more tips on nonprofit leadership, managing stress, and leading authentically.
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​Join The Training Library: kathyarcher.com/library

Download the Free Leadership Guide: Two Immediate Confidence Boosts

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Episode # 99 - From the Heart: Life Updates and Future Plans

18/9/2024

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Episode #99

Catching Up: New Book, Leadership Insights, and Life Updates

​In this episode, I update you on my recent activities, including my work on a new book, "Character Driven Leadership for Women," due in March 2025. This book is for nonprofit women leaders who want to lead authentically.
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Here's a little summary of the book:  
​Reputation, integrity, character: this guide will show women leaders how to lead with confidence, build trust with your team, take ownership of your behaviour, grow your strengths, keep your word, and follow through on your promises. For overwhelmed managers in nonprofits, this is a must-read—especially if you've lost touch with your core values and your reason for leading.
​ Tune in: YouTube Music | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podast | Amazon Music

Key take-a-ways from this episode

In this episode, I share my book-writing journey, the challenges of balancing personal life with professional commitments, and the emotional experience of writing a eulogy for my nephew.
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​I also discuss how I provide leadership training and build community among women leaders in the nonprofit sector.

Stay tuned for upcoming podcasts and join the early reader list for my new book.

Chapters
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00:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast  
00:08 Introduction to Kathy Archer  
00:38 Why the Podcast Hiatus?  
01:11 The Journey of Writing a Book  
03:26 Personal Reflections and Loss  
04:51 Character Driven Leadership  
05:42 Upcoming Projects and Opportunities  
07:12 Final Thoughts and What's Next

Links Mentioned in the Episode

​Books published by Page Two  
https://pagetwo.com/books/

Early reader list for the book  
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/a5NHYhn/CharacterDrivenLeadership

Join my email list and get a free guide with Two Immediate Confidence Boosts Tips  

Get on the waitlist for Character Driven Leadership course  
https://www.kathyarcher.com/nonprofit-leadership-training.html

Learn more about my membership at The Training Library  
https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html

Join AHVNA's Community of Practice  
https://ahvna.org/upcoming-events-calendar/
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How to make nonprofit leadership training finally work for you

29/3/2024

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Episode #88

How to fix nonprofit leadership training that doesn't work for women leaders

It's time to unlock effective nonprofit leadership for women leaders. We do that by moving traditional training into training to develop character driven leaders. Let's dive in to learn how!
Tune in: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube

Key take-a-ways from this episode

Are you a woman leader in the nonprofit sector feeling overwhelmed and grappling with imposter syndrome? 
  • Learn why traditional nonprofit training falls short​
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  • Discover how to elevate your leadership effectiveness 
  • Get excited about a transformative path to character-driven leadership. ​

The Flaw in Nonprofit Leadership Training 
You're not alone if you've attended leadership training but are still grappling with leadership challenges. That’s because traditional training often focuses solely on the "what," leaving leaders struggling to implement effective strategies. Uncover why this approach isn't enough and what you can do differently.

The Importance of Practice in Leadership Skills
Mastery requires more than just learning; it demands practice. By investing time in honing your skills and embodying authentic leadership, you can elevate your effectiveness as a leader.

Character-Driven Leadership: Beyond the Basics
It's not enough to simply go through the motions of leadership tasks. Authentic leadership stems from your character and how you engage with others. Learn to infuse genuineness and empathy into your leadership approach to foster meaningful connections with your team.

Becoming a Character-Driven Leader: Values and Emotions
When you examine your values and beliefs and align them with your leadership style, you’ll develop your character and strengthen your reputation, which will help you navigate challenging situations with grace and authenticity.

The Path to Impactful Leadership: Self-Reflection
Self-reflection is the cornerstone of character-driven leadership. Commit to continuous growth by pausing, pondering, and pivoting in your leadership approach.

 Links Mentioned in the Episode

The Training Library
Character Driven Leadership Course
  • Elevate your leadership journey with the Character Driven Leadership course. This six-month program offers personalized coaching, group training, and peer support to help you cultivate your character-driven leadership style.
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