Surviving to Thriving ⎒Nonprofit Leadership

Kathy Archer

Discover Impactful Nonprofit Leadership with Kathy Archer: Empowering Women in Nonprofits Are you a woman leading in the nonprofit sector, feeling stuck in survival mode? Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer is here to help you thrive! Tune in to learn how to build your confidence, master composure, and lead with integrity in every situation. Join thousands of nonprofit women leaders who are transforming their leadership journey with Kathy’s expert insights and practical strategies. πŸ”Ή Boost Your Confidence πŸ”Ή Stay Composed Under Pressure πŸ”Ή Lead with Integrity and Purpose Visit kathyarcher.com for more leadership resources, and follow @kathydarcher on social media for daily tips and inspiration. read less
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# 104 Review 2024 Strategically as a Nonprofit Leader
4d ago
# 104 Review 2024 Strategically as a Nonprofit Leader
If you're a nonprofit leader wanting to grow, lead confidently, and make an impact, a year-end review is a step you can’t afford to skip! In this episode, I walk you through why reviewing the past year is the key to unlocking your leadership potential.You’ll learn how to reflect strategically, recognize your growth, and set the foundation for success in the new year.  Grab the free worksheet I mentioned below to guide your reflection process, and join me on January 8th to develop your Leadership Blueprint where we’ll:  βœ… Review your year together.  βœ… Set goals that are actionable and realistic.  βœ… Create a manageable plan to grow and develop as a leader.  Stop surviving.Start thriving. This is how you build confidence, composure, and balance as you lead your team and life.  πŸŽ―The main points:1. Why a year-end review is critical for nonprofit leaders.  2. How reflecting on β€œwho you’ve become” leads to meaningful growth.  3. Practical questions to ask when evaluating the past year.  4. How to identify what worked, what didn’t, and where to focus next.  πŸ“₯ Download the Free Year-End Review Worksheet:πŸ‘‰ https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/gs28/🧰 Resources I Mentioned:Take the Free VIA Character Strengths Assessment: The Training Library Membership Join the Nonprofit Leadership Blueprint starting January 8th!πŸ’¬ Connect With Me:Instagram @kathydarcher  Website https://www.kathyarcher.comThe Training Library https://www.kathyarcher.com/library
103 - My Journey to Becoming a Confident Nonprofit Leader
Nov 19 2024
103 - My Journey to Becoming a Confident Nonprofit Leader
How I Found My Leadership Voice in the Nonprofit World In this episode of the Surviving to Thriving Podcast, I continue my personal journey of becoming a confident leader while aligning my work with my values and finding work-life balance. This is the second part of my conversation with David from Career Conversations. I discuss the tools and training I used to navigate two leadership lows and learn to lead effectively. I address common struggles for women leaders in non-profits, such as lack of formal leadership training and imposter syndrome.πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ FEEL MORE CONFIDENT LEADING YOUR NONPROFIT Need a quick boost of confidence? Grab this guide πŸ‘‡πŸ»βœ… https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/immediateconfidenceboost/Tired of living in Survival Mode? Learn to Thrive with this guideπŸ‘‡πŸ»βœ… https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/guide-49-thrive-in-nonprofit-leadership/Is leading with integrity important to you? Read thisπŸ‘‡πŸ»βœ… https://www.kathyarcher.com/blog/do-you-want-to-know-if-you-are-an-ethical-leaderπŸ—£οΈ STAY CONNECTED: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydarcherFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydarcherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathydarcherTwitter: https://twitter.com/kathydarcherYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathydarcherWebsite: https://www.kathyarcher.com/❀️ My FAVOURITE RESOURCES FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS: πŸ“’ My book, Mastering Confidence: Discover Your Leadership Potential by Awakening Your Inner Guidance System✏️ Get the leadership training you missed when you moved into leadership. Leadership... Join The Training Library Training, Templates & Tools for leaders to develop competence and confidence in their nonprofit leadership role.
102 - Thrown into Nonprofit Leadership? How I Learned to Thriveβ€”And You Can Too
Nov 6 2024
102 - Thrown into Nonprofit Leadership? How I Learned to Thriveβ€”And You Can Too
How I Survivedβ€”and Thrivedβ€”in Nonprofit Leadership: A Guide for Women LeadersHave you ever felt overwhelmed stepping into a nonprofit leadership role without specific training to support the transition?I did! And It was hard.Hi, I’m Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer, and 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. In this first part, you’ll hear1. 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.3. Insights on balancing personal values with leadership responsibilities and the power of inner growth.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.πŸ”” Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to hear practical strategies that nonprofit leaders build confidence and create balance in their roles without sacrificing their personal lives or compromising their valuesπŸ“Œ Grab Your FREE Guide: Thrive as a Nonprofit Woman Leader!✨ Assess Yourself - with the Surviving to Thriving Self-Assessment  βœ¨ Avoid Common Pitfalls -  and find solutions to move beyond survival mode  βœ¨ Get Practical Strategies - to create your personal THRIVING planπŸ‘‰ Download now and start your journey to thriving leadership!Please share this video with others (thank you!),Also join me on:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathydarcher/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kathydarcherTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kathydarcherFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/kathydarcher
# 101 - Unmasking Imposter Syndromeβ€”How to Lead with Your Strengths
Oct 19 2024
# 101 - Unmasking Imposter Syndromeβ€”How to Lead with Your Strengths
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 syndromeβ€”and it’s more common than you think.  This episode is for you if you’ve ever doubted your leadership abilities.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.  πŸ”— LINKS MENTIONED🟒 The Training LibraryJoin 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 courseThe course will help you harness your unique strengths and face leadership challenges with practical tools.  πŸ“… Mark your calendar:** Four Wednesdays in November, all on Zoom!  November 6, 13, 20 and 27Save your spot here: https://kathy-archer.teachable.com/p/leading-with-your-strengthsπŸ“² CONNECT WITH ME DM me on Instagram @KathyDArcher with any questions or hesitations.  πŸ”— Subscribe and leave a reviewYour 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.
100 - Mastering Corrective Conversations for Nonprofit Leaders
Oct 4 2024
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.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.Key Takeaways:- 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 accountabilityMake sure to subscribe to Surviving to Thriving for more tips on nonprofit leadership, managing stress, and leading authentically.Links Mentioned:Join The Training Library: kathyarcher.com/libraryDownload the Free Leadership Guide: Two Immediate Confidence BoostsFollow KathyInstagram LinkedInYouTubeFind resources to grow your leadershipMy Website A wealth of free guides, blogs, other podcasts and if you are looking to work with me you'll find training and coaching opportunities. My book - Mastering Confidence: Discover Your Leadership Potential by Awakening Your Inner Guidance SystemMy easily accessible, affordable and oh so valuable membership for nonprofit women leaders to help them build competence and confidence as a nonprofit leader The Training Library Membership Site
# 99 - From the Heart: Life Updates and Future Plans
Sep 18 2024
# 99 - From the Heart: Life Updates and Future Plans
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.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-readβ€”especially if you've lost touch with your core values and your reason for leading.This episode summaryIn 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.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.Chapters00:00 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 NextπŸ”— **LINKS**  Books published by Page Two  https://pagetwo.com/books/](https://pagetwo.com/books/Early reader list for the book  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/a5NHYhn/CharacterDrivenLeadershipJoin my email list and get a free guide with Two Immediate Confidence Boosts Tips  https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/immediateconfidenceboost/Get on the waitlist for Character Driven Leadership course  https://www.kathyarcher.com/nonprofit-leadership-training.htmlLearn more about my membership at The Training Library  https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.htmlJoin AHVNA's Community of Practice  https://ahvna.org/upcoming-events-calendar/
# 98 - Traditional Nonprofit Leadership Training Fails: Here's why
Mar 23 2024
# 98 - Traditional Nonprofit Leadership Training Fails: Here's why
Unlocking Effective Leadership: Moving Beyond Training to Character-Driven LeadershipAre you a woman leader in the nonprofit sector feeling overwhelmed and grappling with imposter syndrome? Learn why traditional nonprofit training falls shortDiscover how to elevate your leadership effectiveness Get excited about a transformative path to character-driven leadership. Highlights from the episode: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 SkillsMastery 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 BasicsIt'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 EmotionsWhen 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-ReflectionSelf-reflection is the cornerstone of character-driven leadership. Commit to continuous growth by pausing, pondering, and pivoting in your leadership approach.The Character Driven Leadership CourseElevate 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.Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? Click the link in the description to learn more about the Character Driven Leadership course. If you're not ready to enroll, remember that self-reflection is the first step toward becoming the leader you aspire to be. Start your journey to impactful leadership today.https://www.kathyarcher.com/nonprofit-leadership-training.htmlChapters00:00 The Flaw in Nonprofit Leadership Training00:52 The Importance of Practice in Leadership Skills01:21 Character-Driven Leadership: Beyond the Basics04:47 The Emotional Challenges of Leadership Conversations06:23 Becoming a Character-Driven Leader: Values and Emotions07:57 Introducing the Character Driven Leadership Course09:02 The Path to Impactful Leadership: Self-Reflection
# 97 - How to develop your personalized curriculum for leadership development
Dec 21 2023
# 97 - How to develop your personalized curriculum for leadership development
How to create your own leadership personal and professional curriculumEffective leaders create their own personal and professional development curriculum. They do not wait for their organization to do it for them or for their boss to tell them how. They do it themselves. They take their development into their own hands. To excel in leadership, you must make personal and professional development a priority. You do that by investing time, energy, money, and focus into developing yourself and also developing your team. It’s time to build your plan to do just that!LINKS Mentioned✏️ MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more here βœοΈ FREE GUIDE - Strategic YearEnd Review✏️ COURSES MENTIONEDCOURSE: The Emotions of Time ManagementCOURSE: Willpower Essentials: Getting Done What Matters MostCOURSE: Values Verification: Validating What’s Important to YouCOURSE: Annual Analysis My Training and Growth Annual AnalysisπŸ™‹πŸΌβ€β™€οΈABOUT KathyHi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!You do that when you:√ Develop your CONFIDENCE√ Maintain your COMPOSURE√ Lead with INTEGRITY πŸ“FIND ME HEREMy WebsiteMy book - Mastering ConfidenceThe Training Library Membership SiteTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookYouTube
# 96 - How can I prioritize my nonprofit leadership tasks?
Dec 12 2023
# 96 - How can I prioritize my nonprofit leadership tasks?
3 tips for managing priorities for nonprofit leadersThis episode is crafted to help you, the busy nonprofit leader, enhance your leadership skills by refining your approach to tasks, focus and priorities to foster a productive organizational culture.In this episode, Kathy highlights the importance of understanding your emotions, values, and beliefs and how these factors impact your approach to time management, particularly in leadership roles and especially in the nonprofit and social profit sectors.In this episode, you’llUnderstand how emotions and values impact leadership.Explore effective energy and task management strategies, aligning tasks with your peak performance times.Embrace the power of pausing to make mindful choices about time, energy, and focus.Tune in to uncover insights on task prioritization and time management tailored for leaders like you. πŸ”— LINKS Mentioned πŸ‘₯ MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more here βœοΈ FREE GUIDE - Learning to Pausehttps://kathyarcher.lpages.co/guide34/πŸ“ COURSES MENTIONEDCOURSE: The Emotions of Time ManagementCOURSE: Willpower Essentials: Getting Done What Matters MostCOURSE: Values Verification: Validating What’s Important to You⏰ Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to Time Management and Emotions00:31 Invest in Your Leadership Excellence Series00:46 The Three Pillars of Leadership03:03 The Challenge of Managing Priorities03:37 The Impact of Reactionary Work Mode04:41 Strategies for Increased Productivity04:44 1) Identify your productive times 05:56 2) Schedule your peak performance tasks06:21 3) Use your Willpower Wisely 08:37 Creating a Culture of Productivity09:05 The Mindset Shift for Effective Time Management09:56 Free Resource: Guide to Help You Pause10:30 The Emotions of Time Management Course10:42 The Value of The Training Library14:56 The Importance of Inner Work in Leadership16:03 Conclusion: Your Leadership JourneyABOUT Kathy  Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!You do that when you:√ Develop your CONFIDENCE√ Maintain your COMPOSURE√ Lead with INTEGRITY FIND ME HERE My WebsiteMy book - Mastering ConfidenceThe Training Library Membership SiteTwitter
# 95 - 3 focus areas To Lead Your Nonprofit Team To Excellence
Nov 29 2023
# 95 - 3 focus areas To Lead Your Nonprofit Team To Excellence
Navigating Team Management: Essentials for Leadership ExcellenceIn this episode, you will learn the crucial aspects of managing your nonprofit team effectively.This is the third video in the Invest in Your Leadership Excellence series. We discuss the significance of investing your time, energy, and focus into learning to manage yourself, your team and your priorities.πŸ–₯ In this video, you’ll learn the three key focus areas that are essential for managing your team: 1️⃣ Care about them 2️⃣ Give them direction 3️⃣ Help them get there We explore - The delicate balance between focusing on leadership tasks and managing relationships.- Dissect the crucial elements of team management,- Unlock the mindset shift from fixing to growing your team members. πŸ“š Don't miss out on the freebie for this episode: A curated list of leadership books.πŸ“ Learn how to get the recommended course, Staff Supervision that Transforms. It is for those seeking transformative leadership in my membership site for nonprofit women leaders: The Training Library.Listen in and discover how to cultivate a resilient and high-performing team through intentional leadership practices.Links MentionedπŸ”— MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. βœοΈ FREE GUIDE - My Favourite Leadership BooksπŸ“COURSE: Staff Supervision that TransformsAbout Kathy ArcherHi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!You do that when you: √ Develop your CONFIDENCE √ Maintain your COMPOSURE √ Lead with INTEGRITY Find me here:🌎 My WebsiteπŸ“’ My book - Mastering Confidence✏️ The Training Library Membership Site🟦 TwitterπŸŸͺ Instagram🟦 LinkedIn🟦 FacebookπŸŸ₯ YouTube
# 94 - How to manage your energy, essence and emotions in leadership
Nov 15 2023
# 94 - How to manage your energy, essence and emotions in leadership
It is extremely important to manage yourself to be an effective nonprofit leader.This podcast shares three pillars of self-leadership * Manage your Essence* Manage your Emotions* Manage your Energy - You’ll learn the importance of authenticity and aligning personal values with leadership styles - You’ll discover the role of personal and professional development in leadership excellence- You’ll get tips on how to manage your energy and emotions.The resources and exercises provided aim to help you evaluate yourself and improve your leadership skills because personal and professional development are integral to successful leadership.*-*-*-*-*-* LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-* πŸ”— MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. ✏️ GUIDE - Increase your Self-AwarenessDiscover how to become more self-awareπŸ“ A free lesson in The Training Library course Identifying Your ValuesCOURSES MENTIONED IN THE TRAINING LIBRARYEmotional Control Via Emotional LiteracyWellness AT WorkValues Verification: Validating What’s Important to You *-*-*-*-*-* FIND ME HERE *-*-*-*-*-* 🌎 My WebsiteπŸ“™ Find my book - Mastering Confidence✏️ Learn more about my membership site, The Training Library Membership Site πŸ“ Get my weekly newsletter on LinkedInπŸ’ͺ🏻 Need confidence fast? Grab two immediate confidence boosts here πŸ“Έ Get to know me - Follow me on Instagram
# 93 - Nonprofit Women Leaders, it is Time to Invest in Your Leadership Excellence
Nov 1 2023
# 93 - Nonprofit Women Leaders, it is Time to Invest in Your Leadership Excellence
The Importance of Personal and Professional Development for Women Leading in NonprofitsThe Surviving to Thriving  Podcast # 93 Welcome to the INVESTING IN YOUR LEADERSHIP SERIES, where you are going to learn the 3 pillars of development that you, as a nonprofit woman leader, need to invest in that will help you:πŸ‘‰ Build your CONFIDENCEπŸ‘‰ Learn how to maintain your COMPOSUREπŸ‘‰ Lead with your strength of CHARACTERIn this episode, you will learn what survival mode is and why it’s harming your ability to lead with excellence. You’ll also learn how to get out of survival mode.HINT: Personal and professional development is your path to success in both leadership and life.Getting out of survival mode will help you Lead with Excellence!πŸ”΅ THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF FIVE EPISODESBe sure you come back for the next 4 episodes to learn how to manage yourself, manage your team, manage your priorities and create a plan for how you're going to do all that so you can thrive in both leadership and life.*-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-* πŸ”— MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more herehttps://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html✏️ GUIDE - Thrive in Leadership and Life You'll assess where you land on the Surviving to Thriving continuum and start planning how you'll become a thriving leader.https://www.kathyarcher.com/thrive.htmlπŸ“ A free lesson in The Training Library course The Annual Analysis - Validating  Your Valueshttps://kathy-archer.teachable.com/courses/annualanalysis/lectures/13186874*-*-*-*-*-*  ABOUT Kathy  *-*-*-*-*-* πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer.I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership!You do that when you:√ Lead with Authenticity√ Evolve Your Leadership√ Make a Positive Impact *-*-*-*-*-*  FIND ME HERE  *-*-*-*-*-* πŸŒŽ My WebsiteπŸ“™ Find my book - Mastering Confidence✏️ Learn more about my membership site, The Training LibraryπŸ“ Get my weekly newsletter on LinkedIn πŸ“Έ Get to know me - Follow me on Instagram Show Links00:00  Introduction to Leadership Development00:29  The Importance of Investing in Your Leadership Development01:41  Four Fundamentals of Leadership Excellence01:53 1) Be Yourself02:16 2) Develop Yourself02:35 3) Take Care of Yourself03:12 4) Teach Others to do the Same03:47 The Three Pillars of Leadership Investment05:17 Introduction to The Training Library Membership07:15 THE TRAINING: Understanding Survival Mode in Leadership07:54...