Surviving to Thriving for Nonprofit Leaders

Thinking About Leaving Your Role?Here’s How to Prepare Your Team and Board NowIf you’re a nonprofit leader—even just thinking about stepping back in the next few years—this episode is for you.In this conversation I had with Mary Barroll from Charity Village for their CharityVillage Connects podcast, I talk about the real reasons we’re facing a leadership crisis in the nonprofit sector… and why so many transitions fall apart.Key take-a-ways from this episode​You’ve been quietly wondering:How do I leave without everything falling apart?Is my team ready?What will my board say?What’s next for me?​This episode will help you:Start the right conversations—without fear or guiltUnderstand the gaps in your current team’s readinessRecognize the role your board must play in successionDevelop a plan to step back with confidence—and integrityLead now in a way that prepares your people for laterWhether you’re leaving next year or in five, don’t wait. Now’s the time to get intentional about your legacy.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeReady to build your leadership confidence, develop leadership skills and find balance.Discover more in The Training LibraryGrab one of my booksMastering ConfidenceCharacter Driven Leadership for womenYou can watch the full Charity Village Connects Episode with all their interviews here

Feeling stuck in survival mode as a nonprofit leader? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving deep into my new book, Character Driven Leadership for Women, sharing the transformative journey that led me to create a powerful 5-step leadership framework.What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why survival mode keeps you stuck and how to break free. ✔️ The 3 traps women leaders fall into: Pleasing, Performing, and Perfecting. ✔️ How to align your leadership style with your values to lead with integrity. ✔️ The power of self-reflection and how it fuels leadership growth. ✔️ Real stories from nonprofit leaders who transformed through this method.If today’s episode hit home, imagine having a whole book filled with these insights. Get your copy of Character Driven Leadership for Women today and start your journey toward impactful, authentic leadership: Amazon Chapters/Indigo Audible📩 Let’s connect: 🌎 Website: kathyarcher.com 📘 The Training Library: https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydarcher🟦 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathydarcher/

The Leadership Trap That’s Keeping You Stuck in Survival ModeEver feel like leadership just doesn’t feel right? Like you’re playing a role that isn’t really you? You’re not alone. Many women leaders feel off because they’ve been taught to lead in a way that doesn’t align with who they truly are.In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful framework from my newest book, Character Driven Leadership for Women, to help you lead authentically, tap into your strengths, and break free from leadership that feels "icky."💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why leadership feels wrong sometimes – and how to fix it ✔️ How to stop leading from outdated masculine models and embrace your strengths ✔️ The Stay, Grow, or Go framework – so you can refine your leadership traits with confidence🎧 Get a sneak peek of my book by reading the first chapter here:  https://www.kathyarcher.com/character-driven-leadership-book.html📖 And don’t forget – Character Driven Leadership for Women launches on March 3rd! Mark your calendar and get ready to lead with integrity, confidence, and authenticity.📩 Let’s connect: 🌎 Website: https://www.kathyarcher.com/ 📙 Mastering Confidence Book: https://www.kathyarcher.com/mastering-confidence.html 📘 Character Driven Leadership for Women: https://www.kathyarcher.com/character-driven-leadership-book.html 📝 Join The Training Library: https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html 📩 Get my newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathydarcher/On the socialsInstagram @kathydarcherLinkedIn @kathydarcherFacebook: @kathydarcherYouTube: @kathydarcher

Nonprofit Leadership Goals That Stick: Avoid These 10 Common MistakesAre 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, 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.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 transformationIf 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.👉 Resources Mentioned:The Training Library MembershipProductivity Book Guide🔔 Subscribe for more tips to help nonprofit leaders thrive in leadership and life.💬 Leave a comment with your favourite takeaway or how you plan to improve your goal-setting process!

Goal Setting Magic: How to Create Leadership Goals That WorkDo you set leadership goals but struggle to make them actionable or find the time to achieve them? In this episode of Surviving to Thriving, we dive into the art of goal setting and uncover strategies to help you achieve meaningful progress in your leadership journey.Discover how short-term, actionable goals can transform your leadership skills, create focus, and help you feel more confident and composed. Whether it’s improving team dynamics, managing your emotions, or boosting your organizational skills, this episode offers practical steps to help you thrive as a leader.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The power of short-term (1-3 month) goalsHow aligning your goals with desired feelings creates focus and motivationThe habits and mindset shifts needed to achieve your goalsPractical strategies to make goal-setting work for your leadership growthMentioned in This Episode:Join the Nonprofit Leadership Blueprint (Starting January 8th)Explore the Training Library MembershipTune in to learn how to create goals that don’t just sit on your to-do list—they help you become the confident, composed leader you aspire to be.🎙 Follow for more tips on thriving in nonprofit leadership and life!#LeadershipDevelopment #GoalSetting #NonprofitLeadership #PersonalGrowth

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:  ✅ Review your year together.  ✅ Set goals that are actionable and realistic.  ✅ 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.  🎯The main points:1. Why a year-end review is critical for nonprofit leaders.  2. How reflecting on “who 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.  📥 Download the Free Year-End Review Worksheet:👉 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!💬 Connect With Me:Instagram @kathydarcher  Website https://www.kathyarcher.comThe Training Library https://www.kathyarcher.com/library

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.🙋‍♀️ FEEL MORE CONFIDENT LEADING YOUR NONPROFIT Need a quick boost of confidence? Grab this guide 👇🏻✅ https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/immediateconfidenceboost/Tired of living in Survival Mode? Learn to Thrive with this guide👇🏻✅ https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/guide-49-thrive-in-nonprofit-leadership/Is leading with integrity important to you? Read this👇🏻✅ https://www.kathyarcher.com/blog/do-you-want-to-know-if-you-are-an-ethical-leader🗣️ 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: 📒 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.

How I Survived—and Thrived—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.🔔 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 values📌 Grab Your FREE Guide: Thrive as a Nonprofit Woman Leader!✨ Assess Yourself - with the Surviving to Thriving Self-Assessment  ✨ Avoid Common Pitfalls -  and find solutions to move beyond survival mode  ✨ Get Practical Strategies - to create your personal THRIVING plan👉 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

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.  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.  🔗 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.  📅 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-strengths📲 CONNECT WITH ME DM me on Instagram @KathyDArcher with any questions or hesitations.  🔗 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. 

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