Awen Coaching Resources
How to Be a Role Model for Well-Being in Your Charity.
This blog emphasises the importance of setting clear work-life boundaries, incorporating regular reflection, and prioritising self-care. By demonstrating these practices, you not only prevent burnout but also foster a supportive and resilient work environment, ultimately enhancing your charity's impact.
From Well-Being to Impact: The Business Case for Prioritising Staff Well-Being in Charities.
In this blog, I explore how focusing on well-being can positively affect key organisational metrics such as absenteeism, turnover, productivity, and staff engagement, all of which contribute to a charityβs ability to maximise its impact.
Sustainability is a Well-Being Issue for the Charity Sector
Embracing the concept that βSustainability is about Well-Beingβ is not just a shift in thinkingβitβs a necessary evolution. The success of charity organisations is deeply intertwined with the well-being of those who drive their missions.
Tips on Preparing for Time Off Work
Taking time off work can feel like you have to work twice as hard before you go and twice as hard when you get back. To truly enjoy your time away, it's crucial to prepare effectively.
How Coaching Can Help You Overcome Self-Criticism
Overcoming self-criticism is a journey, but with the right support, itβs entirely possible. Coaching offers the tools, insights, and encouragement needed to break free from the cycle of negative self-talk.
How to Manage Your Workload While Overwhelmed: Essential Tips for Charity Professionals
Fundraisers, freelancers, and charity leaders often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities and tasks. The desire to make a positive impact can sometimes lead to an overwhelming workload.
Burnt out Charity Professionals: 7 Steps to Start the Conversation
Working in the charity sector is incredibly fulfilling, however, the passion for purposeful work can sometimes lead to burnout, leaving charity professionals feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. To address burnout head-on it's crucial to initiate the conversation.
Balancing Mission and Well-Being: A Call for Sustainable Leadership in the Charity Sector
It's time to address a pressing issue within the sector β the unacceptable trade-off between getting the job done and the well-being of staff. While we all care deeply about our causes and colleagues, the current imbalance is not sustainable.
Ignite Change: A Transformative Journey for Charity Professionals
This blog post explores the common challenges faced by charity professionals and introduces an opportunity to ignite change through a transformative workshop. Register Now for the Ignite Change Workshop and embark on a journey to overcome challenges, reignite your passion, and create a fulfilling career in the charity sector.
Mastering Effective Meeting Facilitation for Charity Professionals
Effective meeting facilitation is a skill we can refine and master. This topic comes up during my Coaching and Leadership Strategy sessions. I'm thrilled to share some practical guidance on agenda setting, facilitating conversations, ensuring inclusivity, asking open questions, and much more!
Navigating Change: Rethinking Charity Business Models for a Sustainable Future
For years, organisations have been operating on a precarious balance, meeting increasing demands with insufficient resources, often at the expense of underpaid and overworked staff. Now, itβs imperative to address these challenges and explore a way towards a more sustainable future.
15 Ways to Create a Healthy Work Culture in the Charity Sector
A positive work environment not only enhances team morale but also contributes to the overall effectiveness of the charity's mission. In this blog post, I will provide valuable guidance on how charity leaders can create and maintain a healthy working culture within their organisations.
A Guide to Overcoming Burnout in the Charity Sector
9 out of 10 charity workers say they have felt stressed, overwhelmed or burnout over the past year. In this blog post, Iβll delve into practical strategies and insights that can help you navigate this challenging time and continue your vital work in the charity sector.
How to Navigate the Unpredictability of Funding without Burning Out: A Guide for Charity Professionals
As experienced charity professionals, we are no strangers to the unpredictable nature of funding and the need to adapt swiftly to changing circumstances. In this blog post, I explore the challenges posed by the current funding environment and offer strategies to navigate these uncertain times effectively.
How to Balance Your Purpose-Driven Career and Parenthood without Burnout!
My husband and I share the responsibility of caring for our 16-month-old daughter while pursuing our careers. It's been a journey of collaboration, adaptability, and self-discovery. We've learned the power of a support system and the value of flexibility. As Rosa grows, so does our approach.
Disconnect Your Self-Worth from the Ups and Downs of Your Work: A Guide for Charity Professionals
I've witnessed firsthand the toll this can take on dedicated professionals who pour their hearts into their work - myself included! In this blog post, I explore the essential concept of detaching your self-worth from the roller-coaster ride that is your career.
This Barbie is Burnt Out!
Meet 'Burnt-out Barbie,' a representation of the exhaustion and overwhelm many of us experience due to the demands of daily life. In this blog post, I explore the concept of burnout, its impact on mental and physical well-being, and the crucial role of self-care in restoring balance in our lives.
Burnt-out Charity Leader? Dig Deep, It's Time to Lead by Example
As a leader, you have a unique responsibility to set the tone for your team's well-being and productivity. In this blog post, I share key steps you can take to lead by example, promote a healthy work culture, and prevent burnout from taking hold within your charity organisation.
Spotting the Signs of Burnout: A Guide for Charity Professionals
Download your free guide to explore the warning signs of burnout, understand its impact on people and organisations, and learn practical strategies for both identifying and addressing burnout.
Embracing Energy and Prioritising your Workload Without Burning out!
Read about a powerful client experience and delve into the concept of prioritisation and energy management in the pursuit of sustainable impact and well-being.