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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 charity’s ability to maximise its impact.
Sustainability is a Well-Being Issue for the Charity Sector
Embracing the concept that “Sustainability is about Well-Being” is not just a shift in thinking—it’s a necessary evolution. The success of charity organisations is deeply intertwined with the well-being of those who drive their missions.
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 – 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.
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, it’s 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, I’ll 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.
Charity Leaders: Strike the Balance Between Recognising Effort and Outcomes for a Healthier Work Culture
In this blog post, I discuss the importance of acknowledging effort alongside outcomes and share strategies to nurture a healthy work culture that avoids overwhelm and encourages sustainable growth and impact.
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.
Did You Fall into Fundraising? It's Time to take Control of Your Career and Work-Life Balance
Like many of us, myself included, you might have found your way into fundraising almost by chance, enticed by the noble cause and the potential to create a positive impact. However, as seasoned professionals, we have the power to shape our careers and find the work-life balance we truly deserve.
Compassion Tax: The Cost of Caring in the Charity Sector
In this blog post, I explore the prevalence of compassion tax among charity professionals, its potential effects on individuals and organisations, and the practical solutions to address this issue, such as flexible working, establishing boundaries, and recognising effort alongside outcomes.
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.
Charity Sector: Let's make breastfeeding and work, work!
In the UK, only 1 in 200 women do any breastfeeding after a year, which is a very low 0.5%. Making breastfeeding at work, work, makes societies work! Women shouldn't have to choose between breastfeeding their children and their careers. Breastfeeding should not be a privilege for the few.
Why Choose Me as Your Coach?
As a coach specialising in supporting charity professionals, I offer a unique and tailored approach to help you overcome burnout and make purposeful work possible again. Here’s how…