Episode 21

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9th Sep 2024

How Silence Can Create a Higher Performance Team as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader

Ever wonder why some conversations leave you feeling drained while others seem to strengthen your relationships?

In this episode, we dive deep into the art of effective listening and its critical role in building trust and enhancing communication. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting out, mastering the techniques of listening can transform your interactions and deepen your connections.

In this 17 minute episode you'll learn:

  • What it means to be a great listener when it comes to creating a higher performance team
  • Apply three powerful listening techniques that can immediately enhance your communication skills.
  • Recognize the signs of poor listening and learn how to correct them for better outcomes.

Listen now to unlock the secrets of impactful listening and elevate your personal and professional relationships.

WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE?

Want to know how to lead better?  It starts by understanding your leadership style.   To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader.  Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.


 


This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

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About the Podcast

The Modern Humanitarian and International Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact During Uncertainty as a NGO Leader While Avoiding Stress, Burnout and Overwhelm
Make a Greater Impact During Uncertainty as a NGO or INGO Leader While Avoiding Stress, Burnout and Overwhelm
Are you a humanitarian or international development leader who wants to make a greater impact — without the overwhelm and burnout?

This podcast is for NGO, INGO and UN leaders who want to build high-performing, empowered teams in uncertain and stressful environments — while protecting their time, energy, and wellbeing.

Each week, you’ll learn practical, coaching-informed strategies to help you:

- Lead with more clarity and confidence
- Empower diverse teams to perform at their best
- Reduce overwork and decision fatigue
- Increase productivity without sacrificing your values
- Meet the evolving demands of the modern humanitarian and development sector

I’m your host, Torrey Peace — leadership coach and founder of Aid for Aid Workers. With 12+ years working in humanitarian and development settings and coaching hundreds of leaders across the UN, INGOs, and civil society globally, I’ve seen firsthand how overwork and overwhelm have become normalized — and how unnecessary they truly are.

The good news? There is a different way to lead.

Join me every Monday for short, practical insights that help you step out of overwhelm and start leading with greater impact, sustainability, and purpose.

👉 New here? Start with listener-favorite: A Surprising Way to Ensure Team Success: https://www.aidforaidworkers.com/blog/success-7

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