Best Haley Cooper Certified Fundraising Executive Cfre Certified Stress Management Coach Certified Emc Trainer Podcasts (2024)

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E65: Empowering Youth Through Sports with CJ Stewart from the L.E.A.D. Center for Youth 45:38

6h ago45:38

45:38

On this episode of Lead with Heart, I have the honor of speaking with CJ Stewart, a former Chicago Cubs outfielder and the visionary co-founder of the L.E.A.D. Center for Youth in Atlanta. Through the transformative power of baseball and tennis, the L.E.A.D. Center for Youth is empowering at-risk youth, addressing trauma, and creating lasting chang…

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E64: Unlocking the Potential of Nonprofit Consulting with Julia Devine 48:03

1d ago48:03

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I have a special episode lined up for you today with guest, Julia Devine, who co-founded Relatable Nonprofit with her business partner Catalina Parker. These two trailblazers left their six figure nonprofit jobs in their mid-twenties to start their own consulting agency. And over the past two years, they've not only built a successful business but …

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E63: Leveraging Corporate Partnerships for Nonprofit Growth with Carol Cone 47:00

8d ago47:00

47:00

I am honored to have Carol Cone on the podcast today. She is a visionary who saw the immense potential in linking business and social issues way back in the early eighties. Carol spearheaded the walking movement for the Rockport shoe company, transforming it into a household name and growing the business exponentially. Beyond Rockport, her initiati…

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E62: Turning Personal Loss Into Community Impact with Susan Combs from Pancakes for Roger 34:29

22d ago34:29

34:29

Today’s guest is Susan Combs - the founder of the nonprofit organization Pancakes for Roger. Her journey began with a heartfelt tribute to her father, Major General Roger Combs, a Vietnam War veteran who battled throat cancer due to Agent Orange exposure. From a simple wish for pancakes to a nationwide movement, Susan has turned a personal loss int…

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E61: Fundraising Lessons from a Nonprofit Veteran with Dr. Rob Harter 43:23

1M ago43:23

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Today’s guest is Dr. Rob Harter - a nonprofit executive professional with over 29 years of experience leading and building nonprofit organizations, fundraising, leveraging resources, and managing organizational growth. He has a lot of advice to share on fundraising trends, what makes a fundraiser successful, and why creating a culture of developmen…

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E60: From Survival Mode to Empowered Leadership with Kathy Archer 42:16

29d ago42:16

42:16

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I am very excited to have Kathy Archer as my guest today. Kathy is a leadership development coach and an expert in women's leadership and personal development. Kathy has dedicated her career to helping women discover their true leadership potential by mastering their inner guidance system and building th…

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E59: Scaling Compassion with Echo VanderWal, Founder of The Luke Commission 34:39

1M ago34:39

34:39

I am very excited and honored to have Echo VanderWal as today’s guest on the Lead with Heart podcast. Echo is the founder of The Luke Commission (also known as TLC) and has led TLC to scale compassion in a way many deemed impossible. TLC’s mission is to provide free, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare to underserved populations in Eswatini…

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E58: Incorporating Mindfulness at Your Nonprofit with Megan Whitney 52:08

1M ago52:08

52:08

I'm very excited to have Megan Whitney on this episode of Lead with Heart. Megan is talking about burnout and sharing some mindfulness strategies we can use to build a supportive and inclusive nonprofit culture. Megan is a seasoned fundraising consultant and mindfulness coach with 17 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She understands the …

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E57: Using Scientific Data-Driven Decision Making in Your Nonprofit with Sheela Mahajan 38:08

2M ago38:08

38:08

When I learned about today’s guest as a working mom, business owner, and CEO of the Nonprofit Science Institute, I couldn’t wait to have her on the podcast. Sheela Mahajan helps nonprofits go from intangible and ambiguous goals to quantifiable, measured impact. She is leading the effort in bringing scientific thinking to the nonprofit field. Sheela…

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E56: Connecting with Your Nonprofit Supporters with Jane Pfeiffer 32:42

2M ago32:42

32:42

On today’s episode of Lead with Heart, I am excited to have Jane Pfeiffer as my guest. Jane is the founder and president of Fieldtrip - a cause-driven agency that amplifies nonprofits and the impact they make. Jane and her team recently surveyed 400 participants to explore people's thoughts and feelings about supporting nonprofits. She is sharing t…

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E55: Incorporating Behavioural Science into Fundraising Strategies with Howard Levy 35:25

2M ago35:25

35:25

In today’s episode of Lead with Heart, I am very excited to have Howard Levy as my guest. Howard is the president of the Red Rooster Group and helps organizations engage their audiences, wake up their brands, and create systemic change. How does he do this? Through behavioral science principles, sophisticated messaging strategies, and data-driven c…

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E54: Empowering Female Leaders with Jenny Mitchell 44:23

3M ago44:23

44:23

On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I am beyond excited to have Jenny Mitchell as my guest. Jenny is the chief visionary officer and founder of Chavender where she works closely with not-for-profit leaders to change the world one mission at a time. Jenny recently released her book, Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Se…

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E53: Setting Up Your Nonprofit’s Finances For Success with Stephanie Skryzowski 37:00

3M ago37:00

37:00

On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I am honored to have Stephanie Skryzowski as my guest. Stephanie is the founder and CEO of 100 Degrees Consulting and a visionary chief financial officer that helps purpose driven leaders better understand and use their numbers to make smart decisions to grow their bottom line and their impact. That’s…

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E52: Empowering Youth Through Flower Farming with Hannah Blackwell of Southside Blooms 30:38

3M ago30:38

30:38

This episode of the Lead with Heart podcast features Hannah Blackwell, founder and creative director of Southside Blooms, a social enterprise nonprofit based in Chicago. Southside Blooms transforms vacant urban land into productive flower farms using solar power and sustainable methods. Hannah shares how her childhood love of nature led her to esta…

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E51: The Art of Fundraising as a Relationship-Building Opportunity with Kel Haney 33:22

3M ago33:22

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In this episode, I have Kel Haney, a former theater director turned fundraising expert, on the show. Kel shares her journey from theater to fundraising, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building over transactional encounters. She discusses the power of vulnerability and storytelling in connecting with donors and highlights the need for ev…

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E50: Building Your LinkedIn Presence as a Nonprofit Leader with Tania Bhattacharyya 37:36

4M ago37:36

37:36

Today on the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Tania Bhattacharyya, founder of Lumos Marketing and thought leadership consultant for social impact entrepreneurs. In this episode, Tania shares valuable insights on using personal branding and storytelling to develop thought leadership on LinkedIn. She introduces the "Campfire Circ…

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E49: How to Negotiate Higher Salaries and Advance Your Nonprofit Career with Shannon Bowen 32:58

4M ago32:58

32:58

Today, we're having a crucial conversation about salary negotiation and career advancement in the nonprofit sector. My guest is Shannon Bowen, a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, career advancement coach, and salary negotiation expert. She helps nonprofit professionals advocate for themselves and get paid what they're worth. As Chief Advancement Office…

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E48: Empowering Communities through Compassion: LaVal Brewer's Journey in Nonprofit Leadership 38:03

4M ago38:03

38:03

Welcome to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today I’m joined by LaVal Brewer, President and CEO of South County Outreach. With over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, LaVal shares his journey from youth to leadership. He credits his success to God's guidance, emphasizing how faith informs his servant leadership approach. At South County Ou…

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E47: Cultivating Effective Leadership and a Positive Organizational Culture with Executive Coach Steve Smith 44:22

4M ago44:22

44:22

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today I'm excited to share insights from Steve Smith, Executive Coach and founder of Growth Source Coaching. With over 40 years of business experience, Steve has helped countless leaders improve their skills and build thriving organizations. We discuss the challenges nonprofit leaders face in developing …

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E46: Volunteer Fundraisers: The Key to Strengthening Your Nonprofit with Rob Webb 43:53

5M ago43:53

43:53

In today’s episode, guest Rob Webb, a seasoned nonprofit consultant with over 35 years of experience, discusses the sustainability of fundraising efforts through volunteer-led campaigns. By empowering volunteer leaders to spearhead fundraising initiatives, nonprofits can navigate challenges stemming from staff turnover more effectively. Rob discuss…

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E45: Empowering Nonprofit Growth by Reducing CEO Reliance with Emily Taylor 31:08

5M ago31:08

31:08

In this episode, I discuss the consequences of a nonprofit becoming too dependent on its CEO with my guest Emily Taylor, founder of Teeny Big. Emily shares her expertise in helping nonprofits untangle their identity from individual leadership and build resilient structures for long-term success. Tune in to understand how to empower other leaders wi…

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E44: Unleashing Women's Leadership Potential with Lydia Knight, Founder and CEO of The She Center 47:44

6M ago47:44

47:44

Lydia Knight is the founder and CEO of The She Center, an internationally recognized eating disorder expert and a pioneer in the field of female empowerment. Lydia discusses applying neuroscience principles to reprogram limiting beliefs around thoughts, emotions, and leadership. We discussed the importance of creating psychologically safe environme…

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E43: How to Thrive in the Nonprofit Sector: Strategies For Reducing Burnout and Turnover with Patton McDowell, founder of PMA Nonprofit Leadership 44:31

6M ago44:31

44:31

Today, on the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m selfishly so excited to have Patton McDowell on the show and to share our conversation with you. We are discussing his path to becoming a leader in the nonprofit sector and the lessons he has learned over his career. Focusing on why nonprofit leaders often face high turnover, we talk about things like unre…

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E42: Empowering Nonprofit Leadership Development and Growth with Kristin Harrington, Partner at Lead Star 42:36

7M ago42:36

42:36

In this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m having a meaningful conversation with leadership and strategy advisor Kristin Harrington. We delve into Kristin's unique journey into nonprofit leadership, the importance of culture and workforce development, and funding strategies for enhancing an organization's impact. Highlighting the challenge…

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E41: Reduce CEO Burnout and Boost Board Engagement with Sabrina Hernandez, CEO of Supporting World Hope 42:29

7M ago42:29

42:29

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I’m thrilled to have Sabrina Walker Hernandez on the show today. Sabrina is the president and CEO of Supporting World Hope, a nonprofit and mission-driven consulting agency that specializes in providing strategic planning, leadership development, and board education services to other nonprofits and missi…

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E40: The “Six Thinking Hats” Approach to Inclusive And Thoughtful Meetings with Author Joshua Berry 46:46

7M ago46:46

46:46

Today, on the Lead with Heart podcast, we are discussing authentic leadership with my guest Joshua Berry, author of "Dare to Be Naive: How to Find Your True Self in a Noisy World." In this episode, Joshua shares his journey from international business to entrepreneurship, offering insights gained from working with organizations like the Ritz Carlto…

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E39: Corporate Culture and Leadership in Your Nonprofit with Marine Corps Veteran & Founder And CEO of Groundswell, Jake Wood 36:01

8M ago36:01

36:01

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I'm very honored to have Jake Wood as my guest today. Jake is a Marine Corps veteran and the founder and CEO of Groundswell- a software company that enables companies to help their employees become modern philanthropists by providing tech-enabled donor-advised funds. Prior to launching Groundswell, Jake …

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E38: Navigating Anxiety as a Nonprofit Leader with Dr. Robyn Graham 48:59

8M ago48:59

48:59

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I am so honored to have Dr. Robyn Graham on the podcast today to talk about anxiety and leadership. Robyn is a marketing and lead generation strategist, host of a globally acclaimed podcast, and best-selling author. Many of you will know that anxiety is something I have been dealing with personally eight…

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E37: Trauma-Informed Leadership And Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace with Dimple Dhabalia, founder of Roots in the Clouds 38:45

9M ago38:45

38:45

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I am so honored to have Dimple Dhabalia on the podcast today. She has an amazing background in human-centered leadership and I’m truly excited to dive deep into this needed conversation. Dimple is the founder of Roots in the Clouds, a boutique consulting firm specializing in normalizing workplace mental …

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E36: Creating an Inclusive Work Environment in Your Nonprofit with Carmita Semaan, founder and CEO of the Surge Institute 45:00

9M ago45:00

45:00

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. Today, I have Carmita Semaan, founder and CEO of the Surge Institute, on the podcast. The Surge Institute focuses on educating and developing leaders of color – who can then create transformative change for young people, their families, and our broader communities. We talk about empowering leaders of col…

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E35: What's a Fractional Executive or Fractional Fundraiser? With Cindy Wagman, founder of The Fractional Fundraising Movement 42:28

10M ago42:28

42:28

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I’m so excited to have Cindy Wagman as my guest today. Cindy serves nonprofits and nonprofit consultants and she's the founder of the Fractional Fundraising Movement that connects small nonprofits to the fractional fundraisers that serve them. And that's what we're going to be talking about today. We cov…

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E34: Cultivating Courageous Leadership in Nonprofit Fundraising with Major Gift Strategist Julie Ordoñez 46:41

11M ago46:41

46:41

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. My guest today is Julie Ordoñez, the founder of Courage Lab. Julie is a major gifts strategist and expert advisor who helps nonprofit leaders learn the strategies and practice the habits to overcome their fear of asking for more and raise major gifts. We talk about major gift fundraising leadership, the …

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E33: Expanding Your Board’s Fundraising through Connection with Best-Selling Author & Fundraiser Darian R. Heyman 44:44

11M ago44:44

44:44

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I'm having a total pinch-me moment because I have Darian Rodriguez Heyman on the podcast today. A lot of his work has been foundational in my career. Darian is an accomplished fundraiser, social entrepreneur, and best-selling author. He has co-founded several social impact conference series, is an in-dem…

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E32: Co-Creation and Connection with The CEO of Thrive Impact Tucker Wannamaker 53:38

11M ago53:38

53:38

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today, I have Tucker Wannamaker on the podcast with me and I'm so excited because we have a lot in common – so this will be a good conversation. Tucker is the CEO of Thrive Impact, and he is working to right the injustices happening against nonprofit leaders and solve nonprofit leader burnout for those i…

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E31: Navigating Disagreements And Making Unlikely Allies in a Polarized Society with The CEO of dream.org Nisha Anand 45:08

12M ago45:08

45:08

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Today, I am so honored to have Nisha Anand, CEO of dream.org with me. Nisha is an Indian American activist and is known as a leader in cultivating unlikely and unconventional partnerships to create change. We talk about the beauty of disagreement, finding common ground to create change…

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E30: Creating Clarity Internally at Your Nonprofit with Jordana Merkin from Voice for Good 42:27

1y ago42:27

42:27

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I am so excited and honored to have Jordana Merkin from Voice for Good with me today. We’re talking all about creating internal clarity at your nonprofit to improve the effectiveness of your external marketing. After a decade of in-house nonprofit marketing, Jordana founded Voice for G…

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E29: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership with Sonya Perez-Lauterbach, Creator of Leadership Atlas 45:05

1y ago45:05

45:05

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Today I have Sonya Perez-Lauterbach with me and I am so excited to share this conversation with you because she’s an expert in emotions and leadership. She’s sharing how you can use your emotions to make yourself a better leader. Sonya is the creator of Leadership Atlas, a holistic approach to leadership…

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E28: Creating a Culture of Listening and Flexibility with Nichole Montoya, CEO and co-founder of Cheddar Up 31:29

1y ago31:29

31:29

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart Podcast. I have Nichole Montoya with me and she is sharing with us how to create a company-wide culture of listening and flexibility. Nichole is the CEO and co-founder of Cheddar Up - a platform that helps millions collect group payments and information. It is also a beneficial tool for nonprofits for fundraising…

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E27: Narrow Down Your Nonprofit's Mission And Purpose with Danielle Judd, founder of 501c3 nonprofit organization FarmHouse Rescue 45:56

1y ago45:56

45:56

On today’s episode of the Lead with Heart Podcast, I am speaking with the driving force behind FarmHouse Rescue, Danielle Judd. Her remarkable abilities have propelled the organization to new heights, enabling it to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those it serves, and she is going to share just how she does that with us today. We talk abou…

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E26: How Employers Can Provide Psychological Safety And Support for Working Parents with Lacey Kempinski, CFRE & Founder of Balanced Good 31:45

1y ago31:45

31:45

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Today, I have Lacey Kempinski as my guest. She's a CFRE and the founder and owner of Balanced Good, a company that focuses on changing the way our sector supports parental leave and working parents. We talk about what parental leave really looks like and how employers can develop some more responsibility…

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E25: Building a Culture of Philanthropy with Chris Baiocchi 49:14

1y ago49:14

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I have Chris Baiocchi on the podcast with me today and I have known him probably my whole career in fundraising. Early on in my career when I didn't really know what I was doing, he offered to meet with me for coffee and it's been a joy to learn from him. Chris has worked in the nonprofit space for more than 22 years as a communicator, fundraiser, …

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E24: Understanding Philanthropy And Why Giving is Selfish with Jenn Klein 35:24

1y ago35:24

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I am so excited to have Jenn Klein on the podcast today to talk about philanthropy. She’s the founder of You Are A Philanthropist, certified fundraising executive, major gift officer, health coach, mother of two, and soon-to-be author of a book coming out this spring called Giving is Selfish. We're going to talk about philanthropy, work-life balanc…

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E23: How Technology Can Allow You To Accomplish Your Mission with Yulia Zhernovaya 36:27

1+ y ago36:27

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In this episode of Lead with Heart, I have Yulia Zhernovaya as my guest. She is the Head of Operations and Strategy at Giveffect, the leading all-in-one nonprofit software. She aims to translate her passion for technology into the nonprofit sector and demonstrate how technology can make our work more human. In this conversation, we are diving into …

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E22: Using Introspection as A Tool to Create The Life You Want with Brian Ford, host of the Self Improvement Daily Podcast 51:21

1+ y ago51:21

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In this episode, I have Brian Ford, the host of the Self Improvement Daily Podcast – with 17+ million downloads to date. He is on a mission to help convert human intention into action and has been actively working on personal development for over a decade. There’s so much content out there about self-improvement. We talk about it, we think about it…

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E21: Fundraising Strategies That Work with Amy Varga, fundraising expert and founder of The Varga Group 52:43

1+ y ago52:43

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In this episode of Lead with Heart, I have Amy Varga, the founder of The Varga Group, as my guest. She is a fundraising expert and leadership coach who is dedicated to raising the standards of her profession, and I'm so excited to explore all things leadership, philanthropy, and fundraising together. Amy shares some incredible fundraising tips and …

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E20: The Role of Executive Coaching in Leadership Development with Janet Ioli 47:46

1+ y ago47:46

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of executive coaching and leadership development with Janet Ioli, a former leader in Fortune 200 Companies. Janet has earned a reputation as an extraordinarily talented, results-oriented, and sought-after executive coach, leadership coach, change strategist, speaker, and organizational advisor. In this c…

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E19: Driving Change Through Marketing: Strategies, Donors, and Mompreneur Life with Katelyn Baughan 44:48

1+ y ago44:48

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In this episode, we dive into the world of marketing and donor engagement strategies with Katelyn Baughan, a nonprofit marketing consultant with a passion for making a difference. Katelyn will share the significance of data analysis and testing to refine strategies, drawing inspiration from successful organizations. Additionally, she opens up about…

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E18: Fostering Creativity And Creating a Safe Environment for Employees to Share Thoughts And Emotions with Christine Barone 48:02

1+ y ago48:02

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Welcome to this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast. We have Christine Barone with me today and we will explore the transformative power of creativity. Christine will discuss various aspects of creativity and its impact on personal and professional growth. Learn how to reflect on childhood interests and activities as potential sources of inspira…

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E17: Empowering Nonprofits through Data Equity and Communication Strategies with Meenakshi Das 45:00

1+ y ago45:00

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In this episode of Lead with Heart, I have Meenakshi Das, a data equity speaker, consultant and trainer for nonprofits and agencies. She will share valuable insights on how nonprofits can effectively use data to make better-informed decisions and build trust with their community. We will discuss important topics such as communication strategies, in…

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E16: Finding Balance: Prioritizing Self-Care for Well-Being with Ami Paradise 28:23

1+ y ago28:23

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In this episode of Lead with Heart, I’m having Ami Paradise with me, and we're going to talk about finding balance, and how to prioritize self-care for your well-being. Ami shares her journey of burnout and how she discovered the importance of self-care. If you're someone who struggles with balancing your own well-being with the things you care abo…

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