Why Achieving Your Goals Can Lead to LESS Happiness and How to Fix It as a NGO Leader

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

Do you feel like no matter how much you achieve, it's never enough?

If you're a humanitarian or development leader constantly focused on what's next—without pausing to reflect on what you’ve already accomplished—you're likely stuck on the “goal treadmill.” This episode introduces a powerful mindset shift that allows you to stay motivated and find fulfillment while you work toward your goals.

In this episode you'll discover:

• The critical difference between "gap thinking" and "gain thinking"
• Learn how to measure your progress in a way that boosts satisfaction and motivation
• Explore practical reflection tools to help you celebrate small and big wins consistently

Hit play to uncover how modern leaders are transforming the way they pursue goals—and why it's making their work (and life) more meaningful.

What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz:

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