Ep 53: Redefining Efficiency: Habit Stacking, To-Do Lists, and the 4-Day Workweek

Imagine clocking out of work at noon on Thursday, knowing you've accomplished all your tasks efficiently and ahead of schedule. This isn't some utopian fantasy, but a reality we'll sketch out for you in this episode. We'll take the traditional work week and flip it on its head, suggesting why you might want to take Wednesdays or other mid-week days off, and how to make 'No Meeting Wednesdays' a norm at your workplace. We'll also challenge you to avoid pushing important tasks to Fridays, to prevent a pile-up of to-dos.

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Ep 52: The Messaging Gap: 3 Critical Components You're Missing

Discover how honesty and imperfection can make your brand more relatable, how fostering a two-way conversation can deeply engage your clients, donors, and fans, and an inspiring vision can elevate the know-like-trust factor. Whether you're a brand, an entrepreneur, or an organization, this episode will guide you in crafting messages that resonate and forge meaningful connections.

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Ep 50: Don't Be Normal. Why Average is Boring and How to Stand Out with Authenticity

Are you caught in the paradox of wanting to be seen yet afraid to be different? This week, we hit the big 5-0 with our podcast episodes and we're marking it with an exploration of this conundrum. As we unpack the struggle of being conspicuous versus blending in, we spotlight Threads, a platform that champions uniqueness and authenticity. We also share insights from Sarah Ashman about the universal challenge of standing out while fitting in.

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Ep 48: Troubleshooting the Path to Success: From Vision to Victory [Courage Series Pt 4]

Imagine navigating your journey to success with ease, celebrating every win along the way, and bouncing back from moments of failure with resilience. In our latest episode, we complete the Courage series by discussing practical strategies to troubleshoot expectations for success. We deep-dive into the realms of lead generation, rejection, success anxiety, and the often incapacitating idea of expecting perfection. Drawing from my own experiences and learnings, I share valuable insights on anchoring your motivation and regaining momentum in your long-term goals.

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Ep 47: Success Anxiety: Building Courage and Embracing Wins [Courage Series Pt 3]

Ever been swamped with an uneasy feeling right after a big win? It's a bittersweet mix of joy and worry, right? Well, you're not alone. Today, we're unfurling the perplexing emotion of success anxiety and how it can sometimes sour our moments of achievement. Consider this episode as your guide to understanding this strange sensation and learning how to surf the waves of success without sinking.

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Ep 46: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks - Navigating Rejection & Disappointment [Courage Series Pt 2]

Ever felt crushed by rejection or struggled to move on from disappointment? Join us as we unpack the differences between rejection and disappointment in part two of our Courage series. Learn how to shift your thinking from the heavy burden of rejection to the lighter, more self-accepting experience of disappointment, and discover how to use it as a powerful tool to pivot and move forward in life.

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Ep 45: The Courage Sandwich [Courage Series Pt 1]

Ready to conquer fear and take daring, courageous actions in your life and work? I'm sharing the concept of The Courage Sandwich and how it can help you motivate and encourage yourself when you're feeling nervous or scared. We'll talk about pre- and post-game pep talks, pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones, and overcoming self-criticism while engaging with strangers.

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Ep 44: Emailing for Good: Next Level Donor Communication with Abby Jarvis

48% of donors prefer updates and appeals through email. Nonprofit email performance data has been historically challenging, especially for smaller organizations — today, we’re sharing data of what works, what doesn’t, and trends that every nonprofit needs to know using the latest insights from the Neon One Email Report.

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Ep 40: Revolutionizing Board Dynamics & Empowering Nonprofit CEOs with Sarah Olivieri

Transform your nonprofit board from overwhelmed to highly engaged and achieve more with less effort! Guest Sarah Olivieri shares her groundbreaking approach that is revolutionizing the way nonprofits are managed. "We can't have boards getting in the way of progress."

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Ep 38: Confidence Unleashed: Embracing Your Salesy Side with Manu Muraro from Your Social Team

Meet Manu, the founder of Your Social Team and Your Template Club. She's unafraid of selling, launching, and is a powerhouse organic marketer.  She's the creator of my favorite Instagram templates that are designed to boost engagement with the latest trends in mind.

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Ep 35: Email Marketing, Reinvented: Back to Basics with an Edge

Email marketing isn't new,  but treating your email marketing strategy like you did a decade ago (or even a year ago) is a mistake!

Email, not social media, is where the conversions (sales, donations) happen! In this episode, you'll hear how to embrace the foundational elements of email marketing -- the basics -- but without sounding basic. The importance of your email list is stronger than ever, but preferences, tastes, and formatting has changed. More on how to stand out in today's episode!

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Ep 34: Understanding Donor Motivation: What Makes Your Supporters Take Action

Today we're going to be talking about something that's crucial for any nonprofit organization - understanding and building trust with your audience.

We know that getting more donors or discovering what motivates your current supporters to take action can be a real challenge. But don't worry, we've got you covered!

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