If you’re a nonprofit leader—even just thinking about stepping back in the next few years—this episode is for you.

In this conversation I had with Mary Barroll from Charity Village for their CharityVillage Connects podcast, I talk about the real reasons we’re facing a leadership crisis in the nonprofit sector… and why so many transitions fall apart.

​You’ve been quietly wondering:

• How do I leave without everything falling apart?
• Is my team ready?
• What will my board say?
• What’s next for me?

​This episode will help you:

• Start the right conversations—without fear or guilt
• Understand the gaps in your current team’s readiness
• Recognize the role your board must play in succession
• Develop a plan to step back with confidence—and integrity
• Lead now in a way that prepares your people for later

Whether you’re leaving next year or in five, don’t wait. Now’s the time to get intentional about your legacy.

Ready to build your leadership confidence, develop leadership skills and find balance.

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You can watch the full Charity Village Connects Episode with all their interviews here

You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving deep into my new book, Character Driven Leadership for Women, sharing the transformative journey that led me to create a powerful 5-step leadership framework.

✔️ Why survival mode keeps you stuck and how to break free.

✔️ The 3 traps women leaders fall into: Pleasing, Performing, and Perfecting.

✔️ How to align your leadership style with your values to lead with integrity.

✔️ The power of self-reflection and how it fuels leadership growth.

✔️ Real stories from nonprofit leaders who transformed through this method.

If today’s episode hit home, imagine having a whole book filled with these insights. Get your copy of Character Driven Leadership for Women today and start your journey toward impactful, authentic leadership:

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Ever feel like leadership just doesn’t feel right? Like you’re playing a role that isn’t really you? You’re not alone. Many women leaders feel off because they’ve been taught to lead in a way that doesn’t align with who they truly are.

In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful framework from my newest book, Character Driven Leadership for Women, to help you lead authentically, tap into your strengths, and break free from leadership that feels "icky."

✔️ Why leadership feels wrong sometimes – and how to fix it

✔️ How to stop leading from outdated masculine models and embrace your strengths

✔️ The Stay, Grow, or Go framework – so you can refine your leadership traits with confidence

🎧 Get a sneak peek of my book by reading the first chapter here: https://www.kathyarcher.com/character-driven-leadership-book.html

📖 And don’t forget – Character Driven Leadership for Women launches on March 3rd! Mark your calendar and get ready to lead with integrity, confidence, and authenticity.

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Are your leadership goals setting you up for success or frustration? In this episode, I break down the 10 most common mistakes nonprofit leaders make when setting their goals and, more importantly, how to fix them. Whether you're struggling to balance personal and professional goals, feeling stuck on how to create an actionable plan, or unsure how to celebrate progress, this episode is packed with strategies to help you thrive.

✅ Why setting goals matters for leadership success

✅ How to align personal and professional growth

✅ The secret to effective 90-day goal planning

✅ Tips for celebrating wins and failures

✅ How to create habits that lead to lasting transformation

If you're ready to lead with confidence and authenticity this year, this episode is for you! Plus, grab my free guide to my favourite productivity books to help you get started.

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Goal Setting Magic: How to Create Leadership Goals That Work

Do you set leadership goals but struggle to make them actionable or find the time to achieve them? In this episode of Surviving to Thriving, we dive into the art of goal setting and uncover strategies to help you achieve meaningful progress in your leadership journey.

Discover how short-term, actionable goals can transform your leadership skills, create focus, and help you feel more confident and composed. Whether it’s improving team dynamics, managing your emotions, or boosting your organizational skills, this episode offers practical steps to help you thrive as a leader.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The power of short-term (1-3 month) goals
• How aligning your goals with desired feelings creates focus and motivation
• The habits and mindset shifts needed to achieve your goals
• Practical strategies to make goal-setting work for your leadership growth

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Tune in to learn how to create goals that don’t just sit on your to-do list—they help you become the confident, composed leader you aspire to be.

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If you're a nonprofit leader wanting to grow, lead confidently, and make an impact, a year-end review is a step you can’t afford to skip!

In this episode, I walk you through why reviewing the past year is the key to unlocking your leadership potential.

You’ll learn how to reflect strategically, recognize your growth, and set the foundation for success in the new year.

Grab the free worksheet I mentioned below to guide your reflection process, and join me on January 8th to develop your Leadership Blueprint where we’ll:

✅ Review your year together.

✅ Set goals that are actionable and realistic.

✅ Create a manageable plan to grow and develop as a leader.

Stop surviving.

Start thriving.

This is how you build confidence, composure, and balance as you lead your team and life.

1. Why a year-end review is critical for nonprofit leaders.

2. How reflecting on “who you’ve become” leads to meaningful growth.

3. Practical questions to ask when evaluating the past year.

4. How to identify what worked, what didn’t, and where to focus next.

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In this episode of the Surviving to Thriving Podcast, I continue my personal journey of becoming a confident leader while aligning my work with my values and finding work-life balance.

This is the second part of my conversation with David from Career Conversations. I discuss the tools and training I used to navigate two leadership lows and learn to lead effectively.

I address common struggles for women leaders in non-profits, such as lack of formal leadership training and imposter syndrome.

Need a quick boost of confidence? Grab this guide 👇🏻

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Tired of living in Survival Mode? Learn to Thrive with this guide👇🏻

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Is leading with integrity important to you? Read this👇🏻

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed stepping into a nonprofit leadership role without specific training to support the transition?

I did! And It was hard.

Hi, I’m Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer, and in this first part of a two-part series, I’ll share my personal journey from leaving home to college, frontline work, then transition into nonprofit leadership,

I’ll be highlighting the challenges I faced and how she found her way in an often unsupportive nonprofit sector.

In this first part, you’ll hear

1. How I navigated the tough transition from frontline work to leadership without formal training or support.

2. Key moments that shaped my leadership approach, including overcoming overwhelm and finding resilience.

3. Insights on balancing personal values with leadership responsibilities and the power of inner growth.

If you’re a woman in nonprofit leadership dealing with stress, work-life balance issues, or challenges with team communication, I suspect my story will resonate and offer reassurance that you’re not alone.

I hope that by listening to my story, you’ll feel inspired to lead authentically and find your own way forward.

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