What if your greatest impact as a leader isn’t in directing others — but in coaching them? In this episode, we'll explore how leaders can embrace coaching competencies to build trust, create awareness, and foster real growth within their teams. From active listening to facilitating development, you'll gain practical tools to engage your team more deeply and help them thrive.

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This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

As a nonprofit leader, you’ve likely faced the challenge of well-meaning board members drifting into operational territory. In this episode, we’ll explore the fine line between governance and management and what to do when that line gets blurred. From clarifying roles and strengthening relationships to setting boundaries and leaning on your policies, you’ll walk away with practical tools to navigate board scope creep with professionalism and grace. Whether you're a seasoned Executive Director or new to the role, this conversation will help you lead with clarity while preserving the crucial relationships that power your mission.

Connect with host Jill Fowler on LinkedIn.

This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

Join us as we tackle one of the most common challenges in nonprofit leadership: keeping board meetings engaging, purposeful, and productive. We’ll share practical strategies to help you rethink how your board comes together, creating space for meaningful dialogue, stronger decision-making, and a renewed connection to your mission. Whether you're leading the meeting or just trying to survive it, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and ready to lead with intention.

Connect with host Jill Fowler on LinkedIn.

This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

Values aren't just words on a page, they're the heartbeat of your organization's culture. In this episode, we'll explore practical, creative ways to bring your nonprofit’s core values to life every single day.

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This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

Making difficult decisions is part of the job as a nonprofit leader, but that doesn’t make it any less lonely, stressful, or heavy. In this episode, we dive into what it really feels like to carry the responsibility of big choices that affect your team, your mission, and your community, and share some tools for making those tough decisions a little easier.

At the end of the day, there may not be a perfect answer, but there is a thoughtful, values-aligned path forward. And you don’t have to walk it alone.

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This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

We're honoring self-care needs and taking the week off. See you next time!

Connect with host Jill Fowler on LinkedIn.

This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

Can your board members passionately articulate your organization's mission in the community? Do they readily embrace their fundraising role? Are they present and actively participating in board and committee meetings?

In this first episode in a series on board relations, we’re going to discuss five quick, concrete ideas you can implement in relatively short order to help improve your board’s level of engagement.

Connect with host Jill Fowler on LinkedIn.

This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

How do you properly prepare yourself to truly lead during a time of crisis? In this episode, we cover three types of crises and share tips on how to respond.

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This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.