Most people join the nonprofit sector because they care. They care about their communities, their clients, and their missions. And when you care deeply, it’s easy to slip into “doing whatever needs to be done,” even when it’s outside your...
Conflict is an inevitable part of working in any organization. Tension will arise whenever people work together under conditions of shared goals, limited resources, varying priorities, and differing communication styles in nonprofit and mission-driven environments, where stakes often feel high,...
In the nonprofit sector, confidence is often measured indirectly. We talk about capacity, resilience, competence, and commitment. We assess leadership through outputs delivered, crises managed, funding secured, and communities served. And yet, many women leaders I work with — accomplished,...
Image: Faculty of Science at the University of Windsor Ottenbrite Lecture Series (L-R: Dean of Science, Proffesor Claudio Verani; Gemma Grey-Hall, CFRE; Shelley Ottenbrite; Dave Ottenbrite; Ruth Ottenbrite; Mark Ottenbrite; and guest Lecturer Proffesor Christa Brousseau). With nearly 15 years of experience in...
If you are getting your hands on the career ladder and seeking to climb, it can be hard to find a rung up at times. Good opportunities are few and far between, competition is fierce, and it can be nigh-impossible to stand out from...
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. It had been nine months since my husband lost his job, and we were still reeling from that when I learned my own work contract would end in three months....
You've probably said some version of this to yourself before: I can't keep going like this! I'm completely maxed out! I'm drowning! Maybe it was after yet another late night answering emails or during a board meeting when someone asked...
Who likes to say no? Most people don’t! However, if you want to say YES to your positive career transformation, you need to learn how to say no to the things that keep you stuck, distracted and overcommitted. Learning how...
Dear Kathy, I never get feedback on how I’m doing. No one tells me if I’m leading well or missing the mark. I want to lead in a way that feels true to who I am, but how do I...
Do you sometimes feel scared or anxious on your career clarity journey? Most people do. Don’t let fear stop you from taking charge of your destiny! While there truly is no magic cure for worries, doubts and fears, many of...
