Embodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being in aid organisations
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -A podcast for humanitarians who want to work in closer alignment to core values like compassion, accountability, solidarity and equity. Born in 2020 in collaboration with CHS Alliance and Mary Ann Clements, the podcast is now entering its next evolution and is hosted by Melissa Pitotti.
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41. "If it's itchy, uncomfortable, messy, and hurts..." with Sarah Diedro Jordão
July 05, 2024 12:29 - 40 minutes - 31.8 MBThis conversation with Sarah Diedro Jordão provides a deep and heartfelt exploration of what it means to embody change and foster love in the quest for a more equitable society. “Going through a painful process can very much be part of embodying change. If it's itchy, uncomfortable, messy, and hurts, change is probably on the other side of that. So there’s hope." -Sarah Diedro Jordão Sarah Diedro Jordão is a multi-passionate & versatile consultant. She works as a communica...
40. Menopause with Scotti McClaren
June 26, 2024 12:14 - 28 minutes - 21 MBHumanitarian women are exposed to chronic stress, which can impact their experience of peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause. In this episode of Embodying Change Scotti McLaren shares her experience and insight as it relates to this under-explored and yet powerful time of a woman’s life – before, during and after actual “M day.” What are the symptoms and what can we do about them? Scotti practices functional medicine and personalized nutrition, specializing in menopause an...
39. The power of self-leadership with Lucette Quarteron
June 07, 2024 08:12 - 56 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this light-hearted episode of "Embodying Change," we sit down with Lucette Quarteron, a dynamic global citizen and visionary leader. Lucette shares her unique insights on self-leadership, the proper use of power, and conflict management, drawing from her rich personal and professional journey. Discover how Lucette transforms organizational cultures, fosters workplace trust, and empowers others to embrace change. Key Takeaways: The importance of self-leadership and healing perso...
38. How to get and keep an accountability buddy with Helen Dunnett
May 31, 2024 14:08 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBJoin us in this conversation with Helen Dunnett, Melissa’s accountability buddy. In today's episode, Helen shares her personal journey of transformation and discusses the powerful tools of nonviolent communication and assertiveness that have shaped her approach to coaching. She also shares the story of how she approached Melissa years ago to become her accountability buddy, and the five questions she designed to guide their weekly conversations. What You'll Learn: The story of He...
How to get and keep an accountability buddy with Helen Dunnett
May 31, 2024 14:08 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBJoin us in this conversation with Helen Dunnett, Melissa’s accountability buddy. In today's episode, Helen shares her personal journey of transformation and discusses the powerful tools of nonviolent communication and assertiveness that have shaped her approach to coaching. She also shares the story of how she approached Melissa years ago to become her accountability buddy, and the five questions she designed to guide their weekly conversations. What You'll Learn: The story of He...
Get in the "growth zone" with Cindy Rocha
May 16, 2024 13:18 - 53 minutes - 39.2 MBJoin host Melissa Pitotti as she welcomes change advocate Cindy Rocha for a morning conversation filled with insights on embracing vulnerability and stepping out of comfort zones for transformative personal and professional growth. Highlights: 1. Defining Embodying Change: Cindy explains how real change involves putting oneself in the 'growth zone' — a space beyond comfort that necessitates learning, unlearning, and relearning. 2. Navigating Change and Discomfort: Discuss...
37. Get in the "growth zone" with Cindy Rocha
May 16, 2024 13:18 - 53 minutes - 39.2 MBJoin host Melissa Pitotti as she welcomes change advocate Cindy Rocha for a morning conversation filled with insights on embracing vulnerability and stepping out of comfort zones for transformative personal and professional growth. Highlights: 1. Defining Embodying Change: Cindy explains how real change involves putting oneself in the 'growth zone' — a space beyond comfort that necessitates learning, unlearning, and relearning. 2. Navigating Change and Discomfort: Discuss...
Identity and belonging with Annemarie Shrouder
March 25, 2024 11:24 - 41 minutes - 27.8 MBAnnemarie Shrouder shares her personal journey with identity and discusses her work building inclusive cultures and communities. She and Melissa explore the difference between learning and BEING something (embodying change), the challenges of mixed race identity, creating safe and/or brave spaces, and the importance of representation, belonging and community support. Topics Discussed: Identity and embodying change Inclusion and belonging in organizations Leadership, empathy ...
36. Identity and belonging with Annemarie Shrouder
March 25, 2024 11:24 - 41 minutes - 27.8 MBAnnemarie Shrouder shares her personal journey with identity and discusses her work building inclusive cultures and communities. She and Melissa explore the difference between learning and BEING something (embodying change), the challenges of mixed race identity, creating safe and/or brave spaces, and the importance of representation, belonging and community support. Topics Discussed: Identity and embodying change Inclusion and belonging in organizations Leadership, empathy ...
35. The #1 thing you need to transition with Nasra Ismail
February 28, 2024 13:52 - 44 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, Melissa Pitotti and Nasra Ismail have a candid conversation about navigating transitions, power dynamics, and the principles of localization in the humanitarian sector. They share personal anecdotes and insights into their professional journeys, discussing the challenges and opportunities they encountered along the way. From experiencing shifts in power dynamics to embracing localization as a personal and professional practice, they delve into the complexities of wo...
The #1 thing you need to transition, with Nasra Ismail
February 28, 2024 13:52 - 44 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, Melissa Pitotti and Nasra Ismail have a candid conversation about navigating transitions, power dynamics, and the principles of localization in the humanitarian sector. They share personal anecdotes and insights into their professional journeys, discussing the challenges and opportunities they encountered along the way. From experiencing shifts in power dynamics to embracing localization as a personal and professional practice, they delve into the complexities of wo...
Giving Joy with Joy Kolin
December 08, 2023 16:18 - 45 minutes - 63 MBIn this episode Melissa speaks with Joy Kolin, Executive Director and Board President of Giving Joy. Joy has 20-years of experience in the field of international development, a career that has taken her to over 60 countries. Throughout her travels, Joy found herself touched by a common trend - the immense ability of women to affect positive change if given the resources and opportunities to do so. In 2018 she established Giving Joy as a way to harness and grow the power and the ...
34. Giving Joy with Joy Kolin
December 08, 2023 16:18 - 45 minutes - 63 MBIn this episode Melissa speaks with Joy Kolin, Executive Director and Board President of Giving Joy. Joy has 20-years of experience in the field of international development, a career that has taken her to over 60 countries. Throughout her travels, Joy found herself touched by a common trend - the immense ability of women to affect positive change if given the resources and opportunities to do so. In 2018 she established Giving Joy as a way to harness and grow the power and the ...
33. Life-centric work with Wouter Smeets
July 07, 2023 09:12 - 51 minutes - 71 MBHow can we better manage our workload, as per Commitment 8 of the Core Humanitarian Standard?* In this episode Melissa speaks with Wouter Smeets, a design-thinker, about how to re-shape our work in a way that gives us energy, rather than drains it. He gives us some good questions to ask ourselves, like: How do we design our morning routine? What makes a break a good break? What task can we do first that will put us on good footing for the rest of the day? What are some life-centr...
Life-centric work with Wouter Smeets
July 07, 2023 09:12 - 51 minutes - 71 MBHow can we better manage our workload, as per Commitment 8 of the Core Humanitarian Standard?* In this episode Melissa speaks with Wouter Smeets, a design-thinker, about how to re-shape our work in a way that gives us energy, rather than drains it. He gives us some good questions to ask ourselves, like: How do we design our morning routine? What makes a break a good break? What task can we do first that will put us on good footing for the rest of the day? What are some life-centr...
32. A victim/ survivor perspective with Sabrina Prioli
March 24, 2023 14:48 - 53 minutes - 73 MBIn this conversation, Melissa speaks with Sabrina Prioli, the author of a memoir called “Rise up, phoenix” and one of the victim/survivors of the 2016 Terrain Compound Attacks in Juba, South Sudan. Sabrina shares her insights into how to better support victim/survivors and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. She also explains the nuances of the words “victim” vs. “survivor” and how to cope when hearing about traumatic incidents like hers. *Note: This conversation i...
A victim/ survivor perspective with Sabrina Prioli
March 24, 2023 14:48 - 53 minutes - 73 MBIn this conversation, Melissa speaks with Sabrina Prioli, the author of a memoir called “Rise up, phoenix” and one of the victim/survivors of the 2016 Terrain Compound Attacks in Juba, South Sudan. Sabrina shares her insights into how to better support victim/survivors and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. She also explains the nuances of the words “victim” vs. “survivor” and how to cope when hearing about traumatic incidents like hers. *Note: This conversation i...
“Mental health at work” with Dr. Aiysha Malik of the WHO
February 17, 2023 13:36 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode Melissa speaks with Dr. Aiysha Malik, a mental health specialist at the World Health Organization working for a world that supports, improves, and does not harm mental health. They discuss the WHO guidelines on mental health and work and accompanying WHO-ILO policy brief. What do the guidelines say and what can you do with them? Check out the WHO guidelines on mental health at work here: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240053052 And the WHO-ILO m...
31. Mental health at work with Dr. Aiysha Malik
February 17, 2023 13:36 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode Melissa speaks with Dr. Aiysha Malik, a mental health specialist at the World Health Organization working for a world that supports, improves, and does not harm mental health. They discuss the WHO guidelines on mental health and work and accompanying WHO-ILO policy brief. What do the guidelines say and what can you do with them? Check out the WHO guidelines on mental health at work here: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240053052 And the WHO-ILO m...
30. When you picture Doctors without Borders what do you see?
January 27, 2023 09:59 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBMelissa speaks with: Dr. Chinonso Emmanuel Okorie, an MSF doctor living in Rwanda who recently completed a mission in Yemen; Lindis Hurun, the General Director of MSF Norway; and Ryan Rodrick Beiler, a multimedia producer for MSF Norway. They and several colleagues were involved in the production of a video that has made waves in the humanitarian community for its handling of structural racism and patient dignity using a technique called “the duet.” In this podcast interview they ta...
When you picture Doctors without Borders what do you see?
January 27, 2023 09:59 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBMelissa speaks with: Dr. Chinonso Emmanuel Okorie, an MSF doctor living in Rwanda who recently completed a mission in Yemen; Lindis Hurun, the General Director of MSF Norway; and Ryan Rodrick Beiler, a multimedia producer for MSF Norway. They and several colleagues were involved in the production of a video that has made waves in the humanitarian community for its handling of structural racism and patient dignity using a technique called “the duet.” In this podcast interview they ta...
29. The Pledge for Change with Degan Ali
January 09, 2023 13:30 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode Melissa Pitotti speaks with Degan Ali, the Executive Director of Adeso, about the story behind the Pledge for Change 2030. They explore the ways in which the process that led to the Pledge was informed by lessons learned from the Charter for Change and the Grand Bargain. They consider the need for brave leaders to have safe spaces to come together on tough issues - and for leaders to be evaluated on metrics of success other than “bigger is better.” They end with refl...
The Pledge for Change with Degan Ali of Adeso
January 09, 2023 13:30 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode Melissa Pitotti speaks with Degan Ali, the Executive Director of Adeso, about the story behind the Pledge for Change 2030. They explore the ways in which the process that led to the Pledge was informed by lessons learned from the Charter for Change and the Grand Bargain. They consider the need for brave leaders to have safe spaces to come together on tough issues - and for leaders to be evaluated on metrics of success other than “bigger is better.” They end with refl...
28. Mental models with Faye Ekong of RavelWorks Africa
September 19, 2022 08:53 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBIn this episode Melissa speaks with Faye Ekong of RavelWorks Africa about common challenges in aid organisations, particularly as they relate to decolonising aid in a “post” COVID world. Faye Ekong is the Managing Director of RavelWorks Africa. She has been in Human Resources, Learning & Personal Development for over 10 years. She is an SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), holds a Masters of Science in International Management and a Bachelor of Arts in European Studie...
“Mental models” with Faye Ekong of RavelWorks Africa
September 19, 2022 08:53 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBIn this episode Melissa speaks with Faye Ekong of RavelWorks Africa about common challenges in aid organisations, particularly as they relate to decolonising aid in a “post” COVID world. Faye Ekong is the Managing Director of RavelWorks Africa. She has been in Human Resources, Learning & Personal Development for over 10 years. She is an SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), holds a Masters of Science in International Management and a Bachelor of Arts in European Studie...
“Everyone needs a safe space to flourish,” with Oge Chukwudozie of RSH Nigeria
August 22, 2022 12:32 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBMelissa speaks with Oge Chukwudozie about the Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub’s exciting pilot project accompanying 10 local Nigerian organisations as they work to change their organisational cultures. Oge emphasizes the value of cultivating a safe and supportive workplace culture and the importance of leadership “walking the talk.” Organisations often issue written policies without addressing the underlying social norms of the organisation that block the full implement...
27. Everyone needs a safe space to flourish with Oge Chukwudozie of RSH Nigeria
August 22, 2022 12:32 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBMelissa speaks with Oge Chukwudozie about the Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub’s exciting pilot project accompanying 10 local Nigerian organisations as they work to change their organisational cultures. Oge emphasizes the value of cultivating a safe and supportive workplace culture and the importance of leadership “walking the talk.” Organisations often issue written policies without addressing the underlying social norms of the organisation that block the full implement...
26. Culture is the key with Dr. Gaya Gamhewage
July 21, 2022 13:08 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBMelissa speaks with Dr. Gaya Gamhewage about her work in the world’s premier health organisation, the World Health Organisation (WHO), to prevent and response to sexual misconduct. They talk about the importance of leaders being vocal, explicit and sincere about their commitment to living the organisation’s values. They also surface a variety of tangible things organisations can do to reduce the exploitation of power, like: - admit when there are failures, even though i...
“Culture is the key,” with Dr. Gaya Gamhewage
July 21, 2022 13:08 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBMelissa speaks with Dr. Gaya Gamhewage about her work in the world’s premier health organisation, the World Health Organisation (WHO), to prevent and response to sexual misconduct. They talk about the importance of leaders being vocal, explicit and sincere about their commitment to living the organisation’s values. They also surface a variety of tangible things organisations can do to reduce the exploitation of power, like: - admit when there are failures, even though i...
Governing Well with Aseem Prakash and Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken
May 19, 2022 14:06 - 50 minutes - 70 MBMelissa speaks with Aseem Prakash and Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken about how governing boards of aid organisations can “govern well.” They discuss the power dynamics present in any group of humans, embracing difference and true diversity, prioritising lived experience, modelling behaviours, and asking smart questions. Professor Prakash studies NGOs and nonprofits, and voluntary/private regulation, environmental policy and climate governance. He is a widely published author. He has a...
25. Governing Well with Aseem Prakash and Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken
May 19, 2022 14:06 - 50 minutes - 70 MBMelissa speaks with Aseem Prakash and Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken about how governing boards of aid organisations can “govern well.” They discuss the power dynamics present in any group of humans, embracing difference and true diversity, prioritising lived experience, modelling behaviours, and asking smart questions. Professor Prakash studies NGOs and nonprofits, and voluntary/private regulation, environmental policy and climate governance. He is a widely published author. He has a...
Making power visible with Dr. Emilia Roig
April 14, 2022 10:49 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBAccountability has been defined in the latest version of the CHS guidance note as "the process of using power responsibly, taking account of, and being held accountable by, different stakeholders, and primarily those who are affected by the exercise of such power.” Dr. Emilia Roig, author of “Why We Matter” explains in this Embodying Change episode that “a lot of people don't see power, and that's a problem. Because if you don't see power, then you cannot tackle power imbalances...
24. Making power visible with Dr. Emilia Roig
April 14, 2022 10:49 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this conversation, Melissa asks Dr. Emilia Roig, the author of the book "Why We Matter," about how power shows up in our work, her concept of “radical solidarity” and self care. Accountability has been defined in the latest version of the CHS guidance note as "the process of using power responsibly, taking account of, and being held accountable by, different stakeholders, and primarily those who are affected by the exercise of such power.” Dr. Emilia Roig, author of “Why W...
23. Evolution or revolution with Umut Dilara Baycili
March 09, 2022 06:39 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBMelissa talks about organisational culture with Umut Dilara Baycili, a child psychologist working for Mavi Kalem. This humanitarian NGO and CHS Alliance member supports women and children in Turkey with a team that includes doctors, psychologists, sociologists and social workers. It is not unusual for people working for NGOs like Mavi Kalem to experience stressful and traumatic situations. In addition, local and national NGOs often face an uphill battle in accessing sustainable...
Evolution or revolution? Umut Dilara Baycili of Mavi Kalem on organisational culture
March 09, 2022 06:39 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBMelissa talks about organisational culture with Umut Dilara Baycili, a child psychologist working for Mavi Kalem. This humanitarian NGO and CHS Alliance member supports women and children in Turkey with a team that includes doctors, psychologists, sociologists and social workers. It is not unusual for people working for NGOs like Mavi Kalem to experience stressful and traumatic situations. In addition, local and national NGOs often face an uphill battle in accessing sustainable...
The data tells a story, with Dr. Liza Jachens
January 17, 2022 09:37 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBMelissa speaks with Dr. Liza Jachens, an occupational health psychologist, lecturer and research associate who has partnered with six major humanitarian organisations looking at their staff’s experience of work-related stress and its effects on their mental health. Humanitarian work carries a “high emotional load” often exposed to trauma. Dr. Jachens has found that humanitarians are two to three times more likely to develop a mental illness (like anxiety, depression and PTSD) than...
22. The data tells a story with Dr. Liza Jachens
January 17, 2022 09:37 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBMelissa speaks with Dr. Liza Jachens, an occupational health psychologist, lecturer and research associate who has partnered with six major humanitarian organisations looking at their staff’s experience of work-related stress and its effects on their mental health. Humanitarian work carries a “high emotional load” often exposed to trauma. Dr. Jachens has found that humanitarians are two to three times more likely to develop a mental illness (like anxiety, depression and PTSD) than...
21. Root. Rise. Pollinate!
October 12, 2021 09:13 - 51 minutes - 38.7 MBShawna, Kristen and Rufaro tell the story of Root. Rise. Pollinate! and share learning from their experiment to shift culture through connecting inner and outer transformation. Shawna Wakefield, Kristen Zimmerman and Rufaro Gwarada tell the story of Root. Rise. Pollinate! - informed by their previous experiences in aid and development. They share learning from their ongoing experiment to shift culture through connecting inner and outer transformation. They discuss practicing new wa...
Root. Rise. Pollinate!
October 12, 2021 09:13 - 51 minutes - 38.7 MBShawna Wakefield, Kristen Zimmerman and Rufaro Gwarada tell the story of Root. Rise. Pollinate! - informed by their previous experiences in aid and development. They share learning from their ongoing experiment to shift culture through connecting inner and outer transformation. They discuss practicing new ways of being and doing the work, counter-balancing harmful systems, accountability, responsibility and relationship, decision-making, inter-generational dialogue and much, much mo...
20. Building Belonging with Brian Stout
September 26, 2021 11:34 - 49 minutes - 38 MBMelissa and Brian Stout of Building Belonging discuss how transformation happens – for individuals, groups, societies and the planet. This includes inviting others to co-create compelling visions, holding space in containers with maximal diversity, stepping into our power and agency, and embodying the change we want with accountability, compassion, grace and challenge. Brian Stout is the source for the emergent collaborative that has become Building Belonging. Drawn to mediation a...
Building Belonging with Brian Stout
September 26, 2021 11:34 - 49 minutes - 38 MBMelissa and Brian Stout of Building Belonging discuss how transformation happens – for individuals, groups, societies and the planet. This includes inviting others to co-create compelling visions, holding space in containers with maximal diversity, stepping into our power and agency, and embodying the change we want with accountability, compassion, grace and challenge. Brian Stout is the source for the emergent collaborative that has become Building Belonging. Drawn to mediation a...
Torrey Peace of Aid for Aid Workers
August 19, 2021 06:40 - 44 minutes - 61 MBThis episode is dedicated to humanitarians around the world on World Humanitarian Day. Melissa and Torrey Peace of Aid for Aid Workers Leadership Podcast do a podcast exchange about people-centred leadership. In this conversation they cover: The importance of empowering the people closest to the problem, as they know best how to solve those problems. This relates to high performing teams as well as to the localisation conversation. Three common limiting beliefs that hold leaders...
19. Torrey Peace of Aid for Aid Workers
August 19, 2021 06:40 - 44 minutes - 61 MBThis episode is dedicated to humanitarians around the world on World Humanitarian Day. Melissa and Torrey Peace of Aid for Aid Workers Leadership Podcast do a podcast exchange about people-centred leadership. In this conversation they cover: The importance of empowering the people closest to the problem, as they know best how to solve those problems. This relates to high performing teams as well as to the localisation conversation. Three common limiting beliefs that hold leaders...
18. Paula Ramírez of Breathe International
July 29, 2021 16:32 - 42 minutes - 31.2 MBMelissa talks with Paula Ramírez of Breathe International. In their conversation they cover: Her journey from focusing on peacebuilding for nations to peacebuilding from within. The political aspect of being mindful and aware The body as a source of learning How to be a living example of mindfulness in the workplace The irony that humanitarian work usually doesn’t make space to get to know each other as humans Examples and benefits of leaders and emergency responders introdu...
Paula Ramírez of Breathe International
July 29, 2021 16:32 - 42 minutes - 31.2 MBMelissa talks with Paula Ramírez of Breathe International. In their conversation they cover: Her journey from focusing on peacebuilding for nations to peacebuilding from within. The political aspect of being mindful and aware The body as a source of learning How to be a living example of mindfulness in the workplace The irony that humanitarian work usually doesn’t make space to get to know each other as humans Examples and benefits of leaders and emergency responders introdu...
17. Hope Chigudu reflects back on the Global Gathering
June 27, 2021 15:58 - 52 minutes - 41 MBMelissa talks with Hope Chigudu, reflecting back on the 20-21 May Global Gathering entitled “Living our values: Care, culture and power in aid organisations” held by the CHS Alliance. In their conversation they cover: The connections between power, culture and care The importance of leadership, of using language that people can understand in different contexts, of raising awareness about power in our spaces The value of rituals, for individuals and communities The idea of accou...
Hope Chigudu reflects back on the Global Gathering
June 27, 2021 15:58 - 52 minutes - 41 MBMelissa talks with Hope Chigudu, reflecting back on the 20-21 May Global Gathering entitled “Living our values: Care, culture and power in aid organisations” held by the CHS Alliance. In their conversation they cover: The connections between power, culture and care The importance of leadership, of using language that people can understand in different contexts, of raising awareness about power in our spaces The value of rituals, for individuals and communities The idea of accou...
16. Mary Ann Clements previews the Global Gathering
May 10, 2021 07:27 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this conversation Mary Ann Clements explains the background and the hopes for the 20-21 May 2021 CHS Alliance virtual Global Gathering on Living our values: Care, culture and power in aid organisations. This free virtual gathering is the first of its kind in our sector which will bring together leaders and practitioners who are interested in the question of how we live our values in aid organisations. The combined focus of how we treat ourselves and our staff brings together th...
Mary Ann Clements previews the Global Gathering
May 10, 2021 07:27 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this conversation Mary Ann Clements explains the background and the hopes for the 20-21 May 2021 CHS Alliance virtual Global Gathering on Living our values: Care, culture and power in aid organisations. This free virtual gathering is the first of its kind in our sector which will bring together leaders and practitioners who are interested in the question of how we live our values in aid organisations. The combined focus of how we treat ourselves and our staff brings together th...
Naser Haghamed, former CEO of Islamic Relief Worldwide
April 14, 2021 09:09 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBAt the end of January 2021 Naser Haghamed completed his 5-year stint as the CEO of Islamic Relief Worldwide. Melissa reflects back with him about leadership, staff well-being and organisational culture for the ICVA-CHS Alliance “Leading Well” project. In their conversation they consider What it’s like to be in constant “firefighting mode” as a CEO of an organization operating in multiple conflict zones and navigating complex donor and regulatory requirements The importance o...