Episode 5: Managing Transitions, Detours & Pivots in the Development Sector — with Nana Hauwa Ndirpaya

In Episode 5 of The Development Conversations Podcast, we’re back with a powerful and timely conversation on how to navigate career transitions, unexpected detours, and life pivots in the development sector.Our guest, Nana Hauwa Ndirpaya, is a faith-based social entrepreneur, advocate, and founder of Free to Become. She shares her journey through relocation, motherhood, sector shifts, and evolving personal purpose , offering honest insights, practical strategies, and deep encouragement for professionals navigating change.Whether you’re shifting roles, exploring a new path, or trying to stay grounded in seasons of uncertainty, this episode will speak to you. What we cover in this episode: How to embrace career pivots and life transitions with confidenceStaying impactful and purpose-driven during uncertain timesLessons from motherhood, relocation, and changing callingsBuilding resilience in a constantly shifting development landscapeThe role of faith, community, and mindset in navigating changeAbout our guest:Nana Hauwa Ndirpaya is the founder of Free to Become and The Daughters Project, initiatives focused on preventing intimate partner violence and helping women align their lives with God’s purpose. She merges faith and social impact to create safe, thriving communities and is the host of the Choosing Well series. You can reach her via her website https://nana.ndirpaya.com/Listen if you’re a:Development practitionerNGO/INGO professionalWoman navigating transitionsFaith-driven changemakerSocial impact leaderSubscribe to stay updated! Watch or listen on:YouTube: @thedevelopmentconversationsSpotify & Apple Podcasts: The Development Conversations PodcastConnect with us:Instagram: [@thedevelopmentconversations]LinkedIn: The Development ConversationsWebsite: https://thedevconversations.com/Keywords:development sector podcast, career transitions, NGO professionals, women in leadership, faith and social impact, career pivots, navigating change, nonprofit careers, African women leaders, purpose-driven work, Nana Hauwa, Free to Become, social entrepreneurship, resilience, career development.