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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 15 MIN

Why Achieving Your Goals Can Lead to LESS Happiness and How to Fix It

from The Modern Humanitarian and International Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact During Uncertainty as a NGO Leader While Avoiding Stress, Burnout and Overwhelm

Do you feel like no matter how much you achieve, it's never enough?If you're a humanitarian or development leader constantly focused on what's next—without pausing to reflect on what you’ve already accomplished—you're likely stuck on the “goal treadmill.” This episode introduces a powerful mindset shift that allows you to stay motivated and find fulfillment while you work toward your goals.In this episode you'll discover:The critical difference between "gap thinking" and "gain thinking"Learn how to measure your progress in a way that boosts satisfaction and motivationExplore practical reflection tools to help you celebrate small and big wins consistentlyHit play to uncover how modern leaders are transforming the way they pursue goals—and why it's making their work (and life) more meaningful.What Is Your Leadership Style? Free Quiz:Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

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