Nonprofit leaders are tired, and it's not because they're doing it wrong. In this conversation, we dig into what it really takes to sustain yourself while leading complex, high-pressure work.

From managing urgency and emotional load to setting priorities, building self-trust, and regulating your nervous system, this episode is a grounded, practical reminder that burnout is not a requirement of leadership.

Episode Highlights

02:14 Dacia's Journey and Mission

03:31 Challenges of Nonprofit Leadership

04:42 Strategies for Effective Leadership

09:34 Importance of Self-Care for Leaders

15:17 Managing Priorities and Delegation

My guest for this episode is Dacia L. Moore

Dacia is a transformational speaker, author, and mental health advocate with over 20 years of experience helping people especially women move past barriers and step into purposeful, confident lives.

A former nonprofit executive director and award-winning business professional, she blends practical psychological tools with faith-based principles to create real, lasting change. She is the founder of Second Wind Counseling & Consulting and the author of From Stuck to Unstoppable: 5 Strategies for Getting Your Second Wind. Known for her warm, energizing style, Dacia inspires audiences to take action that strengthens individuals, families, and communities.

Connect with Dacia:

www.secondwindcc.com

[email protected]

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