In times of crisis, when everything crumbles, what keeps us standing tall ? In this episode, we explore the role that your self-concept plays in your capacity to be strong, decisive and move forward. 

Join me on a five-part journey to rethink and redefine your self-concept, starting with this episode which explores the power of identity clarity. 

As the going gets tough, we could all use a bit of mental health strengthening and a boost to our capacity to absorb shock. 

In this episode of Rewired for Good, we dive into simple daily ways to build our inner strength and augment our shock absorption capacity. Just like you can take your body to the gym and read books to grow your intellect, you can do these daily exercises to grow your nervous system fitness levels. 

In this episode you'll find out: 

• why building your nervous system's strength is one of the most important forms of self-care

• 4 simple ways to build your nervous system's muscles, daily and with almost no time investment

• 2 pro tips to take all this to the next level

Small little daily moves that can lead to massive transformation in every aspect of your life.  

In this episode of Rewired for Good, we tackle the number one concern brought in every coaching session this week: the uncertainty of the humanitarian and development job market. 

We cover: 
- key tactics and reframes to approach job searching and applications in a strategic way
- prompts to elevate your self-concept as a humanitarian and clarify your unique added value so you can show up confidently and so your so your CV, cover letters and interviews are as strong as can be. 
- techniques to make the application process less painful, easier and more pleasant
- and the 5 key aspects of your wellness that you need to feed to hold the distance throughout these challenging times. 

No matter what your situation is, this episode will help you regain confidence, refine your applications and get through this with as little stress as possible. 

Grab your notebook, take a deep breath, and let's get to work. 

Humanitarians and aid workers in general are no strangers to uncertainty and fear. But with funding suspensions, general confusion and political shifts, many aid workers are experiencing an overwhelming sense of fear, anxiety, and pre-traumatic stress. 

In this episode, we explore how to:
- identify pre-traumatic stress, 
- become pros at feeling bad so we can 
- think clearly through the crises our sector is facing, 
- and redirect our energy to best support our needs and those of the people we serve. 

The humanitarian and development sector is going through a watershed moment with funding gaps, stop-work orders, job cuts, policy changes, technological disruptions with artificial intelligence and other technocratic takeovers, misinformation and disinformation. 

We are literally under attack. 

This episode is a pep talk and offers concrete directions on how to navigate all this uncertainty, survive the turbulence while staying true to humanitarian values and show up in a way that serves you and the sector as a whole. 

This episode dives into four key insights drawn from the unique challenges and triumphs of humanitarian work. From balancing personal well-being with professional impact, harnessing your inner superpowers to thrive in chaos, navigating workplace conflict with grace, and battling imposter syndrome—this episode offers actionable thoughts and reframes for aid workers striving to excel in their careers and not lose themselves in the process.

Join us as we explore strategies to reclaim your rest, apply your crisis-handling skills to everyday life, and redefine self-doubt as a stepping stone. Perfect for those ready to realign their values and take 2025 by storm.

Heartbreak is a universal experience that can stem from a tough conversation with a loved one, a betrayal at work, or a project that didn’t pan out. Wherever your heart is invested, there’s a risk of heartbreak.

In this episode, explore what it means to navigate those gut-wrenching moments when your heart feels shattered. Whether it’s a romantic loss, a professional setback, or personal disappointment, I’ll guide you through three stages: heartbreak, heartstrength, and heartgrowth.

Using real stories from the humanitarians coached in Rewired for Good, we uncover how to honor your feelings without judgment, rebuild in ways that strengthen your capacity to love, and ultimately, grow into someone who invests their heart more wisely and fearlessly.

What’s standing between you and what you truly want? Whether it’s finding love, achieving career success, mastering a new skill, or transforming your mindset, the key lies in one powerful question shared in this episode. 

We dive deep into the Belief Ladder—moving from impossibility to inevitability—and how your mindset shapes your actions and, ultimately, your results. Listen up for personal stories, coaching insights, and actionable tips to help you break through your belief ceilings, commit fully to your goals, and take massive action.

By the end, you’ll have the tools to stop dreaming and start creating the life you want. Ready to turn your "what ifs" into "when"? Tune in now and make it inevitable.

There are six weeks left in 2024 and there's no need to carry any of your to-do list weight into the new year. No matter how unpredictable your humanitarian job or your working environment may be, this episode presents 2 key mindsets and 7 principles so that you can take control of your workload, notice a massive change in your levels of overwhelm and avoid burnout, as you tackle your priorities with confidence. 

If you’re ready to stop feeling like your to-do list is the boss of you, tune in now and let’s turn things around before the year ends! :)

Ever have one of those days where everything seems to go wrong, and finding a silver lining feels impossible? You’re not alone. In this episode of Rewired for Good, we’re diving into a transformative simple practice that can help you shift your perspective, elevate your mood, and strengthen your connections with others. A powerful exercise to release your frustrations, create social connections and rewire your brain for the better, long-term.

In this episode you learn: 
- how this practice came to be and was slowly adopted by many humanitarian colleagues and friends
- how to make it happen for you and your entourage                                  
- why it works and the 3 rules to make sure it unleashes all the benefits
- the 4 strategic byproducts of doing this regularly, even daily. 

Whether you're a humanitarian in high-hardship environments or just facing your average load of tough circumstances and looking to build stronger connections with the people around you, tune in. 

Today’s episode tackles a universal yet often overlooked skill: transforming those inevitable waiting periods that we face in the humanitarian sector into moments of power. Whether it’s waiting on a grant application, a response to a job offer, or even a delayed flight, these pauses can feel like lost time, frustrating and powerless. But what if these “in-between” .moments hold the potential for the best insight and growth?

Learn to turn passive moments into active self-research: it can change everything.

In the humanitarian sector, so much feels out of our hands, leaving us drained and defeated. But that’s not the full picture.

This week, we break down why setbacks hit so hard—and, more importantly, how to bounce back, so you can decide on your next best move with clarity. 

Working in the humanitarian sector can feel like juggling flaming torches—tight deadlines, endless deliverables, and life-or-death stakes. And then, enter the office jerk. These difficult colleagues can leave us feeling frustrated, demotivated, and sometimes ready to toss in the towel. Let’s face it, dealing with them is a massive drain on our time, energy, and mental space, often leading to stress, burnout, and a real hit to our quality of life—and impact. When that office jerk strikes, emotions run high, and staying calm and true to your values? Yeah, not always easy.

But don't worry! In this episode, you'll get:

• A short exercise to talk yourself off the roof when you feel like you're losing your mind

• Tips for setting effective boundaries like a pro

• Three mindset shifts to help you reframe the drama and think more clearly.

World Mental Health day is an opportunity to take stock of where we stand in the humanitarian sector, despite much progress made in this field over the past couple of decades. This episode looks at 5 persisting ideas and myths in the humanitarian sector regarding mental health that may not only be inaccurate but actually harmful. They make it harder to tackle mental health issues adequately, with serious consequences not just for aid workers, but also humanitarian organizations and projects, and ultimately, crisis-affected people and our collective ability to have a positive impact.  A myth-debunking episode. 

Our brain has a remarkable capacity to make up stories based on facts to help us make sense of the world and help us make decisions. The problem is, sometimes, those narratives are not always the ones we need to take action and move in the direction we want to go. In a sector as intense as humanitarian aid, no one needs more unecessary, stress, solely added on by our brain. The skill of auditing our own narratives, defining clearly which ones serve our purpose and which ones don't, and deciding deliberately which ones we want to keep choosing, can make the biggest in your life and in the humanitarian sector as a whole. This episode shows exactly how to do just that, step by step. 

Against a background of conflict escalations and continued violations of international (humanitarian) law, this episode focuses on how to deal with grief, hopelessness and helplessness. It offers four concrete ways to step out of despair and continue to be a force of positive change in the world.