In this episode, Jenny Mitchell and nonprofit expert Dr. Patton McDowell dive into shifts redefining the sector, from evolving financing models to the rise of contract work and organizational mergers. These changes aren’t just relevant for nonprofits - they offer lessons for leaders everywhere about adaptability and innovation. A central theme of the episode is women’s leadership, where Patton and Jenny discuss the challenges women face in amplifying their voices and fully stepping into their roles. They highlight the power of mastermind programs as spaces where leaders can gain confidence, take risks, and connect with like-minded peers to share wisdom and support. Patton also shares tips on working with boards effectively, from setting boundaries to fostering strategic, engaging meetings. Together, he and Jenny emphasize the need for concise communication, self-reflection, and building a strong, supportive community. For any leader, this episode is a crash course in making an impact by embracing change and leading authentically. — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Have you ever found yourself stepping in to protect your team from failure, only to realize that your well-intentioned actions might be holding them back? In this episode of the Underdog Leadership Podcast, host Jenny Mitchell dives deep into the intriguing concept of 'mothering' in the workplace. Discover how many women leaders parallel their career milestones with family stages, leading to protective behaviours that can stifle growth. Jenny passionately argues that allowing team members to learn from their mistakes builds confidence and competence. We also explore the vital art of delegation - not just offloading tasks, but fostering trust. Tune in to learn how a leader’s energy and presence impact team dynamics and how embracing mistakes as learning opportunities can transform your leadership style. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to inspire their team and evolve as a leader. Don’t miss this chance to reshape your perspective on leadership! — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/   Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

In this episode, Jenny Mitchell takes you behind the scenes of leadership struggles we all face and specifically, her own personal battle with self-sabotage. She shares 7 powerful strategies to stop undermining yourself and step into your leadership potential. A recent coaching call with a promising young leader inspired this episode, where Jenny explores the subtle yet significant behaviors that hold us back, often without us realizing it. These  habits of self-sabotage prevent us from being perceived as leadership material. The good news? They can be changed. Jenny also gets vulnerable, and shares her personal story about how her discomfort with winning might affect her tennis matches. A classic case of self-sabotage? Tune in to find out. This episode will leave you inspired, with practical tips to let go of sabotaging behaviours, and step fully into your leadership potential. Ready to stop throwing yourself under the bus? Hit play and join the conversation! — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/   Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

In this episode, Dave Hutchinson and Jenny Mitchell dive into the talent crisis shaking up the non-profit world, especially in Canada. With boomers retiring and Gen X mysteriously under-engaged, who’s going to step up? Their answer: millennials in their mid-30s to early 40s! But it’s not just about filling seats - organizations need thoughtful, values-driven succession planning to secure the right people for leadership roles. This episode highlights the power of mentorship, internal talent development, and keeping your culture on point. Bad hires are costly, so boards and CEOs must be intentional about building a supportive, mission-aligned environment.  Tune in for fresh ideas on how to stay ahead of the talent curve, and for more insights, check out causeleadership.com — 🎧Listen to the Cause Leadership Podcast: https://causeleadership.com/podcast/ ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

The Underdog Leadership Podcast is BACK with Season 5! In this eye-opening first episode of Season 5, host Jenny Mitchell sits down with Christina J. Schoemaker, MBA, CFRE, Senior Vice President for Advancement at Valley Youth House. Get inspired by Christina’s journey from health care to leading the development team at a local youth-focused nonprofit. Over 10 years, Christina transformed her department, the impact in the community and the revenue and donations received. With her help, Valley Youth House is now positioned for long-term success. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, aspiring executive, or just love a good transformation story, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice. Tune in as Christina shares her inspiring journey of transforming an organization, balancing a demanding career with family life, and achieving phenomenal growth. — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/   Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

You are going to LOVE Jenny’s conversation with Homaira. In her quiet, thoughtful way, Homaira will capture your attention and your imagination on this podcast! An author, a researcher, a former psychotherapist, a mother, a mental health advocate. Homaira brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to her coaching practice focused on helping women thrive and flourish. Homaira isn't just an author; she's a guiding light in the realms of personal and leadership development for women. With a background in psychotherapy, she brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to her coaching practice. We talk about  Pitfalls that women fall into Loving yourself (and why that’s so hard) Being present for the everyday  Her message? You CAN flourish, even amidst life’s challenges. “Just be there for yourself. That’s the kindest thing you can do. Not just for yourself, but for how you show up around other people” - Homaira Kabir — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/   Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

I was on the hunt for a tool that I could use to support my coaching clients to help them figure out how they want to show up in the world and to better understand themselves. And that’s when I came across the Enneagram. The Enneagram focuses in on core motivations: what drives people’s actions and why they choose their behaviours. Knowing your Enneagram profile helps inform your conversations around conflict in your teams and how you show up at your workplace.   It’s a gamechanger for team dynamics.   But to get all the juicy details, and key takeaways, you’ll need to tune into this episode.  “The more you know yourself, the more self-aware you are and the more effective leader you will be” - Jenny Mitchell — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/   Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

It’s the hardest thing for women leaders to do: to talk about their wins in a way that doesn’t feel icky. Lisa Bragg, the author of "Bragging Rights," joins us for this not-to-be-missed conversation to help women (re)claim their narrative and assert their personal self-worth in both personal and professional spaces. Lisa’s story began as a journalist where she learned how to “stay behind the camera” and keep her brand out of the story. Fast forward to her current role as a business owner and author where Lisa had to learn how to step in front of the camera and own her success. She learned so much about this journey into the limelight, that she wrote an entire book about it!   Tune in to this episode to learn strategies to own your space, articulate your strengths in a way that is genuine, and make your own mark in this noisy world ✨ “Own your brags. Own your success” - Lisa Braggs — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/   Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

It all started when Amy went into a knick knack store and saw a magnet that said, “Leap and the net will appear.” This led Amy to leave the corporate world, and reimagine her future with a different perspective and a new guiding compass: a mission to Create Magic At Work. Amy Durham is a seasoned business leader and Executive Coach, with the vision of transforming workplaces into vibrant hubs of creativity, productivity, and fulfillment. Her journey is not linear, it has a lot of twists and turns and bumps in the road and she learned a lot of lessons along the way. This episode is magic ✨ Tune in to listen to our conversation about spiritual intelligence for leaders in the workplace and how you can bring magic to work with you. “If you’re an underdog leader and you’re looking to move into that top space, my wish is that you do that from a quantum leader perspective and that you’re looking to reshape the systems that we have been placed in rather than follow what has been taught before ” - Amy Durham — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/   Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Listen up and loosen up those tight shoulders! Today, we're diving deep into the art of stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing new experiences. Jenny’s got seven powerful techniques, from both her personal experience and her years of executive coaching, designed to help you break free from the confines of your comfort zone. This episode is a reminder that success isn't just about achieving big milestones; it's about continuous improvement. You’ll learn how to reframe situations, normalize imperfection, and find a balance between familiarity and challenge. Tune in for a dose of motivation and practical strategies to help you become a little better than you were yesterday.  ✨ Special Announcement: You can now buy your copy of my collaborative book on Amazon and on my website! How exciting?!✨ “People who get to experience life in the way they most want to experience it, have to get comfortable with new things” - Jenny Mitchell — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/   Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

It’s every leader’s worst nightmare: the moment when their best talent signs a contract with someone else. Or worse: the competition.   Why did they leave? One of two reasons: they hated their boss, or they didn’t see a path forward for professional advancement.    Both of these challenges can be addressed by bringing in a solid mentorship program to your organization. If you haven’t figured it out yet, let me spell it out to you. People are your organization’s most valuable asset. If people don’t feel like the organization has your back, they will leave. And the ironic thing is, it wouldn’t have taken much to get them to stay. All they wanted  was for someone to invest in them, both financially and professionally. Mentorship is a simple and dynamic way to drive staff retention in your organization. Today on the podcast, my guest and co-coach in Chavender is Sherry Schaefer. Sherry has a wealth of experience and wisdom around the subjects of mentorship and talent development. She builds mentorship programs for organizations and people across many sectors.    If you desire a culture of excellence at your organization, but don’t know where to start, this podcast is a great fit for you. Mentorship and succession planning are not a “nice to have” anymore. They are a must-have. Mentorship isn't just a professional nicety; it's a vitally strategic necessity. In this episode you’ll get  actionable strategies and insights that will empower you to invest in the success of others. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an aspiring professional, this episode promises to inspire, inform, and elevate your journey. “If you want to build and organization that’s sustainable, that’s going to grow and keep excelling, you’ve got to have a mentorship program” - Sherry Schaefer — Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/   Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Leadership Vacuums. It’s when everyone is polite, doesn’t say the hard things that need to be said, and meetings start to look like merry-go-arounds. Is this you? Are you leading from behind, afraid to step out and say what needs to be said? From personal decisions to workplace dynamics, being unclear in your leadership role can lead to a host of problems. This podcast is all about stepping up and taking charge in your life and at work. There are consequences for avoiding leadership responsibilities, believe me! It's crucial to lead with purpose. It’s time to break free from the leadership vacuum, say goodbye to uncertainty and embrace the path of decisive leadership! “We have to let go of leading to be liked. We have to start getting comfortable talking about difficult things.”  - Jenny Mitchell — Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/   Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Welcome to Season 4!   I am celebrating consistency today! It would have been easy to stop the Underdog Leadership Podcast after Season 1 or 2. Shiny object syndrome kicks in, or we become inconsistent with where we put our energy.   But I stuck to it. I stuck with the podcast and kept going. In every episode I got a little better with the technology, my interview skills, and my messaging. The power of sticking to something matters. Growing and learning through the process matters.    The main message of this episode is: Give yourself permission to do the BIG thing ✨ Tune in as we delve into actionable strategies and mindset shifts to help you achieve that BIG thing in your life. Whether you're starting a project, business, or embarking on a personal development journey, this episode provides insights on staying the course and reaching new heights…while having FUN along the way. “If you’re not embracing every moment along the way, what’s it all for?”  - Jenny Mitchell — Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Join the Preview list to get advance notice of all things about the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/33   Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Purchase Embracing Ambition Book https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------   Janet’s story is about personal integrity and being a part of the system as a lawyer. It’s about recognizing that there is a wide variety of people engaging in the system in different ways and it’s on us to exercise moral courage in the way that we engage with the system.    Not only was Janet a lawyer, but she was also a lawyer in the military in the United States Navy. Janet’s story starts with her wanting to be in this honourable profession that is all about strength and integrity of character. But, as she became a lawyer and in uniform, these little cracks started to appear. So how do you navigate the system when those cracks appear? Listen in to find out! “All leaders face leadership challenges. We see the leadership challenge that’s right in front of us and we use our talents and bring those to bear and conquer what that challenge was.”  - Janet Donovan   Learn More About: Janet Donovan Leadership  Writing a book Collaborative Book I LOVE hearing from listeners! Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversation with this FREE 20 min video (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Purchase Embracing Ambition Book https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------   This is not a story about the drama of what happened to Mojdeh Cox. This is a story about what she did afterwards and how she reclaimed her path and her power. This is a story all about choice. Mojdeh Coz is an award-winning consultant and convener and the founder of Cox & Co., a family-run full scale values-based consulting firm aiming to build better institutions and communities that thrive with intention, specializing in organizational effectiveness through good governance and transformational change management. After Mojdeh was walked out of the organization she was previously with, she found herself unpacking everything about the job. Mojdeh’s story is powerful. Her story is about healing and recovery.   “Failing forward has been a blessing for me because i've been propelled into a new found freedom”  - Mojdeh Cox   Learn More About: Mojdeh Cox Leadership  Writing a book Collaborative Book I LOVE hearing from listeners! Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversation with this FREE 20 min video (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Purchase Embracing Ambition Book https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------   Delphine Haslé wasn’t always in a #1 leadership position. She worked hard to grow from a #2 supporting role into the #1 position she holds now as the Executive Director of the Perley Health Foundation.    This podcast episode is all about Delphine’s transition from the #2 to #. She talks about the recruitment process as an “internal candidate,” about her experience working in the healthcare sector during four long years of COVID, how she changed her mindset, all things fundraising, and her conscious choices she made about how she wanted to show up as a leader.  Delphine has now been in leadership for four years. She has learned a lot and has grown and expanded into the leader she is today. Tune in to hear all about her journey. “I don’t think there is a finish line. Everyday you are learning something more. I think we are always on a journey” - Delphine Haslé   Learn More About: Delphine Haslé Leadership  Writing a book Collaborative Book I LOVE hearing from listeners! Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversation with this FREE 20 min video (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Purchase Embracing Ambition Book https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------   Embracing Ambition - that’s the TITLE of the collaborative book. It now has a name!   Today’s guest is Onome Ako, CEO of Action Against Hunger. In her language, Onome’s name means “one who is cherished, one who is loved, and my special one.” And that is the kind of love she brings every day to her work as CEO. Onome’s story is about her leadership journey as a black female immigrant, a story about resilience in the face of perceptions, and a story about community and family. She often found herself kept in boxes throughout her career. Breaking out of those boxes became her signature behaviour as a leader and it helped shape who she has become today.    “Everyone has a story to tell from their unique experiences and their lived experience. We should always remain curious to listen and to learn from people’s stories rather than coming into it with judgement” - Onome Ako   Learn More About: Onome Ako Leadership  Writing a book Collaborative Book I LOVE hearing from listeners! Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversation with this FREE 20 min video (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Purchase Embracing Ambition Book https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------   Heather Nelson is the Founder and President at BridgeRaise, a company that helps charities and not for profits build corporate partnerships based on mutually beneficial and long term relationships.  She is a colleague, a friend and has always been a cheerleader for Chavender. As an entrepreneur who works with charities, Heather has a unique lens to view the collaborative book project. Her story is about her time when she worked for Food Banks Canada as the corporate partnership lead.  She covers persistence, and patience, and how to bring people along with your big, bold vision (even when they can’t quite see it…yet).    If you’re an entrepreneur or working in the nonprofit sector, this one’s for you! “Each one of those dips or moments of disappointment, you acknowledge them, but they don’t stop you from going forward.” - Heather Nelson   Learn More About: Heather Nelson Leadership  Writing a book Collaborative Book I LOVE hearing from listeners! Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversation with this FREE 20 min video (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Purchase Embracing Ambition Book https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------   Heather Bach’s day starts with slow mornings.. But once she gets to work, it’s go go go and she doesn’t stop. Heather is currently the Executive Director of the Medicine Hat Health Foundation but philanthropy wasn’t always her journey. Believe it or not, Heather started her career in retail and transitioned to where she is today. Heather didn’t always see herself as a leader: she was always doing things for someone else but was never the decision maker. Once she decided to face challenges and continue to improve and push forward, everything changed.  Tune in to hear about how Heather chose to own the title of leader, and how she became the leader that she is today. “I didn’t really start seeing success until I stopped trying to be someone else” - Heather Bach   Learn More About: Heather Bach Leadership  Writing a book Collaborative Book I LOVE hearing from listeners! Access the PRIVATE Podcast on the Psychology of Money: https://chavender.com/psychology-of-money/ Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversation with this FREE 20 min video (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Purchase Embracing Ambition Book https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------   Carley Schelck is the owner and CEO of the Urban Element, an Ottawa based boutique culinary experiences and event management company. But, she was stopped in her tracks when Jenny called her out of the blue one day to tell her she had an idea, an idea about a Women’s Leadership book. Intellectual legacy are the two words Jenny used that intrigued Carley and ultimately convinced her to come on board and be a part of an upcoming Collaborative Book. As someone who operates her own business, Carley was really curious about how this would all unfold and how she could collect and document her own intellectual legacy. We’re familiar with “listing” our accomplishments or describing things that happened to us, but this story is about honing in on what those moments meant to us, how we learned from them, and how we anchor ourselves differently going forward. When the pandemic happened, Carley and her business were affected and Carley was left thinking… Now what?  “When things happen to you, you get to choose what you DO with them. That’s where the power is.” - Carley Schelck   Learn More About: Carley Schelck Leadership styles Writing a book Collaborative Book I LOVE hearing from listeners! Access the PRIVATE Podcast on the Psychology of Money: https://chavender.com/psychology-of-money/ Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversation with this FREE 20 min video (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Purchase Embracing Ambition Book https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------   It's a long way from being a little girl in a catholic elementary school to becoming the CEO of Farm Credit Canada, but Justine Hendricks takes it all in stride. For her, Dignity is a cornerstone of her leadership style. This is a story about being different, growing up being a “first”, facing obstacles head-on and leading with respect and dignity. Justine's leadership story has some unexpected twists and turns in it. She credits her banking experience for learning that the customer must always be at the centre of everything an organization does. She credits her mother for setting an example for her as to what women's leadership is all about. Moments in time and leaning into yourself are at the core of this story. This is a not-to-be-missed episode for all aspiring women leaders. Tune in to hear Justine's golden rules about leadership, how she continues to think about personal growth every day in her job, and how she focuses on the little things, the small interactions every day with people to move the needle on performance indicators. “When you remove those roadblocks and you create the art of the possible, it’s fascinating to watch what happens next” - Justine Hendricks   Learn More About: Justine Hendricks Leadership  Writing a book Collaborative Book I LOVE hearing from listeners! Access the PRIVATE Podcast on the Psychology of Money: https://chavender.com/psychology-of-money/ Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversation with this FREE 20 min video (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: [email protected] Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Purchase Embracing Ambition Book https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------   I can’t WAIT for you to meet  Olinda Casimiro. This week’s story focuses around a rather large glass-cliff. Not sure what that is? Then have a listen. It is definitely a thing! Olinda’s leadership story follows her journey leading  a public art gallery and the unique set of  challenges she faced while getting settled in her role This is a story all about trust and how to build trust after it has been lost. Tune in to learn more about Olinda’s experience writing her part of our upcoming Collaborative Book! “Trust equals commitment over time. You can’t just snap your fingers. ” - Jenny Mitchell   Learn More About: Olinda Casimiro Leadership  Writing a book Collaborative Book   Connect with me:   Access the PRIVATE Podcast on the Psychology of Money https://chavender.com/psychology-of-money/   Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09   Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List:  https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27   Catch me on email [email protected]   Check out my website  chavender.com   Hop on over to Instagram   @jennychavender   Let's connect on LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/chavender/   "See" me on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

Purchase Embracing Ambition Book https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------   This week, we’re joined by my co-coach at Chavender, Sherry Schaefer! In the last episode, Sherry interviewed me. But this time, Sherry is in the hot seat. Today Sherry is sharing her leadership story with us. A big theme throughout Sherry’s story is mentorship and the things surrounding mentorship that really matter. Sherry’s leadership story is all about the challenges she faced to get to where she wanted to be and how she overcame those challenges. To learn more, tune in to today’s episode and stay tuned for the book launch! “Take the leap. It can be amazing.” - Sherry Schaefer   Learn More About: Sherry Schaefer Leadership  Writing a book Collaborative Book Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

Purchase Embracing Ambition Book https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------   This is a special episode of the Underdog Leadership Podcast because today, I am the one being interviewed. My friend and co-coach at Chavender, Sherry Schaefer, interviewed me about my part in the Collaborative Book that is launching in the Fall. In this episode, we’re flipping the tables: I am the interviewee, not the interviewer. I will share with you what the process of writing my story down was like, what I learned, and what I’m continuing to learn every single day. If you want to hear about my leadership story and get vulnerable with me, tune in to today’s episode.  “When we talk about it, the stories don’t own us and we can be stronger and braver and more clear about what needs to change. ” - Jenny Mitchell   Learn More About: Jenny Mitchell Leadership  Writing a book Collaborative Book Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

Purchase Embracing Ambition Book https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------   This episode will delight you, inspire you, and challenge you. In this episode I am joined by Meghan Rehbein. Meghan is a strategic professional skilled in nonprofit management, organizational leadership, philanthropy, fundraising, stewardship, and so much more. Today, we’re going to talk about Meghan’s story and her experience writing her part of our upcoming Collaborative Book. The big question of today’s episode is: What did you think your story was about and what did it actually end up being about? Tune in to learn about Meghans inspirational leadership story. “The story exists in the space between us. ” - Meghan Rehbein   Learn More About: Meghan Rehbein Leadership  Writing a book Collaborative Book Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

Purchase Embracing Ambition Book https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------   Welcome to Season 3 of the Underdog Leadership Podcast! This season I am focusing all of my podcast airtime on the Collaborative Women’s Leadership Book I am creating with 12 other inspiring and incredible women CEOs. In each episode you’re going to hear from one of the 12 women in the book. You’ll learn about each of them, and their leadership journey to where they are today. For today’s episode, I am joined by Michelle Fishering.  Michelle has been our editor and support network for storytelling. She has been helping guide, support, and mentor all of us while we bring this book to life. Tune in to this episode to get all the juicy behind the scenes parts of the book. There are tons of takeaways from each episode. Subscribe so you don’t miss any of the upcoming content and learnings. “This goes beyond a multi-author book. This goes beyond so many of the structures that we might be familiar with because it is this true sense of collaboration. Coming together under a shared vision to create impact and to leave this legacy of our experiences and our wisdom.” - Michelle Fishering   Learn More About: Michelle Fishering Writing a book Women CEO’s  Working collaboratively Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

Today is a very special episode because it is the end of Season 2. The Season of Rebellion. In this episode, we’re diving into a refreshing way of talking about Marketing and Personal Branding with my guest, Kendra Corman! Kendra has been in marketing and advertising for more than 15 years and she was the only woman in the room for many of those years. Once she became more confident in herself and her skills she moved up the ladder from Jeep to Insurance to helping Entrepreneurs do better and more effective marketing. Kendra has definitely had an interesting journey. Tune in to hear more about that and how personal branding and relationships relate to EVERYTHING! “It all comes down to that personal connection, that relationship. That personal outreach trumps anything and everything in marketing.” - Kendra Corman   Learn More About: Kendra Corman Marketing Personal branding Personal relationships Kendra’s Podcast - Imperfect Marketing 7 Steps to Reaching Your First 1000 Subscribers  Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

Let me introduce you to my guest, Alice Ferris! Alice is a long time volunteer for AFP, she has been awarded the Founders Medallion over the years, she is a founding Partner of GoalBusters Consulting, a passionate Asian efficiency follower, AND last but certainly not least - a retired competition ballroom dancer! In this week's episode, Alice will be sharing with us her thoughts on Resilience. Is Resilience overrated? Are we overglorifying Resilience? Is being called “Resilient” a backhanded compliment? Tune in to find out! “People are not born resilient. We have to be tested. It’s like strength training” - Alice Ferris   Learn More About: Alice Ferris Resilience  Consulting Asian culture and stereotypes Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27   Connect with Alice Ferris Goalbusters: https://www.goalbusters.net/ Alice Ferris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceferris/

In season 2  we’ve been talking about the theme of rebellion. And I just knew I had to have Mary Sullivan on the podcast. Mary introduces herself as the Irrepressible Major-League Mary Sullivan and you know what? We shouldn’t be ashamed to introduce ourselves in such a way. Mary is one of the co-founder of Sweet but Fearless. Sweet but Fearless is a successful women’s network that aims to accelerate the advancement of frontline women leaders within the workplace. It is also a podcast hosted by Mary! In this podcast episode, we’re going to hear all about Mary’s “Why?” and how Sweet but Fearless started. “A lot of the time we look at it as if there’s a pie and if I give you a piece, I get less of the pie but negotiating is so much broader than that. It’s about making the pie bigger.” - Mary Sullivan   Learn More About: Mary Sullivan Being sweet but fearless Frontline women leaders Why it’s okay to care about money Negotiating  Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

Are you a People Pleaser?   As a leader, I know my job is not to be liked. My job is to help bring about important decisions and milestones that the missions and organizations work for. But I also have an innate desire to be a colleague and a friend that is NICE.In the past, the word, “Nice”, has really hamstringed me from saying what I mean, for fear of hurting someone’s feelings.I guess I am am hardwired to please. But I have learned that i also have to please a very important person in my life: ME!  And that I must check in with myself to make sure I am making myself happy too. So what do you do when you’re Stuck in Pleaser Mode? How do you be your own cheerleader and step into your personal power?Tune in to find out!“Personal power comes from knowing we have sovereignty over our choices and sovereignty over what happens to us” - Jenny Mitchell   Learn More About: Being a People Pleaser  How to check in with yourself  How to be your own cheerleader How to get out of Pleaser Mode   Want to feel inspired, compelled to shift your language, own your worth, and ASK for anything? Then join me for Ask For Anything: The Masterclass! There are 2 ways to join me in Ottawa (Feb 6) and in Toronto (Feb 10th). Investment is $597 (includes lunch!)  Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

Are you a People Pleaser?   As a leader, I know my job is not to be liked. My job is to help bring about important decisions and milestones that the missions and organizations work for. But I also have an innate desire to be a colleague and a friend that is NICE.In the past, the word, “Nice”, has really hamstringed me from saying what I mean, for fear of hurting someone’s feelings.I guess I am am hardwired to please. But I have learned that i also have to please a very important person in my life: ME!  And that I must check in with myself to make sure I am making myself happy too. So what do you do when you’re Stuck in Pleaser Mode? How do you be your own cheerleader and step into your personal power?Tune in to find out!“Personal power comes from knowing we have sovereignty over our choices and sovereignty over what happens to us” - Jenny Mitchell   Learn More About: Being a People Pleaser  How to check in with yourself  How to be your own cheerleader How to get out of Pleaser Mode   Want to feel inspired, compelled to shift your language, own your worth, and ASK for anything? Then join me for Ask For Anything: The Masterclass! There are 2 ways to join me in Ottawa (Feb 6) and in Toronto (Feb 10th). Investment is $597 (includes lunch!)  Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

Let me introduce you to Tammy Zonker!Tammy is the CEO and Founder of Fundraising Transformed which helps nonprofits drive intentional change by transforming their fundraising so they can transform the world.Her vision is a world in which every basic and human need to survive and thrive is fulfilled.On today’s podcast we dive into The Lost Art of Listening.Tammy and I believe that listening and having people feel seen, heard, and valued is at the core of all success and of all relationships. Listening skills are key, and unfortunately, we’ve lost so many of our listening abilities!So, how can we be better at listening and get the Art of Listening back, so we can have meaningful conversations? Listen to today’s episode to find out! “Fear is a powerful motivator if channeled. If you don’t let it grip you but you turn it into fuel. Turn it into possibility ” - Tammy Zonker   Learn More About: Why listening is important Listening to respond vs. listening to understand  How you can be better at listening How to have meaningful conversations   This year's Chavender Club program has already begun but it’s not too late to sign up! Start the year off by reclaiming your fundraiser presence and conquer those limiting stories that are holding you back from your own success. Learn more and sign up now here!  Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

I could write a whole book on self-limiting beliefs but today, we’ll settle for one Underdog Leadership Podcast episode.I’m giving you the opportunity to hear about some of the limiting behaviours that are happening under the surface, and how you can bring them into the light. Bringing your self-limiting beliefs to light can be incredibly freeing!Self-limiting beliefs are beliefs from long ago. They are beliefs that protect you. They’re old stories, they’re old narratives. And, they may not serve you anymore.In this episode, I’m going to give you the tools to identify your self-limiting beliefs and how you can go through a process to decide whether these beliefs help you or do not help you. “I’m working hard to trust my intuition, to trust my gut, to trust the butterflies in my stomach. You know that feeling. It’s an uncomfortableness ” - Jenny Mitchell   Learn More About: What self-limiting beliefs are   How to notice self-limiting beliefs  How to address self-limiting beliefs Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

Holiday season is upon us and as a professional fundraiser, as a woman, as a mother, I think it’s important to talk openly about burnout and how to identify its markers before things go too far.   So why? Why such a drab topic right before the ‘most wonderful time of the year?’ Well, you may or may not be surprised to know that by the end of the year a whole heck of a lot of us are indeed BURNT OUT!   This time of year has a mixture of work year-end, family requirements and expectations, and societal pressures about what we’re supposed to be feeling and doing during the holidays. If you’re feeling the tell-tale signs of holiday/end of year burnout, I feel for you.    I hope this episode gives you clarity on why you might be feeling burnout, what will make you feel less alone, and an opportunity to work through your feelings of burnout.If this episode sheds light on your own personal burnout, reach out and seek help! Burnout is one of the biggest barriers between you and your ambition. “Stress exists between the expectations you set, and what actually happens. We can manage a lot of our stress by managing our expectations” - Jenny Mitchell   Learn More About: The 5 burnout indicators  What might be causing burnout Ways to help you get through burnout   This year's Chavender Club program is coming to an end but we’re kicking off again in the New Year! Start the year off by reclaiming your fundraiser presence and conquer those limiting stories that are holding you back from your own success. Chavender Club 2023 starts on January 9th - Learn more and sign up now here!  Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

On this week’s episode I get to introduce you to my beautiful friend, colleague, and co-coach within Chavender, Sherry Schaefer!We’re diving into Sherry’s story about mentorship, her journey in her “third chapter”, and her CRAZY idea that got her started in her career.Even without wine, Sherry and I can get into some trouble… because we come up with some BIG ideas together.Sherry and I are idea generators. We create these ideas, then we find people for these ideas, we reach out and network, and we make Chavender programs happen. This episode is your behind the scenes all access pass to Chavender. I hope it gives you insight into what it takes to make an organization tick from the inside out! “Our work can be tough sometimes. We are thrown into pressure cooker situations. We must learn how to be resilient and to find the joy ” - Jenny Mitchell   Learn More About: How Chavender works in the back end  Why we started this organization in the first place The programs at Chavender The impact we’re committed to make moving into 2023    Sherry leads the Next Level Talent Development program for Chavender. It is designed for ambitious mid-level leaders and managers who are looking to gain leadership skills and expertise in a group learning environment. The program is 6 months long, and includes coaching, community and actionable tools to help you lead with confidence. Program details are here Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

You are not defined by whatever group of words your boss or organization chooses to put after your name on your business card. You are so much more than that, and you have so much more to contribute. It all starts with you. On this week's episode we’re going to unpack why it starts with you, how you can change your relationship with yourself, how you can change your relationship with your organization, and most importantly, how you can begin to be a LEADER no matter what that business card says.The only person who always have your best interests in mind is YOU. It is your job to elevate yourself. It is your job to bring your very best person, your very best self to work every single day.“Nobody gets to define who you are.” - Jenny Mitchell   Learn More About: How to not be defined by your title How to step into your personal power How to become a leader    This November I have opened 6 spots in my calendar for strategic coaching conversations with ambitious and strategic leaders. People just like YOU! This is my solution to all of your concerns about whether coaching is or isn’t right for you right now. If you want to get clear about what you want, register for my Personal Strategic Planning Sessions here. Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my FREE 20 min video all about Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

On this weeks episode I’m bringing you the three dimensions of leadership as well as the six components that you MUST keep your eye on as an amazing, inspirational, visionary leader. We’re going to dive into a transformational leadership story about a Tennis Club and my own personal journey with leadership.The three dimensions of leadership include awareness, engagement, and visioning. Going through those three stages of leadership is incredibly important for clarity and streamlining your goals. These three dimensions set you up for the six components of leadership success.The six components of leadership success are revenue, people, communications, focus, reporting, & infrastructure. Each of the components of leadership success are all intertwined. You could be the most focused person in the world, but if you have no leads and no revenue coming in, it doesn’t really matter, does it?Want learn more about each of the 6 steps of transformational leadership? Listen to today’s episode to hear me dive into each one.If this story inspires you, get in touch! I’d love to hear about your Underdog Leadership journey!“ The vision leads and the fundraising follows. The vision of where we want to be and who we want to become leads and the money is the outcome of that” - Jenny Mitchell   Learn More About: 3 dimensions of leadership 6 components to being an amazing leader  What transformational leadership looks and feels like   This November I have opened 6 spots in my calendar for strategic coaching conversations with ambitious and strategic leaders. People just like YOU! This is my solution to all of your concerns about whether coaching is or isn’t right for you right now. If you want to get really clear about what you want, register for my Personal Strategic Planning Sessions here. Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Get my free 20 minute video all about having Meaningful Conversations (use code UPLIFT): https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/meaningful-conversations-and-the-tools-that-fuel-them  Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

This episode is special because it touches on a few of my favorite topics: philanthropy, leadership, and powerful women. It is my great pleasure to introduce you to Dr Gina Cody!   Gina is a trailblazer in the field of Engineering. She was the first woman to receive a PhD in Engineering from Montreal's Concordia University. In 2018, she made a tremendous gift of $15M to Concordia's Faculty of Engineering, and became the first woman to have a faculty named after her in Canada and internationally.     Don't be surprised if you hear an extra voice on this podcast! This episode was first recorded over on the Your Next 50 Podcast with my dear friend Sylvia Otvos. The conversation was so powerful, and frankly relevant for the underdog experience, that I decided to publish it again over here on Underdog Leadership.Gina Cody has left an incredible mark on the world with her presence. I have no doubt that this episode will leave an incredible impression on you. Enjoy!“ If you look at our successes, a lot of them come through the challenges in our life, the worst moments when you’re down. You think you can’t get up but you get up stronger, a new person” - Dr Gina Cody.   Learn More About: Gina’s remarkable immigrant story The back story behind a transformational gift of $15M to Concordia Insights into the mind of a true Canadian Woman philanthropist including her reasons for giving the way she does   Looking for some fantastic language to help you “ask” for anything you want? Check out Jenny’s Meaningful Conversations and the Tools that fuel them. It’s a 20 minute video chalk full of ideas and language. All for you. Use the coupon code UPLIFT at checkout and it is complimentary to you, my community of listeners. Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

Everyone is always saying that leaders need to “be more confident.” But what if that’s the wrong question to ask?This week, we’re talking about the confidence myth. This episode is a compilation of my experiences stepping into my own confidence and leadership, sprinkled with observations I’ve had coaching hundreds of clients in the senior leadership suite about their relationship with themselves.Society sells us a nasty bill of goods. When I get to ‘X’ I will be ‘Y.’ When I get the title of ‘VP’ I will be ‘Y’ or when I make ‘X’ amount of money then I will be “confident.”We’re left in this constant state of future forwarding what we’re supposed to look like. That success or happiness exist somewhere in the future. The result is that we’re constantly in a state of lack, waiting for something in the future to happen.What if you just said, “it’s starting now.” What if you started acting TODAY like the future leader you were always meant to be?   Below are a list of underdog habits. Do you see yourself in this list of activities? Deferring to others  Being uncomfortable taking up space Waiting to be asked  Talking too much or too little   These habits hold us back from expressing our full potential, our full confidence, our full selves.   Do you see yourself in this list of  behaviours? If  this podcast episode resonated with you, consider hopping on a discovery call with me. No obligations, absolutely no expectations, just an amazing opportunity for a meaningful conversation! (Link is below) “ For those Underdogs out there who are looking to change their relationship with their own self-doubt, know that this is a journey, know that you can change and shift your brain wiring to provide opportunities to come in. Beware of those Underdog habits ”- Jenny Mitchell .   Learn More About: The Confidence Myth Underdog habits Using your voice  ‘Upwiring’ your brain Jenny’s signature program, Money Mindset: https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/money-mindset    Looking for some fantastic language to help you “ask” for anything you want? Check out Jenny’s Meaningful Conversations and the Tools that fuel them. It’s a 20 minute video chalk full of ideas and language. All for you. Use the coupon code UPLIFT at checkout and it is complimentary to you, my community of listeners.   Connect with me: Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

Have you ever been told by a potential employer ‘you’ll do for now’ or ‘you were the best we could get’ or ‘you don’t quite have the background we were looking for, but we think you’ll be okay’?Well then this episode’s for you. This one goes out to all the women CEO’s out there in not-for-profit roles with leadership experience and  who enjoy a challenge. My special guest today, Meghan Rehbein, is all of these things and more. Meghan has 20 years leadership experience in the not-for-profit management space, has raised millions of dollars in her roles as a professional fundraiser, has facilitated strategic initiatives across diverse groups,  and is now Interim Dean at Douglass College, Rutgers University. Her PhD research is in the lived experience and leadership identity of women who hold CEO roles in not-for-profit. Could that niche be any more awesome and more on brand with Underdog Leadership?!Listen in to hear about Meghan’s fascinating findings, what a Glass Cliff is and if you’ve ever experienced it.“ I think when you’re used to being in that number 2 role, or you’re used to doing all of the work to make the people around you shine, one of the things that you need to retrain your brain to think about, and I’m working on it, is ‘how do I think about making myself shine?’”- Meghan Rehbein.   Learn More About: Overcoming imposter syndrome Being comfortable with discomfort How to enjoy a challenge  The Glass Cliff  Jenny’s signature program, Money Mindset: https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/money-mindset    Looking for some fantastic language to help you “ask” for anything you want? Check out Jenny’s Meaningful Conversations and the Tools that fuel them. It’s a 20 minute video chalk full of ideas and language. All for you. Use the coupon code UPLIFT at checkout and it is complimentary to you, my community of listeners.   Connect with me: Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

As an Underdog, we have a fear of asking for what we are worth. This can be one of the biggest obstacles for Underdogs, to step out of their comfort zone and ask and invite something into their lives.     What if you took action yourself, rather than waiting for someone to do it for you.   Asking is about inviting people to go deeper with you.  A deeper conversation, a deeper commitment, a deeper desire. I like to use the language “invite more into your life” rather than asking for things. As an example, two years ago, I wasn’t thinking about doing a podcast. But, now that I’m here as I’m expanding, this became the natural next step for Jenny Mitchell.I want to inspire people to choose courage over comfort. It’s easy to get complacent, gets comfortable. We know how to do things at work.  We know how our businesses run.  We know how we can lead as volunteers.    It’s that courageous place of doing something a little bit different. Maybe for some of you, it’s letting go of the control of what you do know, and expanding into something that’s new and exceptional.Shift  your thoughts and mindset around the work ‘asking.’ The word ‘asking’ sets up a real problem in the way we talk. The word ‘asking’ implies that someone has to give something up in order to give it to you. Instead of ‘asking,’ let’s offer ‘invitations’. Underdogs overthink.  We don’t want to be greedy. We want to earn it with blood, sweat and tears.  I am here to tell you that it is okay to ask, to invite. Go for it! Once you ask once, you are hooked! And you will become more and more comfortable.   “The invitation vs. the ask. I really believe in the power of language. How can you invite people into something? Invite people into a community? Invite them into a vision for your organization? Rather than asking them for something.”- Jenny Mitchell.   Learn More About: How to set yourself up for expansion and growth Shifting your thoughts and your mindset around the word ‘asking’ How to invite people into whatever it is you’re selling or exposing them to Jenny’s Ask for Anything Masterclass: https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/ask-for-anything-the-masterclass    Looking for some fantastic language to help you “ask” for anything you want? Check out Jenny’s Meaningful Conversations and the Tools that fuel them. It’s a 20 minute video chalk full of ideas and language. All for you. Use the coupon code UPLIFT at checkout and it is complimentary to you, my community of listeners.   Connect with me: Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

I am OBSESSED with the concept of Money Mindset. What is ‘Money Mindset’? It’s the collection of beliefs that you hold as truths about money. These beliefs subconsciously drive your daily decisions.    It all started for me with a kitchen reno, with two small humans under my feet as I washed dishes. There was this cupboard door in an antiquated family kitchen that wouldn’t close properly. That nasty cupboard door was constantly hitting me in the head at the worst moments!  For the first time in my life, I REALLY wanted something - a new kitchen -  and it was going to cost money. Lots of money.   Money is my signature topic. My signature story. And, my signature experience for coaching clients.   My personal money mindset has, and continues to inform so much of my experiences as a professional fundraiser and executive coach. In this episode, I share my challenges, my money archetypes and why it all matters within the nuances of underdog leadership, particularly for women. And while you’re listening, would you do me a favour and share your stories with me via email? Together we can start normalizing all the emotions that money brings up for many of us. I am not exaggerating when I say that if you change your relationship with money, the world around you will also change.    I wanted that for me, and I want that for you too!   “In the past, I have avoided things I was not good at.   I knew that in order to get good with money, first, I would have to get bad with money. That was FAR too scary! And so I just ignored money for 20 years. This is NOT a recommended coping strategy, by the way.”- Jenny Mitchell.   Learn More About: How your personal ‘money mindset’ shows up in your professional experiences Historical shifts in how women have participated in and sidestepped money conversations How your ‘money mindset’ must to shift during your transition from a #2 to a #1 in your leadership journey Jenny’s upcoming Money Mindset Course: https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/money-mindset  Connect with me: Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

This one goes out for the small fundraising shops out there. Sandra Pedersen tells her journey from a Fortune 500 company sales rep to becoming the only fundraiser in a local women’s shelter. Here’s her underdog story: how she brought her annual dollars raised from $90,000 to $520,000 over three years, how she believes that donors and great stewardship are the keys to sustainable fundraising, and where she is going next.   Sandra is a Chavender Small Shop Client Success story. This is an episode to inspire, to remember that the journey is worth it, and that it is always possible to find good people when you need them post.   Sandra beautifully articulates the impact of the gift and the importance of focusing on the impact, and not the value of the gift itself. Money allows mission to grow and thrive.  “The core of fundraising is your donors, your people. That’s what gets me excited. I want them to feel really good about the donation and to share with their friends about the impact and the story.  – Sandra Pedersen   Learn More About: A Chavender Small Shop Client Success story The importance of community and finding your people Radical ownership of our lives and our purpose and the importance of practicing gratitude Connect with me: Email: [email protected] Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: Underdog Leadership | Podcast by Jenny Mitchell LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Connect with Sandra: Email: [email protected]