New Chapter Coaching

How is your team really doing?

No, not how they're performing on paper. Not whether deadlines are getting met. But how they're *actually* doing.

When employee wellbeing starts to decline, organizations feel it quickly, whether it's in burnout, turnover, disengagement, or team morale. The challenge is that many leaders don't realize there's a problem until it's already affecting performance.

The good news? Employee engagement and wellbeing are things you can measure, understand, and improve. And luckily, it's kind of our thing 😉

Our consultants help organizations use Gallup's proven Q12 engagement tools to uncover what's working, identify opportunities for growth, and create practical strategies that help employees feel supported, valued, and connected to their work. Because when people thrive, organizations thrive.

What's one thing your organization does to support employee wellbeing? We'd love to hear your ideas in the comments! And if your team could use some support in improving engagement, we've got you covered. Learn more at www.NewChapterCoach.com/Employee-Engagement.

We’re all about a good poolside page-turner, but if you’re looking to feed your brain and your leadership skills this summer, we’ve got a few recommendations to kick things off. Here are some of our favorite professional development picks for nonprofit leaders:

🔹 Leadership: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown — A powerful guide to leading with vulnerability, courage, and heart.
🔹 Organizational Development: An Everyone Culture by Robert Kegan & Lisa Lahey — Learn how to build a culture that grows your people alongside your mission.
🔹 Nonprofit Management: Forces for Good by Leslie R. Crutchfield & Heather McLeod Grant — Packed with insights from high-impact nonprofits.

Got a rec to add to the list? Drop it in the comments! We’re always looking to grow our library 📖☀️

What if the support you need is just one conversation away?

Our Impact Coaches Collaborative was built on a simple idea: nonprofit leaders deserve coaching from people who truly understand the work.

Our coaches are former nonprofit executives, HR professionals, educators, psychologists, fundraisers, and leadership experts who have been where you are and know the challenges you're facing. Whether you're looking to build confidence, overcome imposter syndrome, strengthen team or board dynamics, navigate a leadership transition, create a healthier workplace culture, or lead more effectively through your strengths and values, there’s a coach ready to partner with you!

Because coaching isn't one-size-fits-all— and neither are nonprofit leaders. Ready to find your coaching match? We'd love to help! Learn more and get matched with a coach at www.NewChapterCoach.com/Impact-Coaches-Collaborative.

We hope you take this weekend to enjoy some well-deserved rest, friends!

Working from home has its perks… and its challenges. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your screen wondering where the last two hours went, this one’s for you!

Check out these 6 simple strategies to boost your focus, cut the distractions, and make the most of your work-from-home days. From setting boundaries to finding your productivity rhythm, small changes can make a big difference.

Which tip do you swear by when working remotely?

Do your employees feel like your organization genuinely cares about their wellbeing?

It’s a simple question, but an important one. Research shows that when employees feel cared for, they’re more engaged, more likely to stay, and more likely to recommend their workplace to others.

The good news? Workplace wellbeing isn’t built through grand, one-off gestures. It’s built through everyday actions like supportive leadership, clear communication, meaningful feedback, and a culture where people feel valued.

If it’s time to take a fresh look at how your organization supports its people, we’d love to help! Just send us a message to get started.

If you know us you know we love affirmations, in both our personal and professional
lives! So we wanted to share a few mindful affirmations for you this Wednesday morning to help get your day off to a great start 🌟

Workplace wellbeing isn't built through mission statements, wellness weeks, or good intentions alone. It's built through the small, everyday actions that shape how people experience work.

It's found in shared values, mutual respect, psychological safety, and a culture where people feel valued for who they are, not just what they do. When organizations consistently invest in their people, engagement grows, trust deepens, and teams are better equipped to do their best work.

Creating that kind of culture doesn't happen overnight, but it is possible (and it's some of our favorite work to do!). If your organization is ready to take a fresh look at how you're supporting your employees and building a culture where people can truly thrive, send us a message!

What would happen if a key leader in your organization left tomorrow?

It's not always a comfortable question, but it's an important one. Strong nonprofits don't leave leadership transitions to chance. Instead, they prepare for them.

At New Chapter Coaching, we help organizations build leadership continuity through succession planning. Whether you're preparing for unexpected transitions, developing future leaders, or creating policies that support long-term sustainability, succession planning is about more than filling positions. It's about protecting your mission and ensuring your organization can thrive through change. Because the best time to plan for leadership transitions isn't when they happen, but BEFORE they happen.

If you're ready to build a stronger, more resilient future for your organization, we'd love to help! Learn more at www.NewChapterCoach.com/Succession-Planning.

The way you talk to yourself matters. That little voice inside your head can either lift you up or hold you back.

Here's some simple rephrases you can make for yourself so you can make room for confidence, resilience, and progress in your life.