by Liz Griffin | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog
“I’m actually not as lost as I thought I was!” These are the words of one humanitarian professional at the end of her first coaching conversation with me. A lot of non-profit professionals reach out to me because they feel lost. I can relate. I spent over two decades...
by Liz Griffin | Feb 27, 2019 | Blog
“Tough up, or Get Out” The Truth & Trauma behind Human Rights Headlines “If I hear one more word about secondary trauma I will be sick. It does not exist and if people cannot deal with this stuff then they just need to get out.” Senior IGO Manager in...
by Liz Griffin | Feb 5, 2019 | Blog
“A ‘martyrdom culture’ is present, which encourages people to sacrifice their own wellbeing because of the critical importance of the work.” Amnesty International (AI) Staff Wellbeing Review, January 2019. In a recent blog I urged those of you who work in the...
by Liz Griffin | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog
You care deeply about your work. You are dedicated to, and passionate about a higher calling than profit. So you should feel good about work that makes the world a better place, right? I certainly felt a sense of great purpose when I started my career in the...
