Episode 8 - Nonprofit Leadership Burnout Recovery: Strategic Resistance with Tauna Batiste

Nonprofit Leadership Burnout Recovery: Strategic Resistance with Tauna Batiste | ALC ChangeMakers

Guest: Tauna Batiste Founder & CEO, Drew Alexander Consulting

Tauna Batiste is a leadership consultant who supports brilliant leaders in turning their bold ideas into strategic action. With extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, including executive roles at rare disease organizations, Tauna brings what she calls "big auntie energy" to her consulting work - holding clients accountable while encouraging their dreams and protecting their well-being.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Intentional Leadership Journey: From nonprofit service to entrepreneurship
• Burnout and Recovery: Learning to put yourself first in your priorities
• Authentic Leadership: Bringing your whole self to leadership roles
• Setting Boundaries: The power of saying "no" to misaligned opportunities
• Strategy as Resistance: Using strategic planning as a tool for empowerment during challenging times
• Leading Through Crisis: Navigating leadership during 2020 and beyond
• The "Auntie Energy" Approach: Creating safe, inclusive spaces for leaders

Notable Quotes:

"I am first in my priorities" - Tauna's transformational affirmation

"Strategy is resistance" - Her philosophy on empowerment through planning

"Every dollar is not a good dollar. Every dollar is not worth your time."

"Working with me is like working with your auntie."

Resources Mentioned:

• Strategy as Resistance Masterclass (Free)
  • Access: bitly/strategy-is-resistance-webinar
• Enneagram personality system for leadership development

Drew Alexander Consulting services:

Strategic advising, leadership development, operational excellence training

Connect with Tauna Batiste:

LinkedIn: Tauna Batiste

Company: Drew Alexander Consulting

Connect with Host Jennifer Sconyers & Abundance Leadership Consulting:

Website: jennifersconyers.com

Podcast: ALC ChangeMakers Podcast

About This Episode: This conversation explores the evolution of leadership through personal transformation, the importance of setting boundaries, and how strategic planning can serve as resistance during challenging times. Tauna shares her journey from nonprofit burnout to building a consulting practice that centers on authentic leadership and community care.