Feeling the pressure but not sure how to bring it up with your board?

You’re not alone — many nonprofit leaders are overwhelmed but unsure how to ask for help, especially when it feels like you need to “hold it all together.”

This short and supportive online workshop is for anyone leading a charity, trust, or NGO who’s ready to start an honest conversation about stress — without fear, shame, or guilt.

In just 60 minutes, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Name what’s going on in a safe and professional way
✅ Frame the kōrero / conversation so it builds trust, not tension
✅ Suggest practical ways your board can support you
✅ Bring wellbeing into regular board discussions
✅ Take the first step toward sustainable leadership — together

You’ll also get:

Rochelle’s “Starting a Conversation About Stress with Your Board” Talking Toolkit (PDF download)
Example scripts and board discussion prompts
Replay link (available for 5 days)
Optional 15-minute follow-up kōrero / discussion with Rochelle

Facilitator

Rochelle Stewart-Allen – The NGO Coach
With decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, governance, and coaching, Rochelle brings deep empathy and real-world tools to support leaders navigating stress, overwhelm, and board relationships with care and courage.

Price

🎟️ General Ticket – FREE
🎟️ Supporter Ticket – $15 (to help keep this resource free for others)

Who It’s For

Nonprofit and NGO CEOs / EDs, managers, and leaders
Founders or sole leaders carrying a heavy load
Anyone who wants to strengthen board relationships and open up real kōrero / conversation

Keep the Conversation Going

Once you’ve opened up the kōrero / conversaton about stress and support, the next step is making sure your board has the tools to make clear, fair, and confident decisions — together.

Join The NGO Coach for Making Better Decisions as a Board, a practical online workshop that helps trustees and leaders navigate tough calls, disagreements, and grey areas with more clarity and care.

Starting the Stress Conversation with Your Board

Choose your tickets

General Ticket ticket

Supporter Ticket ticket