Mindful Leadership in Nonprofits: Compassion & Resilience with Sarah Hoffman of the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana

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Hey, compassionate souls!

Tune in to this episode of The Just Be Cause Podcast where we dive deep into the world of nonprofit work and the crucial role of mindfulness and compassion in creating a positive impact.

With our guest Sarah Hoffman of the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana, we explore the challenges faced by nonprofit workers, the power of mindfulness in navigating stress and negativity, and the transformational journey from darkness to meaningful work. Discover the value of creating non-punitive cultures and the profound interconnectedness within nonprofit organizations.

Can mindfulness practices and open communication transform high-stress environments into spaces of support and understanding? How can nonprofits prioritize self-care for their teams to better serve their communities? Join us for a soul-stirring and enlightening discussion!

Don't miss out on this inspiring and eye-opening episode!

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More about Sarah:

Sarah Hoffman has been with the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana for over 7 years, and now serves as their Director of Development. She relocated to the Monroe area from New Orleans in 2011, and was leading the marketing efforts for a real estate firm. Sarah’s desire to help others eventually led her to move into the non-profit sector. Throughout her career, she has specialized and focused on community engagement, event planning, brand awareness, and social networking.

In addition to being passionate about hunger relief, Sarah is an active member of the local arts community. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council and the Twin City Arts Foundation. Sarah is trained in the Dare to Lead program based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown; as well as the Search Inside Yourself program which focuses on emotional intelligence, mindfulness and leadership skills. Sarah’s personal journey in recovery from addiction and living with anxiety has also given her the opportunity to help others who are facing similar difficulties, and break the stigma surrounding these issues. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys making pottery and outdoors activities like hiking, camping and rock-climbing.

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