Date: Wednesday 22nd January
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: West Lothian Voluntary Sector Gateway
Facilitator: Declan Harrigan
Cost: Free of charge
Overview
Being a CEO in the charity sector is uniquely rewarding but also incredibly demanding. The pressures of managing funding challenges, leading a team, and staying true to your organisation’s mission can lead to chronic stress and burnout. This 2-hour input is designed to help charity CEOs reconnect with their purpose, manage stress effectively, and develop resilience to lead sustainably.
What You’ll Learn
Identify Stressors and Prevent Burnout:
Understand the specific pressures charity leaders face and how to address them.
Reconnect with Your “Why”:
Learn how your organisation’s purpose can guide and motivate you during challenging times.
Trust Your Team:
Discover how empowering your team can alleviate your workload and improve organisational outcomes.
Seek and Utilise Support:
Build a strong support network and explore resources like professional coaching, peer groups, and operational tools.
Develop Resilience:
Implement self-care practices and mindfulness techniques to protect your well-being.
Who Should Attend?
CEOs and senior leaders in the charity sector.
Those experiencing stress, overwhelm, or burnout.
Leaders seeking practical tools and strategies to sustain their effectiveness.
Why Attend?
You’ll Leave With:
A clear understanding of how to manage stress and prevent burnout.
A personalised action plan to address immediate challenges.
Practical strategies to build resilience and utilise available resources.
Insights into fostering a culture of trust and shared responsibility within your organisation.
About the Facilitator
Declan Harrigan
Social Entrepreneur | Founder & CEO of S.M.I.L.E. Counselling | Executive Coach | Psychotherapist
Declan Harrigan is a successful social entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of S.M.I.L.E. Counselling, a pioneering children and young people’s mental health charity awarded Charity of the Year 2022. With a passion for creating meaningful change and ‘building brighter futures’, Declan has dedicated his career to breaking down barriers to mental health support, ensuring individuals and communities have access to life-changing services.
As an experienced psychotherapist, Declan brings empathy and expertise to his work, specialising in areas such as self-harm, suicide, complex trauma and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EPUD) to name a few. His commitment extends beyond direct client work to empowering others, providing executive coaching for leaders in the third sector. Declan is dedicated to helping them navigate complexities, drive impactful initiatives, and achieve their full potential.
Declan’s work reflects his unwavering belief in the power of mental, physical, and financial well-being to transform lives and communities. His leadership has resulted in innovative solutions and sustainable growth in the mental health and social enterprise sectors.
Agenda
3:00 – 3:10: Welcome and Scene-Setting
3:10 – 3:30: Understanding Stress and Burnout
3:30 – 3:50: Managing Stress Effectively
3:50 – 4:10: Building Resilience and Seeking Support
4:10 – 4:40: Utilising Current Resources Effectively
4:40 – 5:00: Action Planning and Wrap-Up
How to Register
Register via Eventbrite using the button below. Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot! Join us to build resilience, sustain your leadership, and lead your organisation with renewed purpose.
