Burnout can sneak up even when you love the mission, and the charity sector sees many people keep pushing until they crash. Jane sits down with Matt Middler, a fundraiser turned transformative coach, to unpack what happens when doing good starts making you question whether traditional roles could ever fit your energy and working style.

We talk about making the move without a big leap: going part-time, training while still employed, and lowering outgoings can all aid a gradual transition. He explains why fundraising is surprisingly good training for business ownership, from storytelling and creativity, to relationship-first growth where client experience becomes your marketing.

Matt introduces his Coaching for Impact research. Coaching is often treated like a luxury in the sector, and we explore what it can unlock for charity leaders, and what needs to change to drive better retention and healthier leadership. You can leave us a review, subscribe for more conversations like this, and share this episode with someone pondering their next step.

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You can download Matt's Coaching for Impact research on his website, and you can connect with him on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.

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Jane Curtis, founder of The Charity Freelancing Course, host of The Other Side Podcast and Co-founder of The Rich & Restored Retreat.

Jane has spent 26 years in the charity sector, is a former events fundraiser, and now supports well over 100 charity sector freelancers to replace their in house salary without working 24/7 through a group mastermind programme, charity freelancing course and 1:1 work.

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