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Rewired for Good

Yasmina Guerda

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Life coaching tools for aid workers. The Rewired for Good podcast is the go-to resource for aid workers looking for concrete ways to stay sane amid chaos and never-ending challenges, to upgrade their productivity and creativity, and to stop sacrificing their own personal lives to help others. In this podcast, Yasmina Guerda, aid worker and certified life coach, helps you better understand how your mind and your emotions can work *for* you instead of *against* you, and offers immediately appl ...
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In this episode, we dive into four game-changing identity paradigm shifts that can totally transform the way you see yourself—and your role in the world as a humanitarian or development aid worker. We’re pulling from psychology, neuroscience, and coaching wisdom to shake up the usual ways you might think about who you are… and offer fresh, practica…
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In this episode of Rewired for Good, we’re diving into the sneaky ways our self-concept shapes our lives—without us even realizing it! You know those little phrases you casually drop, like “I’m terrible at relationships,” or “I’m just not a confident person”? Yeah, those might be running the show. We’ll break down: ✅ Why your self-beliefs aren’t al…
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In times of crisis, when everything crumbles, what keeps us standing tall ? In this episode, we explore the role that your identity plays in your capacity to be strong, decisive and move forward. Join me on a five-part journey to rethink and redefine your self-concept, starting with this episode which explores the power of identity clarity. If you …
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As the going gets tough, we could all use a bit of mental health strengthening and a boost to our capacity to absorb shock. In this episode of Rewired for Good, we dive into simple daily ways to build our inner strength and augment our shock absorption capacity. Just like you can take your body to the gym and read books to grow your intellect, you …
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In this episode of Rewired for Good, we tackle the number one concern brought to every coaching session this week: the uncertainty of the humanitarian and development job market. We cover: - key tactics and reframes to approach job searching and applications in a strategic way - prompts to elevate your self-concept as a humanitarian and clarify you…
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Humanitarians and aid workers in general are no strangers to uncertainty and fear. But with funding suspensions, general confusion and political shifts, many aid workers are experiencing an overwhelming sense of fear, anxiety, and pre-traumatic stress. In this episode, we explore how to: - identify pre-traumatic stress, - become pros at feeling bad…
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The humanitarian and development sector is going through a watershed moment with funding gaps, stop-work orders, job cuts, policy changes, technological disruptions with artificial intelligence and other technocratic takeovers, misinformation and disinformation. We are literally under attack. This episode is a pep talk and offers concrete direction…
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This episode dives into four key insights drawn from the unique challenges and triumphs of humanitarian work. From balancing personal well-being with professional impact, harnessing your inner superpowers to thrive in chaos, navigating workplace conflict with grace, and battling imposter syndrome—this episode offers actionable thoughts and reframes…
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Heartbreak is a universal experience that can stem from a tough conversation with a loved one, a betrayal at work, or a project that didn’t pan out. Wherever your heart is invested, there’s a risk of heartbreak. In this episode, explore what it means to navigate those gut-wrenching moments when your heart feels shattered. Whether it’s a romantic lo…
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What’s standing between you and what you truly want? Whether it’s finding love, achieving career success, mastering a new skill, or transforming your mindset, the key lies in one powerful question shared in this episode. We dive deep into the Belief Ladder—moving from impossibility to inevitability—and how your mindset shapes your actions and, ulti…
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There are six weeks left in 2024 and there's no need to carry any of your to-do list weight into the new year. No matter how unpredictable your humanitarian job or your working environment may be, this episode presents 2 key mindsets and 7 principles so that you can take control of your workload, notice a massive change in your levels of overwhelm …
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Ever have one of those days where everything seems to go wrong, and finding a silver lining feels impossible? You’re not alone. In this episode of Rewired for Good, we’re diving into a transformative simple practice that can help you shift your perspective, elevate your mood, and strengthen your connections with others. A powerful exercise to relea…
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Today’s episode tackles a universal yet often overlooked skill: transforming those inevitable waiting periods that we face in the humanitarian sector into moments of power. Whether it’s waiting on a grant application, a response to a job offer, or even a delayed flight, these pauses can feel like lost time, frustrating and powerless. But what if th…
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In the humanitarian sector, so much feels out of our hands, leaving us drained and defeated. But that’s not the full picture: you have MORE POWER THAN YOU *THINK*. This week, we break down why setbacks hit so hard—and, more importantly, how to bounce back, so you can decide on your next best move with clarity. If you know someone who could benefit …
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Working in the humanitarian sector can feel like juggling flaming torches—tight deadlines, endless deliverables, and life-or-death stakes. And then, enter the office jerk. These difficult colleagues can leave us feeling frustrated, demotivated, and sometimes ready to toss in the towel. Let’s face it, dealing with them is a massive drain on our time…
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World Mental Health day is an opportunity to take stock of where we stand in the humanitarian sector, despite much progress made in this field over the past couple of decades. This episode looks at 5 persisting ideas and myths in the humanitarian sector regarding mental health that may not only be inaccurate but actually harmful. They make it harde…
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Our brain has a remarkable capacity to make up stories based on facts to help us make sense of the world and help us make decisions. The problem is, sometimes, those narratives are not always the ones we need to take action and move in the direction we want to go. In a sector as intense as humanitarian aid, no one needs more unecessary, stress, sol…
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Against a background of conflict escalations and continued violations of international (humanitarian) law, this episode focuses on how to deal with grief, hopelessness and helplessness. It offers four concrete ways to step out of despair and continue to be a force of positive change in the world. If you know someone who could benefit from listening…
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Welcome to the Rewired for Good podcast where, every week, aid workers find key tips and tools to navigate the hardships of the aid sector, and take their lives to the next level. Trailer. If you know someone who could benefit from listening to this podcast, please SHARE it! And if you like it yourself, please RATE it and REVIEW it so it can reach …
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