The #1 Reason NGO Leaders Procrastinate (It’s Not What You Think)
About this episode
The episode explores the deeper reasons behind procrastination in NGO leaders, focusing on perfectionism and leadership thinking patterns.
Are you really procrastinating…or are your thoughts keeping you stuck? Many leaders assume procrastination is a discipline or time management problem, but the real issue often lies deeper in the way we think. In this episode, Torrey explores how perfectionism, fear of failure, and over-responsibility create hesitation that delays action, impacts teams, and keeps even high performers stuck in overthinking. In this episode you’ll discover: - Why procrastination is often driven by perfectionism and leadership thinking patterns rather than laziness - How to use AI as a self-coaching tool to uncover what’s really causing avoidance - Practical prompts and simple next steps to move from overthinking into action faster. Press play to learn how to break the cycle of procrastination, rethink the thoughts holding you back, and lead with more clarity and action starting today. Prompts to Use: “I am procrastinating on this: [task]. Ask me one question at a time to help me take action.” “Help me identify what I’m thinking that’s causing me to avoid this.” “Challenge my thinking if I’m being overly negative or unrealistic.” “Help me find the smallest next step I can take right now.” Watch on…
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