In this week’s powerful conversation on the Lead with Heart Podcast, I sit down with intuitive coach and former jazz musician Shimrit Nativ. Her journey - from living off-grid in rural nature to building a thriving coaching practice - is both radical and deeply resonant for those of us navigating the intense demands of mission-driven work.

We explore practices for nonprofit leaders to reconnect with their “why” and share how they can rebuild trust in their intuition as a guiding force, both personally and professionally. Shimrit shares tangible tools to quiet the external noise, re-engage with your inner voice, and take aligned action, whether you’re launching a bold new program or simply trying to stay grounded amid fundraising deadlines.

In this episode:

• [01:43] Meet Shimrit: From off-grid living to intuitive coaching
• [07:15] Listening to your inner guidance - even when the path defies logic
• [14:37] What intuition actually is and how to access it
• [17:01] How to make your vision a reality
• [21:15] What to do when your big vision is met with doubt or skepticism
• [26:00] Practices for nonprofit leaders to reconnect with their “why”
• [30:35] Blending intuition with achievable goals and outcomes
• [32:31] Reframing goals as tools for growth - not just checkboxes
• [34:38] One daily writing practice to activate purpose, clarity, and direction

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Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.
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