E117: Declutter Your Mind and Mission – How Nonprofit Leaders Can Find Focus Through Organization with Tracy Hoth

I am thrilled to welcome Tracy Hoth, founder of Simply Squared Away and host of The Organized Coach Podcast, to Lead with Heart! Tracy brings over 17 years of experience transforming chaos into clarity. She specializes in helping leaders create practical systems that reduce overwhelm, boost focus, and make space for what matters most: your mission.

In this episode, we’re exploring the powerful link between mindset, organization, and leadership. Tracy shares her 5-step SPACE framework to declutter both your digital and physical workspaces, empowering nonprofit leaders to reclaim their time, improve efficiency, and lead with calm clarity.

If your Google Drive (or brain!) feels cluttered, this episode will help you breathe again and build systems that last.

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES

“Before you even start organizing anything, look forward and think about who am I in six months from now? What am I doing? What activities do I have? What does my space look like? So that you know in advance what you’re working toward.” – Tracy Hoth

“In our mind, [organization] becomes this huge project. And then when you actually break it down and take the time to make a map or a plan for it, it’s not as big as you thought.” – Tracy Hoth

RESOURCES

The Lead with Heart Summit is not just another conference. It’s a powerful, purpose-driven experience created specifically for nonprofit fundraisers who are feeling burned out, stretched thin, and in need of real, meaningful support. April, 2026.

15 Minute Declutter Challenge

Five Files Framework

The EmC Masterclass developed by Dr. Lola Gershfeld is for everyone looking to enhance their communication and collaboration skills to raise more revenue for their mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations like ICF HRCI, and SHRM. Use the code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a generous 10% discount.

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CONNECT WITH TRACY

LinkedIn: Tracy Hoth

Instagram: @tracyhoth

Podcast: The Organized Coach Podcast

Website: https://simplysquaredaway.com/

CONNECT WITH HALEY

Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. She has worked in both small and large nonprofit teams in the human services, homelessness, and youth sectors; and she specializes in the EmC process, nonprofit leadership, board development, and fundraising. Haley is a passionate, impact-driven, experienced nonprofit professional whose mission is to empower, elevate and engage nonprofit leaders to build healthy, thriving organizations.

Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser

LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE

Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com