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n 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
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES
“ Faith and trust is a skill. It’s something that we develop.” – Shimrit Nativ
“ You have to make a choice. What is more important? Being nice, being polite, being pleasing, or being a conscious creator and fulfilling your destiny?” – Shimrit Nativ
“Fear and faith, both demand of us to trust in something that we don’t know.” – Shimrit Nativ
RESOURCES
DM Shimrit on Instagram with the word energy to receive her free meditation.
Learn more about Shimrit’s three-day workshop here.
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 SHIMRIT
LinkedIn: Shimrit Nativ
Instagram: @shimritnativ
Website: https://www.shimritnativ.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
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