The Sector Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-sector The Sector is a new podcast where we demystify what is happening in the Community Impact (Nonprofit) Sector. In conversation with sector leaders and changemakers, we'll talk the good, the bad, and the ugly of what it's like to work in nonprofits. Your host, Lydia Phillip, discusses the potential of the sector to drive transformative change in Nova Scotia. In each episode, Lydia and the guests, begin to bust some existing myths, address real workplace issues, and challenges existing narratives. The Sector Podcast invites you to join the conversation, explore the possibilites, and contribute to a more inclusive sector. This podcast is brought to you by the Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS). IONS contributes to a just and equitable society by empowering people in the Community Impact Sector to be leaders of transformative change. IONS’ activities focus on workforce research and advocacy, building organizational leadership and community capacity, as well as bringing people together to connect, share ideas, and transform their work. IONS helps organizations collaborate, experiment with new initiatives to demonstrate the possibilities, and supports workplaces in implementing equitable practices. Enjoy the show! © 2025 Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) 3e4f9118-4151-5c82-95fe-9adc2cf91d49 no THE SECTOR TRAILER en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:34:29 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:19:14 -0800 https://ions.ca/about-ions/ https://img.transistor.fm/9TQRwbnQrsLz-iKF2V7_GCkzgMpYe64movnzhK2QHt0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80Zjcz/MjY3YmI1YWNhOGQ0/NDIzMTlhOWEyMTE2/ODhjZS5qcGc.jpg The Sector https://ions.ca/about-ions/ episodic Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) The Sector is a new podcast where we demystify what is happening in the Community Impact (Nonprofit) Sector. In conversation with sector leaders and changemakers, we'll talk the good, the bad, and the ugly of what it's like to work in nonprofits. Your host, Lydia Phillip, discusses the potential of the sector to drive transformative change in Nova Scotia. In each episode, Lydia and the guests, begin to bust some existing myths, address real workplace issues, and challenges existing narratives. The Sector Podcast invites you to join the conversation, explore the possibilites, and contribute to a more inclusive sector. This podcast is brought to you by the Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS). IONS contributes to a just and equitable society by empowering people in the Community Impact Sector to be leaders of transformative change. IONS’ activities focus on workforce research and advocacy, building organizational leadership and community capacity, as well as bringing people together to connect, share ideas, and transform their work. IONS helps organizations collaborate, experiment with new initiatives to demonstrate the possibilities, and supports workplaces in implementing equitable practices. Enjoy the show! The Sector is a new podcast where we demystify what is happening in the Community Impact (Nonprofit) Sector. Podstarter producer@podstarter.io No No Modern Monday, you don’t have to wish it were Sunday 4 4 Modern Monday, you don’t have to wish it were Sunday full 9fad4d12-1eeb-4fd8-9b9a-0657c17455eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/932fca86 Workin' 9-5? Dolly walked so we could run! This conversation explores the implementation of a four-day work week.

Some members of Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS), including your host Lydia Phillip, and Teamwork Corporative discuss their experience. Alexandra describes the benefits of having Fridays off, allowing for personal errands and relaxation. Nina from Teamwork shares their experience with a "modern work week," where staff have an admin day on either Monday or Friday, maintaining 37.5 hours while offering flexibility. Challenges included funding constraints and maintaining office coverage. 

Both organizations faced initial resistance but found that the new schedule improved work-life balance and staff morale. The discussion emphasizes the importance of timing and flexibility in implementing such changes.

]]> Workin' 9-5? Dolly walked so we could run! This conversation explores the implementation of a four-day work week.

Some members of Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS), including your host Lydia Phillip, and Teamwork Corporative discuss their experience. Alexandra describes the benefits of having Fridays off, allowing for personal errands and relaxation. Nina from Teamwork shares their experience with a "modern work week," where staff have an admin day on either Monday or Friday, maintaining 37.5 hours while offering flexibility. Challenges included funding constraints and maintaining office coverage. 

Both organizations faced initial resistance but found that the new schedule improved work-life balance and staff morale. The discussion emphasizes the importance of timing and flexibility in implementing such changes.

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Some members of Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS), including your host Lydia Phillip, and Teamwork Corporative discuss their experience. Alexandra describes the benefits of having Fridays off, allowing for personal errands and relaxation. Nina from Teamwork shares their experience with a "modern work week," where staff have an admin day on either Monday or Friday, maintaining 37.5 hours while offering flexibility. Challenges included funding constraints and maintaining office coverage. 

Both organizations faced initial resistance but found that the new schedule improved work-life balance and staff morale. The discussion emphasizes the importance of timing and flexibility in implementing such changes.

]]> No Communes and Collective Leadership? 2 2 Communes and Collective Leadership? full e94dadb2-fc2a-4da5-875a-c8dffc5220e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4035027b What do communes and collective leadership have in common? In this episode, we discuss the rise of communal living and what we can learn from co-housing models to reimagine traditional, hierarchal management structures - specifically around the challenges and potential solutions for leadership in the nonprofit sector!  
  
Focus on reducing burnout and increasing equity, IONS' Lydia Phillip, Teri Brezner, and Kristen Faulkner discuss the additional mental load EDs take on and how stereotypical leadership isn't accessible for most people. Kristen shares her journey from entry-level roles to organizational development while highlighting the impact of different leadership styles on staff well-being. Drawing on her experience with co-housing, Teri emphasizes the benefits of collaborative models and the importance of strength-based leadership. The conversation explores the need for transparency, clear decision-making processes, and valuing diverse contributions to foster more sustainable and inclusive leadership models.

]]> What do communes and collective leadership have in common? In this episode, we discuss the rise of communal living and what we can learn from co-housing models to reimagine traditional, hierarchal management structures - specifically around the challenges and potential solutions for leadership in the nonprofit sector!  
  
Focus on reducing burnout and increasing equity, IONS' Lydia Phillip, Teri Brezner, and Kristen Faulkner discuss the additional mental load EDs take on and how stereotypical leadership isn't accessible for most people. Kristen shares her journey from entry-level roles to organizational development while highlighting the impact of different leadership styles on staff well-being. Drawing on her experience with co-housing, Teri emphasizes the benefits of collaborative models and the importance of strength-based leadership. The conversation explores the need for transparency, clear decision-making processes, and valuing diverse contributions to foster more sustainable and inclusive leadership models.

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:02:00 -0700 Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) 2164 What do communes and collective leadership have in common? In this episode, we discuss the rise of communal living and what we can learn from co-housing models to reimagine traditional, hierarchal management structures - specifically around the challenges and potential solutions for leadership in the nonprofit sector!  
  
Focus on reducing burnout and increasing equity, IONS' Lydia Phillip, Teri Brezner, and Kristen Faulkner discuss the additional mental load EDs take on and how stereotypical leadership isn't accessible for most people. Kristen shares her journey from entry-level roles to organizational development while highlighting the impact of different leadership styles on staff well-being. Drawing on her experience with co-housing, Teri emphasizes the benefits of collaborative models and the importance of strength-based leadership. The conversation explores the need for transparency, clear decision-making processes, and valuing diverse contributions to foster more sustainable and inclusive leadership models.

]]> No To ED or not to ED, that is the question 1 1 To ED or not to ED, that is the question full ac16a810-c791-44a1-94fc-1afcb2ae3421 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7eb97dba Being a leader might not be all it's cracked up to be. We're being tasked to do more with even less. In our first episode, we discuss the challenges in the nonprofit sector, including recruitment and retention issues, burnout amongst Executive Directors, and the need for radical reform. 

Bradley Day and Joelle Badman join your hosts Lydia Phillip and Kristen Faulkner to highlight the importance of equitable recruitment processes and the real-life affects of current funding models on leaders and staff. They emphasize the need for shared leadership, sustainable funding, and human-centred approaches to address these problems. The conversation also touches on the importance of flexibility, joy, and authentic leadership. 

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Bradley Day and Joelle Badman join your hosts Lydia Phillip and Kristen Faulkner to highlight the importance of equitable recruitment processes and the real-life affects of current funding models on leaders and staff. They emphasize the need for shared leadership, sustainable funding, and human-centred approaches to address these problems. The conversation also touches on the importance of flexibility, joy, and authentic leadership. 

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:01:00 -0700 Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) 2278 Being a leader might not be all it's cracked up to be. We're being tasked to do more with even less. In our first episode, we discuss the challenges in the nonprofit sector, including recruitment and retention issues, burnout amongst Executive Directors, and the need for radical reform. 

Bradley Day and Joelle Badman join your hosts Lydia Phillip and Kristen Faulkner to highlight the importance of equitable recruitment processes and the real-life affects of current funding models on leaders and staff. They emphasize the need for shared leadership, sustainable funding, and human-centred approaches to address these problems. The conversation also touches on the importance of flexibility, joy, and authentic leadership. 

]]> No The Gen Z’s Declassified Work Survival Guide 3 3 The Gen Z’s Declassified Work Survival Guide full c90ac161-5f41-4aa4-ae2f-26deb4404fc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a63765f6 “Entry level position, 5 years’ experience, post-secondary education required: $15/hour" – no wonder why there’s Quiet Quitting? Gen Z's get a bad rep at work, but what myths need busting? What can we learn from young people at work that contribute to productivity and innovation?
 
Joining your host, Lydia Phillip, guests Haley Moriarity and Rena Kulczycki discuss the importance of mental health, play, transparency, and creating a supportive work environment for all. Haley shares their experience of being a young person at work and advocating for themselves and helping others do the same, highlighting the importance of asking for what you need. Rena emphasizes the value of youth at work, leading to innovation as well as the need for organizations to support young employees through organizational culture, flexible work policies, and mentorship. They argue that young people bring fresh perspectives for necessary change, challenging traditional notions of professionalism and power. 

]]> “Entry level position, 5 years’ experience, post-secondary education required: $15/hour" – no wonder why there’s Quiet Quitting? Gen Z's get a bad rep at work, but what myths need busting? What can we learn from young people at work that contribute to productivity and innovation?
 
Joining your host, Lydia Phillip, guests Haley Moriarity and Rena Kulczycki discuss the importance of mental health, play, transparency, and creating a supportive work environment for all. Haley shares their experience of being a young person at work and advocating for themselves and helping others do the same, highlighting the importance of asking for what you need. Rena emphasizes the value of youth at work, leading to innovation as well as the need for organizations to support young employees through organizational culture, flexible work policies, and mentorship. They argue that young people bring fresh perspectives for necessary change, challenging traditional notions of professionalism and power. 

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0700 Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) 2483 “Entry level position, 5 years’ experience, post-secondary education required: $15/hour" – no wonder why there’s Quiet Quitting? Gen Z's get a bad rep at work, but what myths need busting? What can we learn from young people at work that contribute to productivity and innovation?
 
Joining your host, Lydia Phillip, guests Haley Moriarity and Rena Kulczycki discuss the importance of mental health, play, transparency, and creating a supportive work environment for all. Haley shares their experience of being a young person at work and advocating for themselves and helping others do the same, highlighting the importance of asking for what you need. Rena emphasizes the value of youth at work, leading to innovation as well as the need for organizations to support young employees through organizational culture, flexible work policies, and mentorship. They argue that young people bring fresh perspectives for necessary change, challenging traditional notions of professionalism and power. 

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