129: Clean Data: Understand and Overcoming the Role of Perfectionism in Data Management with Sonya Perez-Lauterbach

Are you a nonprofit fundraiser struggling with perfectionism? Have you been told to simply release it in order to achieve balance and self-care? But despite your efforts, you still feel exhausted and overwhelmed? In this episode with leadership coach Sonya Perez-Lauterbach, we'll explore the hidden consequences of perfectionism in data management for nonprofit fundraising and provide effective strategies for embracing vulnerability, redefining 'enough' data, and promoting self-care to thrive in high-pressure work environments. 

Initially intrigued by the challenge of embracing imperfection, Sonya discovered how this mindset affects not only the way leaders approach their work, but also their ability to connect with others and drive their organization's mission forward. Drawing from her own experiences as a high-achieving student, she recognized the strong desire to "get it right" and the paralyzing effects it can have on growth and progress.

Sonya understands the unique challenges that nonprofit fundraisers face when it comes to perfectionism and data management, and she has made it her mission to empower leaders to lead from a place of authenticity. By addressing the mental, emotional, and embodied responses that influence how we approach leadership, Sonya has made a lasting impact on numerous nonprofit organizations. And now she is applying her expertise to navigating the complexities of perfectionism in data management!

In this episode, you will:

• Discover the ramifications of perfectionism in data management for nonprofit fundraising.
• Understand the benefits of redefining 'enough' data for your organization's requirements.
• Learn strategies for fostering self-care and maintaining balance in high-pressure work settings.
• Grasp the significance of leaders exhibiting healthy behaviors and mindsets for their teams.
• Realize the importance of incorporating vulnerability and self-reflection within organizational cultures.

Get all the resources from today’s episode here. 

Many thanks to our sponsor, Keela for making this episode possible and I want to invite you to join me for an upcoming webinar where are going to bust through the "clean data” myths and actually talk about how you focus on what’s actually important when acquiring and maintaining donor data, how to forge meaningful connections using that data, and how data can integrate with best practices in behavior design to get funders to say yes more easily. I'll help you overcome data challenges (including the perfectionism and overwhelm that often accompanies our data management) and build good habits for cleaner, more usable data. Sign up today at keela.co/wtf.

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