Torrey is truly unique in the humanitarian and development space, not only because of her first-hand experience, but because of her coaching skills and unique ability to apply those skills to NGO work. This is a great show if you want to lead with more impact while lowering your stress! I’ve learned so many practical things that have opened up hours of time AND helped me to become the leader I want to be. Thanks Torrey!

As a newbie in this field, I appreciated the range of perspectives and topics covered on this podcast as well as the diversity of experiences and voices offered. I was Googling around before prepping for an emergency stint and listening to Torrey’s advice helped settle my mind and offered me the practical advice I needed to prepare and take care of my physical and mental health while logging long hours in remote areas. I also love hay she tackles some of the harder and more controversial topics too- thanks for encouraging us all to dig a bit deeper into the why and how of this work!

Practical strategies based on lived field experience and in a digestible 30+ min conversation is perfect for the busy professional and student of dev alike. Torrey keeps the convo moving teasing out specific learning and major moments of clarity from her guest while also weaving in her own international dev/humanitarian experience. A4A is a reliable podcast that keeps me mindful of what actually matters in this line of work - centering communities and being an intentional colleague and supervisor.

Aid for aid workers is refreshing and relatable! Torrey’s interviews with diverse and experienced guests provide insight on topics that tend to be unique and helpful in this line of work. I’m often in situations where her tips and guidance are useful and I frequently send episodes to colleagues that face similar challenges. Good for professional development, yet a fun podcast for traveling and commuting!

I appreciate Torrey's insights into the peculiar struggles in this industry. I listen to a number of management podcasts, and many of them are helpful. However, none of them address this specific field. And it has its own set of issues! Aid for Aid Workers provides lots of great help for this specific group of careers.

These interviews include practical advice and field-tested theories for anyone who leads teams in challenging context. Come for the tips, stay for the stories!

I've been listening for a couple of months now and am very engaged with this podcast. The topics are very relevant and useful for anyone who is in the humanitarian/development sector. Keep up the great work, Torrey!

The aid worker finds them self in the muddled middle of being between the efficiency of deadlines for donors, cost allocations, m&e systems, security concerns and the ebb and flow of traditional culture. Torrey runs her podcast as an expert coach that digs into the cracks of this muddled middle. Her coaching / interview technique facilitates discussion by tested leaders on topics that all aid workers can connect to. She gives space for grounded leaders to voice what they have spent years doing and discussing failure and success. Her style is akin to the Lisa Tippet of the aid world- interviewing people from various backgrounds and exploring interesting topics. I highly recommend subscribing and joining the conversation.

Lots to unpack and enjoy here for the harried relief and development manager. And with so much time spent on the road, in the air, or in the field, another podcast to pass the time is most welcome.

Incredible podcast, INGO and NGO workers alike would benefit greatly from key lessons learned during the 2013 crisis in South Sudan. Torrey is incredibly talented and has years of experience in conflict and non-conflict countries. Torrey's guest is a talented story teller, with a powerful narrative that is both cognent and lucid. Overall, the podcasts just keep getting better and better, with each episode. This podcast is sure to be a BIG HIT and a go to for all INGO workers in the not too distant future. Job well done TORREY!! BIG FAN from South Sudan and have been listensing to you since I was in Afghanistan! Well done! We need more leaders like you.

Torrey's interviews demonstrate what most aid workers know -- but may not often discuss: aid workers need aid too. The best leaders are searching out communities of other leaders that can help them grow and Torrey is building an exciting community of aid leaders who willing to support each other in learning. Subscribing to this show is a great first step if you're an aid worker who sometimes feels the loneliness of leadership and is ready to do even more great work.