by Michelle Doerr | May 3, 2025 | Leadership, Wellness
🔥 Conservation Leadership Is Burning Out—Here’s Why It Matters When I was in college—more years ago than I care to count—I didn’t worry much about the future. The path felt hopeful. The conservation jobs were there. The work ahead felt bright. But now, the emotional...
by Michelle Doerr | Jan 1, 2025 | Wellness
My Word for 2025 Each year, I choose a word to guide me—a lens through which I focus my intentions and actions. For 2025, my word is Trustfall. Inspired by Pink’s song of the same name, Trustfall is about leaning into bravery, embracing vulnerability, and trusting the...
by Michelle Doerr | Nov 6, 2024 | Coaching, Wellness
Eight years ago, I faced an experience that many people fear – I was terminated from my job unjustly. There was no evidence of wrongdoing, and the pain of that loss is something I carry with me even today. When I reached out to the board chair shortly after the...
by Michelle Doerr | Jul 16, 2024 | Coaching, Leadership, Wellness
I wrote this blog about leadership and eating disorders as a way to connect my current work here at Anavah Consulting LLC to my latest venture. This week, my daughter and I released our book Grapevine: A Mother and Daughter’s Tangled Journey Through an Eating...
by Michelle Doerr | Jun 21, 2024 | Leadership, Outdoor, Wellness
Hello, conservation community and leaders! Are you passionate about conservation and eager to stay updated on the latest insights, strategies, and tools to support your work? Look no further! My newsletter, ConserveConnect, is your go-to resource for valuable...
by Michelle Doerr | May 3, 2024 | Leadership, Outdoor, Wellness
I aim to support conservation efforts without dwelling on burnout, a term that, though valid, is often overused. The burnout discourse tends to spotlight individuals rather than address systemic workplace issues. Recognizing the widespread experience of burnout, I...
