S01E31 Nonprofit Leadership, Team Building and Career Lessons I Chantel Scherer

Leadership rarely follows a straight path. In this episode of The Route To Success, Sara Orellana sits down with Chantel Scherer, Executive Director of the Nassau Humane Society, to talk about resilience, leadership, and the unexpected opportunities that shape a career.

Chantel Scherer shares her remarkable journey from professional golf and international business in London to leading a nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare. With decades of experience across communications, government work during COVID, and nonprofit leadership, she offers powerful insights on building teams, running mission driven organizations with business discipline, and staying grounded while leading others.

Sara Orellana and Chantel Scherer explore what collaborative leadership really looks like, why nonprofits must operate with strong business strategies, and how leaders can grow through challenges, failure, and constant learning. The conversation also dives into burnout, ego in leadership, and the importance of building support systems like executive coaches and peer networks.

This episode of The Route To Success is a thoughtful discussion for anyone interested in leadership, nonprofit management, personal growth, and purpose driven work.

What you will learn in this episode

• Why leadership paths are rarely linear
• The power of collaborative leadership and building strong teams
• How nonprofits can run sustainably like businesses
• Managing burnout and staying grounded as a leader
• Why failure and risk taking are essential for growth
• The role of communication, trust, and adaptability in leadership

If you are passionate about leadership, nonprofit impact, career growth, or building meaningful work, this conversation with Chantel Scherer offers valuable lessons and inspiration.

About the guest
Chantel Scherer is the Executive Director of the Nassau Humane Society. With a global career spanning professional sports, international business, government communications, and nonprofit leadership, she brings a unique perspective on mission driven leadership and organizational growth.

Follow Chantel Scherer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantelscherer/

About the host
Sara Orellana is the host of The Route To Success podcast, where she shares real conversations with leaders about resilience, purpose, and the journeys that shape impactful careers.

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