I am thrilled to welcome Tracy Hoth, founder of Simply Squared Away and host of The Organized Coach Podcast, to Lead with Heart! Tracy brings over 17 years of experience transforming chaos into clarity. She specializes in helping leaders create practical systems that reduce overwhelm, boost focus, and make space for what matters most: your mission.

In this episode, we’re exploring the powerful link between mindset, organization, and leadership. Tracy shares her 5-step SPACE framework to declutter both your digital and physical workspaces, empowering nonprofit leaders to reclaim their time, improve efficiency, and lead with calm clarity.

If your Google Drive (or brain!) feels cluttered, this episode will help you breathe again and build systems that last.

In this episode:

• [02:41 ] The mindset blocks behind disorganization
• [05:33 ] How beliefs from childhood affect your ability to stay organized
• [08:17 ] Tracy’s five-step framework to simplify anything and reduce overwhelm
• [11:54 ] Why people struggle to let go and how to change that
• [18:04 ] Organizing for nonprofit growth and succession planning
• [23:35 ] The five-file digital system every organization can use
• [27:18 ] Habits to maintain long-term organization
• [28:59 ] The Organized Coach Podcast

RESOURCES

The Lead with Heart Summit is not just another conference. It's a powerful, purpose-driven experience created specifically for nonprofit fundraisers who are feeling burned out, stretched thin, and in need of real, meaningful support. April, 2026.

15 Minute Declutter Challenge

Five Files Framework

CONNECT WITH TRACY

LinkedIn: Tracy Hoth

Instagram: @tracyhoth

Podcast: The Organized Coach Podcast

Website: https://simplysquaredaway.com/ 

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My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies for nonprofit leaders to create real impact.

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CONNECT WITH HALEY
Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations.
Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com
YouTube: thesavvyfundraiser
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