IMPACT NOW: WHEN WOMEN LEAD BLOG
Giving Thanks
At Impact Now, we are dedicated to supporting women leaders through coaching, facilitated group conversations, and workshops. We make sure that our services are affordable, and when necessary, at no cost. We are privileged to walk alongside and learn from women who...
When Women Lead—Communities Thrive
Impact Now—When Women Lead believes that when women lead, communities thrive. Our mission is to support women around the world as they step into leadership, because it makes a global impact. We are inspired by the many women doing amazing work all over the world. Here...
Adria Mahinduzi: Impacting Lives and Challenging Perceptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In a world that needs compassion, dedication, and leadership, Adria Mahinduzi is hard at work in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Adria's efforts and commitment to her work as a disability support specialist impacts those she directly works with and ripples out...
Seven Levels of Delegation
The first session of our two-part workshop, Empowering Collaboration: Mastering Delegation, Power-Sharing, and Decision-Making, highlighted the importance of delegation as a way to develop staff members. Until the session, I had thought of delegation as something a...
Jolie Sifa K. Amisi—One Woman’s Impact on Her Community
Today we would like to introduce Jolie Sifa K. Amisi. In the heart of Beni, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), she stands as a testament to the power of women in leadership and the profound impact that ripples through communities. With...
When Women Lead, Communities Thrive. GIVING TUESDAY is November 28.
We are gearing up for Giving Tuesday—a global movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. Giving Tuesday is November 28, 2023. On this day, people from all over the world commit to supporting for-impact organizations that are creating lasting change in their...
Mid 2023—Impact Report
It is now just past 18 months since Impact Now began. We have been able to make a positive impact in the lives and work of 34 women leaders through individual, group, and team coaching; custom workshops; and facilitated conversations (Roundtables). Of these 34 women,...
Lead Wisely and Delegate!
Leading a small for-impact organization can be rewarding and challenging. You wear multiple hats, juggle numerous responsibilities, and often find yourself spread thin. In such scenarios, delegation might seem like a luxury reserved for larger organizations. However,...
Decisions! Decisions!
In the dynamic world of for-impact organizations, decision-making can be challenging, especially when resources are limited and stakes are high. Yet it's essential to master this skill for several reasons. Concerned about long-term success, you make decisions that...
How We Began
In May 2021, a former colleague and theology teacher at Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo (UCBC) wrote to me. She had learned about Insight into Action, a virtual group coaching program I developed. Her request: Would I lead female staff members from UCBC...
Insight and Awareness are Not Enough
Knowledge is only rumor until it lives in the bones. (attributed to Asaro tribe, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea) There are plenty of learning opportunities for women leaders of for-impact organizations. There are webinars, live Facebook events, articles, LinkedIn...
Delegation? Really?
“I don’t empower people to please them. I empower them to make better decisions than me.” Jurgen Appelo caught my attention with this opening line to his video on delegation. I have often heard delegation lifted up as best practice in management for practical...