IMPACT NOW: WHEN WOMEN LEAD BLOG
Design Thinking: A Path to Impactful Programming
Thank you for being an integral part of the Impact Now community. We are excited to share about what’s ahead at Impact Now and extend an invitation to the year-end giving opportunity. Expressing Gratitude for Giving Tuesday A resounding thank you to everyone who...
Women Make a Difference
Did you know that when women lead, the impact is profound? Studies show that when women are in leadership roles, outcomes are comprehensive and effective. Along with perseverance, and adaptability, women bring unique perspectives to the table. They foster innovation...
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...