IMPACT NOW: WHEN WOMEN LEAD BLOG
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...
Growing in Emotional Intelligence
In the realm of leadership, emotional intelligence (EQ), the ability to understand and manage emotions, both our own and others', is a critical competency that sets exceptional leaders apart from the rest. EQ paves the way for effective decision-making, enhanced...
Spring 2023—Roundtable Summary
It’s not easy to lead a for-impact organization. At Impact Now, we understand how hard it can be to overcome perfectionism, wrestle with the imposter syndrome, and build alliances. That’s why we have hosted a series of 55-minute roundtables over the past four months. ...
Insight Into Action—Giveaway!
Our premiere program, Insight Into Action, has two cohorts this Summer and Fall. Cohort one starts next week on July 12 and to celebrate we are giving away a spot in that cohort. Use the form below to share about our program and you will be entered to win the group...
The Gift of Having and Being a Mentor
On June 8, one of the Impact Now coaches, T. C. Motzkus, of On Belay Coaching, facilitated a roundtable on mentoring. T. C. shared several nuggets that resonated with those of us in attendance. First and foremost, mentoring is a "heart matter." It's not about ticking...
Set and Follow Through on Goals
On Thursday June 1, 2023 Sharon Currier, one of our coaches, facilitated our Roundtable, "Set and Follow Through on Goals.” Here are just some of the nuggets from today’s discussion: Goals are a heart thing. They reflect desire. A goal is the desired result. It’s the...
An Inner Jack
During our conversation the other day, my friend Teresa used the disquieting phrase, imposter syndrome—the internal struggle where people doubt their abilities, believe they’ve achieved by luck, and fear that they’ll be exposed as frauds. That pesky imposter syndrome...