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Breaking Gender Norms

Breaking Gender Norms

by Mary Henton | Apr 25, 2024 | Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead

Christen Price, Congo Initiative-USA board member, recently shared with me the Jack Katz TED Talk, “Violence Against Women: It’s a Men’s Issue.” Watching this TED Talk was timely, as  Impact Now and the Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo...
Three Ways to Manage Leadership Expectations

Three Ways to Manage Leadership Expectations

by Suzanne Bandy | Mar 20, 2024 | Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Newsletters

Over the past few months, we have delved into Brené Brown’s insights on emotions as outlined in her book, Atlas of the Heart, with a specific emphasis on understanding their impact on women’s leadership. We’ve examined uncertainty and comparison. This...
Empowering Women… Impact Now Collaborates with UCBC

Empowering Women… Impact Now Collaborates with UCBC

by Mary Henton | Mar 5, 2024 | Newsletters, Women Who Lead

As we mark International Women’s Day 2024, Impact Now is excited to announce a collaboration with the Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo (UCBC): NYOTA Leadership Program—a women’s leadership program in the Beni region of the Democratic Republic of...
Gearing up for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day

Gearing up for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day

by Mary Henton | Feb 22, 2024 | Newsletters, Women Who Lead

They are just around the corner: Women’s History Month (the entire month of March) and International Women’s Day (March 8). And we’re gearing up for the day and the month here at Impact Now. Just a bit of background on Women’s History Month and International Women’s...
Avoid the Pitfalls of Comparison

Avoid the Pitfalls of Comparison

by Suzanne Bandy | Feb 8, 2024 | Coaching, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Newsletters, Women Who Lead

In January, we began to explore Brené Brown’s work on emotions as presented in her book Atlas of the Heart. Our focus is on emotions in relationship to leadership. Last month we looked at the impact of uncertainty on leadership. Today, we will look at comparison....
Impact Now 2023: Celebrating Two Years of Impactful Change

Impact Now 2023: Celebrating Two Years of Impactful Change

by Mary Henton | Jan 25, 2024 | Newsletters, Women Who Lead

As we bid farewell to 2023, Impact Now proudly marks the conclusion of our second year of operation. This milestone serves as a testament to our commitment to positive change and continuous growth. Here is an overview of our achievements of this past year, lessons...
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