Episode 22: Purpose-Driven Projects: Cultural Engagement and Volunteer Impact with Kimberly Haley-Coleman

Send us Fan MailImagine jetting off to a remote village, not as a tourist, but as a volunteer, building infrastructure alongside indigenous elders and realizing that true success isn’t in the bricks laid, but in the trust earned across cultures.In this episode of Powering ProjeX, host DK sits down with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, Founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware, to explore how culturally aware project delivery creates lasting impact.From grassroots community design to stakeholder alignment across continents, this conversation uncovers how purpose-driven projects can transform not only communities but the people who lead them.💬 Key Quote“The real measure of success isn’t just what you build, but the relationships and changed mindsets that last long after the project is done.” — Kimberly Haley-ColemanGuest Bio: Kimberly Haley-Coleman is the founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware, a US & Canada based nonprofit that leads and mobilizes volunteers for short-term service projects in over 25 countries (since the year 2000). Kimberly holds an MBA in International Business, an MA in Art History, and a BA from Emory University. A multiple patent holder, SMU Guest Lecturer, and recipient of the Texas Business Hall of Fame Award and long-time Hall of Fame member, Chairman of the Executive Board for the International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) and actively engaged with organizations like the Building Bridges Coalition and United Nations ESOC Consultative Status Committee and variety of other nonprofit boards focused on international service, community development, and environmental improvement.🧭 What You’ll LearnHow Globe Aware designs and delivers volunteer projects in 25+ countriesWhy local ownership and co-creation are the foundations of sustainable impactHow to balance Western efficiency with Indigenous values of consensus and connectionThe power of cultural humility in stakeholder engagementReal-world lessons from the field — when projects misalign, and how to recoverThe “Shared-Value Triangle”: Globe Aware’s framework for trust and transparencyWhy success isn’t measured by outputs, but by relationships, empathy, and respect⚙️ For Project ManagersThis episode is a must-listen if you:Lead cross-cultural or community-based projectsStruggle with stakeholder alignment or change adoptionWant to apply purpose-driven frameworks in complex delivery environmentsBelieve that leadership starts with listening🔗 Connect & Learn MoreGlobe Aware: www.globeaware.orgKimberly Haley-Coleman - Founder & Director of Globe Aware https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyglobeaware/Host: Daniela Kellett – Project Director, Speaker, and Founder of Powering ProjeX https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-kellett-813b1337/🧠 TakeawaysLead with cultural humility, not assumptions.Build trust through shared experiences, not transactions.Redefine success beyond outputs — it’s about connection and continuity.⚡ Closing ThoughtAt Powering ProjeX, we believe every project professional can turn vision into victory. Until next time, keep powering your projects from vision to victory - and remember, purpose isn't just a perk, it's the pulse that keeps projects alive.#PoweringProjeX #ProjectManagement #Leadership #StakeholderEngagement #PurposeDrivenProjects #CulturalIntelligence #ChangeLeadership #CommunityImpact #GlobeAware #ProjectLeadership #GlobalProjects #VisionToVictorySubscribe to powering ProjSupport the showThanks for following Powering ProjeX. Vision: A world where project people are celebrated as the quiet architects of progress: turning the boldest visions into victories through wisdom, courage, and relentless learning.Mission: To equip project professionals to master their craft through raw, authentic conversations with the respected CEOs, experts, and practitioners.Listen to the Powering ProjeX on:You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@poweringprojexSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ouQGB93q1OThUbNODUedu?si=23eb21e242dc4b2bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/powering-projex-from-vision-to-victory/id1823405814In 2026, Powering ProjeX will be publishing some of our long-form content on Patreon. Short form (20 minute episodes) will continue to be published YouTube Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  Head over to our Patreon site for more content and member only offers. Patreon:  https://patreon.com/PoweringProjeXDonation: You can support Powering ProjeX with a one-off or recurring donation at https://buymeacoffee.com/poweringprojexEngage with Powering ProjeX on:X: https://x.com/PoweringProjeXLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powering-projexContent Frequency: Powering ProjeX releases full length podcasts fortnightly on a Monday at 9:00am AEST.Until next tim...