The Impact Table Podcast

In this episode of the Impact Table Podcast host Marssie Versola is in conversation with Erin Baute, Certified Enneagram Coach and Coach at the Impact Table.In this episode, you'll hear about Erin’s passion for the Enneagram and how she looks at the Enneagram through the lens of somatic experience and early childhood development to help women create an experience of safety that allows them to grow, expand and thrive.  You'll also hear about the journey that’s led her to where Erin to where she is today.  Ready to take a seat at the Table? Join us at www.impacttable.com/join Join us for the Enneagram for Women in Impact Workshop on May 7: https://www.impacttable.com/q2assessment Join us for our Connect & Elevate Retreat: www.impacttable.com/connectandelevateFind, Follow, Like and VisitFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram @ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @www.impacttable.com

In this episode of the Impact Table Podcast host Marssie Versola is in conversation with Sarah Deane, Founder of MEvolution. Sarah's on a mission to enable everyone to bring their whole self, their best self and potential to life. Every. Single. Day.In this episode, you'll learn about the importance of managing personal energy for women leaders in social impact. Sarah discusses her journey in discovering the pivotal role of energy management and shares practical strategies to optimize your energy so you can stop letting energy leaks drain your reserve, build resiliency and enjoyment at work and home, and claim your best life.Ready to take a seat at the Table?Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinJoin us for our Connect & Elevate Retreat: www.impacttable.com/connectandelevateFind, Follow, Like and VisitFind Sarah on LinkedIn hereFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram @ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @www.impacttable.comComment, Rate, ReviewHelp us elevate the voices of women leaders in social impact. Please rate, comment, and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

In this week’s Impact Table Podcast we’re sharing more of our favorite moments from Q1 2025.  Tune in to hear from Liliana Bernal, CEO of Balanced Diversity on accidental entrepreneurship, building your community and elevating other women in business; Susan McPherson on overcoming challenges and the lost art of connecting, and Shaya Frum on what it means and why we should never ever give up. You don’t want to miss this episode.Ready to take a seat at the Table?Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinJoin us for our Connect & Elevate Retreat: www.impacttable.com/connectandelevateFind, Follow, Like and VisitFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram@ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @www.impacttable.comComment, Rate, ReviewHelp us elevate the voices of women leaders in social impact. Please rate, comment, and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

In this week’s Impact Table Podcast we’re sharing some of our favorite moments from Q1 2025.  Tune in to hear from Rachel Hutchisson, CEO of Common Impact on slowing down, giving and receiving feedback and meeting people as people. Allie Ottoboni, President of the eBay Foundation on overcoming perfectionism, building self trust and finding your voice, and Lis Best on saying yes, creating community, personal surrender, and self love.  You don’t want to miss this episode.Ready to take a seat at the Table?Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinJoin us for our Connect & Elevate Retreat: www.impacttable.com/connectandelevateFind, Follow, Like and VisitFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram@ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @www.impacttable.comComment, Rate, ReviewHelp us elevate the voices of women leaders in social impact. Please rate, comment, and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

In this Visionary Speaker Session playback, Rachel Hutchisson, CEO Common Impact and a seasoned leader in social impact, and Impact Table Host Marssie Versola embark on an insightful conversation. , Rachel shares her extensive journey, from her long tenure at Blackbaud, where she led initiatives in corporate responsibility, ESG, and philanthropy, to her current role as CEO of Common Impact. Rachel provides candid reflections on the challenges of ongoing organizational change, the importance of networking, and the evolving nature of leadership. She emphasizes the value of being a lifelong learner, the significance of slowing down, and the impact of personal relationships on professional growth. Rachel also discusses the importance of feedback, both giving and receiving and the necessity of maintaining balance in life. Her personal anecdotes and professional experiences offer a wealth of inspiration and practical advice for women striving to maximize their impact and leadership potential.Listen in to this powerful conversation and Visionary Speaker Session playback.Impact Table Visionary Speaker Sessions are private member and invite-only gatherings that bring respected women leaders in impact to share about their personal leadership and impact journey and important lessons learned along the way. Our guests share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their leadership and impact journeys, sharing tips and tools they’ve learned. This gives members the ‘real talk’, connection, truth, and inspiration they crave.Following the speaker’s share is an open Q&A and time for members to break out into small groups.Ready to take a seat at the Table?Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinConnect with Rachel on LinkedInFind, Follow, Like and VisitFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram @ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @ www.impacttable.com

In this episode, Impact Table host Marssie Versola introduces Lis Best and discusses their collaboration on the Connect and Elevate retreat held last October for members of the Impact Table and women in Social Impact. Marssie and Lis talk about the upcoming retreat offerings for 2025, Lis's personal journey as a leader in social impact, and the genesis of her coaching and consulting practice serving women in sustainability and impact. The conversation touches on the significance of building connections, collaborative community spaces, and overcoming challenges. Finally, Marssie and Lis discuss the future of collaboration, personal aspirations, and the importance of self-trust and reflection for women leaders in the impact space.Ready to take a seat at the Table?Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinFind, Follow, Like and VisitConnect with Lis on LinkedIn hereFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram @ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @ www.impacttable.com

In this episode of the Impact Table podcast, Marssie Versola, the host and creator, introduces Emily Sanders, a mission-driven leader who shares her transformative journey from being a victim of trafficking to becoming an advocate for women in similar situations. Emily shares her personal story, the evolution of her organization Connect2Change, and her insights on self-care and sustainable leadership.Ready to take a seat at the Table?Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinFind, Follow, Like and VisitConnect with Emily on LinkedIn hereFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram @ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @ www.impacttable.com

In this episode, Impact Table Podcast host Marssie Versola, sits down with Liliana Bernal, a CEO of Balanced Diversity and member of the Impact Table, to discuss her transition from corporate America to social entrepreneurship. Liliana shares her experiences, the challenges she faced, and the tips she has for people navigating job searches or considering entrepreneurship. Marssie and Liliana also discuss the importance of finding your tribe and community, the role of mindset, and the unique importance of recognizing and maintaining social impact within their businesses. 

In this episode of the Impact Table podcast, host Marssie Versola introduces a playback of a Visionary Speaker Session featuring Susan McPherson, founder of the social impact communications firm McPherson Strategies and author of The Lost Art of Connecting.  Susan shares about her impact journey, and how she came to value the importance of authentic connections and being especially intentional as get lost in today's digital age.  Susan shares the 'Gather, Ask, Do' framework for fostering meaningful relationships and advises on overcoming obstacles in personal and professional growth. Listen in to this powerful conversation and Visionary Speaker Session playback.Impact Table Visionary Speaker Sessions are private member and invite-only gatherings that bring respected women leaders in impact to share about their personal leadership and impact journey and important lessons learned along the way. Our guests share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their own leadership and impact journey and share tips and tools they’ve learned, giving members the ‘real talk’, connection and truth we all crave and inspiration you can take with you on your own path.

This week, we're celebrating such a fun milestone - our 50th episode of the Impact Table Podcast.  And to celebrate we're joining The Nonprofit Lab in celebrating their 50th episode too! In this episode, Impact Table Podcast Host and Impact Table Creator Marssie Versola sits down not as host, but as a guest on The Nonprofit Lab Podcast with host Pooya Pourak.  On The Nonprofit Lab Podcast, Pooya hosts big brands and leaders to bring big insights for changemakers challenging the status quo.  And we think that's something to celebrate.Listen in.Ready to take a seat at the Table?Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinFind, Follow, Like and VisitConnect with Pooya on LinkedIn and check out The Nonprofit Lab PodcastFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram @ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @ www.impacttable.com

In this week's episode of the Impact Table Podcast host Marssie Versola is joined by Impact Table Member Shaya Frum, Director of Program Advancement for the Jessie Rees Foundation.Through their work, Shaya and her family and team bring joy through delivering joy jars, and inspire and encourage children and families around the country to keep going despite the challenges they face.NEGU (short for Never Ever Give Up) was a term coined by Shaya's sister Jessie Rees, during the time that she and her family faced an experience steeped in what might the ultimate experience of uncertainty, fear, misinformation, missing information, information overload, and questions - a childhood cancer diagnosis.  Their story is a testament to resilience, love, and the power of joy.  And their reminder to "Never Ever Give Up" is one we all need right now.Some of the key takeaways:💫 NEGU is resilience. It's courage. It's knowing that you have the strength inside of you to keep going.☀️ There may be seasons where it feels dark every single day... but it will not last forever. You never know when it's going to get brighter and completely shift.  💪 Self-care fuels the mission. Find and use practical tools like moving your body to clear your head, taking deep breaths to slow down, and coming together to sit with each other and grieve the bitter moments, so that you can keep moving forward.🕯️ Don't give challenges the power to dim your light. You've been through hard things before.  If you had let those really tough things completely drag you down, you wouldn’t be where you are today, and you wouldn't be able to make an impact tomorrow.Ready to take a seat at the Table?Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinFind, Follow, Like and VisitConnect with Shaya on LinkedIn and support Team NEGUFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram @ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @ www.impacttable.com

In this week's episode of the Impact Table Podcast, Marssie is joined by Impact Table Coach Zette Harbour to discuss Human Design - a self-discovery system that combines principles from astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, chakras, and quantum physics to provide insights into your unique energy, decision-making, and life purpose. The conversation delves into the principles of Human Design, the benefits it offers, especially for women leaders in impact, and how it can help individuals understand and align with their true nature, experience more confidence, and make better decisions. Zette and Marssie discuss various Human Design types and offer insights into how this system can enhance personal and leadership growth. The episode also includes details about the upcoming February workshop and how both members and non-members of the Impact Table can participate. Assessment + Workshop Registration: Members | Non-MembersReady to take a seat at the Table?Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinFind, Follow, Like and VisitFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram @ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @ www.impacttable.comComment, Rate, ReviewHelp us elevate the voices of women leaders in social impact. Please rate, comment, and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

In this Visionary Speaker Session, Allie Ottoboni, President of the eBay Foundation, shares her personal and professional journey in the field of philanthropy. From her early career in nonprofit organizations to leading global initiatives at eBay, Allie highlights critical lessons in overcoming perfectionism, trusting oneself, and finding her voice. She discusses the importance of gut instinct, the power of authenticity, and the value of learning from watching oneself present. Through candid storytelling and real examples, Allie provides actionable insights for aspiring leaders in impact-driven fields.Listen in to this powerful conversation and Visionary Speaker Session playback.Impact Table Visionary Speaker Sessions are private member and invite-only gatherings that bring respected women leaders in impact to share about their personal leadership and impact journey and important lessons learned along the way. Our guests share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their own leadership and impact journey and share tips and tools they’ve learned, giving members the ‘real talk’, connection and truth we all crave and inspiration you can take with you on your own path.Following the speaker’s share is an open Q&A and time for members to break out into small groups.Ready to take a seat at the Table?

In this week’s episode of the Impact Table Podcast, we're talking about practical strategies for maintaining personal sustainability during the busy holiday season.We’ll also cover:Making thoughtful choices about where and with whom to invest your time and energy.The power of micro-rituals in your self-care routine, even during the busiest times.Delegating tasks and asking for help.Managing expectations—both yours and others'—to create more space for joy and connection.If you're seeking to be thoughtful about your time and energy, thinking about how to navigate challenging relationships, and desiring to find balance in the busyness of the season this episode is for you. Tune in for actionable tips to navigate the holidays with ease and grace, while maintaining your well-being so that you can show up fully for those you serve.

In this week’s episode of the Impact Table Podcast, we invite you to walk you through a practical 4-step framework for turning your vision into action. We’ll also cover:How to transform your vision for 2025 into a clear, actionable plan.The importance of identifying your resources and support network.Why resilience is key to moving forward, no matter what challenges arise.If you're ready to elevate your leadership and take action toward the change you want to create in 2025, this episode is for you. Tune in for a clear roadmap to turn your vision into real, impactful progress!

In this week's episode of the Impact Table Podcast we hear from Robin Berlinsky, educator turned entrepreneur. Robin left the first-grade classroom 30 years ago and has since started 2 successful multi-7-figure nonprofits. Robin continues to run her 2nd nonprofit, Engaging Creative Minds, providing arts programs to schools across South Carolina. Known for her “WOOHOO spirit” Robin motivates nonprofit teams to do great things, and is on a mission to empower more nonprofits to operate in abundance.Listen in to this powerful conversation and Visionary Speaker Session playback.Impact Table Visionary Speaker Sessions are private member and invite-only gatherings that bring respected women leaders in impact to share about their personal leadership and impact journey and important lessons learned along the way. Our guests share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their own leadership and impact journey and share tips and tools they’ve learned, giving members the ‘real talk’, connection and truth we all crave and inspiration you can take with you on your own path.Following the speaker’s share is an open Q&A and time for members to break out into small groups.

In this week’s episode of the Impact Table Podcast, we invite you to step into the future and set a bold vision for 2025. As women leading in social impact, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle. But what if we took a moment to dream bigger and envision the future we want to create?This episode dives into the power of visioning, using the past, present, and future as tools to shape your next chapter. You'll get to experience a powerful visioning exercise that will help you clarify your goals, ignite your passions, and set a purposeful path forward.We’ll also reflect on:How setting a clear vision for the future can inspire and guide you today.Why personal energy is the foundation of impactful leadership.How to use the future as a tool to align your present actions and decisions.If you’ve been feeling the pull to take your leadership to the next level and create a powerful vision for yourself in 2025, this episode is for you.  Tune in for a powerful conversation on setting your vision and aligning your actions with the change you want to create.

This week's Impact Table podcast is an invitation to reflect on this year's wins and challenges.  We look through the lens of the wholistic time model, one that suggests the past, the present and the future all exist here now.  If the future determines the present, and the present determines the past, by reflecting on the past year we codify what our wins and challenges mean in the context of the present and the future.  Prompts you might consider:What projects or goals did you crush? What new opportunities did you embrace?  Professionally and personally?  What challenges did you face, and what have you learned or do you need to take away from those challenges?So how will you show up today, so that in the future, you will be proud of the way you’ve navigated in the past?Ready to take a seat at the Table?Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinFind, Follow, Like and VisitFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram @ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @ www.impacttable.com

This week's Impact Table podcast is an invitation to pause for a mid-Q4 check-in now that we're just about halfway through the quarter.  Evaluate where you are, celebrate your wins, intentionally reroute and course correct, and perhaps most importantly - make a plan to manage your personal energy. Ready to take a seat at the Table?Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinFind, Follow, Like and VisitFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram @ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @ www.impacttable.comComment, Rate, ReviewHelp us elevate the voices of women leaders in social impact. Please rate, comment, and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

This week on the Impact Table Podcast, we're checking off more boxes on our Q4 checklist of actions and strategies to help you stay on target with your goals, maintain balance, and end the year with clarity and purpose. Download the checklist here.  This week, it’s all about the P.A.U.S.E.P – Prioritize your well-being with self-care, rest, and recoveryA – Acknowledge your needsU – Unplug from stressorsS – Soothe your mind and bodyE – Engage in restorative activitiesNeed permission to pause?  Craving some inspiration on why it's important or how you might practice the pause?  Do you wish you felt empowered to carve out and reclaim time for this essential leadership practice?We've got you.Ready to take a seat at the Table?Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinFind, Follow, Like and VisitFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram @ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @ www.impacttable.comComment, Rate, ReviewHelp us elevate the voices of women leaders in social impact. Please rate, comment, and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

If you’ve been following along the past few weeks, you’re clear on where you’re going and you’ve got a roadmap and plan in place steering you in the right direction in Q4.  So you know where you’re going, and you know what needs to get done.  In this episode, we explore the critical importance of finding the space to focus on what's most important and what lights you up through strategic delegation and automation. When you delegate tasks to others or automate repetitive actions, you are* freeing up your time and mental energy for what truly matters: the big, visionary, human-centered work that only you can do * creating the space you need to ensure you are filling your cup, continuing to learn, * preserving your energy so that you can pour it into others in ways that REALLY matter* bringing others along on a journey that gives them meaningful ways to contribute, work that lights them up, and an opportunity to be a catalyst for advancing the greater good. This is how we that creates lasting impact and move your mission forward.You’ve got big ideas, big dreams, big impact to make, my friend.  Don’t try to do it all yourself.

Do you suffer from busyness-induced amnesia?  That experience and tendency to forget or overlook essential and foundational practices, habits, and routines, that support your productivity, your wellbeing, and your ability to lead for impact.  It happens when we get caught up in the busyness of daily life or work, neglecting foundational actions like high-level thinking and strategic planning and action, self-care, time management, and intentional reflection.  We're moving through our Q4 checklist with key actions and strategies every week to help you stay on target with your goals, maintain balance, and end the year with clarity and purpose so you are well-resourced to lead for impact.  Last week we revisited our annual goals, and now that you are clear and recommitted to what you're moving towards in Q4, this week, we're breaking down our goals into a roadmap, with milestones and action steps. Listen in.

As we enter Q4, how are you ensuring that you stay on target with your goals, maintain balance, and end the year with clarity and purpose?We've built a Q4 checklist and plan for you, and every week through the end of the year - except for holiday weeks where we will have the playbacks of our Visionary Speaker Sessions - we’ll be diving into weekly check-ins to help ensure you are doing just that -  staying on target with your goals, maintaining balance, and ending the year with clarity and purpose so you're ready to step into 2025 rested, restored and refocused.This week we revisit our annual goals,  and ask the powerful question - are your goals still aligned with your vision and mission?Listen in.Ready to take a seat at the Table?Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinFind, Follow, Like and VisitFind us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram @ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @ www.impacttable.comComment, Rate, ReviewHelp us elevate the voices of women leaders in social impact. Please rate, comment, and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Do you feel like your best ideas are bursting inside you, or that the words disappear when you need them most?   Do you find yourself people-pleasing or falling into “performance mode” – letting your insights and feelings go unsaid or feeling concerned about will think if you speak your truth? This week's Impact Table episode is for you.This week, Impact Table Podcast host Marssie Versola is in conversation with Jen Oliver, speaker coach and committed advocate for elevating women and their voices.  Jen believes in the power of our stories, ideas, and conversations and knows that amplifying a woman’s most authentic voice as an instrument of true transformation.In this conversation, Jen shares what it felt like to recognize and overcome the inability to speak her truth, and constantly silencing her voice to please others.  And, she shares how we can practice unlocking our truest voice, whether on stage or in intimate 1-1 conversations. 

Do you feel unappreciated at work? Are you certain that your team knows they matter?In this week's episode of the Impact Table Podcast we hear from Jennifer Wallace, award-winning journalist, New York Times best-selling author, and Co-Founder of the Mattering Movement.  Her life's work is centered around a key psychological concept called “mattering” – the personal belief that we are valued and that we add value to the lives of others. Jennifer believes that creating cultures of mattering at home, work, and in the larger world as the antidote to the toxic never-enoughness of a culture based in over-achievement, and that one solution to the burnout crisis is be rooted in creating cultures of mattering in the workplace.During this Visionary Speaker Session playback, we share a powerful conversation covering... ✨ What is mattering, and why it’s important? ⚛️ The brain science behind mattering and what happens to our brains and mental health when our mattering is amplified. 💫 How do we create that experience and knowing of mattering for ourselves when we aren’t getting it from those around us?🌎 How do we increase mattering in our organizations and in the teams and organizations we lead or are part of?  Impact Table Visionary Speaker Sessions are private member and invite-only gatherings that bring respected women leaders in impact to share about their personal leadership and impact journey and important lessons learned along the way. Our guests share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their own leadership and impact journey and share tips and tools they’ve learned, giving members the ‘real talk’, connection and truth we all crave and inspiration you can take with you on your own path.Following the speaker’s share is an open Q&A and time for members to break out into small groups.Ready to take a seat at the Table? Join us at www.impacttable.com/joinFind, Follow, Like and VisitFind Jennifer on LinkedIn here Find us on LinkedIn hereFollow us on Instagram @ImpactTableLike us on FacebookVisit our website @ www.impacttable.comComment, Rate, ReviewHelp us elevate the voices of women leaders in social impact. Please rate, comment, and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

In this Visionary Speaker Session playback, we hear from Bibigi Haile, Founder of The Visible Women Conference and Strategic Advisor helping women to become unapologetically visible.  Bibigi Haile founded The Beauvoir Group to give women the license to be Unapologetically Visible, make bold moves, and stop apologizing for what they want from their professional lives.Listen in for a powerful conversation on visibility as activism.Impact Table Visionary Speaker Sessions are private member and invite-only gatherings that bring respected women leaders in impact to share about their personal leadership and impact journey and important lessons learned along the way. Our guests share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their own leadership and impact journey and share tips and tools they’ve learned, giving members the ‘real talk’, connection and truth we all crave and inspiration you can take with you on your own path.Following the speaker’s share is an open Q&A and time for members to break out into small groups.

In this week's episode of the Impact Table Podcast, we are sharing more of our favorite moments from the first half of 2024.  This week, you'll hear from three incredible women in impact: Lauren McCann, Founder and CEO of Procure Impact, on authenticity and building an impact business, raising capital, and building teams by staying true to your core values, Gretchen Villegas, Impact Table Founding Member and C-Suite Executive, on the power of mentorship and paying it forward, and Betty LaMarr, Founder of EmpowerHer Institute on the prioritizing wellbeing to lead for impact.Learn more about Impact Table at www.impacttable.com.

In this week's episode of the Impact Table Podcast, we are sharing more of our favorite moments from the first half of 2024.  This week, you'll hear from three Impact Table Founding Members: Lisa Friscia on the importance of creating and having psychological safety, Angela Parker on disorienting dilemmas, choosing new paradigms, and what it takes to walk your unique path in a way that others want to join you, and Sarah Middleton on creating cultures of service.  Learn more about Impact Table at www.impacttable.com.

In this week's episode of the Impact Table Podcast we are sharing some of our favorite moments from the first half of 2024.  You'll hear from podcast host and Creator of the Impact Table Marssie sharing some of the experiences that were foundational to her inspiration for starting the Impact Table, and guests Mindy Barenblat on authenticity, how to know you're out of balance, and the power of turquoise time, Maureen Sedonan, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Bay Area on leading with kindness, empathy, and higher level values and Robin Merle navigating involuntary exits.   Learn more about Impact Table at www.impacttable.com.

This week's episode is a playback of one of our most powerful Visionary Speaker Sessions yet with special guest and Impact Table Member, Katie McCleary who is a vivacious champion of creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders who actively pursue their vision to improve people’s lives - and incredible human.  In this talk, Katie gets real and shares with deep vulnerability and powerful strength about her own journey and what it means to show up with tenacity, intention, and love - in life and specifically around tough topics - including one of my favorites, that I don’t think we talk about nearly enough, ESPECIALLY in the social impact space- that tough topic of money.Follow Impact Table on Linked in @ImpactTableRegister for our Connect and Elevate Retreat at impacttable.com/retreatFind Katie on LinkedIn here or find her on howtobridgethegap.com

In this week's episode of the Impact Table Podcast, host Marssie Versola is in conversation with Baily Hancock Professional Friend-Maker and Connection Strategist.  A natural-born connector and extracurricular enthusiast, Baily has spent her life curating community and nurturing her network, priding herself on being only a degree or two of separation from just about anyone (including Kevin Bacon). Throughout the past decade, she's taught hundreds of entrepreneurs and social impact leaders how to connect and collaborate with others to amplify their message, attract their ideal clients, and increase their impact in the world. Connection and community are not a nice to have.  They are a non-negotiable. Find Baily on LinkedIn here.Follow us at @ImpactTable on LinkedIn, Intagram or Facebook or visit our website at www.impacttable.com.

The statistics on burnout in the social impact sector are staggering.  According to a recent study published by the Center for Effective Philanthropy, most funders and 95% of leaders in nonprofit organizations express some level of concern about burnout, with 87% of nonprofit leaders expressing concerns about their own burnout and 75% indicating that burnout among their staff is impacting their organization’s ability to achieve their mission.  And we know that women in social impact, already affected by the gender pay gap, are often further burdened by the lack of of nonprofit organizations or purpose-driven departments to offer equal or competitive pay or benefits, a lack of leadership and professional development, under-resourced teams and organizations, regularly reported feelings of isolation and overwhelm, high emotional investment and demands in this work (especially in roles in direct service), and largely recognized inequalities in the home, with women taking on most household and caregiving responsibilities.But, despite these very real challenges, what if we could let it be easy?  Listen in.

We're nearly. halfway through the year, and in this week's episode we're taking the time to pause for a mid-year checkpoint.  In this episode, we invite you to take some time, as we get to the halfway mark of 2024 to reflect on the goals, intentions, or vision you set at the beginning of the quarter or the year, and also to notice what you have to celebrate, to review the challenges you've faced, to check in on how you are taking care of your mind and your spirit, and how you are treating your body.  After you take a listen, you can take some time to reflect on these 5 prompts:First, review any goals, intentions, or vision you set for yourself at the start of the quarter or the start of the year.What Can I Celebrate? What Challenges Did I Face and How Did I Overcome Them? How Am I Taking Care of Personal Energy: My Mind and My Spirit? How Am I Taking Care of My Body? Tune in to reflect, recalibrate, and reenergize as we move into the second half of the year.Ready to take a seat at the table? Join us here @ www.impacttable.com/join or register for our upcoming retreat at www.impacttable.com/retreat.

You are not here to get things done. You are not here to hustle.  You are not here to burn out.  You are here to flourish.  And as a byproduct of your flourishing, everything around you will flourish. According to a recent study published by the Center for Effective Philanthropy, most funders and 95% of leaders in nonprofit organizations express some level of concern about burnout, with 87% of nonprofit leaders expressing concerns about their own burnout and 75% indicating that burnout among their staff is impacting their organization’s ability to achieve its mission.This week we’re sharing another playback of a recent Impact Table Visionary Speaker Session with Nataly Kogan, Founder and CEO of Happier, Inc. and the Founder of the Awesome Human Project, who shares about her own burnout story, what she's learned, and the beliefs and practices that we all need to live happier, more flourishing lives.  Find Nataly on LinkedIn Apply to take a seat at the Impact Table  at www.impacttable.com/apply 

In Day 3 of our Lead for Impact Workshop we're adding a critical component to your roadmap to unlocking greater leadership and impact. Today, our work is focused on creating a compelling vision for where you're going.  Without this critical component, you risk being stuck, operating out of unconscious patterns, walking (or running) in circles, or worse, moving toward a vision that isn't even yours. And we share our secret to how you can accelerate your path to the leadership and impact you're envisioning, now.Listen in as we deliver powerful personal and leadership growth beyond the typical business setting with a powerful visualization exercise to move you into a compelling vision of your future self.  If you're ready to take your seat at the Table, join us at www.impacttable.com/join.

In Day 2 of our Lead for Impact Workshop, we invite you to reflect on the unconscious patterns that are getting in your way.  And we encouraged you to explore the actions you can practice to move past those patterns and try a new way of operating. This is where the fun starts. Now you're starting to lean into your superpower and unroot the patterns that you've carried with you up until now. This isn't an overnight transformation.  But with commitment, accountability, and continued learning and growth, you're paving the path to greater leadership and impact moment by moment.  

Listen back to Day 1 of our Lead for Impact Workshop.  What you'll hear:❤️ You'll get a taste of what it's like inside the Impact Table. ⭐ You'll be invited to step into the brightest, most confident, most supported, most thriving version of yourself so that you can lead from that place.✅ You'll hear exclusive tips from our Established and Executive Level Impact Table members on what Emerging Leaders need to know.And more...While we've designed this workshop with our Emerging Leaders in mind, you'll find value wherever you are in your leadership journey.Curious about joining us tomorrow?Register at www.impacttable.com/workshop 

In part four of our mini-series, we discuss the importance of surrounding yourself by others who lift you up, throughout your leadership journey.Navigating a career in social impact can be rewarding and fulfilling. It can also be challenging, lonely, confusing, and emotionally taxing.  It is normal to feel lost, isolated, or unclear about where to start or where to go next when it comes to growing as a leader, building your confidence, magnifying your influence, and maximizing your impact - while discovering and staying true to what’s really important to you.Seeking and allowing that space of belonging in a community that elevates you is a critical part of stepping into greater leadership and maintaining the endurance, mindset, and energy to keep moving forward as a leader in social impact.Register for our FREE 3-Day Lead for Impact Workshop June 10-12thEmail Marssie at Marssie at ImpactTable dot Com to share your reflections on your own journey

Welcome to part three of our four-part mini-series for stepping into greater leadership.Throughout this series, we are unveiling a transformative 4-part framework designed to empower your impact at every stage of your journey. Whether you're just embarking on your path as a leader in social impact or a seasoned veteran seeking to amplify your impact, this series is tailor-made for you.In this episode, we delve into the third component of our framework: Creating a Vision of and for Your Future Self.In this episode, we help you move towards clarity about where you are going and why you are going there.  And, we go one step further, to move towards clarity on how stepping into greater leadership will feel.In order to step into greater leadership we must understand where we are going.  In order to commit to where we are going, we must believe deeply in the “why” of where we are going.And in order to practically move forward consistently we must be able to embody what it will feel like to step into greater leadership. Register for our FREE 3-Day Lead for Impact Workshop June 10-12thEmail Marssie at Marssie at ImpactTable dot Com to share your reflections on your vision

This week we are getting into part two of our four-part mini-series for stepping into greater leadership. Throughout this series, we're unveiling a transformative 4-part framework designed to empower you at every stage of your leadership journey.  Whether you're just embarking on your path as a leader in social impact or a seasoned veteran seeking to amplify your impact, this series is tailor-made for you.In this episode, we delve into the second part of our framework: "Uncovering The Unconscious Patterns That Are Getting in Your Way. "  Through digging deep, we uncover and understand the underlying patterns, behaviors, blindspots, and beliefs that are getting in your way and holding you back with or without you knowing it. These patterns can be deeply ingrained in our subconscious, influencing our actions and decisions without us even realizing it.It’s not about being in judgment or being critical of yourself, but instead taking a real look at what patterns are getting in your way, so that you can understand them and address them.These questions require deep, honest self-reflection and introspection.  If you're not willing to get curious and really honest, you can skip this episode!  You can only grow as a leader the amount that you are willing to grow personally.Are you an emerging leader looking to step into greater leadership, or an established leader to reset your energy and propel yourself forward? Register for our FREE 3-Day Lead for Impact Workshop from June 10-12th.

We're excited to share part one of a four-part mini-series for stepping into greater leadership Throughout this series, we'll unveil a transformative 4-part framework designed to empower leaders at every stage of their journey. Whether you're just embarking on your path as a leader in social impact or a seasoned veteran seeking to amplify your impact, this series is tailor-made for you.In this episode, we delve into the first component of our framework: "Lean into Your Super Power." Discover why embracing your unique DNA blueprint and life experiences and leaning into your superpower is pivotal to unlocking greater leadership. When you lead authentically, from a place of innate strength and authenticity, you light up and attract those destined to join you on your journey.Join us as we explore practical reflections to help you harness your superpower and ignite your leadership prowess. Grab your mental notepad or journal and prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Because in a world yearning for diverse leadership voices, embracing your superpower isn't just about personal fulfillment—it's about shaping a brighter future for us all.Register for our FREE 3-Day Lead for Impact Workshop June 10-12thEmail Marssie at Marssie at ImpactTable dot Com to share your reflections on your superpower

This week we’re sharing a playback of a recent Impact Table Visionary Speaker Session with Betty LaMarr, Founder of EmpowHer Institute.  We hear from Betty who shares about her experience transitioning from a successful corporate career to launching and growing EmpowHer Institute - an organization designed to help improve the lives of women and girls and eradicate systemic barriers girls from marginalized communities face.   In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of balancing leadership excellence and personal well-being in social impact business. Interested in Impact Table for Emerging Leaders?  Register for our 3-day FREE Lead for Impact Workshop for Emerging Leaders, June 10-12Find Betty on LinkedIn here and remember to follow Impact Table on LinkedIn too.

In this week’s episode, host Marssie Versola talks about the importance of building your personal and professional network.  She shares her own experience coming up as an emerging leader learning "how to network" and the many incredibly awkward situations she endured until she realized networking can really just be about fostering relationships and friendships that are mutually supportive professionally and personally.    She talks about why building a network is important, and how to do it in a way that fosters connection and community, and brings you greater happiness, widened opportunities, and ongoing growth.

In this episode of the Impact Table Podcast, Podcast host Marssie Versola dives deep into the journey and impactful work of Gretchen Villegas, a seasoned leader in international development and a founding member of the Impact Table. Through this candid conversation, Gretchen reflects on her transformational experiences, starting from her time in the Peace Corps to her leadership roles spanning over 16 years across various countries in Africa and Central America. She shares profound insights into the essence of global development, emphasizing the importance of partnerships, community engagement, and aligning values across sectors for sustainable impact.Gretchen's narrative beautifully illustrates the power of mentorship, resilience, and celebrating milestones along the way. She shares heartwarming anecdotes of empowering women like Amenye in Malawi and Josephine in Uganda, highlighting the ripple effect of investing in individuals and communities. As the landscape of social impact evolves, Gretchen's perspective offers valuable lessons on navigating complexities, building bridges across sectors, and staying hopeful amidst grand challenges.

In this episode, Impact Table Podcast host and Impact Table Creator Marssie shares about her recent two-week road trip from California to Texas and the similarities she found in the epic journey to see the syzygy (that's a fancy scientific word for "total eclipse") and the journey we all forge as leaders in social impact.  From making the decision to get out of your comfort zone to getting the buy-in of those going with you, having a roadmap and a plan, navigating the nuances between fear and discomfort, believing in what's possible, and more... Marssie shares about the adventure and the learnings we can all use in our journey as mission-driven women leaders.Find Marssie on Linkedin hereTrivia for Kids PodcastHotel ZazzFollow Impact Table on LinkedIn here, on Instagram @ImpactTable, or on Facebook

This week we’re sharing another playback of a recent Impact Table Visionary Speaker Session with Lauren McCann, Founder and CEO of Procure Impact who is in conversation with Heather Sheldon, Impact Table’s Director of Growth.  Lauren’s passion and compassion for creating an equitable world and using business as a force for good is palpable.  And her humility and courage to lead with heart and live to the point of tears daily is something we can all celebrate. Find Lauren on LinkedIn Find Procure Impact on LinkedIn Connect with Heather on LinkedIn Apply to take a seat at the Impact Table  at www.impacttable.com/apply 

As we wrap up Q1, it’s all too easy to keep pushing forward full steam ahead without taking the time to celebrate or to pause and recalibrate.  We’re all used to performance management as an employee, a manager, a leader - these may be conversations that you dread.  Or, if you’ve learned to really use them as an opportunity to connect, they may be conversations you look forward to.  But, how many of us take the time to connect with ourselves every quarter?  Now, is the perfect time to set aside an hour or two and to give yourself the gift of reflecting. In this week’s episode, we share how to conduct a Personal Quarterly Review -  5 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself. So, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, find a quiet corner and get ready for powerful questions that will surely lead you with powerful reflections to move you into greater impact.Sign up for one of our Info Sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30am Pacific or 12:00pm PacificApply to take a seat at the Impact Table  at www.impacttable.com/apply Follow Impact Table on LinkedIn here, on Instagram @ImpactTable or on Facebook

How do you unlock empathy, learning, and growth, and open new perspectives spark that unlock creativity and innovation through service? It may be easier than you think.  In this episode, Sarah Middleton, Impact Table Member and Founder and CEO of Mission Up shares about her journey in impact that began at age 12 volunteering in a local home for seniors.  The good feeling she found from being of service has followed and colored her entire impact journey including work as an Americorps out of college, time as a residential house parent for girls facing sometimes unspeakable challenges, transitioning to corporate and becoming the first Executive Director of the PIMCO Foundation, and now helping power purpose and build community connection for companies and through community activations.  Sarah brings a contagious enthusiasm, a deep commitment to service, and a superpower for connection.  Find Sarah on Linkedin hereLearn more about Mission Up hereApply to take a seat at the Impact Table  at www.impacttable.com/apply Follow Impact Table on LinkedIn here, on Instagram @ImpactTable, or on Facebook

In this episode, Marssie shares five things every woman in social impact needs to stop doing right now.  Limiting beliefs and negative self-talk getting in your way? Are you under-earning, over-working, people-pleasing and/or operating in an echo chamber? If any of these words sound familiar or resonate with you, you’re not alone. This episode is for you. Find Marssie on Linkedin hereApply to take a seat at the Impact Table  at www.impacttable.com/apply Follow Impact Table on LinkedIn here, on Instagram @ImpactTable or on Facebook

How do you recognize your patterns, claim your worth, and inspire others to walk with you?  In this episode, Angela Parker Co-founder and CEO of Realized Worth, and Impact Table member, shares about her journey in impact and the powerful experiences that led her to build Realized Worth, a global consulting firm focused on delivering transformative volunteer experiences.  Angela shares about her experience as a child and the devastating loss of her mother that led her to question her own worthiness from a young age.  She shares about the self-doubt that followed her through her life, about the disorienting dilemma that led her to question everything, and the despair that allowed her to reinvent herself.  And, she shares about what it takes to claim (and reclaim) our true worthiness in order to create a powerful impact.  Angela is a humble demonstration of how honesty, vulnerability, and a commitment to continual growth can allow us to lead and live fully simply walking on our own unique path with courage in a way that inspires others to join us.  Her presence, spirit, and courage to be uniquely herself as a leader are powerful to witness.  Find Angela on Linkedin hereLearn more about Realized Worth hereApply to take a seat at the Impact Table  at www.impacttable.com/apply Follow Impact Table on LinkedIn here, on Instagram @ImpactTable or on Facebook