Honoring January
January invites us into reflection, renewal, and recommitment.
We honor:
• National Mentoring Month celebrates the power of guidance, lineage, and shared wisdom.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a living reminder that justice and joy grow when courage is collective.
• Poverty Awareness Month is calling us to action for systems that uplift every family and community.
May your year begin with intentionality, restoration, and the kind of clarity that fuels brave decisions.
WHAT’S NEW AT WISHFUL DOING
The Leading Through Change Course Launched
December closed with a powerful drop. Leading Through Change is now live inside The Hub. This course is your strategic companion through turbulence. Leaders in higher education and nonprofit spaces are already calling it grounded, practical, and energizing.
Access the course here.
A Final Bow on our Captiva Branding Series
Our wrap-up conversations with co-founders Pamela Nieto and Maritza Lizama are now streaming. These episodes are a blueprint for bold branding and culturally grounded entrepreneurship. If you lead teams, manage innovation, or hold a vision for a mission-centered organization, these two episodes are a must listen. Start with the first episode in the series.
New Podcast Episodes are Here
Last month, we released Episode 14: Fearless Fundraising: Unlocking the Power of Philanthropy. This episode featured our very own Development Consultant Colleen Dolak. Check out her fundraising course as a companion to the podcast episode.
We also released our final two episodes of the year. In a beautiful and unexpected twist, the mic flipped, and Anthony Lozupone (our founder's husband) guided our founder in a reflective holiday dialogue about joy, growth, and what Wishful Doing is building for 2026. Listen to Part 1 here.
Two Webinars Down & More to Come
Our first two webinars in our 5-part Mastering Talent Management in Accounting Webinar Series exceeded attendance goals and sparked rich conversations. Thank you to every Wishful Doer who showed up ready to learn and lead.
You can access free replays inside The Wishful Doing Hub. Visit the Wishful Doing Store for available downloads.
Check out the replay of Part 2: Mentoring and Developing Talent.
It's a game-changer for accounting teams and leaders. If you want your department to grow stronger, more resilient, and more confident, Part 2 is for you.
Up next in the series...
COMING UP IN JANUARY
Step into January with a bold yes to your growth. Log in to The Wishful Doing Hub, explore what is new, join the conversations, and tap into the community that champions your success.
Launch the New Year with Our First Podcast Series of 2026
Start your year with a spark of wisdom and inspiration. Our first podcast series of 2026 features a powerful three-part conversation with Dr. DeRionne Pollard, president of The American Association of Community Colleges, and Gracie Armstrong, a college student and mother at the beginning of her career. This series explores mentorship, legacy, and the transformative ripple effect that happens when leaders pour into one another with intention and heart.
If you are ready to grow, lead with courage, and step into a year shaped by purpose and possibility, press play and join us for this extraordinary series. Your next level begins with the stories that shape you.
Part 1 just dropped! Listen here.
Accounting Webinar Series: Part 3 is Almost Here
Get ready for Part 3 of our Accounting Webinar Series on January 30, 2026. This session will dive into Generational Intelligence in Leadership, and it will explore how leaders can bridge values, communication styles, and expectations across today’s multigenerational workforce.
Learn how to motivate, engage, and retain talent by understanding what drives each generation and how to create a culture where everyone thrives.
If you want a stronger team and a clearer path to next-level performance, this is the session you cannot miss--even if you aren't an accounting professional. There will be lots of great takeaways to make you a better leader.
Join us for Part 3--Generational Intelligence in Leadership--to sharpen the talent pipeline, strengthen organizational culture, and elevate your leadership with clarity and confidence. Register here.
Behind the Scenes: Your First Look at the Wishful Doing App
Stay tuned for exclusive behind-the-scenes access as we unveil the Wishful Doing App. Purpose meets possibility in one powerful space built for ambitious leaders.
INSIDE THE RISE ROOM
The Rise Room continues to grow with new members who are ready to invest in themselves, connect with peers, and stretch into new levels of impact. January brings new challenges, fresh coaching prompts, and the kind of community conversations that help you stay rooted in your goals.
This month, we are focusing on:
• Building daily courage practices
• Creating sustainable rhythms for high-achieving leaders
• Turning reflective insights into bold action
If you have not joined yet, this is your sign. Join the Rise Room for FREE!
Impact Collective and Legacy Lab Members
A new digital tool: The Quarterly Clarity Compass
Our premium members will receive this guided tool that helps leaders evaluate where they are, refine their direction, and align their next ninety days with mission, values, and wellbeing. Designed specifically for higher education and nonprofit leaders who carry the weight of complex change, the Clarity Compass gives you a structured, elegant way to make better decisions with more ease.
Premium members can access this tool inside their community space now!
If you are not a premium member yet, this is the resource that will make you wonder why you waited.
Closing Thoughts for a Purposeful Year
January invites you to rise with purpose. Lead with courage, trust your voice, and shape a year that reflects the power of your becoming.
Thank you for stepping into this space with intention. The work you do matters, the way you show up matters, and the community you belong to is stronger because of you. May the year ahead bring opportunities that stretch you, challenge you, and remind you of your power to create meaningful change.
Your next chapter is unfolding. We are honored to walk beside you.
--The Wishful Doing Team
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