We are pleased to share the recap from our May Women’s Forum virtual program: Impactful Living: Turning Purpose into Action. We are grateful to both Christine Sandman Stone, a servant leader in the corporate world, and Deborah Johnson, CFRE, a servant leader in the non-profit sector, for leading us through this program. Their personal stories and lived experiences offered inspiring insights and practical strategies to live a life of purpose and create meaningful impacts.
While each of us may define “impact” differently, what unites us is transforming our intentions into meaningful action by elevating, amplifying, and celebrating others, especially women.
- Christine’s purpose was sparked by a conversation with her son, after which came her AHA moment and purpose – to help women grow their wealth. Christine has helped women achieve $126MM in additional compensation.
- Deborah’s purpose is to do more, be more, and give more to serve others. A fire in her neighborhood at age seven, which left a family with nothing, served as a catalyst for her journey to serve others. Deborah has helped raise over $2MM in grants for grassroots non-profit organizations serving those most vulnerable.
Hear more from each of them in this replay.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Lead by Example: It creates a generational effect for those at work and at home.
Leave a Legacy: Your legacy is not defined by grand gestures but by acts of influence, empowerment, and kindness.
Serve Others: Don’t underestimate the power of your time. When a woman asks for it, say YES – not for what you’ll get, but for how it may impact her life today and into the future.
ACTIONS
- Reflect: What brings you meaning? What’s your corner of the world?
- Multiply: Choose women-owned businesses for your services and suppliers. Join a giving circle to multiply your individual impact.
- Measure: Track promotions, opportunities, grants, or lives you’ve touched.
- Celebrate: Those creating meaningful legacies around you at work, in your networks or in the community.
RESOURCES
- The Modern Management Mentor: Next-Level Tools for New Managers by Christine Sandman Stone
- The Amen Effect by Sharon Brous
- Supermajority. Building women’s political power to create a future where all people are truly equal.
- On Leadership. Podcast with Scott Miller by Franklin Covey
OUR SPEAKERS
Christine Sandman Stone, M.S.M.O.B.
Christine can change the trajectory of a team, a leader, or an audience in an hour.
She is a speaker, advisor, strategist, connector of ideas and people, and author. She is a highly regarded pragmatist, weaving stories into her work to increase engagement and outcomes.
Christine builds and advises tech organizations to execute and build sustainable results. Founder of Deliver at Scale, she is a sought-after expert in the areas of strategic planning in tech, transformation, work-life balance, and talent diversity.
Christine spent 35 years in leadership in Fortune 500s (including McDonald’s, Dell, VW and others) and startups, and completed her master’s in organizational behavior while running global teams and turnarounds.
Her award-winning content includes her second book, The Modern Management Mentor: Next-Level Tools for New Managers, and highly rated workshops on delivering results and career progression. Her first book The Parent Track: Work-Life Balance Hacks to Elevate Your Career and Raise Good Humans came out in 2020 and gives working parents viable guidance to navigate career and family.
She mentors with Chicago Innovation, AnitaB, Illinois Science and Technology Coalition, and is active with the Chicago Women in Tech community including ARA, i.c.Stars, Chicago Executive Women’s Networking Group and others. She is an organic connector of technology, ideas and people.
To learn more and connect with her:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinesandmanstone/
- website: https://www.deliveratscale.com/
Deborah Johnson, CFRE
Deborah Johnson is a visionary leader who champions the power of people, purpose, and philanthropy. She has dedicated her career to advancing “for-purpose” organizations, viewing fundraising as more than a transaction—it is a sacred opportunity to align personal values with collective action to address humanity’s most pressing challenges.
With 28 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, strategic fundraising, and communications, Deborah was recently appointed as the first Chief Philanthropy Officer at Empath Health, overseeing its four foundations. Previously, she served as President & CEO of the Trustbridge Hospice Foundation, Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Boys & Girls Club of Martin County, and Vice President of Development for the Everglades Foundation.
A cum laude graduate of Barry University with a degree in Professional Business Studies, Deborah holds the esteemed CFRE (Certified Fund-Raising Executive) accreditation, a distinction held by only 6,800 professionals worldwide. Her expertise and ethical leadership in philanthropy have earned her multiple accolades, including two “Golden Image” awards from the Florida Public Relations Association.
Beyond her professional achievements, Deborah is a dedicated advocate for community-driven change. As the Co-founder of Impact the Palm Beaches, she has played a pivotal role in directing over $2 million in collective giving to local nonprofits. Her commitment extends to serving on multiple boards, including Impact the Palm Beaches, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, and the Chamber of the Palm Beaches. Deborah was also recognized as 100 Most Influential Leaders in Palm Beach County in 2024.
To learn more and connect with her:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahjohnsoncfre/
- Website: https://empathhealth.org/
Please let us know if you would like to have a conversation with us. Email the CAP STRAT Women’s Forum with any questions at womensforum@capstratig.com! Or call us at 630.320.5100.
