Building confident leaders across Fiji
Sixteen Soroptimist members from clubs across Fiji have completed the six-week online SISEAP Leadership for Impact Course. The course was designed to strengthen the skills needed to lead change in a volunteer organisation—where influence, communication, collaboration and shared purpose are often more powerful than formal authority.
Participant feedback shows that the course was not simply well received; it prompted members to think differently about leadership and, importantly, to identify practical actions they can take at club level. Their responses point to a strong common theme: effective Soroptimist leadership is about listening, empowering others, communicating clearly and turning the mission into action.
The Fiji cohort demonstrates the value of investing in leadership development across Soroptimist clubs. Participants left with more than new concepts: they identified specific behaviours, relationships and actions they intend to put into practice. Their focus on listening, empathy, communication, advocacy, collaboration and practical action reflects the kind of leadership that can strengthen clubs while keeping the mission of improving the lives of women and girls at the centre.
The next course with participants from New Guinea is due to start on 12th September.
