Your Vision is the Compass—But Are You Building the Road?

If you don’t know what you are working toward, how do you know if you are making progress or moving in the right direction?

I will never forget when one of my rockstar clients, Nicole, said this “Faith you are like the GPS that helps me know where to go in my business. I drive the car, but you give me the direction.” I have absolutely loved and been honored to use that analogy as I explain what I do for my clients, but it got me thinking how many of us don’t know where we are actually going?

So I ask you: Are you building the road to match your vision, or just hoping the destination will appear?

Every leader, whether you are running a nonprofit or scaling a purpose-driven business, starts with a vision. Your vision is the compass—it points you toward something better, clearer, more aligned with your purpose. But a compass doesn’t lay the road. That takes intentional action, strategy, and capacity.

Here’s the truth: if you don’t stop to build capacity, your vision just stays a vision and you eventually cannot keep up.

We see this all the time: leaders with big dreams but shaky infrastructure. You’re running workshops, serving clients, or meeting community needs—but the internal scaffolding (value alignment, workflows, clarity, self-fulfillment) isn’t keeping up. What happens then? Burnout. Confusion. Missed opportunities.

That’s where the work of capacity-building becomes essential. It’s not just about scaling—it’s about sustainability, clarity, and confidence in your next step.

What Does “Capacity for Change” Really Mean?

I strategically chose the name Alo Civitas, because it means nourishing communities in Latin and our tag line “We build capacity for change” is important to me. I was put on this earth to help mission-driven leaders create the structures, strategies, and mindset that allow them to grow on purpose—not just by accident.

This might look like:

• Clarifying your strategic priorities so every action moves you forward (not just keeps you busy).

• Working with the right people to help you elevate your thoughts, beliefs, and systems

• Designing systems that support your programs or services, instead of creating constant bottlenecks.

• Developing leaders within your organization who can carry the vision with you—not just depend on you.

• Making data-informed decisions without losing the heart of your work.

Your success depends not just on what you do, but on how you build.

A Weekly Compass for Your Journey

We launched the Weekly Compass—to offer you guidance, tools, and real-talk strategy to support your leadership path. Each week, we’ll share insights from our work in the field, tips you can use right away, and ways to keep your organization aligned and moving.

Because the road to impact is not a sprint—it’s a series of intentional steps. And with the right support, you can walk it with clarity and courage.

So this week, ask yourself:

Then, take one step toward building the capacity that area needs. Whether it’s a system, a conversation, or a moment of clarity—you’re laying the next stone on your road. You are not alone!

Upcoming Events:

1) Women in Business from around the US! I will be speaking at the Oh Yes I Can Women in Business virtual summit. Check it out and grab your tickets. The event will be live streamed July 18th.

2) Columbus friends: I will be speaking at the Beauty Boost Biz quarterly on August 14th on Powerful Partnerships and Profitable Offerings. Grab your tickets!

3) Columbus friends or those willing to travel to Columbus. Tickets go on sale to the general public August 1st for the “Tapping Into Your Higher Purpose” conference helping you elevate your personal and professional life. Reply with early bird to get a 15% discount on tickets before they go on sale or reply partner to get more info on being a speaker or vendor, we only have a few spots left

4) I will be a co-presenter in Columbus September 5th on burnout prevention! There will be breakfast provided for those who grab their tickets and attend. It will be fun, informative, and a great time. Grab your tickets here!