The First Step When Striving For Impact
- Tara Giambrone
- Oct 7
- 2 min read
Too often, organizations treat impact as a byproduct—something that happens if we’re efficient, follow processes, or check all the boxes.
Or only thought to come from new and novel ideas.
Or worse, impact only happens when someone brilliantly creative is on a project.
Impact should be the goal, not an afterthought. Impact-first work is about more than efficiency; it’s about effectiveness.
Every decision, every project, every challenge should be measured against the question: How does this truly impact people? When impact is the lens, work becomes intentional, meaningful, and aligned with the organization’s vision. This is the first step when striving for impact.
In my experience, impact - and innovation - are birthed from attaining excellence across your organization. Excellence in the everyday work, in communications and relationships, in the culture.
When people become so good at what their doing, it leaves space for creativity and innovation, for the thought “I think it could be better if we did this instead or in addition”.
Innovation doesn’t happen in the safety of certainty. It lives in the space between courage and the unknown, where ideas are tested, risk is embraced, and boundaries are challenged.
Innovation thrives when bravery meets curiosity, when teams step beyond what’s comfortable to experiment, iterate, and learn. It’s in these moments of courageous exploration that meaningful breakthroughs emerge.
And it requires the right culture.
At Catalyst Consulting, we guide organizations to align their vision, actions, and culture so that every initiative prioritizes excellence and opens the door for innovation and impact. We help leaders and teams create environments where bold thinking flows naturally, experiments are valued, and decisions are always rooted in the question: How does this truly impact people? When vision, action, and courage intersect, organizations don’t just move forward—they create lasting, transformative impact.
Because we are all about transformation, the next few posts will share our favorite tools to help you attain everyday excellence with ease.