Hella Social Impact x Akimbo present…
Let’s Generate Forward Motion Together
Upcoming 5-Day Sprint
March 4-8, 2024
Registration Closed. Stay Tuned for our Next Sprint!
When we’re connected and supported, we’re the opposite of stuck.
Forward Sprint…
Brings around 100 people together in a one week (Monday-Friday) virtual gathering to work through a daily step as a community
Allows you to deepen your awareness, demystify complexity, and work from a grounded place
Helps you navigate worry and uncertainty to find clarity and make an intentional choice
Encourages you to trust your next step is going to lead you forward towards greater impact
Gives you the space to work at your own pace, on your own time
“Feeling stuck can be numbing and scary. The Forward Sprint is the perfect catapult to get you back to going at full speed.”
— Maggie A.
Build Clarity and Take Practical Action
How It Works
5 Days, 5 Guided Steps
On Monday, you’ll get curious and explore exactly what’s happening.
On Tuesday, you’ll generate new choices and question the limits of what seems possible.
On Wednesday, you’ll make space for the complexity and difficulty of the reality you’re facing.
On Thursday, you’ll own your fears and understand what is required to take action.
And on Friday, you’ll decide your tiny and important next step, give yourself permission and commit to an intentional way you’ll test it.
Forward Sprint is based on the 5 Cs of Transformational Leadership:
Curiosity, Creativity, Compassion, Courage and Commitment.
“Forward Sprint equipped me with not just strategies, but a whole new mindset. The program’s rigorous yet supportive environment challenged me to confront my barriers head-on. I learned how to articulate about my whys, clarify my goals, embrace my underlying fears, and confidently commit to tangible next steps. This was more than just a skill-building exercise; it was a journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.”
— Ryan G.
The Daily Process
There are 4 daily steps that require about 2 hours of time.
We’ve designed to be integrated into your already full schedule.
You can come in and out of the Forward Sprint space as you have time during the day.
(30 minutes) Daily Practice: A 1-2 page document that includes videos, questions and resources along with an assignment to apply to your own work and life
(30 minutes) Respond: You’ll write a post about what you learned through the Daily Practice
(30 minutes) Feedback: You’ll give other people feedback on their responses and you’ll get feedback on your response
(30 minutes) Community Gathering: We’ll discuss the daily practice and the why behind them. You can attend live on Zoom and participate in the discussion or watch the recording on your own time.
What Folks Are Saying
“Forward Sprint presented a range of exercises that took me on an emotional journey from a scrambled brain to a clear plan of action for the coming year. This plan is for my emotional wellbeing as well as my work outcomes, and for me that's a big win.”
— Sara T.
“With Forward Sprint I was able to find a path of clarity and forward motion for a project that I've been stuck on for a while. It showed me what was holding me back and allowed me to tap into a new level of motivation.”
— Dirk L.
Meet Your Hosts
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Lynn Johnson
CO-FOUNDER
HELLA SOCIAL IMPACT -
Marie Schacht
CEO
AKIMBO -
Marissa Germain
CONSULTANT
AKIMBO -
Stefania Pomponi
CO-FOUNDER
HELLA SOCIAL IMPACT
FAQs
Upcoming Sprint
Hosted by Hella Social Impact x Akimbo
March 4-8, 2024
Registration Closed. Stay Tuned for our Next Sprint!
$199
If you’re looking for community and support, Forward Sprint will connect you and guide you.
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Forward Sprint is a collaboration between Hella Social Impact and Akimbo and is based on the 5 Cs of Transformational Leadership. Forward Sprint offers both a live interactive experience where you can learn and practice the 5Cs in real-time and time to work asynchronously on your own. Forward Sprint brings together the very best of both Akimbo’s ability to create transformational learning communities and Hella’s ability to help leaders make a social impact through their work.
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Forward Sprint uses Slack as its community platform. It starts each morning (US East Coast Time) with the release of a practice prompt and resources. Around midday we host a 30 minute live gathering on Zoom to discuss and connect key concepts and ideas. Then we close the day with a reflection activity. Throughout the day (and week), people are making posts and giving feedback to one another. Forward Sprint Slack channels are clearly titled so you know exactly where to go and what to do while you are with us.
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Forward Sprint is designed to be completed in five days, mostly on your own time. We’ve designed it so you can integrate the work seamlessly into your day. We recommend having around two hours a day to participate in Forward Sprint.
It’s designed to be asynchronous so you can participate on your own schedule at times that work for you, and from any time zone.
Our live gathering time is optional, but we highly recommend you join if your schedule and time zone allow. Past participants have blocked the time off in their calendars at the start of the week to ensure they can join.
To get the most out of the experience, expect to spend about 10-15 hours in total over five days. That’s a starting point, and you can still participate if you have less or more time.
Think about it this way: you can make forward progress towards a goal that has had you stuck for months or even years–with a step-by-step action plan–in about 10-15 hours!
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Yes! When you sign up you will be asked if you would like to be put into Zoom breakout rooms just for people who identify as BINBPOC.
In order to join Forward Sprint, all participants must agree to abide by our community guidelines. We are leaders in the community-building and racial justice/social impact space, and we take that role very seriously.
We strive to make the Forward Sprint a safe, inclusive space for everyone.
What Folks Are Saying about Forward Sprint
“I used to think that I knew my project and I just needed a push to get started. The Forward Sprint changed my perspective and helped me reframe the project to make it easier to tackle. I learned to be more respectful of my own needs and that will probably help me make smarter progress on my project.”
— Ileana B.
“Before Forward Sprint, I dreaded restarting my job search and felt tired of the whole process. The sprint has helped me see my project through a playful lens, reorient my mindset, and experience a sense of community. Now, I am eager about my plans and have better tools to bring them to life.”
— Violeta M.
“Come with an idea, leave with a roadmap forward. Be prepared to be inspired, invigorated, challenged, and called out when you are hiding! It was just the ‘Kick in the Keister’ I needed.”
— David D.
“It was like going to a group fitness class. All I had to do was show up and the facilitated process helped me make gains without having to think too much about anything other than engaging the exercises.”
— Ryan G.
“The Forward Sprint course was a game-changer for me. Prior to taking the course, I struggled with blurred steps for my project. However, during the course, I gained fresh insights that clarified the core and objective of my project. Now, I'm back on track and the process is crystal clear. Thanks to Forward Sprint, my project has taken a major leap forward!”