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550: Transform Your Next Vacation: Volunteer Abroad and Create Lasting Impact | Kimberly Haley Coleman
What if your next vacation could transform lives—including your own?
In this inspiring episode of the Leaders of Transformation podcast, host Nicole Jansen welcomes Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder and executive director of GlobeAware – an award-winning nonprofit that has mobilized volunteers across more than 25 countries through service adventures that create lasting social impact.
Kimberly shares how voluntourism, when done responsibly, goes far beyond traditional Travel. These immersive experiences cultivate cross-cultural leadership, deepen human connection, and shift how people see the world – and themselves. From her own journey leaving the corporate world to building GlobeAware, Kimberly breaks down the power of meaningful service and the practical steps for participating in global volunteer projects.
This conversation reveals why service travel isn’t just about helping others – it’s about developing resilience, gratitude, empathy, and a renewed appreciation for humanity. If you’ve ever wanted your vacation to mean more than photos and souvenirs – or you’re seeking a powerful way to grow as a leader, Family, or team – this episode may spark your next bold step.
00:00 – Transformative Travel with Kimberly Haley-Coleman
03:23 – From Tourism to Purposeful Travel
07:49 – Lessons on Water Conservation
10:27 – Creating Meaningful Engagement Through Service
14:02 – The Ethical Evolution of Voluntourism
16:44 – Building Homes and Changing Lives
22:40 – Overcoming Barriers to Girls’ Education
25:35 – Ending Child Labor Through Sustainable Solutions
28:19 – Adapting Service Travel During COVID
30:18 – Measuring Impact Beyond Numbers
34:46 – Reconnecting to Our Shared Humanity
39:15 – Traveling for Growth and Perspective
42:55 – Why Now Is the Time to Act
43:40 – Team-Building Through Shared Service Experiences
Listen and empower your next journey to be one that transforms—not just the world, but you.
Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/550-transform-your-next-vacation-volunteer-abroad-and-create-lasting-impact-with-kimberly-haley-coleman
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