Because of the GLS | Woman Experiences Eternal Impact

Karen (left) and Gina (right)

When Gina Colaneri was invited by her boss to attend the GLS for the first time, she didn’t anticipate the eternal impact it would have on her life.

Because of the GLS, Gina continues to pay it forward, not only through the influence of her leadership, but also by sharing her resources to spread the ripple effect of the GLS across the world. This is Gina’s story:

Karen is a leader. An inspiration. She lights up a room with her infectious, genuine smile. She values honesty, integrity, humility and authenticity.

In August of 2015, Karen invited me to attend The Global Leadership Summit for the first time.

I was not prepared for the incredible impact the Summit would have on my life. 

I was raised Catholic and by the time I was 16, I had abandoned my religion. I never gave up on God though. He was the first person I prayed to when there was a disaster or challenge in my life.

But I never talked to Jesus even though He was always there waiting for me. 

I remember telling Karen I was going to burst into flames when I walked into her church. We laughed and she assured me I wouldn’t.

During that time, I was going through a very humbling and difficult experience at work. I almost lost my career because of it.

I didn’t realize until I attended the GLS how desperate I was for Jesus to be the focal point of my life and how much I needed Him.

I was moved by the speakers and stories I heard. I felt revitalized and grateful.

I knew no matter what happened at work, everything would be okay because Jesus had never left my side.

The GLS helped me get my faith back! 

I went to the GLS this year too, and it was even better than last year! You can bet I will be there next year as well.

The advice and tools the presenters and the books have given me have had an amazing and positive impact on the way I lead and interact with others. I am trying my best to spread the ripple effect by loaning out the books I bought at the GLS to leaders I know and sharing what I learned with my colleagues.

I am and always will be a huge Summit fan and financial supporter!

To learn about you too can give to the WCA, and expand the reach of the GLS,
go to www.willowcreek.com/give