Jonielle Dedman is the Founder and Fractional COO of Impact Field Solutions, where she partners with organizations to strengthen operations, strategy, and execution.
Here is how Jonielle is leading beautifully in this season:
“One way I’m creating impact beyond my formal role is by building intentional spaces for women to grow together, like the Old Girl’s Network, where women from across the country come together to think strategically about their careers and personal lives. It’s a space for honest conversations, shared ambition, and practical tools, because advancement shouldn’t be a solo sport. I believe when women are given structure, support, and room to be both brave and brilliant, they rise faster and bring others with them.
This season, I’ve been far more intentional about my visibility because starting a business forces you to get clear on your message and courageous about sharing it. I’ve spent time refining what I stand for, making sure the story I tell online and in rooms resonates not only with others, but deeply with me. Instead of trying to be everywhere, I’m choosing spaces where my blue-collar operator roots, strategic lens, and belief in building what’s next can create real meaning and momentum.
A real turning point in my career came when I intentionally surrounded myself with women who were invested in my growth and weren’t afraid to challenge me.
@Uzoma Obidike gave me a grad-school-level deep dive into what I actually wanted to be when I grew up. We unpacked everything: my strengths, the kind of impact I wanted to make, the problems I’m wired to solve, and what people who’ve worked with me consistently say I’m great at. When we stepped back and looked at the pattern, the answer was surprisingly clear, and it shaped the next four years of my life. Uzoma also completely changed how I thought about networking and transformed it into a genuinely powerful practice.
Then @Kathleen Audet helped me think about how I wanted to show up in rooms before I ever said a word. She asked me a simple but powerful question: What are the five words you want people to know about you when you walk into a room? That exercise completely changed how I approached leadership presence and influence.
Those relationships shifted me from just doing the work to intentionally building the path. They introduced me to people, expanded my thinking about what was possible, and helped me step confidently into rooms I might not have walked into on my own. I am beyond grateful that I had these powerful, transformational women in my corner.
Connect with Jonielle. She is a powerful example of career evolution, expanding from operator to architect of spaces where women rise together without losing her strategic edge.
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