INTERNATIONAL
LeaderImpact Global Exchanges give business leaders an opportunity to give back by bringing their knowledge, influence, and expertise to marketplace leaders in other countries around the world.
Past trips have included destinations in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and Panama. For upcoming trips, see below.
If you’re in one of our global cities and would like more information about how to engage locally, please contact leaderimpact@cru.org.
UPCOMING GLOBAL EXCHANGES
REGISTRATION FULL
If you want to impact a country, you must first reach its leaders! Working together with the local leaders of Panama City to establish a sustainable platform to connect marketplace leaders is a wonderful opportunity! As a member of this team you will be involved in dinner parties, sector outreaches, business events and one-on-one interactions with Panamanian leaders to impact their city.
Panama City is one of the more modern cities of Central America. The friendly Panamanian capital has long been a centre of the cosmopolitan, which mixes together with the traditional to create a cheerful and relaxed environment. Panama is one of Latin America’s most competitive economies and in the last 10 years its development has allowed the city to become home to almost 900,000 habitants and 1.5 million in the urban area. LeaderImpact sees this as a perfect opportunity to truly influence a nation’s leadership for Christ.
As a team member you will receive our best training to develop your personal faith story and improve your skills as a speaker. You will also have opportunities to share ideas with other Canadian leaders and your professional experience with local leaders. This opportunity is designed to increase your leadership confidence, build relationships with leaders in Panama and Canada, and to inspire you to make a difference back in your own city. We hope that you will join us in Panama City for this life changing experience.
Trip Details
- Dates: March 21-28, 2026
- Fee to Register: $50/person
- Early Registration Deadline: September 30, 2025
- Registration Deadline: October 30, 2025
- Total Exchange Cost Per Person: $4,295* ($3,995* for early registration).
*includes airfare and shared accommodations - All amounts received are non-refundable donations to LeaderImpact. Donations to cover Level 2 Global Exchange costs will be receipted and may be used for income tax purposes. ($50 Registration fee is non-receiptable and non-refundable)
If you want to impact a country, you must first reach its leaders! Working together with the local leaders in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, we hope to establish a sustainable platform to connect marketplace leaders! As a member of this team you will be involved in dinner parties, sector outreaches, business events and one-on-one interactions with Mexican leaders to impact their cities and country.
The city of Ixtapa has a population of about 30,000 and is a unique city, having been built in the early 1970s on an old coconut plantation as a government-planned tourist destination. You will find high-rise hotels, stylish restaurants and outdoor shopping malls. This modern city, partnered with its traditional “twin city” counterpart, Zihuatanejo, is the perfect combination of Mexican culture. Because of its touristic nature, the business sector is primarily made up of food service, hospitality, and exploration activities. Ixtapa is also known for its sustainability practices and is recognized as a worldwide leader in responsible tourism.
As a team member you will receive our best training to develop your personal faith story and improve your skills as a speaker. You will also have opportunities to share ideas with other Canadian leaders and your professional experience with local leaders. This opportunity is designed to increase your leadership confidence, build relationships with leaders in Mexico and Canada, and to inspire you to make a difference back in your own city. We hope that you will join us in Ixtapa for this life changing experience.
Trip Details
- Dates: April 11-18, 2026
- Fee to Register: $50/person
- Early Registration Deadline: November 15, 2025
- Registration Deadline: December 20, 2025
- Total Exchange Cost Per Person: $4,295* ($3,995* for early registration).
*includes airfare and shared accommodations - All amounts received are non-refundable donations to LeaderImpact. Donations to cover Level 2 Global Exchange costs will be receipted and may be used for income tax purposes. ($50 Registration fee is non-receiptable and non-refundable)
For more info on this and other upcoming Global Exchanges, please contact our International Team, Chelsie Pawluck (chelsiep@leaderimpact.com) or Roy Hildebrand (royh@leaderimpact.com)
PAST GLOBAL EXCHANGES
Working with the dedicated, hard-working local team, there was a tremendous response and impact on the local community and within the team.
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Asuncion is a long way from Canada, but it feels similar to cities we know in Canada. We experienced a vibrant, progressive culture that made us feel welcome.
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LeaderImpact Global Exchange returns to Medellin with a team of 16 and, along with many local volunteers, impacted hundreds of leaders.
Not even an earthquake could stop this team from doing what they were called to do.
LeaderImpact has a rich history in Mexico as we headed back to this resort town.
Despite facing challenges in travel and illness, the team members pushed forward, caring for one another and trusting in God.
“Transformation“. In April our team of 16 men and women had the privilege to witness and participate in seeing miraculous transformation in the hearts of people young and old, all across the city of Medellín, Colombia.
After having to cancel the last planned trip to Panama in March 2020, anticipation was high for our return to Panama City.
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo is indeed a tropical paradise but behind the scenes lies a vibrant church community and a local population that is desperate for strong leadership with Christian values.
We were excited for our first visit to this city in the Dominican Republic.
After a 3 year wait, we resumed Global Exchanges with a long-awaited trip to Guatemala.