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Women of Faith in Leadership | Leading with integrity, Leadership Self-doubt, Christian Leadership, Leading with confidence,
This podcast is designed for Christian women in leadership who want to lead with integrity and confidence while honoring God. Host Rika Whelan, a Christian leadership coach with over a decade of management experience, addresses common struggles such as self-doubt, difficult conversations, and managing team dynamics. She teaches listeners how to lead like Jesus even in secular workplaces where faith may not be openly discussed. The episodes aim to help women embrace their God-given role as leaders, speak boldly, and trust that God is shaping them for His purposes.
Episodes

177 | 5 Signs You’re Growing as a Leader
Growth in leadership doesn’t always feel like growth.
Sometimes it feels like second-guessing yourself. Sometimes it feels like things are getting harder, not easier. And sometimes it feels like you’re the only one who hasn’t figured it out yet.
But what if those moments are not signs of failure… but evidence that something is actually shifting in you?
In this episode, we unpack the quiet, oft

176 | 5 Things Confident Christian Leaders Do Daily
Confidence in leadership isn’t something you either have or don’t have.
It’s something you build — quietly, consistently, and intentionally — through the small decisions you make each day.
Many Christian women in leadership assume that confident leaders feel ready before they lead. But in reality, confidence is not a personality trait. It is the result of preparation, clarity, and daily leadership

175 | Setting Expectations That Remove Confusion (and Reduce Your Stress by 70%)
So much of the stress leaders carry isn’t because their team is difficult…
it’s because expectations haven’t been made clear.
In this episode, we unpack one of the most common — and overlooked — leadership challenges: unclear expectations. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, repeated yourself, or wondered why things aren’t being done the way you expected, this conversation will bring clarity and relie
![174 | [Guest] When Faith Meets Burnout: Breaking Free from the Lie that Doing More Pleases God with Kerry Iannone](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/175_Kerry_Iannone69pgc.png)
174 | [Guest] When Faith Meets Burnout: Breaking Free from the Lie that Doing More Pleases God with Kerry Iannone
Many Christian leaders don’t struggle because they don’t care…
They struggle because they care deeply and quietly believe that doing more is what God expects of them.
In this episode, I’m joined by Kerry Iannone, Christian life and wellbeing coach, as we unpack one of the most subtle but dangerous lies in leadership:
That your value comes from how much you do.
Together, we explore how misplaced id

173 | Leading Diverse Teams with Christlike Understanding
Leading people means leading difference.
Different personalities, communication styles, emotional responses, and expectations can create tension, even for the most capable leaders.
In this episode, we explore how to lead diverse teams with Christlike understanding, so you can navigate differences with wisdom, clarity, and confidence.
In This Episode
We explore:
• why leading different personalitie

172 | How to Raise the Bar on Team Performance Without Crushing Anyone’s Spirit
Many leaders feel the tension between wanting more from their team and not wanting to discourage or overwhelm them.
In this episode, we unpack how to raise performance standards in a way that strengthens your team rather than discourages them — so you can lead with both clarity and compassion.
In This Episode
We explore:
• why raising expectations can feel uncomfortable for caring leaders
• how un
![171 | [Guest] The 3D Leader - An Ancient Blueprint for a Digital Age with Dr. Yolanda Powell](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/171_Dr_Yolanda_Powell63fcb.png)
171 | [Guest] The 3D Leader - An Ancient Blueprint for a Digital Age with Dr. Yolanda Powell
In a world where leadership often revolves around visibility, influence, and self-promotion, this episode brings us back to a different model — the way Jesus led.
I’m joied by Dr. Yolanda Powell as we unpack her 3D Leadership Model — a Christ-centred framework built on:
Purpose. People. Power.
This conversation will help you rethink leadership in a digital age and return to a model that is timeles

170 | Solving Problems Like Jesus - Calm, Wise, Strategic Leadership Under Pressure
Leadership problems don’t usually come at convenient times.
They come with pressure, urgency, and complexity — often involving people, emotions, and difficult decisions.
In this episode, we explore how Jesus modelled a completely different way of solving problems: calm, wise, and strategic — even under pressure.
In This Episode
We explore:
• why pressure impacts your ability to think clearly as

169 | Leading with Integrity (When It Would Be Easier Not To)
Integrity in leadership isn’t tested when things are easy —
it’s revealed when standing firm feels uncomfortable.
In this episode, we unpack what it really looks like to lead with integrity under pressure. If you’ve ever felt the tension between doing what’s right and doing what’s easy, this conversation will give you clarity, courage, and practical guidance for navigating those moments with wisdo

168 | Delegate Without Feeling Guilty
Delegation isn’t just a leadership skill — it’s a spiritual alignment.
In this episode, we unpack why so many Christian women in leadership struggle to delegate, not because they lack ability, but because they carry more than they were ever meant to.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, responsible for everything, or hesitant to delegate because it feels uncomfortable or unclear, this episode will
![167 | [Guest] Boundaries, Identity, and God-Aligned Leadership with Carolon Donnally](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/167_Carolon_Donnallyb97ik.png)
167 | [Guest] Boundaries, Identity, and God-Aligned Leadership with Carolon Donnally
Burnout doesn’t always look the way we expect.
Sometimes it looks like loving your job… but slowly losing yourself in it. Sometimes it looks like saying “I’m fine”… while quietly falling apart. And sometimes it shows up in your body before you even recognise it in your mind.
In this episode, I’m joined by Carolon Donnally, Burnout Prevention Strategist and former Head of Leadership Coaching at the

166 | Leading Through Change Without Overwhelm or Resistance
Change is an inevitable part of leadership.
But introducing change within a team can sometimes create uncertainty, hesitation, or resistance.
Often this happens not because people dislike improvement, but because they feel unclear about what the change means or how it will affect them.
In this episode, we explore how leaders can guide change with clarity, compassion, and confidence so that teams m

165 | Feedback Without Fear: How to Give Feedback with Compassion
Many leaders care deeply about their teams — which is exactly why giving feedback can feel difficult.
You want to be supportive.
You want to protect the relationship.
You want to handle the conversation well.
But when feedback conversations are delayed or softened too much, expectations become unclear and problems often continue longer than they should.
Healthy feedback is not about criticism.
It

164 | How to Listen Like Jesus & Use God-given Discernment in Conversations
Leadership conversations are rarely about the words alone.
Sometimes a team member says everything is fine, yet something still feels unsettled. Other times a conversation seems clear on the surface, but deeper tension remains beneath it.
One of the most important leadership skills you can develop is the ability to listen beyond the surface.
In this episode, we explore how leaders can learn to lis
![163 | [Guest] What If Their Behaviour Isn’t the Problem? Seeing People Through God’s Eyes with Dr Melanie Grey](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/163_Dr_Melanie_Grey87p09.png)
163 | [Guest] What If Their Behaviour Isn’t the Problem? Seeing People Through God’s Eyes with Dr Melanie Grey
What if the behaviour you’re seeing… isn’t the real issue?
In this powerful and deeply meaningful conversation, I’m joined by Dr Melanie Gray to explore what it truly looks like to lead people with compassion, discernment, and Christlike understanding.
Together, we unpack how trauma — both personal and generational — can shape the way people think, respond, and show up in the workplace. And more i

162 | How to Build a Culture of Healthy Accountability
Many leaders want to create a positive, supportive workplace culture.
But sometimes in the effort to keep things harmonious, something important quietly disappears: accountability.
When expectations are not addressed clearly and difficult conversations are delayed, teams can slowly drift into patterns where problems repeat, standards drop, and frustration builds beneath the surface.
The truth is t

161 | I Knew What to Say… So Why Didn’t I Say It?
Have you ever walked away from a leadership moment and thought:
"I knew exactly what I should have said… but I didn’t say it."
Many capable leaders experience this frustrating gap between knowing what good leadership looks like and actually responding that way in the moment.
You replay the conversation later.
You think of the words you wish you had said.
You wonder whether you handled the situatio

160 | The 5 Communication Mistakes Even Smart Leaders Make
Have you ever walked away from a leadership conversation and thought, “Why did I say it like that?”
Or maybe the opposite — you didn’t say what needed to be said at all.
Communication becomes far more complicated when leadership, expectations, and emotions are involved. Even very capable leaders can struggle to express difficult messages clearly without sounding harsh, apologetic, or uncertain.
In
![159 | [Guest] How Daily Devotionals Can Shape Workplace Culture with Matt Clarke](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/159_Matt_Clarke9ff8g.png)
159 | [Guest] How Daily Devotionals Can Shape Workplace Culture with Matt Clarke
What does it actually look like to bring your faith into leadership… in a way that is natural, consistent, and deeply impactful?
In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Clarke, President and Chief Operations Officer of Churchill Mortgage Corporation, who shares a powerful and practical example of what faith-led leadership can look like in the workplace.
What began as a simple practice — writing and se

158 | How to Lead Like Jesus When You’re Under Pressure
Pressure doesn’t create your leadership — it reveals it. And when the expectations are high, the demands are constant, and everyone is looking to you for answers, it can feel incredibly hard to stay calm, grounded, and Christlike.
In this episode, we look closely at how Jesus led under pressure — not in quiet moments, but in conflict, exhaustion, misunderstanding, and chaos. You’ll discover practi

157 | When God Uses Difficult People to Grow You as a Leader
Every leader has at least one person who tests their patience, confidence, and faith. The one who challenges every decision, pushes your buttons, or makes leadership feel heavier than it should.
In this episode, we explore a hard but freeing truth: sometimes the very people you’re praying God would remove are the ones He’s using to grow you. Not because their behaviour is right — but because God d

156 | 5 Ways Christian Leaders Accidentally Contribute to Toxic Culture (and Don’t Realize It)
Most leaders can recognise a toxic culture when they walk into one — but far fewer realise how easily they may be unintentionally contributing to it themselves.
In this episode, we explore five subtle, often well-intentioned leadership patterns that quietly reinforce unhealthy culture, especially for Christian women who want to lead with kindness, grace, and compassion. From avoiding conflict to s
![155 | [Guest] When God Calls You Before You Feel Ready with Rhonda Mincey](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/155_Rhonda_Mincey7899f.png)
155 | [Guest] When God Calls You Before You Feel Ready with Rhonda Mincey
Have you ever felt like God was calling you into something… but everything inside you whispered, “Surely not me?”
Today’s conversation is for every woman who has ever felt unqualified, unsure, or overwhelmed by the weight of leadership — yet sensed that God was asking her to step forward anyway.
In this episode, I’m joined by Rhonda Mincey, founder of Hope Springs Africa, whose story is a powerful

154 | Wise Decision-Making: What Christian Leaders Can Learn from Proverbs
Leadership rises and falls on the decisions you make — and for many Christian women, decision-making is one of the most exhausting parts of leadership.
In this episode, we turn to the book of Proverbs to uncover timeless, practical wisdom for making decisions with clarity, confidence, and spiritual steadiness — even when the pressure is high and the fear of getting it wrong feels heavy.
Rather tha

153 | Leadership Loneliness: What to Do When No One Gets What You Carry
Leadership carries a kind of loneliness that few people talk about — the weight of responsibility, decision-making, and emotional pressure that often goes unseen and unshared.
In this episode, we unpack why leadership can feel isolating, especially for women of faith, and how to navigate that loneliness without letting it erode your confidence or calling. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, unseen,

152 | Staying Spirit-Led When People Push Your Buttons
There are moments in leadership when your patience disappears before your wisdom shows up.
In this episode, we talk about what it really means to stay Spirit-led when someone triggers you — through their tone, behaviour, questions, or resistance. Because leadership isn’t just about managing others well; it’s about learning how to manage yourself with discernment, clarity, and Christlike self-contr
![151 | [Guest] Why Joy Matters More Than Hustle in Leadership with Nicole Van Valen](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/152_Nicole_Van_Valen6lq9q.png)
151 | [Guest] Why Joy Matters More Than Hustle in Leadership with Nicole Van Valen
What if joy wasn’t something you squeezed in after the work was done — but the very thing that sustained you through it?
In this episode of Women of Faith in Leadership, I’m joined by Nicole Van Valen — internationally recognised speaker, leadership consultant, therapist, and author of The Joyful Leader®. With more than 25 years of experience across healthcare, behavioural health, and corporate le

150 | When Confidence Isn’t Enough: Rooting Your Leadership Identity in Christ
There are seasons in leadership when confidence alone is simply not enough.
In this episode, we explore what happens when self-belief wavers, pressure increases, or old insecurities resurface — and why Christian leaders need something deeper than confidence to carry them through. This conversation reframes leadership strength through the lens of identity rooted in Christ, not performance, feelings

149 | What I Learned Leading in a Toxic Workplace
Toxic workplaces don’t usually start loud — they grow quietly through what’s ignored, excused, or left unaddressed.
In this episode, I unpack the hard but important lessons learned from leading in a toxic environment — and how those experiences reshape your confidence, clarity, and leadership identity if you’re not careful.
We talk about:
the subtle patterns that define toxic workplace cultures

148 | The Legacy Leader: What Your Leadership Leaves Behind
One day, long after you’ve moved on from your role, your team, or your title, people will still feel the impact of how you led.
In this episode, we pause to ask a powerful question every Christian leader must eventually face:
When my leadership is no longer in the room… what remains?
This conversation explores what legacy really means — not influence, visibility, or achievements, but the lasting i
![147 | [Guest] The Lies We Trade: What Women Need to Stop Believing with Kristine Delano](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/147_Kristine_Delano8ouff.png)
147 | [Guest] The Lies We Trade: What Women Need to Stop Believing with Kristine Delano
What if some of the biggest barriers to your confidence and calling aren’t external — but the quiet lies you’ve learned to live with?
In this rich and honest conversation, I’m joined by Kristine Delano, a former Wall Street executive turned suspense novelist and podcast host, who brings a powerful perspective on leadership, ambition, faith, and identity. After more than twenty years in high-pressu

146 | A New Year, A New Season: An update on Women of Faith in Leadership
As we step into 2026, this episode is a heartfelt pause — and an invitation.
In this personal update, I share the vision God has placed on my heart for Women of Faith in Leadership in the year ahead, along with some significant shifts happening behind the scenes.
From confidence and calling, to community, obedience, and new seasons, this episode reflects where we’ve been — and where God is leading

145 | How to create your vision for the new year
As leaders, we don’t drift into clarity — we choose it.
In this episode, I walk you through a simple, practical process to create a clear leadership vision for the year ahead — one that’s realistic, grounded, and actually achievable. Instead of setting vague goals that fade by February, you’ll learn how to reflect honestly on last year and turn those insights into a focused vision you can lead fro

144 | End of year review - Ask yourself these important questions at the end of every year
Before you step into a new year with fresh goals and renewed focus, you need something even more powerful: a clear, honest, Spirit-led review of the year you’ve just lived.
In this episode, we walk through the key questions every Christian woman in leadership should ask at the end of each year — questions that help you slow down, reflect deeply, and lead more intentionally in the year to come.
You

143 | Leadership lessons from the Christmas Story - What we can learn from Mary and Joseph
We often read the Christmas story for its beauty, its mystery, and its message of hope… but hidden inside the lives of Mary and Joseph are some of the most powerful leadership lessons you’ll ever find.
In this episode, we explore the kind of faith-filled leadership God modelled through two ordinary people who said “yes” in extraordinary circumstances. You’ll discover what their journey teaches us

142 | The Future Leader: What Women Must Know About AI & Leadership
AI is reshaping the workplace faster than most leaders realise — and the women who learn to work with it, not fear it, will be the ones who thrive in the next decade.
In this episode, we cut through the fear, the overwhelm, and the “I’m not techy” thoughts, and talk about what Christian women actually need to know about AI — without the jargon.
You’ll learn:
why AI isn’t replacing leaders, but w

141 | Faith First: Leading With Christian Values in Secular Spaces
Leading with strong Christian values in a secular workplace can feel like walking a tightrope — wanting to honour God without overstepping boundaries, staying true to your faith without feeling “too much” or “not enough.”
This episode is for every Christian woman who has ever wondered:
“Can I lead boldly for Christ… even here?”
The answer is yes — and today you’ll learn how.
In this conversation,

140 | The Culture You Tolerate is the Culture You Produce
Every leader creates culture — not by what they say, but by what they allow.
In this episode, we delve into the harsh reality that the behaviours you ignore, the attitudes you overlook, and the patterns you “let slide just this once”… eventually become the culture your team accepts as normal.
This conversation will help you:
recognise the subtle things that quietly shape (or sabotage) your team
![139 | [Guest] Reclaiming Confidence & Calling in Midlife: Wisdom from Cindee Williams](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/139_Cindee_Williams7kl6s.png)
139 | [Guest] Reclaiming Confidence & Calling in Midlife: Wisdom from Cindee Williams
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Cindee Williams — a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, DISC Behavioral Consultant, entrepreneur of 30 years, and founder of LEAD My Life.
Cindee brings the kind of wisdom that only comes from decades of leadership, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.
In this conversation, we talk about what leadership looks like in different seasons of life — esp

138 | 3 Ways to Go From People Pleasing to People Leading
If you’ve ever found yourself saying “yes” when you wanted to say “no,” avoiding conflict, or shrinking back to keep the peace, this episode will help you step out of people pleasing and into calm, confident, Christlike leadership.
I'll break down:
why people pleasing is rooted in fear (not kindness)
how it weakens your authority, voice, and leadership impact
simple shifts to help you lead w
![137 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About Part 5 - Managing conflict](https://cdn.radoxo.com/images/podcasts/74735-women-of-faith-in-leadership-leading-with-integrity-leadership-self-doubt-christian-leadership-leading-with-confidence.webp?v=1787290787)
137 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About Part 5 - Managing conflict
Have you ever felt physically sick before a difficult conversation?
Or spent days rehearsing what to say, only to walk away wishing you’d said it differently?
You’re not alone — and you’re not weak for feeling that way.
In Part 5 of our series “Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About,” we’re talking about a topic many female Christian leaders quietly wrestle with:
👉 Managing conflict.
Not the
![136 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About Part 4 - Gossip & toxic cultures](https://cdn.radoxo.com/images/podcasts/74735-women-of-faith-in-leadership-leading-with-integrity-leadership-self-doubt-christian-leadership-leading-with-confidence.webp?v=1787290787)
136 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About Part 4 - Gossip & toxic cultures
Gossip, tension, and toxic environments can quietly destroy the trust and peace in any workplace — and as a leader, you often feel caught in the middle.
In this episode, I share practical and biblical strategies to help female Christian leaders lead with grace, integrity, and confidence — even when the workplace feels heavy.
You’ll discover how to guard your heart, set the tone for a healthy cultu
![135 | [Guest] Faithful Leadership Starts with Obedience with Debbie Simmons](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/135_Debbie_Simmons7qsoj.png)
135 | [Guest] Faithful Leadership Starts with Obedience with Debbie Simmons
In this heartfelt and powerful episode, I’m joined by Debbie Simmons — author, speaker, and founder of Anchor Point, a Christ-centered organization empowering families through education, pregnancy services, and trauma-informed support.
Debbie shares how her journey through grief, motherhood, and ministry shaped her leadership philosophy rooted in humility, submission, and trust in God’s plan. With
![134 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About Part 3 - Work/life balance](https://cdn.radoxo.com/images/podcasts/74735-women-of-faith-in-leadership-leading-with-integrity-leadership-self-doubt-christian-leadership-leading-with-confidence.webp?v=1787290787)
134 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About Part 3 - Work/life balance
I’ll be honest — sometimes leadership feels like a never-ending tug-of-war.
Between the meetings, the emails, the family dinners, and the ministry commitments… it can feel like there’s never enough of you to go around.
You love your work.
You love your people.
You love your family.
But there are moments you quietly wonder, “Can I really do it all well?”
In this week’s episode, I’m sharing from
![133 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About Part 2 - Hard Conversations](https://cdn.radoxo.com/images/podcasts/74735-women-of-faith-in-leadership-leading-with-integrity-leadership-self-doubt-christian-leadership-leading-with-confidence.webp?v=1787290787)
133 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About Part 2 - Hard Conversations
Most leaders would rather do anything than have a difficult conversation.
But avoiding the hard stuff doesn’t build peace — it delays it.
In this episode of Women of Faith in Leadership, we continue our series Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About with a conversation about what it really means to handle conflict and correction as a Christian leader.
Together, we’ll unpack:
Why avoiding har
![132 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About - Part 1: Imposter Syndrome](https://cdn.radoxo.com/images/podcasts/74735-women-of-faith-in-leadership-leading-with-integrity-leadership-self-doubt-christian-leadership-leading-with-confidence.webp?v=1787290787)
132 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About - Part 1: Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever walked into a meeting or stepped into a leadership role and thought, “Who am I to be here?”
If so, you’re not alone. In this first episode of our brand-new mini-series, Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About, we’re tackling one of the biggest battles female Christian leaders face: imposter syndrome.
Together, we’ll explore:
Why imposter syndrome shows up for even the most capa
![131 | [Guest] Restructuring Teams Without the Drama with Dan Tocchini](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/131_Dan_Tocchinibfyui.jpeg)
131 | [Guest] Restructuring Teams Without the Drama with Dan Tocchini
What if the breakthrough your team needs isn’t about working harder or chasing the latest trend, but about leaning into courageous, authentic leadership?
In this episode, I sit down with leadership expert Dan Tocchini, who has spent more than 35 years helping leaders and teams transform. From executive boards at ESPN and Interstate Batteries to nonprofits like Homeboy Industries, Dan brings a refr

130 | Equipping Yourself with the Armor of God as a Leader
Leadership can feel like stepping onto a battlefield: criticism, burnout, doubt, and temptation can leave you feeling exposed. But God hasn’t left you defenceless.
In this episode, I unpack the full armor of God from Ephesians 6 and show how each piece can strengthen your leadership journey.
You’ll discover:
How the belt of truth grounds your leadership in integrity
Why the breastplate of righ

129 | Restoring Trust After a Leadership Mistake
Every leader makes mistakes, but not every leader knows how to recover from them. Other leaders don't even admit they made a mistake and will do everything to remain "credible".
In this episode, I unpack what to do when your decisions, words, or actions have damaged trust with your team.
You’ll learn why your mistakes don’t disqualify you, how Scripture points us toward humility and restoration, a

128 | Situational Awareness: How to Read the Room and Lead With Confidence
Are you truly aware of what’s happening around you when you lead?
In today’s episode, we’re diving into situational awareness, one of the most overlooked but powerful leadership skills. You’ll learn how to read the room, sense unspoken dynamics, and lead with clarity and confidence.
Here’s what we cover:
Why situational awareness is essential for female Christian leaders
How to recognize the “
![127 | [Guest] Building Self-Reliant Teams That Thrive with Lisa L. Levy](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/127.jpg)
127 | [Guest] Building Self-Reliant Teams That Thrive with Lisa L. Levy
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lisa L. Levy, founder and CEO of L Cubed Consulting, best-selling author, and creator of the Adaptive Transformation™ Framework. Lisa is passionate about helping leaders scale their businesses and ministries without burning out or staying stuck in the day-to-day chaos.
We dive into what it really takes to future-proof your leadership, build self-reliant teams, and

126 | Leading Faithfully When Higher Management Isn’t on Your Side
Feeling unsupported by higher management can leave you questioning your leadership, doubting your decisions, and even feeling isolated. But as Christian leaders, we’re called to lead faithfully, even when those above us don’t fully understand our heart or vision.
In this episode, we’ll explore 3 Practical, Biblical Strategies to navigate leadership when higher management isn't on your side and you
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125 | [Series] Leading with Wisdom in the Digital Age - Part 2: 4 Ways to Lead Well
Last week, we talked about the challenges we face as leaders in this highly developed, high-expectation digital age.
So in today’s episode, we be looking at how you can well in today’s digital age and we’ll be discussing very practical and biblical ways to lead well.
4 Ways to Lead Well in a Digital Age (Biblical & Practical)
1. Set Healthy Boundaries (Rest is Obedience)
2. Lead with Integrity
![124 | [Series] Leading with Wisdom in the Digital Age - Part 1: 3 Digital-Age Challenges Christian Leaders Face](https://cdn.radoxo.com/images/podcasts/74735-women-of-faith-in-leadership-leading-with-integrity-leadership-self-doubt-christian-leadership-leading-with-confidence.webp?v=1787290787)
124 | [Series] Leading with Wisdom in the Digital Age - Part 1: 3 Digital-Age Challenges Christian Leaders Face
We’re more connected than ever and yet more distracted, anxious, and burnt out than ever. What does leadership look like when the digital world never switches off?"
The digital workplace has blurred lines between work and home, increased communication speed and expectations, and brought new challenges for leaders.
Today we’ll talk about the 3 top challenges female Christian leaders face in this di
![123 | [Guest] Your Body Is God’s Temple: How to Lead Without Burning Out with Phyllis Hayes-Reams](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/123_Dr_Phyllis_Hayes-Reamsantyt.jpg)
123 | [Guest] Your Body Is God’s Temple: How to Lead Without Burning Out with Phyllis Hayes-Reams
As female Christian leaders, we often pour ourselves out for others—our teams, our families, our communities—until there’s nothing left. But what if God is inviting us to see our leadership through the lens of stewardship... starting with our physical health?
In this powerful and faith-filled episode, I'm joined by Dr. Phyllis Hayes-Reams, a physician and passionate advocate for women's health.

122 | The Middle Manager's Dilemma: Leading Up & Managing Down
What's the #1 thing holding you back from leading confidently? Take the free quiz to find out: https://womenoffaithinleadership.com/quiz/
Have you ever felt stuck between a rock and a hard place in your leadership role?
One moment, you're fielding expectations from senior leadership, and the next, you’re navigating tension within your team.
If you're a middle manager or in any leadership role wh

121 | 7 Skills Every Christian School Leader Needs So They Can Lead Their School Well
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In today’s episode, I want to walk you through 7 essential leadership skills that every Christian school leader needs—not just to survive the school year, but to lead your school well with confidence, wisdom, and integrity.
Skills reflections/

120 | 3 Ways School Leaders Can Rebuild a Culture That’s Fallen Apart
New Quiz alert - What's the #1 thing holding you back from leading confidently? Take the free quiz to find out: https://womenoffaithinleadership.com/quiz/
In today's episode, I speak with school leaders, Principals and Heads of Departments about how they can tackle a bad school culture.
In this episode, I also share a power example of this from a Principal I used to work for and which 3 biblica
![119 | [Guest] Healthy Leader, Healthy Team with Laurie Hammer](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17062852/117_Laurie_Hammer8e0vm.jpg)
119 | [Guest] Healthy Leader, Healthy Team with Laurie Hammer
In this episode, we cover:
Laurie Hammer’s personal journey from anxiety and exhaustion to healing and purpose
The connection between nutrition, rest, and emotional resilience
How amino acid therapy can support brain balance and reduce stress
The spiritual and biblical importance of rest for Christian leaders
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118 | The Basics of Biblical Obedience: What the Bible Says About Being Obedient
Missed the Confident Kickstart Challenge? CLICK HERE to catch the replay. The replay will be coming down on Sunday, 6 July 2025.
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In this episode, I discuss:
What is Biblical Obedience?
What Does Obedience Look Like in Leadership?
What Keeps Us From Obedience?
How to Start W

117 | Enough Hesitation! 3 Practical Ways to Be Obedient to God in Your Leadership Role
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This is a free 1-hour live workshop where you'll learn how you can gain confidence in leading like Jesus.
We'll cover:
What's holding you back from leading like Jesus?
How Jesus modelled confident leadership
How you can start leading like Jesus.
Date:
June 25th (US Participants);
26 June (Australian Participants)
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116 | 5 People Skills Every Female Christian Leader Needs
Want to Learn How to Lead Like Jesus?
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This is a free 1-hour live workshop where you'll learn how you can gain confidence in leading like Jesus.
We'll cover:
What's holding you back from leading like Jesus?
How Jesus modelled confident leadership
How you can start leading like Jesus.
Date:
June 25th (US Participants);
26 June (Australian Participants)
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115 | [Guest] Why Christian Women Struggle to Rest (and How to Reclaim It Biblically) with Mia Perez
Want to Learn How to Lead Like Jesus?
Join the Confidence Kickstart Challenge!
This is a free 1-hour live workshop where you'll learn how you can gain confidence in leading like Jesus.
We'll cover:
What's holding you back from leading like Jesus?
How Jesus modelled confident leadership
How you can start leading like Jesus.
Date:
June 25th (US Participants);
26 June (Australian Participants)
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114 | Struggling With Difficult People? 5 Bible-Based Tips to Resolve Workplace Conflict
Want to Learn How to Lead Like Jesus?
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This is a free 1-hour live workshop where you'll learn how you can gain confidence in leading like Jesus.
We'll cover:
What's holding you back from leading like Jesus?
How Jesus modelled confident leadership
How you can start leading like Jesus.
Date:
June 25th (US Participants);
26 June (Australian Participants)
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113 | The 3 Biggest Integrity Challenges Female Christian Leaders Face and How to Overcome Them
Want to Learn How to Lead Like Jesus?
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This is a free 1-hour live workshop where you'll learn how you can gain confidence in leading like Jesus.
We'll cover:
What's holding you back from leading like Jesus?
How Jesus modelled confident leadership
How you can start leading like Jesus.
Date:
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112 | Afraid to Speak Up? Managing (Potential) Conflict with Truth and Grace
Join The Confidence Kickstart Challenge
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On June 25th (26th for the Australian listeners), I'm holding a free, one-hour live workshop where you’ll uncover what’s really fueling your self-doubt, learn how limiting beliefs are holding back your leadership, and discover how to renew your mind with God’s truth. This isn
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111 | [Guest] How Faith Fuels Servant Leadership - Lessons from Tiffany Morice
This is an episode you do not want to miss!
I had the absolute privilege of being joined on the show by Tiffany Morice.
Tiffany is a dynamic leadership and motivational speaker, combat veteran, and transformational force with over two decades of experience across corporate America, government agencies, and as a leadership coach for the U.S. Military.
Drawing from her three overseas tours, Tiffany
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110 | [Live Coaching] Overcoming Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome
In this session, I coach Hadassah, a leader in the education space who struggles with imposter syndrome and self-doubt!
This is only a short excerpt from the full confidence coaching session. I hope you enjoy it and find value in it as well.
Confidence Coaching for Female Christian Leaders
It’s time to break free from self-doubt so you can lead with confidence!
Learn how to
identify the root
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109 | [Series] Are you Ready to Step out of the Boat? Peter’s Leadership Story - Lessons from the Bible's Most Reluctant Leaders Part 6
In today’s episode, we’re looking at the life of Peter, the disciple who literally stepped out of the boat in faith... and what his story teaches us about leadership, fear, and trusting God even when we feel unready.
Peter wasn’t the most polished or perfect leader. He doubted. He failed. He struggled with fear.
And yet, Jesus still called him — not because Peter was flawless, but because he was w
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108 | [Series] From Persecutor to Preacher - Paul's Radical Leadership Transformation - Lessons from the Bible’s most Reluctant Leaders part 5
What does it take to go from tearing down the church to building it up? In this episode, we explore Saul’s dramatic encounter with Jesus in Acts 9 and how it completely redefined his identity, purpose, and leadership.
If you’ve ever felt unqualified, disqualified, or too flawed to lead, Paul’s story is for you.
Reflection
What part of your past are you allowing to disqualify you?
Where might God
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107 | [Guest] Partnering with the Holy Spirit - with Dr. Deanna Shrodes
How can you partner with the Holy Spirit to improve your leadership?
Listen as I talk to Dr. Deanna Shrodes on her own journey, partnering with the Holy Spirit and her new book, which was released on 8 April 2025!
We also discuss one of the most amazing miracles that Deanna experienced and how it could only have been God who made that miracle happen!
I can't wait for you to listen!
Connect with De
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106 | [Live Coaching] Navigating Difficult Conversations with Confidence
Have you ever had a difficult conversation with an employee or a colleague just for it to go really really badly? And as you reflect on it, you think: "Oh, I should have said this or that! Or I shouldn't have said that!"
In today's coaching session with my client Cat, we discussed her self-doubt, how she currently navigates difficult conversations and what strategies she could implement to improve
![105 | [Series] Feeling Unqualified? 4 Things Jeremiah did to Overcame Self-Doubt - Lessons from the Bible’s Most Reluctant Leaders Part 4](https://cdn.radoxo.com/images/podcasts/74735-women-of-faith-in-leadership-leading-with-integrity-leadership-self-doubt-christian-leadership-leading-with-confidence.webp?v=1787290787)
105 | [Series] Feeling Unqualified? 4 Things Jeremiah did to Overcame Self-Doubt - Lessons from the Bible’s Most Reluctant Leaders Part 4
This week, we look at young Jeremiah, a prophet called by God, who believed he was too young and unqualified to lead God's people.
God came and said to Jeremiah:
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." (Jeremiah 1:5)
Jeremiah’s response? "Ah, Sovereign Lord, I do not know how to speak; I am too young." (J
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104 | [Series] Jonah - From self-doubt to surrender - Lessons from the Bible’s Most Reluctant Leaders - Part 3
We're continuing our series on the bible's most reluctant leaders.
This week, we are looking at Jonah.
Jonah ran away from God when God called him. He was reluctant and didn't want to do it. But Jonah had to learn the hard way. He had to go through stormy seas and be swallowed by a huge fish, for Him to realise that he can't run away from God's call.
However, God was gracious, as always, and th
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103 | [Guest] Burnout or Breakthrough? The Power of Slowing Down with Tamara Jackson
In today's podcast episode, I chat with Tamara Jackson about slowing down and connecting with God throughout your day.
We also discussed how leaders could slow down to avoid burnout and what to do in tough situations where they need to make a decision but don't know what to do or say or what decision to make and some strategies to help you go to God and seek His help.
Connect with Tamara Jackson:
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102 | [Series] Gideon’s Struggle with Self-Doubt - Lessons from the Bible’s Most Reluctant Leaders - Part 2
Did you know that Gideon really struggled with self-doubt? So much so, that he actually hid from God.
He didn't believe he was worthy to do the job that God called him to do and he had ALL SORTS of excuses as to why God should not choose him.
God’s response to Gideon pushing back isn’t about who Gideon is; it’s about who God is.
Maybe today, you’re waiting for a sign. Maybe you need confirmation
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101 | [Series] Moses: Called but Not Confident - Lessons from the Bible’s Most Reluctant Leaders - Part 1
We’re kicking off our Lessons from the Bible’s Most Reluctant Leaders series with Moses—a man who had every excuse in the book, but whom God still used mightily.
"Moses’ leadership journey starts in Exodus 3-4, when God calls him through the burning bush. But instead of jumping at the opportunity, Moses immediately starts making excuses."
Excuse #1: "Who am I?" (Exodus 3:11)
Moses: "Who am I that

100 | Celebrating 100 Episodes: Lessons, Gratitude & Coaching Winners!
100 episodes! What an amazing journey it's been!
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051 | Is it Time to Break Free from Corporate Life with Anita Anello
073 | 10 Signs that Your Workplace Culture is Toxic - Watch Out for These Red Flags
002 | What is workplace culture and why you should care about it - Organisational culture, Christian Leadership, Faith, Work Family
024 | Dealing with difficult people a

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099 | [Guest] Handwritten Notes: Small Gesture, Big Leadership Impact – with Amy Daughters
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