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Women of Faith in Leadership | Leading with integrity, Leadership Self-doubt, Christian Leadership, Leading with confidence, Teamwork

Rika Whelan | Christian Leadership Coach

Ranked Top 2% GloballyDo you wish that you could lead your team in a way that honours and glorifies God? Are you struggling to overcome self-doubt as a leader and have a desire to be more confident in your role? Do you want the courage to deal with difficult people but don’t want to upset anyone?Well, you’re in the right place!On this podcast, I’ll teach you how to lead like Jesus, even if you’re not allowed to speak of your faith in your workplace. You’ll learn to become bold and confident as a

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184 | How Leaders Accidentally Reward the Wrong...

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2026/10/05

As leaders, we can say that we value accountability, initiative, honesty and responsibility, but what really shapes our team is what happens when people demonstrate those behaviours... or when they don’t.Sometimes, without even realising it, our leadership responses can reinforce the very behaviours that frustrate us. We step in when someone misses a deadline. We give more work to the person who is already reliable. We soften an expectation when someone becomes upset. Or we spend so much time

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183 | [Guest] When God Uses Your Story to Shape Your...

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2026/09/28

What if some of the most painful parts of your story became the very places God used to shape the way you lead?Zahara McCoy was born in Uganda and lost her mother during the AIDS epidemic when she was just ten years old. Without a parent to advocate for her, her future became incredibly uncertain. But through sponsorship, Zahara was connected with Marianne McCoy in California, a relationship that eventually led to adoption, education and an entirely different future. Years later, Zahara returned to

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181 | What to Do When Everything Feels Urgent

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2026/09/14

When everything feels urgent, it can be difficult to know what actually deserves your attention.Someone needs an answer. An unexpected problem lands on your desk. A team member is stressed. Your inbox is filling up. And before you know it, the priorities you started the day with have disappeared underneath everyone else’s needs. In this episode, we’re talking about how to lead when everything feels urgent, without becoming reactive, absorbing everyone else’s stress, or taking responsibility for

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180 | The Silent Culture Killers Leaders Miss

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2026/09/07

Have you ever sensed that something is off in your team, even though there’s no obvious conflict?Everyone is still showing up. People are being polite. Nothing major has happened. And yet communication feels different. Frustrations are bubbling under the surface. People seem less engaged, and the culture somehow feels heavier. Unhealthy cultures rarely develop because of one dramatic event. More often, they slowly erode through small patterns that go unnoticed, unchallenged, or unaddressed. In this

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177 | 5 Signs You’re Growing as a Leader

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2026/08/20

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, often overlooked signs that you are growing as a leader, even when it feels messy, uncomfortable, or

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20:59

176 | 5 Things Confident Christian Leaders Do Daily

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2026/08/11

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 rhythms that anchor you in Christ. In this episode, we explore five simple but powerful daily practices

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175 | [Guest] When Faith Meets Burnout: Breaking Free...

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2026/07/28

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 identity fuels burnout, why so many women find themselves exhausted even in ministry and leadership, and

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173 | Leading Diverse Teams with Christlike...

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2026/07/20

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 personalities can feel challenging and draining • how to respond with understanding instead of frustration • the

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172 | How to Raise the Bar on Team Performance...

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2026/07/13

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 unclear standards lead to confusion and inconsistency • the difference between correcting performance and

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171 | [Guest] The 3D Leader - An Ancient Blueprint...

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2026/07/06

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 timeless, relational, and rooted in truth. In This Episode We talk about: • why modern leadership often drifts

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170 | Solving Problems Like Jesus - Calm, Wise,...

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2026/06/22

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 a leader • how to slow down and respond with wisdom instead of urgency • the difference between surface

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169 | Leading with Integrity (When It Would Be Easier...

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2026/06/15

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 wisdom. In This Episode We explore: • why integrity is most often tested in high-pressure leadership

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168 | Delegate Without Feeling Guilty

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2026/06/08

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 help you release the weight and lead with clarity. In This Episode We explore: • why delegation feels

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167 | [Guest] Boundaries, Identity, and God-Aligned...

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2026/06/01

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 IRS, who shares both her personal journey with burnout and the leadership patterns that often lead

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166 | Leading Through Change Without Overwhelm or...

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2026/05/25

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 move forward with trust rather than overwhelm. In This Episode We discuss: • Why resistance often comes

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165 | Feedback Without Fear: How to Give Feedback...

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2026/05/18

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 is about helping people grow, improve, and succeed. In this episode, we explore how leaders can give

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162 | How to Build a Culture of Healthy Accountability

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2026/04/27

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 that healthy accountability is not about criticism or micromanagement. It is about creating a culture

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159 | [Guest] How Daily Devotionals Can Shape...

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2026/04/06

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 sending daily devotionals to his team — has grown into something that has shaped culture, encouraged

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158 | How to Lead Like Jesus When You’re Under Pressure

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2026/03/30

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 practical, faith-filled ways to lead with steadiness instead of reactivity, and how to stay anchored in who

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155 | [Guest] When God Calls You Before You Feel...

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2026/03/09

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 reminder that obedience often comes before confidence. Rhonda shares how she was identified as a leader

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