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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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154 | Wise Decision-Making: What Christian Leaders...

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2026/03/02

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 than relying on confidence alone, Proverbs teaches us how to think like a wise leader, so you can make

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153 | Leadership Loneliness: What to Do When No One...

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2026/02/23

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, or alone in what you carry as a leader, this conversation will bring clarity, comfort, and

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152 | Staying Spirit-Led When People Push Your Buttons

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2026/02/16

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-control. In this episode, you’ll learn: why being Spirit-led doesn’t mean you never feel triggered how

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151 | [Guest] Why Joy Matters More Than Hustle in...

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2026/02/09

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 leadership, Nicole brings a refreshing and deeply practical perspective on resilience, burnout, and

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150 | When Confidence Isn’t Enough: Rooting Your...

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2026/02/02

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, or external validation. In this episode, we talk about: why confidence rises and falls — but

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149 | What I Learned Leading in a Toxic Workplace

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2026/01/26

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 why toxic environments damage confidence — especially for Christian women how to tell the difference

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148 | The Legacy Leader: What Your Leadership Leaves...

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2026/01/19

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 imprint your leadership leaves on people’s confidence, character, and growth. In this episode, you’ll

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147 | [Guest] The Lies We Trade: What Women Need to...

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2026/01/12

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-pressure financial environments, Kristine understands firsthand the cost of striving, silence, and self-doubt

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144 | End of year review - Ask yourself these...

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2025/12/29

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’ll explore: what grew you personally and professionally where you stretched, struggled, or stood

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141 | Faith First: Leading With Christian Values in...

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2025/12/08

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, we explore: how to stay grounded in your convictions without becoming defensive, preachy, or

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139 | [Guest] Reclaiming Confidence & Calling in...

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2025/11/24

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 — especially the transition into midlife and the empty-nest years — and why your leadership doesn’t diminish

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138 | 3 Ways to Go From People Pleasing to People...

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2025/11/18

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 with clarity instead of over-accommodating what Jesus modeled about boundaries, conviction, and

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137 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk...

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2025/11/10

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 professional steps. Not the scripts. Not the “leadership textbook answer.” But the emotional weight of

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136 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk...

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2025/11/04

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 culture, and replace gossip with open, respectful communication that reflects Christ. Key Takeaways Gossip

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134 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk...

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2025/10/20

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 my own experience of what it looks like to seek balance God’s way — not the world’s. Because true peace

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133 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk...

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2025/10/13

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 hard conversations can quietly erode trust and culture How to approach them with truth, grace, and

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130 | Equipping Yourself with the Armor of God as a...

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2025/09/22

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 righteousness protects your motives and credibility What it means to walk in the shoes of peace, even

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126 | Leading Faithfully When Higher Management Isn’t...

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2025/08/25

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 feel caught in the messy middle. Reflection Questions Pause and reflect on these prompts: Where do

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BONUS: What If Your Doubt Isn’t the Problem?

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2025/06/25

Hey friend, let me ask:Have you ever thought: – “I’m not qualified enough to lead”? – “I want to speak up, but I freeze when it matters”? – “I’m overthinking every decision and it’s exhausting”? – “I want to lead like Jesus… but I’m not sure where to begin”? If you’ve nodded to any of those, then the Confidence Kickstart Challenge was made for you. We’ll address those exact struggles—head on—and help you take the first step toward confident, Christlike leadership. Head to:

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117 | Enough Hesitation! 3 Practical Ways to Be...

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2025/06/23

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) Even if you can't make it, register so that you can receive the recording! I can't wait to share what I've

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