Best Rika Whelan | Christian Leadership Coach Podcasts (2025)

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BONUS: The Simplest Way to Start Leading Like Jesus 4:30

22h ago4:30

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No time for a long course? I get it! That’s why I created the Confidence Kickstart Challenge—a one-hour live workshop packed with practical, Spirit-filled strategies to help you overcome self-doubt and start leading like Jesus. Just you, your notebook, and real encouragement—no fluff, no pressure. 🎟️ It’s free. It’s powerful. And it’s happening soo…

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BONUS: You’re Invited: A One-Hour Workshop That Could Change Everything 1:54

2d ago1:54

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Do you long to lead like Jesus, but find yourself held back by self-doubt? You’re not alone, and I’ve created something just for you. Join me for the Confidence Kickstart Challenge, a FREE, one-hour live workshop designed to help you uncover what’s really holding you back and give you practical, biblical strategies to lead with clarity, courage, an…

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BONUS: When Self-Doubt Feels Louder Than God’s Calling 2:47

3d ago2:47

2:47

Ever feel like the least qualified person in the room? I’ve been there too, prepping for hours, praying hard, and still walking away wondering if I was good enough. What I’ve learned? Self-doubt isn’t the problem, it’s a signal. A sign to go deeper in your identity, your calling, and your confidence as a Christian leader. That’s why I created the C…

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BONUS: The Confidence Kickstart You Didn’t Know You Needed 3:58

4d ago3:58

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Feeling stuck in self-doubt as a leader? You’re not alone. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re qualified, struggled to speak up, or felt like an imposter, this short bonus episode is for you. I'm inviting you to the Confidence Kickstart Workshop—a free, one-hour live session where I’ll help you uncover what’s really holding you back and show y…

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116 | 5 People Skills Every Female Christian Leader Needs 31:23

7d ago31:23

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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 Parti…

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115 | [Guest] Why Christian Women Struggle to Rest (and How to Reclaim It Biblically) with Mia Perez 49:04

14d ago49:04

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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 Parti…

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BONUS: Want to Lead Like Jesus? Start Here 1:55

18d ago1:55

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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 Parti…

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114 | Struggling With Difficult People? 5 Bible-Based Tips to Resolve Workplace Conflict 28:26

21d ago28:26

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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 Parti…

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113 | The 3 Biggest Integrity Challenges Female Christian Leaders Face and How to Overcome Them 41:57

28d ago41:57

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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 Parti…

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112 | Afraid to Speak Up? Managing (Potential) Conflict with Truth and Grace 21:57

1M ago21:57

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Join The Confidence Kickstart Challenge Step into the leader God created you to be — with boldness and biblical confidence. 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…

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111 | [Guest] How Faith Fuels Servant Leadership - Lessons from Tiffany Morice 56:55

1M ago56:55

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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. Militar…

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110 | [Live Coaching] Overcoming Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome 17:00

2M ago17:00

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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 wit…

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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 24:34

2M ago24:34

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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 — no…

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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 13:29

2M ago13:29

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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…

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107 | [Guest] Partnering with the Holy Spirit - with Dr. Deanna Shrodes 45:45

2M ago45:45

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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 happe…

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106 | [Live Coaching] Navigating Difficult Conversations with Confidence 20:08

3M ago20:08

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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 …

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105 | [Series] Feeling Unqualified? 4 Things Jeremiah did to Overcame Self-Doubt - Lessons from the Bible’s Most Reluctant Leaders Part 4 27:40

3M ago27:40

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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 …

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104 | [Series] Jonah - From self-doubt to surrender - Lessons from the Bible’s Most Reluctant Leaders - Part 3 26:44

3M ago26:44

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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 cal…

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103 | [Guest] Burnout or Breakthrough? The Power of Slowing Down with Tamara Jackson 47:11

3M ago47:11

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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 Go…

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102 | [Series] Gideon’s Struggle with Self-Doubt - Lessons from the Bible’s Most Reluctant Leaders - Part 2 22:07

3M ago22:07

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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…

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101 | [Series] Moses: Called but Not Confident - Lessons from the Bible’s Most Reluctant Leaders - Part 1 20:33

4M ago20:33

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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…

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100 | Celebrating 100 Episodes: Lessons, Gratitude & Coaching Winners! 26:09

4M ago26:09

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100 episodes! What an amazing journey it's been! Top 5 listened to episodes: 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, …

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BONUS EPISODE: Free Coaching? Yes, Please! 5:08

4M ago5:08

5:08

A Gift for You: Win a 1:1 Coaching Session! To celebrate the 100th episode of the Women of Faith in Leadership podcast, I am gifting 5 female Christian Leaders a confidence coaching session. In this 60-minute coaching call, we will: Uncover the root cause of your self-doubt Discuss tactical strategies that you can implement daily and on the spot wh…

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099 | [Guest] Handwritten Notes: Small Gesture, Big Leadership Impact – with Amy Daughters 37:25

4M ago37:25

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WIN 1 OF 5 CONFIDENCE COACHING SESSIONS! Navigate HERE to enter! You are in for a treat as I speak with Amy Daughters about the lost art of Handwritten notes and what an important role they can play in your leadership. About Amy: Amy Weinland Daughters, Award-Winning Author and Keynote Speaker, believes in a world where what makes us different is t…

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098 | Leading with Confidence When You Still Feel Like an Imposter 36:48

4M ago36:48

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Win 1 of 5 Confidence Coaching Sessions to celebrate the podcast's 100th episode! If you are ready to overcome self-doubt and master the art of leading with confidence, then submit your application ASAP to win 1 of these 5 sessions! >APPLY HERE< Hurry, applications close 23 February 2025! Winners will be announced on 24 February 2025 when the 100th…

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097 | Why You Are Struggling with Self-Doubt as a Leader—And How to Overcome It! 23:39

5M ago23:39

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Have you ever found yourself questioning if you’re the right person for the job? Wondering if you’re really equipped to lead? You’re not alone! Self-doubt is one of the biggest struggles for leaders—especially women of faith. But here’s the good news: God hasn’t called you to lead without equipping you. Today, we’re talking about why leaders strugg…

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096 | Confidence Isn't About Being Loud – The Secret to Leading with Boldness 21:14

5M ago21:14

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Join other Female Christian Leaders! I’d like to invite you to come and join a community of female Christian leaders who are all seeking to glorify God in their leadership roles. Women like you are also dealing with difficult people who might be in their very first leadership role, seeking others to connect with. Come over, and let’s discuss things…

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095 | [Guest] No formal training or experience? How mentorship and on-the-job learning taught Lisa Steven to run a successful nonprofit 49:22

5M ago49:22

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You are in for a leadership treat! With no previous leadership experience or formal training, God called Lisa. God often calls the unqualified and inexperienced, so listen in! Lisa Steven began working with teen moms in 1997 through Teen MOPS and in 2003, she co-founded Hope House Colorado and has served as the founder and executive director ever s…

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094 | Struggling with Self-Doubt? 5 Bible Verses to Help You Build Confidence as a Leader 26:54

5M ago26:54

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Everyone has doubted themselves at some point in time. The most infamous doubter of all time (in the bible) was Thomas - You can read this section in John 20:24-29. Peter climbed out of the boat and walked on the water until reality set in, and he started to doubt. You can read this in Matthew 14:29-31. We want to believe so badly that we can be go…

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093 | How to create your vision for the new year + the podcast’s vision for 2025 31:47

6M ago31:47

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As leaders, it’s not only imperative that you create a vision for yourself as a leader, but also to work with your team to create a vision for the year. In doing so, you have one holistic goal you are working towards and can reflect on this at the end of the year. In this episode, I’ll be sharing the steps you can take to create your leadership vis…

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092 | End of year review - Questions to ask yourself at the end of every year 27:38

6M ago27:38

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If you haven't completed an end-of-year review yet, this is the perfect time! In this episode, I provide you with reflection questions to assist you with your end-of-year review. Individual Growth: Personal & Professional Development: What new skills did you acquire? What books did you read? Did you attend any conferences or workshops? What did you…

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091 | Leadership lessons from the Christmas Story - What we can learn from Mary and Joseph 37:40

6M ago37:40

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Celebrating 10,000 downloads! Thank you to all the loyal listeners of the show; this month, we are celebrating 10,000 downloads. In this episode, we discuss the leadership lessons we can learn from Mary and Joseph. May you have a wonderful Christmas time with your family this week and may God's grace and love be with you and your family during this…

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090 | [Guest] What I wish leaders knew about working with neurodivergent people - Kadin McEwen 22:25

6M ago22:25

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My guest today is Kadin McEwan, a student, writer, and activist on a mission to help raise awareness about autism in society and part of that includes education. Kadin has an Autism diagnosis and has experienced the negative effects that gossip can have on neurodivergent people. In this episode we talk about Kadin's activism in this space and his e…

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BONUS: Do you have 15 minutes to support the vision of this podcast for 2025? 2:17

6M ago2:17

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At the end of December, I'll be taking some much-needed time to pray over the podcast for 2025, and I need your input! If you have 15 minutes available to have a quick chat with me (I have prepared some super easy questions, so no need to prepare), I would really appreciate that! Simply email me at [email protected] or you can DM me on Faceboo…

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089 | Reviewing SOPs, policies and procedures. The process and common pitfalls! 35:16

7M ago35:16

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Why Review SOPs, Policies, and Procedures? Ensure relevance and effectiveness Identify outdated or unnecessary processes Enhance efficiency and productivity Reduce errors and inconsistencies Improve compliance and risk management The Review Process Form a Review Team: Identify key stakeholders Consider diverse perspectives Assign specific roles and…

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BONUS: Quick Podcast update 2 December 2024 1:08

7M ago1:08

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Hi all There will be no regular episode this week as I focus on completing my Master of Business Administration. I am in the last stretch of finalising my research paper to hand in on 5 December 2024! Please pray that God will provide me with the energy I need to complete it, as well as wisdom and knowledge to do so. Thank you! Why don't you come a…

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088 | 5 Leadership mistakes that push your team to burnout and how to avoid them 35:06

7M ago35:06

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As leaders, we can feel drained by our workload and the fires we have to fight daily. But have you ever considered how your actions might affect your team? Let's discuss 5 mistakes that leaders make that push their team to burnout 1. Overloading Workloads 2. Neglecting Work-Life Balance 3. Poor Communication 4. Micromanagement 5. Ignoring Employee …

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087 | Experiencing high staff turnover? Review these 5 things ASAP + 5 retention strategies! 41:20

7M ago41:20

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Is your organisation experiencing high staff turnover with no explanation? Or maybe you suspect you know why there is high staff turnover, but you’d like to be sure. Well, in this episode, I’m going to give you 5 things to review asap and give you some retention strategies to implement. Conducting Effective Exit Interviews: The Importance of Exit I…

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086 | [Series] Conversations about gossip: Why is gossip so prevalent in the education sector? With Mike McQuillan 39:05

7M ago39:05

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“I never thought that the teachers would gossip more than the teenage students” Meet Mike McQuillan: Mike McQuillan moved from New York, USA to Lima, Peru to teach English as a foreign language. Mike describes the last institute where he taught as a golden palace built on top of a toxic swamp. The systems worked, and the people were great, but the …

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085 | Don't Underestimate the Importance of a Good Onboarding Program for New Employees 24:05

8M ago24:05

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So, you’ve got a new employee, and you want to onboard them asap so that they can jump in and start working. But wait! Have you ever considered the importance of the onboarding program? In this episode, we'll discuss the mistakes leaders make when it comes to onboarding, the risks of not onboarding an employee well and the benefits of a good onboar…

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084 | Leading a team for the first time? Start here! 32:06

8M ago32:06

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It’s one of the most exhilarating feelings to get your first leadership role. But at the same time, it’s absolutely petrifying! What scared me was, what if they don’t like me? What if I don’t get on well with them? What if they reject me? Over the years, I've learnt a couple of valuable things about being a new leader that I'd like to share with yo…

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083 | How to Run Effective Team Meetings 21:15

8M ago21:15

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Have you ever been in a meeting and thought, “This should have been in an email!” Or, you’ve attended a meeting and had to participate in an icebreaker that completely embarrassed you? You’re not alone! In today’s episode, I’ll share with you some of the tips and tricks I’ve learnt over the years to run effective meetings, and I’d like to invite yo…

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082 | [Series] Conversations about Gossip - Overcoming Toxic Workplace Environments - Marie Gasper-Hulvat 31:03

8M ago31:03

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Welcome to another conversation about gossip! In today's episode, I have Dr Marie Gasper-Hulvat a History of Art professor, who has overcome workplace bullying and has experienced workplace gossiping. She shares with us how this has impacted her at work and how she used it for the good! Connect with Marie: Email: [email protected] Websit…

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081 | Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace as a Female Leader 22:44

9M ago22:44

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According to Mental Health America: “Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you. There are five key elements to EI: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. People with high EI can identify how they are feeling, what those feelings mean…

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080 | Part 2: Maintaining a High-Performance Team 15:30

9M ago15:30

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In part 2 of the high-performance team series, I discuss with you how you can maintain your high-performance team. It is crucial that you build that team first; therefore, listen to episode 1 of this series (episode 79). Here are 5 ways that you can maintain your high-performance team. Listen to the episode to learn more about each one. Team Dynami…

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079 | Part 1: Building a High-Performance Team 17:54

9M ago17:54

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High-Performance Teams were quite the buzzword at some point in time. But what does it "actually" mean, and how can you ensure that your team is a high-performance team? In this 2-part series, I’ll be sharing with you how you can build a high-performance team and then, in part 2, how you can maintain that high-performance team. Building a high-perf…

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078 | [Series] Conversations about Gossip - Learn to Lead with Greatness with Dr Jim Salvucci 36:33

9M ago36:33

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Grab a coffee and join me in this insightful conversation with Jim Salvucci regarding leadership, workplace culture and workplace gossip! Guest Bio: Dr. Jim Salvucci is an author, keynote speaker, coach, and consultant. He served higher education for 30 years as an English professor, dean, and vice president before founding Guidance for Greatness t…

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077 | 5 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Team + 1 Bonus Tip 29:32

10M ago29:32

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Showing appreciation to your team is an essential part of being a leader. Everyone on this planet wants to feel valued and as if their life has meaning. It starts with you as their line manager and boss. You can also show appreciation to your colleagues using the 5 suggestions listed in the episode. Get a notebook and pen handy, because this episod…

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076 | The Podcast is 1 Year Old! Let's Celebrate! Enter the Draw to Win! 21:42

10M ago21:42

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Happy 1st birthday to the show! What do you give a show for its first birthday? A review, of course! Please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast! Then share your review on the Facebook group and stand a chance to win a coaching session with me. Have a listener question? Submit it at https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com Next steps: 1. Navigate…

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075 | 8 Ways to Fix a Toxic Workplace Culture (& Answering a Listener Question) 27:14

10M ago27:14

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Today's episode is a follow-up from episode 73, where I discussed the 10 red flags indicating you have a toxic workplace culture. Listen, as I unpack the following roadmap for you to implement to fix a toxic workplace culture: Recognition Discussion Expectations Communication Accountability Role Modelling Promote a positive workplace culture Regula…

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