Rika Whelan | Christian Leadership Coach

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

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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 leader, to speak up and say what God wants you to say and to finally know that you are worthy to...

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Rika Whelan | Christian Leadership Coach

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Jul 6, 2026

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121 | 7 Skills Every Christian School Leader Needs So They Can Lead Their School Well 21.07.2025

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 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 14.07.2025

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 07.07.2025

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 Why protein, movement, and sunlight matter more than you think How to avoid burnout by no...

118 | The Basics of Biblical Obedience: What the Bible Says About Being Obedient 30.06.2025

Missed the Confident Kickstart Challenge? CLICK HERE to catch the replay. The replay will be coming down on Sunday, 6 July 2025.  .................................................................................................................... In this episode, I discuss: What is Biblical Obedience? What Does Obedience Look Like in Leadership? What Keeps Us From Obedience? How to Start Walking i...

117 | Enough Hesitation! 3 Practical Ways to Be Obedient to God in Your Leadership Role 23.06.2025

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...

116 | 5 People Skills Every Female Christian Leader Needs 16.06.2025

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...

115 | [Guest] Why Christian Women Struggle to Rest (and How to Reclaim It Biblically) with Mia Perez 09.06.2025

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...

114 | Struggling With Difficult People? 5 Bible-Based Tips to Resolve Workplace Conflict 02.06.2025

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...

113 | The 3 Biggest Integrity Challenges Female Christian Leaders Face and How to Overcome Them 26.05.2025

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...

112 | Afraid to Speak Up? Managing (Potential) Conflict with Truth and Grace 19.05.2025

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 how to renew your mind with God’s truth. This isn...

111 | [Guest] How Faith Fuels Servant Leadership - Lessons from Tiffany Morice 12.05.2025

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...

110 | [Live Coaching] Overcoming Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome 05.05.2025

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...

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 28.04.2025

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...

108 | [Series] From Persecutor to Preacher - Paul's Radical Leadership Transformation - Lessons from the Bible’s most Reluctant Leaders part 5 21.04.2025

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...

107 | [Guest] Partnering with the Holy Spirit - with Dr. Deanna Shrodes 15.04.2025

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...

106 | [Live Coaching] Navigating Difficult Conversations with Confidence 07.04.2025

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 31.03.2025

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...

104 | [Series] Jonah - From self-doubt to surrender - Lessons from the Bible’s Most Reluctant Leaders - Part 3 24.03.2025

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...

103 | [Guest] Burnout or Breakthrough? The Power of Slowing Down with Tamara Jackson 17.03.2025

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:...

102 | [Series] Gideon’s Struggle with Self-Doubt - Lessons from the Bible’s Most Reluctant Leaders - Part 2 10.03.2025

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...

101 | [Series] Moses: Called but Not Confident - Lessons from the Bible’s Most Reluctant Leaders - Part 1 03.03.2025

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! 24.02.2025

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, Work Family 024 | Dealing with difficult people at...

BONUS EPISODE: Free Coaching? Yes, Please! 21.02.2025

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 when you are experiencing a moment of self-doub...

099 | [Guest] Handwritten Notes: Small Gesture, Big Leadership Impact – with Amy Daughters 17.02.2025

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 the very thing that connects us, instead of separat...

098 | Leading with Confidence When You Still Feel Like an Imposter 10.02.2025

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 episode airs!!   What Is Imposter Syndrome...

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