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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 struggle with self-doubt and, more importantly, how to o...

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 like team dynamics, Christian leadership, and so...

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 since. Lisa is also a co-founder of the Colorado Te...

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 good leaders, and that we can do the right thi...

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 vision for 2025, and I’ll be sharing my vision for th...

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 learn from these and what will you be impleme...

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 time.  MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOD BLESS YOU Have a...

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 experience with gossip. We also discuss how the on...

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 support@rikawhelan.com or you can DM me on Facebook Messenger or on LinkedIn .  Thank you!! Have a l...

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 responsibilities Assess Current Documentation: Re...

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 and join the Facebook community and join other wom...

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 Well-being   Tune in to the episode as I share m...

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 Interviews: Why exit interviews are crucial for u...

“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 undercurrent of academic elitism and water coole...

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 onboarding program. Mistakes leaders make when it comes...

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 you today. Make sure you listen to the full episode...

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 you to try them, you don’t necessarily have to imp...

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: marie@soulstarattunement.com Website: http://www.soulstarattunement.com/   Have a l...

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, and how those emotions impact their behaviour an...

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 Dynamics Team Building Activities Performance Managem...

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-performance Team Listen to the episode as I run you...

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 to guide young bosses to become the next generation...

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 episode is jam packed with ideas and strategies to show...

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 to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com...

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 Regular check-ins Listener question I also take a moment...