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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Business

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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049 | Leading with Kindness. Leading like Jesus. Kindness is not a weakness! 26.02.2024

Kindness is not a weakness! In another Godly download, I share with you how you can lead with kindness in your workplace. Jesus was a great example to us as a leader and He led with kindness at all times. As women of faith in leadership, we have the most amazing opportunity to:  mentor our coach and our team change the trajectories of our team's lives change our team's perspective of leadership be...

048 | Praying for your team. Being a role-model. Be like Jesus. Being an Instrument of the Lord 19.02.2024

In this episode, we talk about praying for your team. Should we pray for our team members as leaders? And what should we pray? Should we pray for them to change? Should you pray for their souls to be saved?  In this episode, the Lord shows us that we are more like Jesus than we know or think.  Jesus was a leader to His disciples and although there were so many things that the disciples did that Je...

047 | Engaging a Faith-aligned Mentor 12.02.2024

Have you ever considered engaging a mentor or coach to support you in your leadership role? Perhaps your line manager is your mentor or someone else at work? In a recent article, Forbes magazine said, “Having a mentor is more than just setting and achieving goals; it's about having someone in your corner who can provide valuable feedback, encouragement and support to help you grow both professiona...

046 | When Leaders Gossip in Your Organisation - What You Can Do as a Fellow Leader 05.02.2024

What should or could you do, when one of your employees is not actually the problem at work, but rather a fellow leader or even your line manager or 2-up? In this episode, I'll discuss with you my first-hand experience of dealing with a situation like this and suggest some ways that you can go about solving this problem.  Being in a leadership role can be tough. We have multiple different challeng...

045 | A 7-step Framework for Eradicating Workplace Gossip 29.01.2024

In this episode, I share with you a 7-step framework for eradicating workplace gossip.  If you want to create an environment where everyone respects each other, where employees have a growth mindset, are productive, love coming to work and your workplace is an overall joy to be in, you need to take the necessary steps to eradicate workplace gossip. It can be difficult to confront employees who gos...

044 | Building Gossip-Resilient Teams 22.01.2024

When building high-performing teams, we frequently focus on traditional indicators of success. However, a critical yet often overlooked aspect is the team's resilience to gossip. Cultivating gossip-resilient teams is essential for achieving true high performance in the workplace. Teams need to be able to withstand gossip, no matter if it's because of a new employee, someone having a slip-up (they...

043 | 8 Ways to gossip-proof your onboarding process 15.01.2024

How can you ensure that new employees don’t gossip? Imagine this, you have a completely gossip-free environment, a positive company culture, and great team communication and then… a new employee comes along and ruins it. Within weeks of them starting in your department/organisation, you notice a drastic decline in team morale, there’s misunderstanding upon misunderstanding. You decide to ignore it...

042 | 10 ways to include faith in your leadership with Stefanie Gass 08.01.2024

In this interview, Stefanie Gass shares 10 ways that you can include faith in your leadership. Stefanie Gass shares amazing insights from the bible regarding leadership and shares super tactical tips and wisdom from her leadership journey. Who is Stefanie Gass? Stefanie Gass is a Christian business and podcast coach, boundary boss, and multi-six-figure CEO. She helps women grow their online busine...

041 | Unpacking organisational values - Does your organisation’s values mean anything to employees? 01.01.2024

Happy New Year friend! I hope that this year will be a super blessed year for you. If you haven’t done so already, listen to episode 40 where I prayed for you for all the things God pressed on my heart to pray for you. Let’s talk about organisational values, what are your organisation’s values? What message do they communicate and do staff know this message? Your organisation's values On a piece o...

040 | Let’s Celebrate and Pray For The New Year! 2024 Here We Come! 25.12.2023

Merry Christmas! In this very last episode of 2023, I break down some amazing numbers: - How many downloads have the podcast have - What are the top 3 episodes since the podcast launched in September 2023 - Where in the world are all our listeners from? - Rankings Then, we end the episode with prayer for 2024. You don't want to miss it. .................................. Please leave a review for...

039 | Does your organisation’s processes let you down? Follow these 7 steps to implement change successfully. | Change Management | Influence | Leadership 18.12.2023

You’ve tried to implement new strategies, new techniques, and things you’ve learnt from professional development, or even from this podcast… but, you’re still stuck. You can’t seem to create the change that is required... It could potentially be your organisation's process that is letting you down. It can be really frustrating if you’re trying your very best to implement change, but there are no b...

038 | 5 Myths About Workplace Gossip And Why These Limiting Beliefs Are Holding Leaders Back From Dealing With Workplace Gossip 11.12.2023

***Podcast Announcement*** As of 11 December 2023, I'll be going down to 1 episode a week. This supports my belief in setting healthy boundaries, which is also a pillar of this podcast.  I am excited to launch my new Gossip to Growth (G2G) Program in 2024, including an online course, a virtual program and a book. To do this well, I need the time to invest and to make sure that it is 100% before it...

037 | Workplace Culture and Leadership with Deb Field 07.12.2023

Buckle your seatbelts, this episode is on fire! Today I sat down with Deb Field and discussed workplace culture and leadership.  Who is Deb Field? Deb is a seasoned professional who has been creating, shaping, and transforming businesses for decades. She is a life coach and business consultant with a passion for sustainable health – in life, relationships, and business.   Deb has worked for many l...

036 | Navigating the Minefield of Performance Management 04.12.2023

Ooh... it's the big scary word "Performance Management".  Is someone in your team not performing the way they should? Not meeting their KPIs or just not doing their job? What should you do and what are the steps to follow leading up to performance management? In this episode, I'll discuss the pre-performance management steps and conversations as well as the exact steps to follow to performance man...

035 | Should You Do Annual Performance Reviews? 30.11.2023

Have you been wondering what is the point of doing Annual Performance Reviews (APRs) and whether you should be doing them or not? In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of APRs. Ever wondered, 'Should you do APRs?' We're not just answering that, but we're also unpacking a foolproof, step-by-step process for implementing APRs. Whether you're already on the APR train or haven't hopped abo...

034 | Go Beyond Boring Goals with Your Team 27.11.2023

What does goal setting currently look like in your workplace? Many years ago, I had to sit in a meeting with my boss, listening to basically everything I did wrong and then turn that into goals for the following year. This is the way that most companies or organisations set goals with their team. Leaders believe it's their job to identify what their team members need to improve on and then get the...

033 | In the spotlight: Lindy Langner on Leadership 23.11.2023

In this episode, I discuss leadership, the joys and the challenges with Lindy Langner. Lindy also provides advice for new leaders. Listen now. …………………………………….. Free ‘From Gossip to Growth’ 1-hour workshop: Register here …………………………………….. Register now (obligation free) to learn more about the upcoming program ‘From Gossip to Growth’ launching in 2024.  …………………………………….. Join the launch team for my up...

032 | The 6 C’s of Workplace Culture 20.11.2023

**Join my book launch team!** I am launching my book at the end of the year and I am looking for as many people as possible to join my launch team. In exchange, I will send you a free copy of my ebook. All that you will need to do on launch day, is to post a 5-star review on Amazon and share the launch posts (from my socials) to your socials. That's it! Included in the ebook, is also a free traini...

031 | 5 ways to Create a feedback culture in Your Workplace 16.11.2023

**Join my book launch team!** I am launching my book at the end of the year and I am looking for as many people as possible to join my launch team. In exchange, I will send you a free copy of my ebook. All that you will need to do on launch day, is to post a 5-star review on Amazon and share the launch posts (from my socials) to your socials. That's it! Included in the ebook, is also a free traini...

030 | From Gossip to Growth - How to get rid of workplace gossip… for good! 11.11.2023

**Join my book launch team!** I am launching my book at the end of the year and I am looking for as many people as possible to join my launch team. In exchange, I will send you a free copy of my ebook. All that you will need to do on launch day, is to post a 5-star review on Amazon and share the launch posts (from my socials) to your socials. That's it! Included in the ebook, is also a free traini...

029 | Say ”No” Gracefully - The art of saying no 09.11.2023

Sometimes it's just really difficult to say no, especially to those individuals who are good at persuading us to do things we know we shouldn't say yes to. In this episode, I discuss ways you can say no when someone confronts you with a questions and I offer some bonus tips.  In the moment Pause and Breathe: When caught off guard, it's essential to take a moment to collect your thoughts. A deep br...

028 | 6 Time Management Strategies to implement today and start mastering your minutes - Leadership, Faith, Christianity, women of faith 06.11.2023

Struggling to manage your time and still haven't found those strategies that work for you? In this episode, I'll be discussing 6 time management strategies that you can implement today to master your minutes! 1. Delegate Why should you delegate? Killing perfection Tasks you MUST delegate 2. Time Blocking Project time/Alone time Time to just think Seem impossible? Make it happen! 3. Learn to say "n...

027 | The many hats we wear and all the balls we juggle as leaders - Leadership, workplace culture, women of faith, Christianity, Business, Delegation, Personal Growth 02.11.2023

As leaders we wear so many hats and we juggle so many balls. Listen as I discuss how you can prioritise which hats to wear and which balls to juggle. You are not a clown in a circus - you are not here to entertain anyone! However, you are here to lead, coach, mentor and guide your team.  Links mentioned in the episode: From Conflict to Collaboration Online Course Episode #014 | 3 Reasons Why Confl...

026 | Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Building Workplace Relationships 30.10.2023

**Podcast Announcement** From this week 30 October 2023, I will only be uploading 2 episodes per week. This is due to prioritising building my business The Workplace Culture Hub . The Lord has provided me with an amazing opportunity to participate in business coaching, to grow my business, but I need to commit some time to this. I also won't give up my time with my family (been there, done that!)....

025 | 10 red flags to spot during job interviews 27.10.2023

**Ranked Top 5% Globally!** It's celebration time! The podcast has reached the top 5% globally. Praise God, He is amazing!! The podcast has also ranked top 150 in the following countries under the Management and Business categories: Australia #75 Canada #63 Czech Republic #52 Hungary #3 India #100 Indonesia #19 South Africa #18 United States #149 ........................................... You are...

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