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

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 be in your current role. Because God chose you not because you are already a perfect leader but because HE wants to mold you and use you to be an instrument in the kingdom of God. Hey, I’m Rika, and for the past 10 years, I’ve been in middle-management leadership roles, where I have led various teams, from big to small, and experienced my fair share of working with difficult people, having tough

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  183 | [Guest] When God Uses Your Story to Shape Your Leadership with Zahara McCoy

  Sep 28, 202643 min

  What if some of the most painful parts of your story became the very places God used to shape the way you lead? Zahara McCoy was born in Uganda and lost her mother during the AIDS epidemic when she was just ten years old. Without a parent to advocate for her, her future became incredibly uncertain. But through sponsorship, Zahara was connected with Marianne McCoy in California, a relationship that eventually led to adoption, education and an entirely different future. Years later, Zahara returned to Uganda and encountered children facing circumstances painfully similar to those she had once experienced herself. It became a pivotal moment in her story: she was no longer the child needing someone to step in for her; God was now giving her the opportunity to step in for someone else. Today, Zahara leads Children of Grace, the organisation her adoptive mother began, supporting vulnerable children in Uganda through education, mentorship and holistic care. In this conversation, we talk about Zahara's journey from Uganda to America, faith, identity, advocacy and how our lived experiences can profoundly shape the leaders we become. A Leadership Truth to Take Into Your Week One of the things that stayed with me after this conversation was Zahara's statement: “Identity precedes performance.” Leadership isn't only shaped in boardrooms, qualifications or positions of authority. Sometimes God uses the very experiences we would never have chosen to develop our compassion, perspective, courage and ability to advocate for others. So perhaps the question to take into this week is: What has God allowed me to walk through that could now help me lead and serve someone else well? Connect with Zahara You can connect with Zahara and follow her work on social media: Instagram: @zaharamccoy X: @zahara_mccoy Children of Grace https://www.childrenofgrace.com/ Sponsor a child https://childrenofgrace.donorshops.com/sponsorship

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  182 | Why “We’ve Always Done It That Way” Hurts Growth

  Sep 22, 202620 min

  “We’ve always done it that way.” It sounds harmless, but when that phrase becomes part of a team’s culture, it can quietly stop people from questioning, improving and growing. In this episode, we’re talking about how to recognise when a long-standing process, expectation or way of working may no longer be serving your team — without falling into the opposite trap of changing things simply for the sake of change. We’ll explore how to honour what has worked in the past while still creating a culture where people feel safe to ask, “Is there a better way?” In This Episode we talk about: Why familiarity can sometimes keep teams stuck The importance of understanding why something exists before changing it How teams can continue solving problems that no longer exist Why your team needs to feel safe questioning the way things are done How defensiveness from leaders can unintentionally shut down ideas and innovation What we can learn from the way Jesus challenged established thinking Why change isn’t always growth — and why good leaders need to know the difference How to listen to the people closest to the work, especially when they see something you don’t Why leading change often requires difficult conversations How to communicate change without dismissing the people or history that came before you A Leadership Question to Take Into Your Week Take a look at something your team has been doing for a long time and ask: “Does the reason we started doing this still exist?” You may discover there’s a very good reason to keep doing it. Or you may discover that it’s simply there because nobody has stopped to question it. The goal isn’t change for the sake of change. The goal is growth. When Growth Requires a Difficult Conversation Sometimes you can see that something needs to change, but the part you're struggling with is how to communicate it without creating defensiveness or unnecessary tension. That’s exactly the kind of leadership moment the Confident Conversation Blueprint was created for. The Blueprint helps you prepare before you walk into the conversation — clarifying the real issue, deciding what needs to be communicated, thinking through the outcome you’re working towards and preparing for how the other person may respond. You’ll also have practical frameworks and ready-to-use scripts to help you communicate with greater clarity, calm confidence and biblical wisdom. Because sometimes the difference between avoiding change and leading change is simply being willing — and prepared — to have the conversation that comes with it. Get the Confident Conversation Blueprint Stay Connected Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter Receive practical, faith-based leadership strategies and encouragement to help you navigate the real challenges of leading people. Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter Have a Listener Question? Have a leadership situation you’d love me to unpack on the podcast? Send me your question. Submit a Listener Question Connect with me on Instagram Follow me for more practical Christian leadership strategies, biblical encouragement and conversations about leading people well. Follow Rika on Instagram @rikawhelan

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  181 | What to Do When Everything Feels Urgent

  Sep 14, 202623 min

  When everything feels urgent, it can be difficult to know what actually deserves your attention. Someone needs an answer. An unexpected problem lands on your desk. A team member is stressed. Your inbox is filling up. And before you know it, the priorities you started the day with have disappeared underneath everyone else’s needs. In this episode, we’re talking about how to lead when everything feels urgent, without becoming reactive, absorbing everyone else’s stress, or taking responsibility for problems that were never yours to carry. We’ll also look at what we can learn from the way Jesus responded to pressure and why calm leadership isn’t passive leadership. It’s learning to discern what genuinely requires your attention and having the wisdom to pause before you respond. In This Episode we talk about: Why feeling constantly rushed isn’t always a time-management problem The difference between something needing your attention and needing your attention right now Why you don’t have to absorb someone else’s urgency in order to care about them How discomfort can make situations feel more urgent than they really are What Jesus teaches us about remaining calm when everyone around us is demanding something Why confident leaders don’t need to have an immediate answer The importance of asking, “Does this actually require me?” How delayed difficult conversations can eventually become emotionally urgent ones Why preparation helps us respond with wisdom rather than reacting under pressure How to prayerfully discern what actually needs your leadership today A Leadership Question to Take Into Your Week Instead of beginning your day by asking: “How am I going to get everything done?” Try asking: “God, what actually needs my leadership today?” Not everything that is loud is important, and not everything that feels urgent requires an immediate response. Prepare for the Difficult Conversation You’ve Been Avoiding Sometimes the thing that genuinely does need your leadership is a conversation you’ve been postponing. If you know something needs to be addressed but you’re unsure what to say, how to approach it, or how the other person might respond, the Confident Conversation Blueprint will help you prepare before you walk into the room. Inside the Blueprint, you’ll find the step-by-step preparation process, practical frameworks and ready-to-use scripts to help you approach difficult conversations with greater clarity, calm confidence and biblical wisdom. Because confidence doesn’t come from personality. It comes from preparation. Get the Confident Conversation Blueprint Stay Connected Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter Receive practical, faith-based leadership strategies and encouragement to help you lead with greater clarity and confidence. Subscribe to the newsletter Have a Listener Question? Have a leadership situation or question you’d love me to unpack on the podcast? Submit your listener question Connect with me on Instagram Follow me for practical Christian leadership strategies, biblical encouragement and conversations about the real challenges of leading people. Follow Rika on Instagram @rikawhelan

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  180 | The Silent Culture Killers Leaders Miss

  Sep 7, 20267 min

  Have you ever sensed that something is off in your team, even though there’s no obvious conflict? Everyone is still showing up. People are being polite. Nothing major has happened. And yet communication feels different. Frustrations are bubbling under the surface. People seem less engaged, and the culture somehow feels heavier. Unhealthy cultures rarely develop because of one dramatic event. More often, they slowly erode through small patterns that go unnoticed, unchallenged, or unaddressed. In this episode, we’re looking at four silent culture killers leaders often miss — and what you can do before those small issues become much bigger leadership problems. In This Episode We talk about: why culture is shaped by what gets repeated, tolerated, rewarded, and ignored how unclear expectations quietly create frustration and inconsistency what your team learns when problems repeatedly go unaddressed how rescuing and over-functioning can create dependency within your team why gossip is often a symptom of deeper communication and trust issues the connection between healthy workplace culture and courageous conversations why addressing small issues early can prevent much harder conversations later A Key Leadership Truth Culture isn't created by what you say matters. It's created by what you consistently reinforce. Healthy cultures don't happen accidentally. They are built intentionally — through clarity, accountability, shared responsibility, and conversations that leaders are willing to have. Is There a Conversation You Know You Need to Have? Maybe as you listened to this episode, a person or situation immediately came to mind. Perhaps there’s something you’ve noticed but haven’t addressed yet because you’re worried about making it worse or simply don’t know what to say. The Confident Conversation Blueprint was created to help you prepare for those moments. Inside, you’ll find the Difficult Conversations Script Pack and the complete Confident Conversation Sprint training, giving you practical scripts and frameworks to help you: clarify what actually needs to be addressed prepare what you want to say communicate with calm authority approach difficult conversations with both truth and grace Because confidence doesn't come from personality. It comes from preparation. Learn more at: womenoffaithinleadership.com/conversation Stay Connected Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter Receive practical, faith-based leadership strategies to help you navigate real leadership situations with wisdom and confidence. https://womenoffaithinleadership.com/newsletter Have a Listener Question? Submit your leadership question here: https://womenoffaithinleadership.com/podcast Connect with Rika on Instagram https://www.instragram.com/rikawhelan

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  179 | [Guest] Choosing the Opposite: Leading Like Jesus in a Divided World with Tammy Melchien

  Aug 31, 202644 min

  In a world marked by division, pressure, and constant noise, how can Christian leaders lead differently? In this episode, I'm joined by teaching pastor and author Tammy Melchien to discuss her book Choosing the Opposite and the powerful lessons found in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Together, we explore what it means to lead with humility, live for God's approval rather than people's praise, and embrace the radically different way of Jesus. In This Episode We discuss: • how the challenges of recent years led Tammy back to the Sermon on the Mount • why Jesus' teachings are just as relevant today as they were 2,000 years ago • why leadership is relational, not positional • the beauty and strength of collaborative leadership • what it means to live for an "audience of One" • how seeking people's approval creates emotional exhaustion • the connection between leadership, identity, and burnout • why healthy leaders create margin and trust God with their calling • how the Sermon on the Mount offers practical wisdom for modern leadership A Key Leadership Truth: The greatest reward in leadership isn't the approval of people, it's hearing "Well done" from the Father. About Tammy Melchien Tammy Melchien is a teaching pastor and writer committed to helping people take next steps with Jesus. With more than 30 years of ministry experience, she currently leads the teaching team at Community Christian Church, a multi-site church in the Chicago area. She holds an M.A. from Lincoln Christian Seminary and is passionate about helping people rediscover the way of Jesus through Scripture. Her first book, Choosing the Opposite, released in 2025. Connect with Tammy Website: tammymelchien.com Facebook: tammymelchien Instagram: @tammelch Book: Choosing the Opposite: How the Sermon on the Mount Helps Us Rethink Our Assumptions, Recalibrate Our Instincts, and Rediscover the Way of Jesus Buy now on Amazon

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