🎧 This Week on The Lead Podcast: The journey of courageous leadership, being fuelled by faith, and living out your authentic identity with Jo Saxton

Join host Amy Orr-Ewing as she sits down with Jo Saxton— leadership coach, author, and international speaker — to discuss her journey from London’s foster system to becoming a leading voice in faith-centred leadership. Jo reflects on her unique challenges and joys as a woman of color in leadership, the transformative role of her foster mother, and how these experiences have shaped her resilient approach to life and work. Together, Amy and Jo explore what it takes to foster community, empower women, and turn leadership failures into stepping stones for growth and purpose.

In today’s fiery episode, Jo shares about:

• The mentorship, resilience, and community that shaped her leadership journey
• Overcoming obstacles unique to women of color in leadership roles
• Practical wisdom on investing in women as leaders and the lasting impact on the church and society
• Viewing leadership failures as transformative opportunities for personal and spiritual growth
• The role of faith, cultural humility, and prophetic gifting in navigating today’s complex leadership landscape

Jo’s insights provide a meaningful guide for women to embrace their instincts and lead with authenticity, conviction, and compassion.

Whether you’re a woman stepping into a new role, a leader seeking to empower others, or someone searching for guidance on identity and purpose, this episode will uplift and challenge you.

🙏 Tune in, and be inspired to lead with faith, resilience, and a commitment to empower others.

#WomenInLeadership #FaithAndIdentity #JoSaxton #ChristianLeadership #EmpoweredLeadership #LeadPodcast #InvestInWomen #PropheticWisdom #CommunityAndGrowth

More Resources:

• Follow Jo on Instagram: instagram.com/josaxton
• Visit Jo’s website: josaxton.com
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• Shop The Dream of You: https://amzn.to/4hrvA5K
• Ezer Collective and Register for Ever Collective Minneapolis, Nov 7-9, 2024: https://www.josaxton.com/ezer-collective/overview

• Shop Amy's book Lead Like The Real You: https://amzn.to/4fBjo1k
• Instagram: instagram.com/amyorrewing
• Facebook: facebook.com/amyorrewing.online
• Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/amyorr-ewing
• Contact: amyorr-ewing.com/contact

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🎧 This Week on The Lead Podcast: Overcoming Challenges in Female Leadership with Sarah Yardley

In this thought-provoking episode of The Lead Podcast, host Amy Orr-Ewing sits down with Sarah Yardley, international speaker, author, and regular contributor to the Lectio 365 app, to discuss what it means for women to lead in a predominantly male-dominated world. Together, they dive into the important question: Can women lead biblically? Bringing insights from their personal journeys, Amy and Sarah share candid reflections on the obstacles they've faced as women leaders and how they've remained grounded in faith and calling amidst adversity and opposition.

Today's episode digs into:

• The biblical foundations of female leadership, including key scriptural insights that affirm women’s roles as leaders
• How remaining rooted in faith and purpose can empower women to navigate challenges confidently
• The role of community in providing strength, encouragement, and guidance throughout a leader’s journey
• Practical strategies for resilience, joy, and fostering a supportive environment that champions women in leadership

Through their discussion, Amy and Sarah explore how the Christian faith not only supports but calls women to lead with compassion, courage, and integrity. Sarah shares powerful stories from her experiences on the global stage, offering fresh perspectives on what it means to embrace your calling as a woman, even when it challenges traditional expectations. This episode provides a nuanced look at how female leaders can confidently embrace their gifts while staying true to biblical principles.

🙏 Whether you’re a woman stepping into a leadership role, a man seeking to support women in your community, or someone wrestling with questions of faith and leadership, this episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and a reminder that God equips both men and women to lead.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more empowering conversations every week.

#FemaleLeadership #BiblicalLeadership #WomenInLeadership #FaithAndCalling #ChristianLeadership #ResilienceInLeadership #EmpoweredWomenEmpower #LeadPodcast #OvercomingChallenges

More Resources:

For Sarah:

Follow on Instagram instagram.com/sarahyardley

Visit sarahyardley.com

Shop Amy's book Lead Like The Real You: amzn.to/4fBjo1k

Follow Amy on Instagram: instagram.com/amyorrewing

Connect on Facebook: facebook.com/amyorrewing.online

Stay updated on X: twitter.com/amyorrewing

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/amyorr-ewing

Contact Amy: amyorr-ewing.com/contact

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