Women of Faith in Leadership - Servant leadership, Difficult people, Tough conversations

By: Rika Whelan | Christian Leadership Coach
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  • Ranked Top 3% Globally Do 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 conversations, hiring and firing people and managing team dynamics. I thought that I could rely on worldly knowledge of leadership to get me through. I attended various leadership courses and listened to many leadership podcasts, but I was still struggling as a leader. I was feeling frustrated and to be honest, I was not enjoying my leadership role and felt like quitting more often than I probably should have! I finally realised that if I wanted to be the leader that I truly desired to be (which was a leader who wasn’t shy to speak up, a leader who honoured God with her actions and a leader who could build a cohesive team without the drama), I needed to partner with God and find a Christian leadership mentor to guide me and keep me accountable. I committed my leadership journey to God and partnered with HIM. I started working with a mentor and stepped out in faith as I did hard things every single day. And I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned with you! If you’re ready to lead your team in a way that honours God, I’m excited to be your mentor! So, grab your notebook and pen (and don’t forget that Chai Latte), and let’s unlock your God-given leadership potential! Next steps: Head to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can: 1. Join the Free Community 2. Sign up for our weekly newsletter and 3. Find free resources ALSO, when joining the community, you’ll also receive exclusive access to fortnightly training, which will not be aired on the podcast! So, join today! Need to contact me? Email me at support@rikawhelan.com
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  • 093 | How to create your vision for the new year + the podcast’s vision for 2025

    093 | How to create your vision for the new year + the podcast’s vision for 2025
    Jan 6 2025

    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 the podcast for 2025.

    If you didn’t listen to last week’s episode, episode 92, I’d highly recommend that you do. In this episode, we did a reflection of the year.

    We reflected on your individual growth, your team’s performance and your leadership effectiveness.

    We’ll use this today in creating your vision.

    Listen to the episode now!

    Have a listener question?

    Submit it at https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com

    Next steps:

    1. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:

    • Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here.
    • Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.

    2. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching session. Just email me at support@rikawhelan.com

    3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan

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    Take our free Organisational Gap Analysis today and identify the gaps in your organisation and leadership when it comes to healthy work environments.
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    32 mins
  • 092 | End of year review - Questions to ask yourself at the end of every year

    092 | End of year review - Questions to ask yourself at the end of every year
    Dec 30 2024

    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 implementing?
      • Well-being: How did you prioritize your physical and mental health? Did you take enough time for rest and rejuvenation?
      • Values Alignment: Did your actions align with your personal and professional values? Were there any instances where you could have better embodied your values?
    • Team Performance:
      • Accomplishments: What significant milestones did your team achieve? Did you exceed any key performance indicators (KPIs)?
      • Challenges: What were the biggest obstacles your team faced? How did you and your team overcome them?
      • Team Dynamics: How did your team function as a unit? Were there any communication breakdowns or conflicts that needed to be addressed?
    • Leadership Effectiveness:
      • Decision-Making: How effective were your decision-making processes? Did you involve the right people and gather sufficient data?
      • Communication: How effectively did you communicate with your team, stakeholders, and other key individuals?
      • Delegation: How effectively did you delegate tasks and empower your team members?
      • Mentorship & Coaching: Did you provide adequate support and guidance to your team members? Did you identify and nurture their talents?

    Tools and Techniques:

    • Journaling: Journal your reflections, thoughts, and feelings throughout the year-end review process.
    • Mind Mapping: Use mind mapping to visually represent your thoughts and ideas, identify connections, and brainstorm new possibilities.
    • 360-Degree Feedback: Consider seeking feedback from your peers, superiors, and direct reports to gain a more comprehensive understanding of your leadership effectiveness

    Have a listener question?

    Submit it at https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com

    Next steps:

    1. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:

    • Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here.
    • Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.

    2. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching session. Just email me at support@rikawhelan.com

    3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan

    Free Diagnostic Tool

    Take our free Organisational Gap Analysis today and identify the gaps in your organisation and leadership when it comes to healthy work environments.
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    28 mins
  • 091 | Leadership lessons from the Christmas Story - What we can learn from Mary and Joseph

    091 | Leadership lessons from the Christmas Story - What we can learn from Mary and Joseph
    Dec 24 2024

    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 listener question?

    Submit it at https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com

    Next steps:

    1. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:

    • Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here.
    • Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.

    2. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching session. Just email me at support@rikawhelan.com

    3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan

    Free Diagnostic Tool

    Take our free Organisational Gap Analysis today and identify the gaps in your organisation and leadership when it comes to healthy work environments.
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    38 mins

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