Women of Faith in Leadership | Leading with integrity, Leadership Self-doubt, Christian Leadership, Leading with confidence, Teamwork
Ranked Top 2.5% 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
Episodes
We’re more connected than ever and yet more distracted, anxious, and burnt out than ever. What does leadership look like when the digital world never switches off?"
The digital workplace has blurred lines between work and home, increased communication speed and expectations, and brought new challenges for leaders.
Today we’ll talk about the 3 top challenges female Christian leaders face in ...
As female Christian leaders, we often pour ourselves out for others—our teams, our families, our communities—until there’s nothing left. But what if God is inviting us to see our leadership through the lens of stewardship... starting with our physical health?
In this powerful and faith-filled episode, I'm joined by Dr. Phyllis Hayes-Reams, a physician and passionate advocate for women's health. Together, they explore what it trul...
What's the #1 thing holding you back from leading confidently? Take the free quiz to find out: https://womenoffaithinleadership.com/quiz/
Have you ever felt stuck between a rock and a hard place in your leadership role?
One moment, you're fielding expectations from senior leadership, and the next, you’re navigating tension within your team.
If you're a middle manager or in any leadership ...
New Quiz alert - What's the #1 thing holding you back from leading confidently? Take the free quiz to find out: https://womenoffaithinleadership.com/quiz/
In today’s episode, I want to walk you through 7 essential leadership skills that every Christian school leader needs—not just to survive the school year, but to lead your school well with confidence, wisdom, and integrity.
Skills reflections/actions...
New Quiz alert - What's the #1 thing holding you back from leading confidently? Take the free quiz to find out: https://womenoffaithinleadership.com/quiz/
In today's episode, I speak with school leaders, Principals and Heads of Departments about how they can tackle a bad school culture.
In this episode, I also share a power example of this from a Principal I used to work for and which 3 biblical principles were applied to deal w...
In this episode, we cover:
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Laurie Hammer’s personal journey from anxiety and exhaustion to healing and purpose
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The connection between nutrition, rest, and emotional resilience
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How amino acid therapy can support brain balance and reduce stress
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The spiritual and biblical importance of rest for Christian leaders
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Why protein, movement, and sunlight matter more than you think
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How to avoid burnout by nourishing your body ...
Missed the Confident Kickstart Challenge? CLICK HERE to catch the replay. The replay will be coming down on Sunday, 6 July 2025.
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In this episode, I discuss:
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What is Biblical Obedience?
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What Does Obedience Look Like in Leadership?
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What Keeps Us From Obedience?
Join the Confidence Kickstart Challenge!
This is a free 1-hour live workshop where you'll learn how you can gain confidence in leading like Jesus.
We'll cover:
- What's holding you back from leading like Jesus?
- How Jesus modelled confident leadership
- How you can start leading like Jesus.
Date:
- June 25th (US Participants);
- 26 June (Australian Participants)
Even if you can't m...
Join the Confidence Kickstart Challenge!
This is a free 1-hour live workshop where you'll learn how you can gain confidence in leading like Jesus.
We'll cover:
- What's holding you back from leading like Jesus?
- How Jesus modelled confident leadership
- How you can start leading like Jesus.
Date:
- June 25th (US Participants);
- 26 June (Australian Participants)
Even if you can't m...
Want to Learn How to Lead Like Jesus?
Join the Confidence Kickstart Challenge!
This is a free 1-hour live workshop where you'll learn how you can gain confidence in leading like Jesus.
We'll cover:
- What's holding you back from leading like Jesus?
- How Jesus modelled confident leadership
- How you can start leading like Jesus.
Date:
- June 25th (US Participants);
- 26 June (Australian Participants)
Even if you can't m...
Want to Learn How to Lead Like Jesus?
Join the Confidence Kickstart Challenge!
This is a free 1-hour live workshop where you'll learn how you can gain confidence in leading like Jesus.
We'll cover:
- What's holding you back from leading like Jesus?
- How Jesus modelled confident leadership
- How you can start leading like Jesus.
Date:
- June 25th (US Participants);
- 26 June (Australian Participants)
Even if you can't m...
Want to Learn How to Lead Like Jesus?
Join the Confidence Kickstart Challenge!
This is a free 1-hour live workshop where you'll learn how you can gain confidence in leading like Jesus.
We'll cover:
- What's holding you back from leading like Jesus?
- How Jesus modelled confident leadership
- How you can start leading like Jesus.
Date:
- June 25th (US Participants);
- 26 June (Australian Participants)
Even if you can't m...
Step into the leader God created you to be — with boldness and biblical confidence.
On June 25th (26th for the Australian listeners), I'm holding a free, one-hour live workshop where you’ll uncover what’s really fueling your self-doubt, learn how limiting beliefs are holding back your leadership, and discover how to renew your mind with God’s truth. This isn’t just motivation — it’s a practic...
This is an episode you do not want to miss!
I had the absolute privilege of being joined on the show by Tiffany Morice.
Tiffany is a dynamic leadership and motivational speaker, combat veteran, and transformational force with over two decades of experience across corporate America, government agencies, and as a leadership coach for the U.S. Military.
Drawing from her three overseas tours, Tiffany blends military precision with exec...
In this session, I coach Hadassah, a leader in the education space who struggles with imposter syndrome and self-doubt!
This is only a short excerpt from the full confidence coaching session. I hope you enjoy it and find value in it as well.
Confidence Coaching for Female Christian Leaders
It’s time to break free from self-doubt so you can lead with confidence!
Learn how to
In today’s episode, we’re looking at the life of Peter, the disciple who literally stepped out of the boat in faith... and what his story teaches us about leadership, fear, and trusting God even when we feel unready.
Peter wasn’t the most polished or perfect leader. He doubted. He failed. He struggled with fear. And yet, Jesus still called him — not because Peter was flawless, but because he was willing to say yes.
If you've been h...
What does it take to go from tearing down the church to building it up? In this episode, we explore Saul’s dramatic encounter with Jesus in Acts 9 and how it completely redefined his identity, purpose, and leadership.
If you’ve ever felt unqualified, disqualified, or too flawed to lead, Paul’s story is for you.
Reflection- What part of your past are you allowing to disqualify you?
- Where might God ...
How can you partner with the Holy Spirit to improve your leadership?
Listen as I talk to Dr. Deanna Shrodes on her own journey, partnering with the Holy Spirit and her new book, which was released on 8 April 2025!
We also discuss one of the most amazing miracles that Deanna experienced and how it could only have been God who made that miracle happen!
I can't wait for you to listen!
Connect with DeannaHave you ever had a difficult conversation with an employee or a colleague just for it to go really really badly? And as you reflect on it, you think: "Oh, I should have said this or that! Or I shouldn't have said that!"
In today's coaching session with my client Cat, we discussed her self-doubt, how she currently navigates difficult conversations and what strategies she could implement to improve this skill and navigate difficult ...
This week, we look at young Jeremiah, a prophet called by God, who believed he was too young and unqualified to lead God's people.
God came and said to Jeremiah:
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." (Jeremiah 1:5)
Jeremiah’s response? "Ah, Sovereign Lord, I do not know how to speak; I am too you...
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