Ranked Top 2% 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. Sign up for our weekly newsletter and 2. Find free resources Head to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com/quiz where you can take a free quiz to find out what's holding you back from leading with confidence. Need to contact me? Email me at support@rikawhelan.com
Leadership rises and falls on the decisions you make — and for many Christian women, decision-making is one of the most exhausting parts of leadership.
In this episode, we turn to the book of Proverbs to uncover timeless, practical wisdom for making decisions with clarity, confidence, and spiritual steadiness — even when the pressure is high and the fear of getting it wrong feels heavy.
Rather than relying on confidence alone, Prov...
Leadership carries a kind of loneliness that few people talk about — the weight of responsibility, decision-making, and emotional pressure that often goes unseen and unshared.
In this episode, we unpack why leadership can feel isolating, especially for women of faith, and how to navigate that loneliness without letting it erode your confidence or calling. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, unseen, or alone in what you carry as a le...
There are moments in leadership when your patience disappears before your wisdom shows up.
In this episode, we talk about what it really means to stay Spirit-led when someone triggers you — through their tone, behaviour, questions, or resistance. Because leadership isn’t just about managing others well; it’s about learning how to manage yourself with discernment, clarity, and Christlike self-control.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
...What if joy wasn’t something you squeezed in after the work was done — but the very thing that sustained you through it?
In this episode of Women of Faith in Leadership, I’m joined by Nicole Van Valen — internationally recognised speaker, leadership consultant, therapist, and author of The Joyful Leader®. With more than 25 years of experience across healthcare, behavioural health, and corporate leadershi...
There are seasons in leadership when confidence alone is simply not enough.
In this episode, we explore what happens when self-belief wavers, pressure increases, or old insecurities resurface — and why Christian leaders need something deeper than confidence to carry them through. This conversation reframes leadership strength through the lens of identity rooted in Christ, not performance, feelings, or external validation.
In this e...
Toxic workplaces don’t usually start loud — they grow quietly through what’s ignored, excused, or left unaddressed.
In this episode, I unpack the hard but important lessons learned from leading in a toxic environment — and how those experiences reshape your confidence, clarity, and leadership identity if you’re not careful.
We talk about:
the subtle patterns that define toxic workplace cultures
why toxic environments damage...
One day, long after you’ve moved on from your role, your team, or your title, people will still feel the impact of how you led.
In this episode, we pause to ask a powerful question every Christian leader must eventually face: When my leadership is no longer in the room… what remains?
This conversation explores what legacy really means — not influence, visibility, or achievements, but the lasting imprint your leadership leaves on pe...
What if some of the biggest barriers to your confidence and calling aren’t external — but the quiet lies you’ve learned to live with?
In this rich and honest conversation, I’m joined by Kristine Delano, a former Wall Street executive turned suspense novelist and podcast host, who brings a powerful perspective on leadership, ambition, faith, and identity. After more than twenty years in high-pressure financial environments, Kristine...
As we step into 2026, this episode is a heartfelt pause — and an invitation.
In this personal update, I share the vision God has placed on my heart for Women of Faith in Leadership in the year ahead, along with some significant shifts happening behind the scenes.
From confidence and calling, to community, obedience, and new seasons, this episode reflects where we’ve been — and where God is leading next.
In this episode, you’ll hear...
As leaders, we don’t drift into clarity — we choose it.
In this episode, I walk you through a simple, practical process to create a clear leadership vision for the year ahead — one that’s realistic, grounded, and actually achievable. Instead of setting vague goals that fade by February, you’ll learn how to reflect honestly on last year and turn those insights into a focused vision you can lead from all year long.
Inside this episod...
Before you step into a new year with fresh goals and renewed focus, you need something even more powerful: a clear, honest, Spirit-led review of the year you’ve just lived.
In this episode, we walk through the key questions every Christian woman in leadership should ask at the end of each year — questions that help you slow down, reflect deeply, and lead more intentionally in the year to come.
You’ll explore:
what grew you pe...
We often read the Christmas story for its beauty, its mystery, and its message of hope… but hidden inside the lives of Mary and Joseph are some of the most powerful leadership lessons you’ll ever find.
In this episode, we explore the kind of faith-filled leadership God modelled through two ordinary people who said “yes” in extraordinary circumstances. You’ll discover what their journey teaches us about courage, integrity, adaptabil...
AI is reshaping the workplace faster than most leaders realise — and the women who learn to work with it, not fear it, will be the ones who thrive in the next decade.
In this episode, we cut through the fear, the overwhelm, and the “I’m not techy” thoughts, and talk about what Christian women actually need to know about AI — without the jargon.
You’ll learn:
why AI isn’t replacing leaders, but will expose leadership gaps
ho...
Leading with strong Christian values in a secular workplace can feel like walking a tightrope — wanting to honour God without overstepping boundaries, staying true to your faith without feeling “too much” or “not enough.”
This episode is for every Christian woman who has ever wondered:
“Can I lead boldly for Christ… even here?”
The answer is yes — and today you’ll learn how.
In this conversation, we explore:
how to stay groun...
Every leader creates culture — not by what they say, but by what they allow.
In this episode, we delve into the harsh reality that the behaviours you ignore, the attitudes you overlook, and the patterns you “let slide just this once”… eventually become the culture your team accepts as normal.
This conversation will help you:
recognise the subtle things that quietly shape (or sabotage) your team culture
understand how silenc...
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Cindee Williams — a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, DISC Behavioral Consultant, entrepreneur of 30 years, and founder of LEAD My Life.
Cindee brings the kind of wisdom that only comes from decades of leadership, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. In this conversation, we talk about what leadership looks like in different seasons of life — especially the transition into midlife...
If you’ve ever found yourself saying “yes” when you wanted to say “no,” avoiding conflict, or shrinking back to keep the peace, this episode will help you step out of people pleasing and into calm, confident, Christlike leadership.
I'll break down:
why people pleasing is rooted in fear (not kindness)
how it weakens your authority, voice, and leadership impact
simple shifts to help you lead with clarity instead of over-acc...
Have you ever felt physically sick before a difficult conversation? Or spent days rehearsing what to say, only to walk away wishing you’d said it differently?
You’re not alone — and you’re not weak for feeling that way.
In Part 5 of our series “Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About,” we’re talking about a topic many female Christian leaders quietly wrestle with:
👉 Managing conflict.
Not the professional steps. Not the script...
Gossip, tension, and toxic environments can quietly destroy the trust and peace in any workplace — and as a leader, you often feel caught in the middle.
In this episode, I share practical and biblical strategies to help female Christian leaders lead with grace, integrity, and confidence — even when the workplace feels heavy.
You’ll discover how to guard your heart, set the tone for a healthy culture, and replace gossip with open, r...
In this heartfelt and powerful episode, I’m joined by Debbie Simmons — author, speaker, and founder of Anchor Point, a Christ-centered organization empowering families through education, pregnancy services, and trauma-informed support.
Debbie shares how her journey through grief, motherhood, and ministry shaped her leadership philosophy rooted in humility, submission, and trust in God’s plan. With over 14 years in nonprofit leaders...
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