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
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...
I’ll be honest — sometimes leadership feels like a never-ending tug-of-war.
Between the meetings, the emails, the family dinners, and the ministry commitments… it can feel like there’s never enough of you to go around.
You love your work.
You love your people.
You love your family.
But there are moments you quietly wonder, “Can I rea...
Most leaders would rather do anything than have a difficult conversation. But avoiding the hard stuff doesn’t build peace — it delays it.
In this episode of Women of Faith in Leadership, we continue our series Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About with a conversation about what it really means to handle conflict and correction as a Christian leader.
Together, we’ll unpack:
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Why avoiding hard conversations can quietly ero...
Have you ever walked into a meeting or stepped into a leadership role and thought, “Who am I to be here?”
If so, you’re not alone. In this first episode of our brand-new mini-series, Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About, we’re tackling one of the biggest battles female Christian leaders face: imposter syndrome.
Together, we’ll explore:
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Why imposter syndrome shows up for even the most capable women of faith
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How Script...
What if the breakthrough your team needs isn’t about working harder or chasing the latest trend, but about leaning into courageous, authentic leadership?
In this episode, I sit down with leadership expert Dan Tocchini, who has spent more than 35 years helping leaders and teams transform. From executive boards at ESPN and Interstate Batteries to nonprofits like Homeboy Industries, Dan brings a refreshing, no-fluff approach to buildi...
Leadership can feel like stepping onto a battlefield: criticism, burnout, doubt, and temptation can leave you feeling exposed. But God hasn’t left you defenceless.
In this episode, I unpack the full armor of God from Ephesians 6 and show how each piece can strengthen your leadership journey.
You’ll discover:
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How the belt of truth grounds your leadership in integrity
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Why the breastplate of righteousness protects your motives...
Every leader makes mistakes, but not every leader knows how to recover from them. Other leaders don't even admit they made a mistake and will do everything to remain "credible".
In this episode, I unpack what to do when your decisions, words, or actions have damaged trust with your team.
You’ll learn why your mistakes don’t disqualify you, how Scripture points us toward humility and restoration, and practical steps you can take to ...
Are you truly aware of what’s happening around you when you lead?
In today’s episode, we’re diving into situational awareness, one of the most overlooked but powerful leadership skills. You’ll learn how to read the room, sense unspoken dynamics, and lead with clarity and confidence.
Here’s what we cover:
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Why situational awareness is essential for female Christian leaders
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How to recognize the “invisible cues” in any meeting ...
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lisa L. Levy, founder and CEO of L Cubed Consulting, best-selling author, and creator of the Adaptive Transformation™ Framework. Lisa is passionate about helping leaders scale their businesses and ministries without burning out or staying stuck in the day-to-day chaos.
We dive into what it really takes to future-proof your leadership, build self-reliant teams, and align people, processes, and techn...
Feeling unsupported by higher management can leave you questioning your leadership, doubting your decisions, and even feeling isolated. But as Christian leaders, we’re called to lead faithfully, even when those above us don’t fully understand our heart or vision.
In this episode, we’ll explore 3 Practical, Biblical Strategies to navigate leadership when higher management isn't on your side and you feel caught in the messy middle.
R...Last week, we talked about the challenges we face as leaders in this highly developed, high-expectation digital age.
So in today’s episode, we be looking at how you can well in today’s digital age and we’ll be discussing very practical and biblical ways to lead well.
4 Ways to Lead Well in a Digital Age (Biblical & Practical)
1. Set Healthy Boundaries (Rest is Obedience)
<...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...
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