{"podcast":{"title":"Women of Faith in Leadership | Leading with integrity, Leadership Self-doubt, Christian Leadership, Leading with confidence, Teamwork","slug":"women-of-faith-in-leadership-leading-with-integrity-leadership-self-doubt-christian-leadership-leading-with-confidence-teamwork-6591102","podcast_index_feed_id":6591102,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/womenoffaithinleadership/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17062852/1_Jan_2026_1600x16007wj4w.png","author":"Rika Whelan | Christian Leadership Coach","episode_count":169,"summary":"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 listene…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/women-of-faith-in-leadership-leading-with-integrity-leadership-self-doubt-christian-leadership-leading-with-confidence-teamwork-6591102"},"episode":{"title":"143 | Leadership lessons from the Christmas Story - What we can learn from Mary and Joseph","slug":"143-leadership-lessons-from-the-christmas-story-what-we-can-learn-from-mary-and-joseph","published_at":"2025-12-22T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/women-of-faith-in-leadership-leading-with-integrity-leadership-self-doubt-christian-leadership-leading-with-confidence-teamwork-6591102/143-leadership-lessons-from-the-christmas-story-what-we-can-learn-from-mary-and-joseph","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/women-of-faith-in-leadership-leading-with-integrity-leadership-self-doubt-christian-leadership-leading-with-confidence-teamwork-6591102","url":"https://womenoffaithinleadership.podbean.com/e/143-leadership-lessons-from-the-christmas-story-what-we-can-learn-from-mary-and-joseph/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/deakmr79zvk2rp4m/143_Rerun_Leadership_lessons_from_the_Christmas_Story_-_What_we_can_learn_from_Mary_and_Josephbnr5x.mp3","summary":"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, adaptability, and leading through uncertainty — lessons every Christian woman needs in today’s unpredictable world. We talk about: Mary’s courage and conviction when the assignment didn’t make sense Trusting God’s vision when your circumstances feel overwhelming Joseph’s integrity and servant leadership when faced with costly decisions Decisiveness and obedience in moments where the stakes are high Protecting the vulnerable and leading with compassion and strength If you want a fresh, biblical perspective on leadership — one that inspires you to lead with greater faith, courage, and clarity — this Christmas episode will bless you. 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