{"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":"162 | How to Build a Culture of Healthy Accountability","slug":"162-how-to-build-a-culture-of-healthy-accountability","published_at":"2026-04-27T14:00:00+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-6591102/162-how-to-build-a-culture-of-healthy-accountability","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/162-how-to-build-a-culture-of-healthy-accountability/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sfhtjev8vt6f9dh3/162_How_to_Build_a_Culture_of_Healthy_Accountability9dojv.mp3","summary":"Many leaders want to create a positive, supportive workplace culture. But sometimes in the effort to keep things harmonious, something important quietly disappears: accountability. When expectations are not addressed clearly and difficult conversations are delayed, teams can slowly drift into patterns where problems repeat, standards drop, and frustration builds beneath the surface. The truth is that healthy accountability is not about criticism or micromanagement. It is about creating a culture where people understand expectations, take responsibility for their work, and trust that issues will be addressed with wisdom and fairness. In this episode, we explore what healthy accountability really looks like in a Christ-centred leadership context and how leaders can begin strengthening this culture within their teams. In This Episode We discuss: • Why accountability is often misunderstood in leadership• How avoiding difficult conversations quietly weakens team culture• The role clarity plays in creating healthy accountability• Why accountability should be a normal part of leadership, not a rare intervention• How addressing issues early protects both relationships and team morale• The courage required to lead conversations that create alignment and growth You will also learn why accountability is not about control, but about protecting the health, clarity, and integrity of the team. Prepare for the Difficult Conversation You’ve Been Avoiding If you know there is a conversation you need to have but you’ve been unsure how to approach it, the Confident Conversation Sprint will help you prepare for it step by step. 📅 May 25–29, 2026 This 5-day guided experience walks you through a simple process to prepare for one difficult conversation you’ve been avoiding. 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