{"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":"163 | [Guest] What If Their Behaviour Isn’t the Problem? Seeing People Through God’s Eyes with Dr Melanie Grey","slug":"163-guest-what-if-their-behaviour-isn-t-the-problem-seeing-people-through-god-s-eyes-with-dr-melanie-grey","published_at":"2026-05-04T14:00:00+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-6591102/163-guest-what-if-their-behaviour-isn-t-the-problem-seeing-people-through-god-s-eyes-with-dr-melanie-grey","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/163-guest-what-if-their-behaviour-isn-t-the-problem-seeing-people-through-god-s-eyes-with-dr-melanie-grey/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/shn6xr23zep829en/163_Guest_What_If_Their_Behaviour_Isn_t_the_Problem_Seeing_People_Through_God_s_Eyes_with_Dr_Melanie_Grey7ot8q.mp3","summary":"What if the behaviour you’re seeing… isn’t the real issue? In this powerful and deeply meaningful conversation, I’m joined by Dr Melanie Gray to explore what it truly looks like to lead people with compassion, discernment, and Christlike understanding. Together, we unpack how trauma — both personal and generational — can shape the way people think, respond, and show up in the workplace. And more importantly, how as Christian leaders, we are called to see beyond behaviour… and lead with the heart of God. This episode will gently challenge the way you view difficult people and remind you that leadership is not just about performance — it’s about people, healing, and creating environments where others feel safe enough to grow. In This Episode We explore: • what trauma-informed leadership actually means in everyday leadership• how past experiences can shape present behaviour• why resistance, disengagement, or emotional reactions are often rooted in pain• the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence as a leader• how to lead with compassion without losing clarity or authority• what it looks like to create safe, healing environments in your team• why leadership is ultimately a form of ministry A Key Leadership Truth: What looks like difficult behaviour is often unhealed pain. And when you begin to see people through God’s eyes,your leadership shifts from frustration… to understanding. About Dr Melanie Gray Dr Melanie Gray is a registered nurse, educator, and faith-based leadership and wellness coach with over twenty years of experience in nursing leadership and higher education. 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