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146 | A New Year, A New Season: An update on Women of Faith in Leadership

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 about:
the renewed focus of the podcast and business for 2026
why confidence rooted in identity (not performance) matters more than ever
a new vision for community and supporting women struggling with imposter syndrome
how I’m leaning into obedience and deeper dependence on God this year
personal family news and what a new season looks like for us
changes to the Facebook group and what connection might look like going forward. Please CLICK HERE to fill out the 1 question survey. 
This episode is part reflection, part transparency, and part stepping forward in faith — and if you’ve been walking this journey with me, I wanted you to hear it directly.
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145 | How to create your vision for the new year

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 episode, we explore:
why every leader needs one clear, overarching vision for the year
how to identify what didn’t work last year — without shame or overwhelm
how to turn patterns (like burnout, confidence struggles, or boundary issues) into a meaningful focus for growth
how to write a vision statement that’s specific, motivating, and measurable
how to move from vision to action — without unrealistic pressure
This episode is perfect if you’re craving direction, focus, and confidence as you step into a new year of leadership.
🎧 And if you want to go even deeper, listen to episode 34: Go Beyond Boring Goals with Your Team
Start the New Year Without Imposter Syndrome Leading You
As you create a vision for the year ahead, it’s important to ask this honestly:Who is leading your decisions — clarity or self-doubt?
If imposter syndrome has been shaping how you set goals, second-guessing your vision, or holding you back from leading confidently, the new year is the perfect time to address it.
The Imposter Syndrome Blueprint is my private, faith-filled podcast designed to help Christian women leaders:
break free from the fear of “not being enough”
stop shrinking back in leadership
lead with confidence rooted in truth — not insecurity
and start the year anchored in who God says you are
Instead of carrying old doubts into a new year, you can choose to lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction.
👉 Start the year by overcoming imposter syndrome atwomenoffaithinleadership.com/blueprint

144 | End of year review - Ask yourself these important questions at the end of every year

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 personally and professionally
where you stretched, struggled, or stood still
how well your leadership aligned with your values
what worked well within your team — and what didn’t
how your decision-making, communication, and delegation shaped your leadership
where God strengthened you… and where He’s inviting you to grow next
This isn’t about judging yourself.It’s about learning from the year God brought you through so you can step into the next one with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
If you want a simple, powerful way to reflect on your year — without the overwhelm — this episode will guide you through it.
Download your free End of Year Review HERE
Your Next Step
Want deeper clarity and confidence heading into the new year?Grab The Imposter Syndrome Blueprint — your Scripture-rooted private podcast for overcoming self-doubt and leading with Christlike confidence.
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143 | Leadership lessons from the Christmas Story - What we can learn from Mary and Joseph

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.
Your Next Step
For more Scripture-rooted confidence and Christlike leadership tools, grab The Imposter Syndrome Blueprint at: womenoffaithinleadership.com/blueprint

142 | The Future Leader: What Women Must Know About AI & Leadership

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
how AI can make your leadership calmer, lighter, and more effective
simple, practical ways Christian women can use AI every day
why spiritual discernment, emotional intelligence, and character are now your greatest leadership assets
why the future doesn’t belong to the loudest leaders — but the wisest
If you’ve been unsure, intimidated, or worried about “falling behind,” this episode will give you confidence, clarity, and a faith-filled perspective on leading in a changing world.
Your Next Step
If change or the future of leadership stirs up self-doubt, grab The Imposter Syndrome Blueprint — your private, Scripture-rooted confidence reset for modern Christian leadership.
 
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141 | Faith First: Leading With Christian Values in Secular Spaces

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 grounded in your convictions without becoming defensive, preachy, or apologetic
the subtle ways Christian leaders accidentally dim their light at work
practical, Christlike behaviours that speak louder than words
how to set boundaries, hold standards, and navigate workplace culture with wisdom and grace
the difference between leading with your faith and leading about your faith
If you’ve been feeling the tension of being a Christian woman in a non-Christian space, this episode will give you clarity, peace, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Your Next Step
If you often feel unsure, small, or hesitant about expressing your leadership in secular spaces, The Imposter Syndrome Blueprint will strengthen your confidence and help you lead with calm, steady, Christ-anchored conviction.
👉 womenoffaithinleadership.com/blueprint

140 | The Culture You Tolerate is the Culture You Produce

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 silence becomes agreement — and how Jesus modelled culture-setting with grace and truth
identify the warning signs that something unhealthy is growing under the surface
make small, calm, courageous shifts that change culture without burning yourself out
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by your team dynamics, frustrated by repeated patterns, or unsure how to course-correct without conflict… this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a Christlike way forward.
Your Next Step
If culture issues make you hesitate, second-guess, or shrink back from the conversations you know you need to have… grab The Imposter Syndrome Blueprint — a short, Scripture-rooted private podcast to help you lead with calm, Christ-anchored confidence.
👉 womenoffaithinleadership.com/blueprint

139 | [Guest] Reclaiming Confidence & Calling in Midlife: Wisdom from Cindee Williams

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 and the empty-nest years — and why your leadership doesn’t diminish with age… it deepens.
We explore:
how your identity shifts as your life roles change
why confidence in midlife looks different (and stronger)
leadership lessons from parenting neurodiverse children
embracing your God-given strengths instead of competing with others
the role of communication, mentorship, and connection
navigating female leadership dynamics with maturity and grace
Whether you’re in a season of transition or simply growing into a more grounded, confident version of yourself, this episode will encourage you and remind you: you don’t age out of leadership — you grow into it.
Connect with Cindee
https://leadmylife.com/
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138 | 3 Ways to Go From People Pleasing to People Leading

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-accommodating
what Jesus modeled about boundaries, conviction, and courage
Reflection Questions
Ask yourself:
What’s my responsibility here?
What’s theirs?
What honours God in this situation?
What needs clarity?
What needs courage?
These questions re-centre your leadership — and your peace.
✨ Next Step: The Imposter Syndrome Blueprint
If people pleasing, overthinking, or fear of disappointing others has been holding you back, grab my faith-filled private podcast: The Imposter Syndrome Blueprint.
It will help you break the cycle of self-doubt and lead with confidence anchored in Christ.
👉 womenoffaithinleadership.com/blueprint

137 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About Part 5 - Managing conflict

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 scripts.Not the “leadership textbook answer.”
But the emotional weight of it.
Why it feels intimidating.Why women shy away from it.And why avoiding conflict actually makes leadership heavier — not easier.
Inside this episode, you’ll hear:
✅ Why Christian women feel pressure to “keep the peace”✅ How avoidance creates more damage than the conflict itself✅ Why conflict doesn’t make you harsh — it makes you a leader✅ A personal story from Rika about what she learned the hard way✅ A powerful mindset shift that will change the way you view conflict forever
If you’ve ever feared being misunderstood, disliked, or labeled “difficult” for speaking up…this episode will give you the aha moment you didn’t know you needed.
Mentioned in This Episode
💛 The Imposter Syndrome BlueprintIf conflict triggers overthinking, self-doubt, or fear of sounding “too much,” this faith-filled private podcast + workbook will help you lead with calm, steady, Christ-anchored confidence.👉 womenoffaithinleadership.com/blueprint
Reflection Questions
Take a few minutes this week to journal or pray through these:
1️⃣ What conflict have you been avoiding — and why?2️⃣ What fear is underneath it? (Rejection, being disliked, not knowing what to say, damaging relationships, looking unqualified?)3️⃣ What would change in your leadership if you walked into conflict with confidence instead of dread?
Whether you’re facing a difficult employee, tension on your team, or a hard truth that needs to be addressed, remember:
You’re not failing because conflict feels hard.You’re growing into the leader God called you to be.
Tune in now, and be encouraged.
🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
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