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
Monday Nov 20, 2023
032 | The 6 C’s of Workplace Culture
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
**Join my book launch team!**
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All that you will need to do on launch day, is to post a 5-star review on Amazon and share the launch posts (from my socials) to your socials. That's it! Included in the ebook, is also a free training that you can access exclusively for people who buy the book!
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In this episode, I discuss the 6 C's of workplace culture.
Communication
Collaboration
Clarity
Consistency
Camaraderie
Caring
Listen, as I give practical examples and tips on how you can manage and implement each of these 6 C's.
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Free ‘From Gossip to Growth’ 1-hour workshop:
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Next steps:
1. Book a free 15-minute initial consultation with me: https://tidycal.com/rikawhelan/initialconsultation
2. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:
Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here.
Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.
3. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching call, simply email me at support@rikawhelan.com
4. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan
Upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program
Sign up for my upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program, where I will be taking you through a step-by-step guide to get rid of workplace gossip… for good! Navigate HERE to sign up for more information
I look forward to chatting with you in the next episode. Make sure you don't miss it!
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
031 | 5 ways to Create a feedback culture in Your Workplace
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
**Join my book launch team!**
I am launching my book at the end of the year and I am looking for as many people as possible to join my launch team. In exchange, I will send you a free copy of my ebook.
All that you will need to do on launch day, is to post a 5-star review on Amazon and share the launch posts (from my socials) to your socials. That's it! Included in the ebook, is also a free training that you can access exclusively for people who buy the book!
CLICK HERE to join my launch team. I will send you all the relevant information via email.
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Creating a feedback culture is important because we want to create teams that fail forward, learn from their mistakes and then improve their performance due to feedback.
If your team gets defensive when you provide feedback, then you know you have a feedback-problem. Let's get to work!
Here are 5 ways that you can create a feedback culture (listen to the episode for full details):
Foster Open Communication
Lead by Example
Provide Timely Feedback
Make it Constructive and Specific
Implement Feedback Tools
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Next steps:
1. Book a free 15-minute initial consultation with me: https://tidycal.com/rikawhelan/initialconsultation
2. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:
Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here.
Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.
3. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching call, simply email me at support@rikawhelan.com
4. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan
Upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program
Sign up for my upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program, where I will be taking you through a step-by-step guide to get rid of workplace gossip… for good! Navigate HERE to sign up for more information.
I look forward to chatting with you in the next episode. Make sure you don't miss it!
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
030 | From Gossip to Growth - How to get rid of workplace gossip… for good!
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
**Join my book launch team!**
I am launching my book at the end of the year and I am looking for as many people as possible to join my launch team. In exchange, I will send you a free copy of my ebook.
All that you will need to do on launch day, is to post a 5-star review on Amazon and share the launch posts (from my socials) to your socials. That's it! Included in the ebook, is also a free training that you can access exclusively for people who buy the book!
CLICK HERE to join my launch team. I will send you all the relevant information via email.
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Let's get to today's episode:Everyone listening to this podcast probably falls into 1 of the following categories:
You’ve noticed that there is gossip in the workplace and you have spoken to your team or certain people multiple times about gossiping but it simply doesn’t stop
You’ve noticed that there is gossip, but you’re simply too busy to deal with it, so you do nothing
You’ve noticed that there is gossip, but you actually don’t know how to deal with it and you’re afraid of conflict, you don’t want to ruffle up some feathers, so you just leave it
You’ve noticed that there is gossip, but you’re just annoyed by it, seriously these people are adults, can’t they just stop being so childish and just get on with their work?! You ignore it and you carry on
You’ve not noticed any gossip, to be honest, you’ve been a little bit too busy, but you’ve heard from other leaders that it’s becoming a problem, but you continue to ignore it, you’re too busy!
Which category do you fall in?!
The "I’m fed up, I’ve tried everything category", the “I’m too busy category, or the "I know it’s a problem but I don’t know what to do about it" category?
In today’s episode, I want to talk to you about how you can take your team from gossip to growth with my new upcoming program "From Gossip to Growth"
Not too long ago, I was in your shoes, whether that was not knowing what to do, feeling helpless or frustrated, and also feeling determined as a leader to get rid of gossip.
I have seen it all.
I was once part of the problem where I too gossiped. I then became the subject of everyone’s gossip as the newbie or outsider at a new workplace, and I was a leader, who took over from another leader where gossip was rampant and I had to do something about it.
So what did I do?
Well, through trial and error and learning the hard way, I successfully got rid of gossip and kept it that way for the full time that I was still working there, obviously I am not there anymore, so I can’t speak for how it is today, but through my learning and trial and error I have created a system that has not only worked for me, but have now also helped others.
So today, I am excited to share with you, how you can work with me to learn how to get rid of workplace gossip and go from gossip to growth with your team.
The first way is through my upcoming book, From Gossip to Growth. It will be launching towards the end of the year, and I am looking for a launch team. You’ll receive my book, completely free of charge, in exchange for a review on launch day and sharing the book on your social media. This is very exciting as this will be the best way for you to gain full free access to both the book and the free training that I will be offering to people who purchase the book. Click the link to register your interest to receive your free book.
I’m launching brand new training in 2024, where I’ll be taking you through my step-by-step process of what you need to do to get rid of gossip. I just want to make clear that this is different from the podcast episode 007 Navigating Gossip as a Christian leader. There are some similarities, but this training will provide you with the exact steps, conversations, meetings, documents and everything you need to have and take to get rid of gossip.
Register now (obligation-free) to learn more about the upcoming program ‘From Gossip to Growth’ launching in 2024.
In the meantime, I will be running monthly 1 hour workshops for free as well, these are live Zoom trainings. There is one coming up on 30 November 2023, click the link to join me for free.
Join the launch team for my upcoming book launch
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Next steps:
1. Book a free 15-minute initial consultation with me: https://tidycal.com/rikawhelan/initialconsultation
2. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:
Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here.
Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.
3. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching call, simply email me at support@rikawhelan.com
4. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan
I look forward to chatting with you in the next episode. Make sure you don't miss it!
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
029 | Say ”No” Gracefully - The art of saying no
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Sometimes it's just really difficult to say no, especially to those individuals who are good at persuading us to do things we know we shouldn't say yes to.
In this episode, I discuss ways you can say no when someone confronts you with a questions and I offer some bonus tips.
In the moment
Pause and Breathe: When caught off guard, it's essential to take a moment to collect your thoughts. A deep breath can help. This brief pause allows you to respond thoughtfully.
Buy Time: You can say something like, "Let me check my schedule and get back to you," or "I'll need to see if I can fit that in. I'll let you know." This approach gives you time to evaluate the request.
Express Gratitude: Start your response with gratitude. For example, "I appreciate you thinking of me for this, but..."
Use "I" Statements: Frame your response in terms of your own limitations or priorities. Say something like, "I have other commitments that prevent me from taking on additional tasks right now."
Set Boundaries: Gently but firmly establish your boundaries. You can say, "I've committed to focusing on my current projects, and I can't take on anything more."
Be Clear and Concise: Keep your response simple and to the point. Long explanations can lead to misunderstandings. For example, "I can't, I'm fully booked with my current projects."
Stay Firm: Don't apologise for excessively or over-explain. Be confident in your response.
Offer Alternatives: If you're unable to help directly, suggest other potential solutions or colleagues who might assist. This shows your willingness to be helpful even when you can't take on the task.
Hold Your Ground: If the requester persists, it's crucial to maintain your position. You can reaffirm your boundaries and explain that you're not in a position to help.
Other Tips
Practice: Practice saying no with a trusted friend or colleague. This can help build confidence for real-life situations.
Learn From Experience: After each situation where you've had to say no, reflect on it. What went well? What could you have done better? Use each experience as a learning opportunity.
Support Network: Seek support from a mentor or colleague experienced in setting boundaries. They can provide guidance and encouragement.
Visual Cues: In a face-to-face conversation, body language can help convey your message. Maintain good eye contact and use a calm, steady tone.
Non-Verbal Responses: Sometimes, a polite shake of the head or a gesture of holding up your hand can signify that you can't take on the task right now.
Learn Phrases: Memorise polite phrases for declining tasks. For example, "I'm sorry, but I can't commit to that at the moment."
Download your free resources here
Next steps:
1. Book a free 15-minute initial consultation with me: https://tidycal.com/rikawhelan/initialconsultation
2. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:
Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here.
Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.
3. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching call, simply email me at support@rikawhelan.com
4. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan
Upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program
Sign up for my upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program, where I will be taking you through a step-by-step guide to get rid of workplace gossip… for good! Navigate HERE to sign up for more information.
I look forward to chatting with you in the next episode. Make sure you don't miss it!
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Struggling to manage your time and still haven't found those strategies that work for you? In this episode, I'll be discussing 6 time management strategies that you can implement today to master your minutes!
1. Delegate
Why should you delegate?
Killing perfection
Tasks you MUST delegate
2. Time Blocking
Project time/Alone time
Time to just think
Seem impossible? Make it happen!
3. Learn to say "no"
The art of saying "no" and not feeling guilty
Stop being a people pleaser
4. No multitasking!
Why multitasking is ineffective
Do you want it half done, then multitask...
5. Stop wasting time
On the small stuff - don't major in the minor things
On ineffective meetings
On having a lack of clarity
6. Emails
Don't let your emails rule you
Turn off your notifications
Block out time for emails
Bonus Tips:
Plan your week
Have set days each week for a specific task
Take a brain break every 2 hours
Set calendar reminders for everything
Links:
Calendly (I actually recommend TidyCal now as you only pay a once off $29 fee!): TidyCal - Book & manage meetings the easy way | AppSumo
Microsoft Planner: https://tasks.office.com/
Set up 'rules' in Outlook: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/set-up-rules-in-outlook-75ab719a-2ce8-49a7-a214-6d62b67cbd41
Next steps:
1. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:
Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here.
Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.
2. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching call, simply email me at support@rikawhelan.com
3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan
I look forward to chatting with you in the next episode. Make sure you don't miss it!
Upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program
Sign up for my upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program, where I will be taking you through a step-by-step guide to get rid of workplace gossip… for good! Navigate HERE to sign up for more information.
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Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
As leaders we wear so many hats and we juggle so many balls. Listen as I discuss how you can prioritise which hats to wear and which balls to juggle.
You are not a clown in a circus - you are not here to entertain anyone! However, you are here to lead, coach, mentor and guide your team.
Links mentioned in the episode:
From Conflict to Collaboration Online Course
Episode #014 | 3 Reasons Why Conflict Occurs in the Workplace
Episode #015 | Can workplace conflict be healthy?
Episode #016 | The characteristics of unhealthy conflict
Episode #017 | Not dealing with conflict? Here’s the implications
How to get rid of Gossip Ebook Edition 1 (Edition 2 extended version coming in 2024!)
Workplace Culture Hub website
Women of Faith in Leadership website
Next steps:
1. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:
Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here.
Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.
2. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching call, simply email me at support@rikawhelan.com
3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan
Upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program
Sign up for my upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program, where I will be taking you through a step-by-step guide to get rid of workplace gossip… for good! Navigate HERE to sign up for more information.
I look forward to chatting with you in the next episode. Make sure you don't miss it!
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Monday Oct 30, 2023
026 | Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Building Workplace Relationships
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
**Podcast Announcement**
From this week 30 October 2023, I will only be uploading 2 episodes per week. This is due to prioritising building my business The Workplace Culture Hub. The Lord has provided me with an amazing opportunity to participate in business coaching, to grow my business, but I need to commit some time to this. I also won't give up my time with my family (been there, done that!). I do however need to continue with my mission and my calling and that is the podcast. Thank you for listening! I appreciate YOU!
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**Competition winner announcement**
Listen to the podcast to find out who won the competition.
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Today's episode
Building relationships are important, we spend a lot of time with people at work.
I recently read an article that said ‘Stop referring to people at work as your family, they are not!
My initial thought was, oh no, I told the people on my podcast to do exactly that!
However, I realised when I read the article that the person got hurt at work, was treated unfairly and is feeling hurt over that.
The reality is that yes, they are not your blood family, but you do spend a significant amount of time with them and thinking of them as family, can sometimes just help you navigate those tough workplace relationships and think differently about these people you are working with.
In essence, how can you just work with someone and not create a relationship, even just a professional one? We’re not robots, we have feelings, they have feelings, and we’re all human.
We CAN and should have compassion for one another.
Now let’s look at the INSPIRE framework. You can take notes or simply download the pdf I created for you.
I - Integrity in Actions and Decision-making
N - Nurturing Communication and Collaboration
S - Supporting a Positive and Inclusive Team Culture
P - Promoting Team Development and Growth
I - Inspiring Achievements and Motivation
R - Resolving Conflict and Building Resilience
E - Empowering and Engaging Team Members
FREEBIE
Access the PDF here, share this with your team, and your leadership team and let them know, you are committed. You want to INSPIRE them.
I hope this will help you to build those relationships and also for your team to build relationships with each other.
You women of faith in leadership, you are amazing, I love you and God bless.
Relationship Building Online Course
From Conflict to Collaboration Online Course
Next steps:
1. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:
Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here.
Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.
2. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching call, simply email me at support@rikawhelan.com
3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan
I look forward to chatting with you in the next episode. Make sure you don't miss it!
Upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program
Sign up for my upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program, where I will be taking you through a step-by-step guide to get rid of workplace gossip… for good! Navigate HERE to sign up for more information.
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Friday Oct 27, 2023
025 | 10 red flags to spot during job interviews
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
**Ranked Top 5% Globally!**
It's celebration time! The podcast has reached the top 5% globally. Praise God, He is amazing!! The podcast has also ranked top 150 in the following countries under the Management and Business categories:
Australia #75
Canada #63
Czech Republic #52
Hungary #3
India #100
Indonesia #19
South Africa #18
United States #149
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You are sitting in the interview with a candidate and you’re just not sure… is this the right person for the job, or should you keep on looking? In this episode, I'll be discussing 9 (no 10) red flags you should look out for during job interviews.
Arrived late, didn’t call ahead of time to let you know and also didn’t apologise upon arrival…
Inappropriate clothing - underwear showing or using their body to gain favour with panel members
Badmouthing their current/old workplace/boss - shows disloyalty - what will they say about you when they leave or move on
Unprofessional conduct or comments during the interview - swearing, getting angry, crying, racist, ageist, sexist comments
Unable to answer simple questions about why they really want the job, why they think they would be a good fit for the role
Didn’t do their research - unsure of the job role they applied for, came unprepared
Don’t agree with the values of the company/organisation - for example, integrity, no gossip, etc.
Inconsistency with the stories they tell against their resume
Fix mindset during the interview - seem unwilling to change from the way they have ‘always done things’
You just don’t feel confident about this person being the right person for the job, trust your gut!
Remember to document as much as possible during an interview, body language, language, and personal info they shared that might affect their ability to do the job.
Next steps:
1. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:
Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here.
Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.
2. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching call, simply email me at support@rikawhelan.com
3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan
I look forward to chatting with you in the next episode. Make sure you don't miss it!
Upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program
Sign up for my upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program, where I will be taking you through a step-by-step guide to get rid of workplace gossip… for good! Navigate HERE to sign up for more information.
Vote for podcast
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Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
024 | Dealing with difficult people at work
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
What should you do if you constantly have to deal with a difficult person at work?
Would you declare war and be difficult to them as well, or would you just let it go?
In this episode, I am going to give you some tips on how to deal with difficult people.
We’ve all worked with someone who is extremely difficult.
They don’t agree with anyone, they always ark up when people make new suggestions or suggest changes and they’ve gained a reputation for being difficult.
So much so that people saying “Oh I wonder what XX will say about that?”
First of all, as leaders, we have a duty of care towards the people in our team. If someone is being difficult, we should try and understand why.
Similar to your high school bully (or workplace bully), they usually are covering up their own hurt and trying to make up for it by being mean to others.
It doesn’t excuse the behaviour, it just explains it.
So when it comes to dealing with difficult people, here are a couple of tips:
Don’t take it personally, it usually isn’t you or the team, it’s usually something personal that has happened to them
Do not react to their difficult behaviour - stay calm at all times and remain respectful
Call them into your office and speak with them - lay it on the table. “I have noticed that you have been acting a bit troubled lately. I am worried about you, is there anything I can support you with? If they deny it, then give them some examples. If they say they didn’t mean it or it was taken the wrong way, then point out that their current behaviour and reaction is exactly the same and as someone whose job it is to look from the outside in, you can see that something might potentially bother them. Let them know that you are there for them and to support them and that you would appreciate it if they would be a bit more cooperative towards you and the team.
If the difficult behaviour continues, call them back in again and speak to them about examples of where their performance was affected by their behaviour and how their behaviour is starting to affect the team.
Check-in with them daily, and show them that you care. Invite them for coffee to your office for a chat and hopefully by now, you have started breaking down the barriers so that they will talk to you.
You can also suggest that if they don’t want to talk to you, they speak to someone else like HR or another line manager.
Some people with certain personalities unfortunately are just difficult and it will do you well, to not take it personally. However, you also have to protect your team and if the person’s behaviour is affecting the team, you need to do something about it.
I’m all for accountability in the workplace. Leaders need to keep their people accountable.
I hope this was helpful. Join me again on Friday as we end the week strong.
God bless.
Next steps:
1. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:
Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here.
Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.
2. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching call, simply email me at support@rikawhelan.com
3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan
I look forward to chatting with you in the next episode. Make sure you don't miss it!
Upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program
Sign up for my upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program, where I will be taking you through a step-by-step guide to get rid of workplace gossip… for good! Navigate HERE to sign up for more information.
Vote for podcast
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Monday Oct 23, 2023
023 | Praying with Purpose
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
It’s my birthday today! Please celebrate with me in the Facebook Group. Go to womenoffaithinleadership.com. Otherwise, leave me a review, that would be an amazing gift indeed.
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Have you ever started praying and caught yourself just praying the same thing over and over again, day in and day out? In this episode, I am going to teach you how you can pray with purpose and make your prayer time more purposeful.
For a long time, I struggled to pray. I was caught in the "please do this Lord and please do that Lord "and "thank you for this and thank you for that".
Nothing deep really and nothing with purpose.
So I got bored and I felt like a fraud to be honest and therefore I stopped. I still felt as if I had a relationship with the Lord and I spent most of my time praising and worshipping. But not necessarily praying.
To be honest, I just didn’t know what to say, what to pray for, so instead of saying something… I said nothing.
But I felt as if God was missing me speaking to Him, and I felt pressed to start praying again. I also felt a whole as if something was in fact missing.
I remembered that I was gifted 3 books by Stormie Martin called:
The power of a praying wife
The power of a praying parent and
The Power of a Praying Woman
So I grabbed those and simply started praying 1 prayer from each book each day, 1 prayer for my husband, 1 for my kids and 1 for me.
It really helped me to have guidance and not wonder what to say or what to pray because I had help!
I then started looking for something similar for my business and found an ebook. So I also started praying for my business each day.
Soon, I started feeling really so much closer to God that I wanted more. I wanted it to be more personal.
So I started a prayer journal. And what is interesting is that when I started writing down my prayers, they were so much different from when I used to pray, saying something and writing something is completely different. We often don’t talk the way we write and we don’t write the way we talk.
I ended up writing pages and pages of prayer just talking to God about everything.
Soon my prayers became more purposeful and I couldn’t wait to get up in the morning to spend time with God.
As soon as my prayers became more purposeful as well, I started noticing changes within me as well. I felt more confident praying and I no longer wondered what I was going to say because it was simply flowing out.
If you’re feeling stuck and would like to make your prayer more purposeful, I would suggestion the following:
Start with a book that gives you the words to say
Pray your bible, there are many verses in the bible that you can pray over yourself, for example, the prayer of Jabez, the Lord’s Prayer, pray for yourself and for others to have the fruits of the spirit, pray for your spiritual gifts, pray the Armour of God over yourself
Get a prayer journal, start writing down your prayers and look back at them often to see how far you’ve come and what prayers have been answered. It will surprise you!
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Links mentioned in the episode:
The power of a praying wife
The power of a praying parent
The Power of a Praying Woman
New Living Translation Study Bible
Praying for your business
Other recommended resources:
Maxwell Leadership Bible
21 Laws of Leadership in the Bible
The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader's Day
A Leader's Heart: 365-Day Devotional Journal
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