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.

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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It will help you break the cycle of self-doubt and lead with confidence anchored in Christ.

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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.

💛 The Imposter Syndrome Blueprint If 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

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.

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Gossip, tension, and toxic environments can quietly destroy the trust and peace in any workplace — and as a leader, you often feel caught in the middle.

In this episode, I share practical and biblical strategies to help female Christian leaders lead with grace, integrity, and confidence — even when the workplace feels heavy.

You’ll discover how to guard your heart, set the tone for a healthy culture, and replace gossip with open, respectful communication that reflects Christ.

• Gossip and negativity are symptoms of a deeper leadership challenge — one that requires spiritual and emotional maturity.

• True leadership isn’t about controlling every voice — it’s about managing your own heart and response.

• A healthy culture starts with one courageous leader who’s willing to model honesty, humility, and compassion.

• When people feel seen and valued, gossip loses its grip.

1. Where in your workplace have you allowed gossip or negativity to linger instead of addressing it?

2. How can you lead by example and shift the tone toward respect this week?

3. What would it look like to trust God to defend your reputation — instead of trying to manage it yourself?

Take these to prayer or journaling time this week and ask the Holy Spirit to show you where He’s calling you to lead with truth and love.

If this episode spoke to you — especially around self-doubt, fear, or feeling drained by negativity — it’s time to break free from those inner struggles with the Imposter Syndrome Blueprint.

This short, Scripture-rooted private podcast and workbook will help you: ✅ Silence self-doubt and overthinking ✅ Lead with Christ-centered confidence ✅ Stay calm and anchored even in hard environments

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In this heartfelt and powerful episode, I’m joined by Debbie Simmons — author, speaker, and founder of Anchor Point, a Christ-centered organization empowering families through education, pregnancy services, and trauma-informed support.

Debbie shares how her journey through grief, motherhood, and ministry shaped her leadership philosophy rooted in humility, submission, and trust in God’s plan. With over 14 years in nonprofit leadership and as a mother to nine adopted children, she brings deep wisdom about what it means to lead faithfully in seasons of both pain and purpose.

We dive into: ✨ How obedience and humility can transform your leadership ✨ What it means to surrender control and let God lead ✨ Why leading with love and kindness creates lasting impact ✨ How to build a legacy that reflects faithfulness, not perfection

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin by leadership or uncertain about what obedience looks like in your season — this episode will remind you that God’s legacy begins right where you are.

• Debbie’s Book: The Heart of Legacy: Living a Focused, Faithful, and Fearless Life
• Learn more about Anchor Point: https://thedebbiesimmons.com/
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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedebbiesimmons

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I’ll be honest — sometimes leadership feels like a never-ending tug-of-war.

Between the meetings, the emails, the family dinners, and the ministry commitments… it can feel like there’s never enough of you to go around.

You love your work.

You love your people.

You love your family.

But there are moments you quietly wonder, “Can I really do it all well?”

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing from my own experience of what it looks like to seek balance God’s way — not the world’s.

Because true peace isn’t found in getting everything done… it’s found in walking closely with the One who holds it all together.

We’ll talk about:

• Why rest is not laziness but a form of worship

• How to release the guilt of not being able to do everything

• What it means to lead from a place of grace instead of exhaustion

This is an episode for every woman who’s ever felt stretched thin and secretly wondered if she’s enough. Friend — you are. And God’s grace is big enough to cover every season you’re in.

Before you rush into the next thing, pause and sit with these questions:

1️⃣ What areas of your life feel “out of alignment” right now?

2️⃣ Where are you carrying pressure God never asked you to hold?

3️⃣ How can you intentionally rest in His presence this week — even for a few minutes a day?

Something exciting is coming on October 23rd — my birthday!

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Most leaders would rather do anything than have a difficult conversation. But avoiding the hard stuff doesn’t build peace — it delays it.

In this episode of Women of Faith in Leadership, we continue our series Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About with a conversation about what it really means to handle conflict and correction as a Christian leader.

Together, we’ll unpack:

• Why avoiding hard conversations can quietly erode trust and culture

• How to approach them with truth, grace, and courage

• A simple 3-step framework to prepare your heart and your words before you speak

If you’ve ever struggled to find the right words, feared being misunderstood, or wished for more peace in moments of tension — this episode will equip you with both biblical wisdom and practical tools to lead with courage and compassion.

Reflection Questions to Pray and Journal Through:

1. What conversation have you been avoiding — and why?

2. What fears are holding you back from speaking the truth in love?

3. How can you prepare your heart before your next hard conversation?

Stay tuned until the end of the episode — I share a hint about something very special happening on my birthday, October 23rd! 🎉

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