Women of Faith in Leadership - Kingdom Leadership, Workplace Organisational culture, Christian women

By: Rika Whelan | Christian Workplace Culture Coach | Organisational Culture Consultant
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  • Ranked Top 3% Globally The Go-to podcast for female Christian leaders who want to lead God’s way and become the leaders God has called them to be! Are you a passionate female Christian Leader who is seeking to change the toxic workplace culture at your current workplace? Are you tired of constantly having to deal with gossip, conflict, a lack of communication, bad attitudes or workplace bullying? Do you battle with balancing faith-based leadership principles and the worldly perspectives of your colleagues and team members? Are you sick of the relentless fighting with your team, leaving you feeling like a failure? Are you desperate to implement change but don’t know what to do? In this podcast, you will find solutions to your workplace culture problems and the leadership challenges you face as a result of these problems. We will discuss practical faith-based leadership principles that you can start implementing as soon as today! We will discover God’s word and His way to navigate through these difficult times. So if you’re ready to tackle that toxic organisational culture, lead as a woman of faith and become the leader God called you to be, you are in the right place! Hey, I’m Rika Whelan, a Christian Workplace Culture coach, wife, mom and bible lover. During the last 19 years, I have been faced with many workplace culture issues. Gossip, conflict, a lack of communication and relationship, bullying, fighting and so much more. I couldn’t quite understand why and how people could be so mean-spirited towards each other and seemingly not even care. It was only when I stepped into a leadership role that I realised that it was due to a lack of sound leadership and boundaries that people were ’allowed’ to act the way they did. I didn’t quite know what to do at the time, and it felt at times as if I was not going to make it through my leadership journey, after all, giving up and quitting seemed like an easier route to take. I started to pray and God showed me the necessary steps I needed to take to change the culture at my workplace and to keep it that way moving forward. It was by His grace alone that I was able to move forward. He gave me the courage I needed because it wasn’t an easy path. I was equipped back then and now I am called to help Christian women like yourself who are desperate for a map, a navigation system to show them the way. The good news is that there is a way that you can successfully navigate workplace culture without selling your soul. There is a way that you can happily lead your team, set clear boundaries and finally enjoy coming to work. So, if you are ready to finally take the necessary action to turn your toxic work environment into a thriving, peaceful and joyful workplace where you and your team enjoy coming to work. If you are ready to learn practical steps to navigate all things leadership, workplace culture, faith and boundaries.. then this is the podcast for you! So grab your coffee or water, keep that notebook and pen handy, and let’s jumpstart your leadership… with God at the Centre of it all. Next steps: Head to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can: 1. Join the Free Community 2. Sign up for our email and 3. Find free resources Email Us: support@rikawhelan.com
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Episodes
  • 087 | Experiencing high staff turnover? Review these 5 things ASAP + 5 retention strategies!

    087 | Experiencing high staff turnover? Review these 5 things ASAP + 5 retention strategies!
    Nov 18 2024

    Is your organisation experiencing high staff turnover with no explanation? Or maybe you suspect you know why there is high staff turnover, but you’d like to be sure.

    Well, in this episode, I’m going to give you 5 things to review asap and give you some retention strategies to implement.

    Conducting Effective Exit Interviews:

    • The Importance of Exit Interviews:
      • Why exit interviews are crucial for understanding turnover
      • How to create a safe and confidential space for employees
    • Key Questions to Ask:
      • What are the reasons for leaving?
      • What did they like most about their job?
      • What did they dislike most about their job?
      • What could have been done to prevent them from leaving?

    Understanding the Causes of high staff turnover:

    1. Company Culture:
    • Is the company culture positive, supportive, and inclusive?
    • Are employees feeling valued and appreciated?
    • Are there opportunities for growth and development?
    Leadership:
    • Are leaders effective and supportive?
    • Do leaders communicate clearly and often?
    • Do leaders provide constructive feedback and recognition?
    Compensation and Benefits:
    • Are salaries and benefits competitive?
    • Are there opportunities for bonuses, promotions, and raises?
    Work-Life Balance:
    • Are employees able to maintain a healthy work-life balance?
    • Are there flexible work arrangements available?
    Job Satisfaction:
    • Are employees satisfied with their roles and responsibilities?
    • Are there opportunities for challenging and meaningful work?

    Implementing Retention Strategies:

    • Employee Recognition and Rewards:
      • Public recognition programs
      • Private thank-you notes
      • Performance-based bonuses
    • Professional Development Opportunities:
      • Training and development programs
      • Tuition reimbursement
      • Mentorship programs
    • Flexible Work Arrangements:
      • Remote work options
      • Flexible hours
      • Compressed workweeks
    • Employee Engagement Initiatives:
      • Team-building activities
      • Social events
      • Employee surveys
    • Regular Check-ins and Feedback:
      • One-on-one meetings
      • Performance reviews
      • Open-door policy

    Have a listener question?

    Submit it at https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com

    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 session. Just email me at support@rikawhelan.com

    3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan

    Free Diagnostic Tool

    Take our free Organisational Gap Analysis today and identify the gaps in your organisation and leadership when it comes to healthy work environments.
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    41 mins
  • 086 | [Series] Conversations about gossip: Why is gossip so prevalent in the education sector? With Mike McQuillan

    086 | [Series] Conversations about gossip: Why is gossip so prevalent in the education sector? With Mike McQuillan
    Nov 11 2024

    “I never thought that the teachers would gossip more than the teenage students”

    Meet Mike McQuillan:

    Mike McQuillan moved from New York, USA to Lima, Peru to teach English as a foreign language.

    Mike describes the last institute where he taught as a golden palace built on top of a toxic swamp. The systems worked, and the people were great, but the undercurrent of academic elitism and water cooler gossip undermined the teaching experience. He resigned in protest and now works full-time as a freelance public speaking coach.

    We discuss:

    • When Mike noticed that gossip is such an issue in the education sector
    • Why is the educator sector the worst in terms of gossip?
    • Do you think there are enough expectations to guide teacher’s behaviour? What can schools do about it?
    • Has Mike ever worked in an environment that has been gossip-free?
    • What should leaders do if they have people constantly coming to gossip about their teammates to the leader?
    • The difference between ratting someone out and reporting misconduct.
    • The biggest source of gossip these days
    • And much more.

    Connect with Mike

    https://fit-presenter.com/about/

    Have a listener question?

    Submit it at https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com

    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 session. Just email me at support@rikawhelan.com

    3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan

    Free Diagnostic Tool

    Take our free Organisational Gap Analysis today and identify the gaps in your organisation and leadership when it comes to healthy work environments.
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    39 mins
  • 085 | Don't Underestimate the Importance of a Good Onboarding Program for New Employees

    085 | Don't Underestimate the Importance of a Good Onboarding Program for New Employees
    Nov 4 2024

    So, you’ve got a new employee, and you want to onboard them asap so that they can jump in and start working.

    But wait! Have you ever considered the importance of the onboarding program?

    In this episode, we'll discuss the mistakes leaders make when it comes to onboarding, the risks of not onboarding an employee well and the benefits of a good onboarding program.

    Mistakes leaders make when it comes to onboarding
    1. Not taking onboarding seriously
    2. Underestimating the value of the onboarding
    3. No written SOP’s
    Risks of not onboarding well
    1. Increased training cost
    2. Time efficiency problems
    3. Reputational damage
    4. Employees with low morale
    Benefits of having a good onboarding program
    1. Set them up for success
    2. Understanding the ins/outs of company
    3. Get what’s in your brain, onto paper
    4. Run your department the way you want to
    5. No unexpected twists
    6. Stress that mistakes are allowable
    7. Employee retention and job satisfaction
    8. Increased productivity
    9. Good first impression

    I'm curious, what does your onboarding program look like? Come and join the conversation over on the Facebook Group.

    Have a listener question?

    Submit it at https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com

    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 session. Just email me at support@rikawhelan.com

    3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan

    Free Diagnostic Tool

    Take our free Organisational Gap Analysis today and identify the gaps in your organisation and leadership when it comes to healthy work environments.
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    24 mins

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