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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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  • 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
  • 068 | Use THIS gap analysis to improve your leadership skills absolutely free!

    068 | Use THIS gap analysis to improve your leadership skills absolutely free!
    Jul 8 2024

    In today's episode, I share a free diagnostic tool that you can use to improve your organisation and your leadership skills.

    The organisational gap analysis focuses on identifying gaps regarding psychological safety in the workplace and workplace relationships.

    As leaders, it's our responsibility to reflect, identify the gaps and make the necessary changes.

    This might include an action plan with steps to follow, strategies to implement or training to attend.

    But it all starts with that gap analysis!

    If you are someone who shies away from reflection or analysing what is missing, then this gap analysis is perfect for you! The questions have been meticulously thought-out to stimulate your thinking and get you moving so that you don't have to shy away from reflection, but rather take action.

    CLICK HERE to access the free organisational gap analysis.

    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
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    11 mins
  • 067 | The 6 characteristics of a healthy work environment - Part 2 - take the free organisational gap analysis, see how you score.

    067 | The 6 characteristics of a healthy work environment - Part 2 - take the free organisational gap analysis, see how you score.
    Jul 1 2024

    Last week, we discussed the first 3; go and listen to episode 66.

    1. Systems
    2. Expectations
    3. Staff performance

    Let’s jump into the next 3:

    4. Workplace Culture

    This truly is a huge topic, but I’m going to break some green and red flags down for you here.

    7 Green flags

    1. People care about each other
    2. People feel safe
    3. People know where they stand, their role, their expectations, there is no uncertainty
    4. Low to zero stress levels - there will be some form of stress for deadlines, projects ect. But it shouldn’t be about the everyday, it should be healthy
    5. Your voice matters, you’re able to have a say without fear of retaliation, discrimination
    6. You can be yourself (within professional boundaries of course ;-) )
    7. Organisation is driven by values and everybody actually sticks to these values

    7 Red flags

    1. High staff turnover
    2. People feel constant frustration with one another and with management
    3. People feel as if management are to blame for everything and don’t take personal responsibility
    4. There is absolutely no accountability towards anyone
    5. Performance isn’t measured or rewarded
    6. People are doing the absolutely bare minimum and others constantly feel that they are carrying the weight of that person
    7. No clear expectations, policies and procedures (SOP’s) or communication

    The Free organisational gap analysis will analyse it for you and give you some tips

    5. Accountability

    What does accountability look like in your workplace?

    Is there any?

    Are people held accountable for their actions, behaviour, tardiness, lack of respect, gossiping etc.

    The best places to work are those that keep people accountable.

    I had the wonderful opportunity to speak to so many HR managers and so many of them agree, the best places are the ones who keep people accountable. These are people who have worked across multiple different sectors, big, medium and small businesses who know.

    No accountability = a huge gap and opportunity for organisational failure

    6. Staff Training & Development

    This does not only include professional development. That’s important, for sure, but think about all the other missed opportunities.

    It starts with onboarding, what does that look like, are you seizing the opportunity to set that person up for success during onboarding?

    Then what happens after, are they just left to the wolves? Or to fend for themselves when it comes to learning and training.

    Or what does this look like in your organisation?

    • Personal goals
    • Annual goals
    • Annual training
    • Training days
    • Professional development and training days

    Take the organisational gap analysis, diagnostic tool and work through the questions, because the questions are meant to make you think, and already give you clues as to where you can make some improvements.

    It will end with a recommendation and a Free PDF download. In the download, you’ll find a special link to a free 30-minutes strategy session with me to discuss your results and your way forward.

    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
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    24 mins
  • 066 | The 6 Characteristics of a Healthy Work Environment - Part 1 - Take the Free Organisational Gap Analysis, See How You Score

    066 | The 6 Characteristics of a Healthy Work Environment - Part 1 - Take the Free Organisational Gap Analysis, See How You Score
    Jun 24 2024
    Free Diagnostic Tool Take our free Organisational Gap Analysis today and identify the gaps in your organisation and leadership regarding healthy work environments. ______________________ Let’s discuss a healthy workplace environment. Let’s flip the coin and look at the positive today. These 6 characteristics were developed through lived experience and my conversations with others. If even one of these areas is out of whack, you’ll notice something isn’t quite right. 1. Systems What systems do you have in place to ensure a healthy work environment? Having a healthy work environment is not all about how people feel. It’s about the structures you put in place to support them to do their jobs properly. Think about your: InterviewsOnboardingJob descriptionsProbation periodsPolicies and Procedures (SOP’s)Performance managementResignation process and period (how are people treated during these periods)Communication methodsClient managementStaff management (HR) Are these updated regularly or are they old and outdated, so no one uses them? Systems form the foundation of any business, no matter how big or how small. Without effective and efficient systems, you are setting yourself and your employees up for failure. Activity: Audit your systems, decide what needs updating! The free diagnostic tool will also give you suggestions on what you can do to make improvements. 2. Expectations What are the expectations of employees, leadership team, heads of departments, the CEO, etc? Are there any? How is this communicated? When is it communicated? How often is it communicated? Are staff expected to stay up to date with expectations with no communication from anyone? How are staff expected to give their best, if they don’t know what is expected of them? Again, you are setting your employees up for failure if you fail to communicate. Suggestions: Verbal and in writing, why because of various learning styles. Some people learn or understand better with verbal, some with writing, some need both.If you’ve had a conversation with someone, follow it up with an email, always! Get them to reply back to say they acknowledge it. Activity: Audit the expectations in your workplace. Take the free organisational gap analysis (diagnostic tool) and find out how you score. 3. Staff Performance How are staff performance measured? Is it measured at all? Are there annual performance reviews and what is this measured against? Are staff given the opportunity to work towards an annual goal that they have chosen, something that will be motivating to them to want to achieve. Are they rewarded for exceptional performance? Here we’re looking at the positive and the constructive or even the negative. What happens to a staff member if they stay performing poorly, or even have a behavioural problem? What the processes (they systems!) that you have in place to manage this. Or, will you also fall into the category where there is no process and the employee, gets away with their behaviour and makes it into a toxic workplace for everyone else If staff performance isn’t managed, then the performance, will essentially manage the business. You are only as strong as your weakest link! So, what are you doing about that weakest link? Activity: Audit your current performance evaluation practices. Score yourself using the organisational gap analysis. 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. 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
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    25 mins
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