Christian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly Cain
It's time for you to embrace your God-given gifts, skills, and passions and lead with confidence. Host Esther Littlefield is a pastor's wife and business owner, and she is joined by co-host Holly Cain. They discuss issues related to leading as a Christian woman, and they also interview other women who share their leadership journeys. Through this podcast, Esther and Holly offer encouragement, tools, and resources to help you live out your unique calling as a leader.
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240: How to Stop Leading Solo
10/01/2024
240: How to Stop Leading Solo
Do you feel like you can’t take a break from work? Like if you left the whole place would stop altogether? Do you have high turnover in your volunteers or employees? Do you have a hard time meeting metrics or feeling successful? Or do only one or two people pull their weight? If this is you then you could be “leading solo”. “Leading solo” is when a leader has a team but doesn’t trust them to carry out their jobs, so they end up doing everything themselves or they micromanage people. You often feel like you are the only one who “gets it” or even makes any progress to your goals. In todays episode we talk about symptoms of leading solo and how probelms with your mission might be the reason you are not getting your team to engage with you in meeting your goals. Other Ways to Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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239: Manageable Routines, Doing Less, and Getting Outside Help with Barbara Carneiro [Leadership Rewind: The Deep Cuts]
07/23/2024
239: Manageable Routines, Doing Less, and Getting Outside Help with Barbara Carneiro [Leadership Rewind: The Deep Cuts]
How does a wife, mom of 3, and entrepreneur maintain a healthy family life plus run a thriving business? In this Leadership Rewind episode, I talk with Barbara Carneiro about how to set goals from a mindset of doing less not more. Barbara shares some of her best tips, such as creating manageable routines instead of chasing the elusive idea of balance, doing less instead of more, and getting outside help instead of trying to do everything herself. This episode originally aired in December 2018 as episode 25, and I’m excited to share this with you as one of our deep cuts that you are sure to benefit from. Access the full show notes here: To hear more from our Goal-Setting Series, check out all of the episodes here: Connect with Esther: Website: Instagram:
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238: How to Create a Message that People Will Listen To
07/09/2024
238: How to Create a Message that People Will Listen To
Do you have a message you want to share? Is there something on your heart you feel people need to hear? Or do you manage a team and need to make sure your initiatives are communicated well and efficiently put into motion? You may even have a new idea you want to present to your leaders. In this episode, I provide practical tips that help you think through your message and how to convey it more successfully. Using the acronym CARS, we will give you some questions to ask yourself as you craft your message to share with the world. We want to help you intentionally think through how you are conveying your message for the best outcome possible. Clarity What do I want to say? What is my goal for this communication? What do I want someone to do as a result of receiving this information? Audience Who am I speaking to? What is their level of understanding of this topic? What kind of context do I need to provide to them for this information to make sense? Relevance Why does this matter to the person reading or hearing this info? So what? Simplify Can you take what you want to communicate and simplify it? What can you edit down to make it clearer, to speak to your intended audience more effectively? Have you made sure there’s a ‘so what’ to the information? Your Next Steps: Getting your message across effectively is key for any leader. By using this CARS acronym, you'll see a big difference in how your communication is received. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep these tips in mind and watch your impact grow. Connect with Esther:
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237: Best Practices for Communicating in Conflict with Carrie Sharpe [Leadership Rewind: The Deep Cuts]
06/25/2024
237: Best Practices for Communicating in Conflict with Carrie Sharpe [Leadership Rewind: The Deep Cuts]
As a leader, you communicate constantly. But are you communicating in the most effective way? What are some best communication practices when there’s conflict? What are some practical strategies you can implement today to better your public speaking? In this leadership rewind episode, I chat with Carrie Sharpe, a homeschooling mom of five, wife, and business owner. We dive into the topics of effective communication, including the best way to talk through conflict and practices to become a better public speaker. Carrie shares how she manages her different responsibilities + roles, and how she takes a rest from all the noise and busyness. This conversation originally aired in Oct. 2018 as part of our relationship series, and we’re bringing it back into our podcast feed as one of the deep cuts that you may have missed. We think you will love hearing (or re-listening to) Carrie's story. For the full show notes on the episode, check out Check out all the epsiodes in the Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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236: 4 Steps to Persuasive Communication for Leaders [Lessons from Marketing & Apologetics]
06/11/2024
236: 4 Steps to Persuasive Communication for Leaders [Lessons from Marketing & Apologetics]
Have you ever wanted to convince others to go along with an idea or get your team to be on board with a new project you’re planning? Or maybe you’ve wanted to get your leader to agree to a new idea you have that you think will make a big impact in the long run. Or, perhaps you’re wanting to raise funds for a ministry or missions trip. In all of these cases, you are needing one thing: persuasive communication. You are trying to get someone else to go along with what you want them to think or do. In today's episode we cover 4 steps to sharing your message persuasively. I explore the lessons I've learned from marketing and apologetics and how we can apply these lessons to our communication as Christian leaders. Connect with Esther:
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235: Building Healthy Teams & Leading as a Woman in a Male-Dominated Environment with Jenni Catron [Leadership Rewind: The Deep Cuts]
05/21/2024
235: Building Healthy Teams & Leading as a Woman in a Male-Dominated Environment with Jenni Catron [Leadership Rewind: The Deep Cuts]
Have you ever thought you knew what your calling in life was, only to have God redirect you to another path? Your current role may define your present situation but it doesn’t define your purpose. How can being intentional about self-leadership impact your journey as you lead teams or organizations? In this leadership rewind episode, I chat with Jenni Catron, a leadership coach, author, speaker, and founder of The 4Sight Group. This conversation originally aired in Sept. 2018 as part of our purpose series, and we’re bringing it back into our podcast feed as one of the deep cuts that you may have missed. We think you will love hearing (or re-listening to) Jenni’s story of how she went from having her dream career to recognizing that her gifts and skills could be used in any context God called her to. Jenni shares valuable insights based on her experiences in leadership in the corporate world, in churches, and in running her own business. She provides tips for building a healthy culture within your team and how to understand yourself better so you can lead effectively. We even talk about her advice for you if you’re the only woman in your workplace, as well as what it’s like to be the one with the leading career in your marriage. For the full show notes on the episode, check out Other episodes you might like: Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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234: One Thing to STOP Doing as a Leader for Better Communication
05/07/2024
234: One Thing to STOP Doing as a Leader for Better Communication
Today we want to talk about something that we ALL do, and that is hard to stop especially if you’re not aware that you are doing it. And it’s causing problems in your communication and your leadership. Can you guess what it is? This has the potential to cause breakdowns in your relationships, misunderstandings in your communication, and can even lead to major leadership problems. If you guessed assumptions, you guessed right. In this conversation, Holly and I are sharing 2 truths about assumptions and the dangers that assumptions have for us as Christian leaders. But we're not just leaving you with the bad news. We're also sharing 3 specific practices you can develop that will lessen the impact that assumptions have on your communication and your leadership. If you want to become a better leader, have better relationships, or improve your communication with others, this is a must listen. Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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233: How to Live a More Peaceful & Deeply Rooted Life by Practicing Sabbath Rest with Kayla Cornish
04/09/2024
233: How to Live a More Peaceful & Deeply Rooted Life by Practicing Sabbath Rest with Kayla Cornish
Have you ever felt like you are juggling so many balls at once, and at any moment, they could all come tumbling down? Kayla Cornish found herself here, and she actually experienced the balls crashing down. She had been living the life of hustle and seeing success–but it came at a price. It wasn’t until she and her family began accepting the gift of Sabbath rest that things started to change. As a leader, you may have wondered: is practicing the Sabbath something that modern day Christians need to do? And if so, how on earth can you practice it while still managing all the rest of your responsibilities–especially if you are involved in church ministry on Sundays? In this conversation, Holly and I talk with Kayla Cornish of Legacy Roots Co. Kayla believes there are 2 important aspects of our purpose as believers, and when we neglect the gift of Sabbath rest, we are missing out on some beautiful things God wants for us, such as healing, peace, love and a deeper relationship with Him. Listen in to discover more about what it means to practice Sabbath rest and why it’s so important, especially for Christian leaders. Key Points Discussed: Kayla’s life & leadership journey Why Kayla became passionate about the importance of Sabbath Why mission, vision, and values (or roots) are important for families Why Sabbath rest is non-negotiable & what it looks like The benefits of shifting away from a hustle mindset The church’s role in leading Christians to cultivate the practice of Sabbath Tips for getting started with the practice of Sabbath Why leaders need to model honoring the Sabbath and rest What to do when your leader or your spouse isn’t on board with the idea of rest Leaders are Learners recommendations: Connect with Kayla Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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232: Can You Lead Without a Title or Role?
02/27/2024
232: Can You Lead Without a Title or Role?
Is it possible to lead when you don’t have a leadership title or role? Is there a difference for someone who does have an official title vs. someone who is a team member? In this conversation, Holly and I talk through how leadership looks different for us now than it did when we started the podcast. And we discuss how we feel about leading without a role or title. Finally, we give some practical tips for things you can do when you are wanting to grow as a leader, whether you have a title or not! And, for our fun question of the day, you’ll hear as Holly and I share about whether we got into trouble in high school (and if so, what for). Links mentioned: Connect with me: Instagram:
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231: The Pain of Healing & Growth [Life Updates & Reflections with Esther and Holly]
02/13/2024
231: The Pain of Healing & Growth [Life Updates & Reflections with Esther and Holly]
When life changes, does our leadership change? How do we navigate seasons of loss or change as leaders? And what does it look like to endure the pain of healing even when we'd rather avoid it? In this episode, Holly and I are chatting through some life updates and sharing some reflections about the past year of our lives. We discuss what our goals are looking like this year as well as how they are different from past years. We also dive into the idea of healing and how it's often painful to go through healing and growth. We hope you enjoy this conversation and gain some new insights and ideas on how to approach your goals for the year or walk through a season of healing from loss. To get our FREE Reflection Guide, go here: Connect with me: Instagram:
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230: Step 4: Create an Action Plan [Purposeful Goal Setting Mini-Series]
02/02/2024
230: Step 4: Create an Action Plan [Purposeful Goal Setting Mini-Series]
Have you ever set goals and then a few weeks later completely abandoned them? Or perhaps you even forgot what goals you were supposed to be working on? You're not alone. And the reason so many goals are abandoned is because we forget to create a plan for how we're actually going to accomplish them. In this final episode in our Purposeful Goal Setting Mini-Series, Holly's going to talk you through creating an action plan for your goals. She's giving you real-life examples and some helpfup tips and tricks to make sure your goals don't just become something collecting dust in the back of your closet. Tools & resources for creating an action plan: Books (affiliate links) Calendar - iCal, Google Calendar, paper planner, goal sheets Connect with me: Instagram:
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229: Step 3: Set Your Goals [Purposeful Goal Setting Mini-Series]
02/01/2024
229: Step 3: Set Your Goals [Purposeful Goal Setting Mini-Series]
If you’ve done the first 2 steps of reflection and dreaming, you’re ready to start setting some goals. But how? What if you're not sure where to start? In this episode, I'll walk you through some key principles of goal setting and some helpful tips that have worked for me. We'll also look at the differences between project goals and habit goals so you can determine which type of goals make sense for you. Finally, I'll share with you the PEACE Goal Framework that my friend Christa Hutchins originally shared with us on Episode 181. And we'll talk about what to do next! Tools & resources for goal setting: : Three Approaches to Goal Setting : How Your Personality Affects Your Goal Setting (Affiliate Link) (Affiliate Link) Connect with me: Instagram:
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228: Step 2: Dreaming [Purposeful Goal Setting Mini-Series]
01/31/2024
228: Step 2: Dreaming [Purposeful Goal Setting Mini-Series]
After reflection, are you excited and ready to jump into setting your goals for the next year or season? Before you do, there's one more thing you need to do: take time for dreaming and casting a vision. In this episode of our mini-series, Holly will walk you through what it looks like to dream and create a vision for your year. This is a chance to allow God to inspire you and lead you into something different or better than you could come up with on your own. Tools and resources for dreaming: - The Importance of Dreaming Connect with Esther: Instagram:
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227: Step 1: Reflection [Purposeful Goal Setting Series]
01/30/2024
227: Step 1: Reflection [Purposeful Goal Setting Series]
Is it really necessary to reflect before setting your goals for the year or the next season or phase of your life? Why does it matter, and does it impact whether your goals are effective? John Dewey says: "We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience.” And while you can go straight to goal setting, I have found immense value in first reflecting on the past before creating goals for the future. In this episode, I'll share with you why reflection is important, what you should reflect on, and how to do it. Plus I'll give you some of my favorite resources for reflecting. Links mentioned: (affiliate link) - Get 10% off your order with code "ESTHERLITTLEFIELD" (Amazon affiliate link) (Amazon affiliate link) Connect with me: Instagram:
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226: Purposeful Goal Setting Series Intro
01/29/2024
226: Purposeful Goal Setting Series Intro
Yes we are in January - but perhaps, like me, you’ve struggled a bit to get your 2024 goals on paper. Maybe your 2023 dished out more than you could handle. Or perhaps life hasn’t slowed down enough for you to think through your goals. It could be that goal setting really isn’t your thing, and that’s okay. This week on the podcast, Holly & I are coming to you with a mini series about goal setting. But what it’s really about is choosing to live with intention. And as leaders, being intentional is key. So we want to help you do that by walking you through our 4 step framework for Purposeful Goal Setting. Reflection Dreaming & Vision Casting Goal Setting Create an Action Plan Get ready and make sure you’re subscribed, because we’ll be dropping a new episode over the next 4 days. Connect with me: Instagram:
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225: The Words That Are Saving My Life & Why It Matters for Your Leadership
11/28/2023
225: The Words That Are Saving My Life & Why It Matters for Your Leadership
Have you ever heard a word or phrase that made an impact and stuck with you for days or weeks to come? Perhaps someone said something directly to you or maybe you heard it in a podcast, read it in Scripture, or it came up in a conversation with a friend. Words have power, and over the past year, I've been collecting phrases and words that have helped me immensely. Today, I'm sharing some of those with you. Plus, I'm sharing 3 things you can do with your words, regardless of your leadership role or title. Connect with me: Instagram:
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224: How to Communicate in Disagreement and the Difference Between Healthy and Dangerous Deconstruction with Joel Muddamalle
11/14/2023
224: How to Communicate in Disagreement and the Difference Between Healthy and Dangerous Deconstruction with Joel Muddamalle
What does it look like to disagree in a healthy way as Christians? Can we consume content from people who hold different views from us, or should we try to limit our exposure to varying beliefs? What exactly is deconstruction, and is there such a thing as a healthy or good version of it? In this replay of episode 194 of the podcast, our guest Joel Muddamalle, Director of Theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries, shares about the importance of humble theology and much more. For the full show notes, visit Connect with Esther:
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223: How to Manage Your Emotions As a Leader with Jessica Hottle [Ep. 180 Replay]
10/24/2023
223: How to Manage Your Emotions As a Leader with Jessica Hottle [Ep. 180 Replay]
Do you ever feel like you need to stuff your emotions down in order to be an effective leader? Or maybe you prefer not to talk about emotions and you'd rather just get stuff done. What if there was a way to deal with your emotions in a healthy way, rather than stuffing them, letting them take over, or ignoring them? In this replay of episode 180, Jessica Hottle shares about a 5-step process to manage your emotions as a leader. This will help you no matter where you find yourself on the spectrum of emotions! For the full show notes, Connect with me:
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222: Integrity, Unresolved Trauma, & Becoming a Wholehearted Leader with Terra Mattson [Ep. 121 Replay]
09/26/2023
222: Integrity, Unresolved Trauma, & Becoming a Wholehearted Leader with Terra Mattson [Ep. 121 Replay]
The difference between who we say we are and how we actually live impacts not just us personally, but also everyone we lead. But how can we learn to identify this gap and begin shrinking it? In this replay of episode 121 of the CWLP, Holly and I talk with our guest Terra Mattson, about this issue, which she calls an integrity gap. We dive into what this means, common symptoms of an integrity gap, and how to start closing this gap. In addition, Terra sheds light on why unresolved trauma is common in leaders and what leaders need to do about it. We also discuss with Terra whether we should address integrity gaps when we see them in other people. Finally, we explore why speaking up is so important, even when it’s risky and what it means to become a wholehearted leader. This is an important conversation for every leader, whether you are just getting started or whether you’ve been in leadership for years. As Terra reminds us in the conversation, this is an ongoing process and none of us are immune to integrity gaps. For the full show notes for this episode head to
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221: The Reality of Racism and What The Church (And You) Can Do with Dr. Shannon Polk [Ep. 103 Replay]
09/12/2023
221: The Reality of Racism and What The Church (And You) Can Do with Dr. Shannon Polk [Ep. 103 Replay]
In the past few weeks, our country has been reminded of the reality of racism. As Christian leaders, how should we as the church respond? And what can we do on an individual basis? While some of us may not be affected by or see racism on a regular basis, the issue was brought to light in a significant way in recent weeks due to the death of George Floyd (among other incidents). As I considered this issue, I knew this was something I wanted to address on this podcast. Yet I knew that I needed to invite someone who has the expertise to speak to this topic. In this episode, I’m talking with my friend Dr. Shannon Polk. Shannon shares her leadership journey and how she ended up as a lawyer, associate pastor, wife, and mother. Despite being encouraged in her leadership gifts for most of her childhood and young adult years, she still faced doubts about her gifts and leadership ability later in adulthood. For the full show notes for this episode, head to STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. to find all the options where you can find the podcast. Join our Purposeful Leadership Facebook group! In the Facebook group, we can chat about what you need as a leader, what your challenges are, as well as celebrate the wins. This is a great community to learn and grow together. We want to get to know YOU. Other Ways to Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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220: Glass Ceilings, Sticky Floors, and How to Be Effective as Women in Leadership with Kadi Cole [Ep. 60 Replay]
08/29/2023
220: Glass Ceilings, Sticky Floors, and How to Be Effective as Women in Leadership with Kadi Cole [Ep. 60 Replay]
How can the church develop women in leadership? How can male pastors support women in ministry? What are the main challenges female leaders face in ministry? And how should you handle an insecure leader? In this episode Holly and I speak with female leader, consultant, entrepreneur, and author Kadi Cole about women in leadership. Regardless of where you stand theologically on the idea of women in leadership within the church, this is a must-listen episode for those curious about how women can grow God’s kingdom in a biblical way. We talk through how to understand where your church stands on the issue of female leadership, what to do when you don’t agree with its stance, and why this issue is coming to the forefront now. This episode is a replay of episode 60, and is one of my favorite conversations we’ve had on the show over the past 5 years. In choosing this episode, I was sure to choose something that I felt personally challenged by, as well as a conversation that I believe will inspire and encourage you in your leadership journey. For the full show notes to this episode, please head to Connect with Kadi: : Theological Cheat Sheet Other Ways to Connect with Esther & Holly and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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219: Creativity, Calling, and Changing Culture with Jenny Randle [Ep. 43 Replay]
08/15/2023
219: Creativity, Calling, and Changing Culture with Jenny Randle [Ep. 43 Replay]
In this episode, I talk with Jenny Randle, wife, mom, business owner, entrepreneur, and author about how God created each of us to create, how to fight for our creative nature, and how she handles being multi-passionate. Whether or not you believe you’re creative, this is an episode you will not want to miss. This episode is a replay of episode 43, and is one of my favorite conversations we’ve had on the show over the past 5 years. In choosing this episode, I was sure to choose something that I felt personally challenged by, as well as a conversation that I believe will inspire and encourage you in your leadership journey. For the full show notes to this episode, please head to Connect with Jenny: Other Ways to Connect with Esther & Holly and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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218: The Most Important Thing You Can Give Those You Lead
07/25/2023
218: The Most Important Thing You Can Give Those You Lead
Have you ever wondered what the people you lead need from you? We often talk about what we as leaders need to be doing and how we can be developing, but today I want to talk with you about what your followers or team members need from you. And it starts with a teenager. I didn't expect to get a powerful leadership insight from listening to a teenager give a speech. But that's what happened this past weekend. Take a listen to this short solo episode where I share what I believe to be the most importnat thing you can give to those you lead. Related listening: Podcast update: For the next few months, I'll be re-sharing some older episodes here on the podcast. This is a great chance to catch up on episodes you may have missed, or re-listen to ones that could bring new insights the 2nd time around. Stay Connected: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. to find all the options where you can find the podcast. In the Facebook group, we can chat about what you need as a leader, what your challenges are, as well as celebrate the wins. This is a great community to learn and grow together. We want to get to know YOU. Other Ways to Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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217: Celebrating 5 Years of the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast
07/11/2023
217: Celebrating 5 Years of the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast
Five years ago, we had a mission: we wanted to create a resource for Christian women leaders who are looking to grow in their leadership and hear from other women just like them. We never imagined this podcast would last this long or reach as many women as it has. Holly and I are grateful to each and every listener, and in this episode, we are celebrating our five year milestone! In this conversation, we are sharing the top episodes from the past year, our favorite conversations, and we’re getting personal with some lessons God is teaching us through our lives right now. Past Anniversary Episodes: 1 year Anniversary: 2 year Anniversary: 3 year Anniversary: 4 Year Anniversary: Top 5 Episodes from the past year: These are the top 5 most downloaded episodes from the past year. If you haven’t taken a listen, be sure to check them out. Number 5: Number 4: Number 3: Number 2: Number 1: Esther’s Favorite Conversations from the Past Year: Holly’s Favorite Conversations from the Past Year: How To Series Share with us in our what your favorite episodes from the last year have been! Leaders are Learners: What have you been learning lately? Podcasts Esther has been listening to: Books Esther has read recently: Podcasts Holly has been listening to: Books Holly has read recently: Life Updates, Lessons, and What’s Working Well Right Now: Holly: Family and friends visiting; challenges with parenting; big changes for her son in recent weeks. God is teaching her patience through gardening. Esther: Husband transitioned out of ministry; recent move to Tennessee; taking a full-time job at Ramsey Solutions. God is teaching her about letting go through her move. Connect with us:
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216: Owning Your Voice and Using Your Gifts as a Female Leader with Jo Saxton
06/27/2023
216: Owning Your Voice and Using Your Gifts as a Female Leader with Jo Saxton
Do you ever struggle to own your gifts and voice and feel like you have to hide them in the name of humility? Do you wish you could really put your expertise and knowledge forward in order to make the jump into that next big dream? In episode 216, our guest Jo Saxton shares her views on women in leadership, the unique gifts women bring to those roles, and the ways their gifts enhance any space. Jo goes on to teach the truths of our identity as women as the Bible teaches and encourages us to live in the light of the truth of that identity. Jo’s message is one of empowerment and confidence. She speaks on how to know when and how to really put our voice out there, and how to own your expertise rather than hiding it in the name of humility. She also speaks into what female leaders are struggling with right now in her opinion, and offers wisdom and hope for how to combat it. For the full show notes for this episode, head to Connect with Jo: Jo Saxton is a speaker, podcaster, author, and leadership coach. She hosts a digital coaching community and is the founder of Ezer Collective – an initiative dedicated to investing in women leaders around the world, equipping them to own their voice and boldly step into their calling. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, England, Jo now lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two daughters. She loves the every-day stuff like good music, good food, and good friends. And Target. She really, really loves Target. Stay Connected: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. to find all the options where you can find the podcast. Join our Purposeful Leadership Facebook group! In the Facebook group, we can chat about what you need as a leader, what your challenges are, as well as celebrate the wins. This is a great community to learn and grow together. We want to get to know YOU. Other Ways to Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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215: How to Effectively Network & Build Relationships
06/13/2023
215: How to Effectively Network & Build Relationships
When was the last time you found yourself in some sort of networking event? Do you find it easy to engage with others and build relationships at either in-person or virtual events, or does it feel like your worst nightmare? No matter what kind of leadership role you have, you will likely find yourself in situations where networking is essential. The good news is that networking is truly just about building relationships, which is a huge part of being a leader. In this episode, you’ll hear Holly and I break down networking into categories. We’re going to start by shifting our perspective about networking and move into what to do at an event (or virtual room)! We’ll also coach you on what to say when someone asks you about yourself because that can be such a hard question to answer. Stay Connected: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. to find all the options where you can find the podcast. Join our Purposeful Leadership Facebook group! In the Facebook group, we can chat about what you need as a leader, what your challenges are, as well as celebrate the wins. This is a great community to learn and grow together. We want to get to know YOU. Other Ways to Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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214: Going After Goals, Laying Things Down, and Silencing the Inner Critic with Rebecca George
05/23/2023
214: Going After Goals, Laying Things Down, and Silencing the Inner Critic with Rebecca George
Have you ever wondered when it was time to really buckle down on a project, or when it was time to lay it down? Do you struggle to know how to discern between the two, or feel the freedom to move on from something you once felt passionate about? In episode 214 of the podcast, you’ll hear from Rebecca George. Rebecca is an author, speaker and host of the podcast, Radical Radiance. She also recently wrote a book called Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl. In this episode, Rebecca is going to dive deep into the topics of going after our goals, knowing when to pick up projects, and discerning when it’s time to lay those same projects down. She’ll also share with us a very practical way to silence our inner critic by walking through Philippians 4 step by step. Rebecca offers such wisdom and truth as we all learn how to be leaders in our own ways, and as we navigate the ins and outs of our daily walk with The Lord. For the full show notes for this episode, head to Connect with Rebecca: Rebecca George is an author, speaker, and host of the popular podcast Radical Radiance. Her greatest joy is helping women pursue their passions in a way that builds God’s kingdom. In her free time, she loves running outside or trying a new recipe with Garth Brooks playing in the background. Stay Connected: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. to find all the options where you can find the podcast. Join our Purposeful Leadership Facebook group! In the Facebook group, we can chat about what you need as a leader, what your challenges are, as well as celebrate the wins. This is a great community to learn and grow together. We want to get to know YOU. Other Ways to Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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213: How to Get the Most Out of Live Events
05/09/2023
213: How to Get the Most Out of Live Events
Have you ever attended a live event and not known the best ways to prepare for the event, how best to engage while you were there, or debrief afterward? There’s so much time and planning that goes into getting to a live event that sometimes we don’t take the time to think through what we need to do before, during, and after the actual event takes place. If you’re a listener of this podcast, you’re likely a leader of some sort in some capacity. You likely like to attend events, learn new things, and grow and build new relationships. But sometimes we get back from those events and we just feel overwhelmed. We feel like there's so much that we took away from it, but we have no idea what to do with that information. So, in episode 213 of the podcast, we break that tension down and talk about how to get the most out of these kinds of events. These tips and tricks cover all sorts of live events, from attending a women's conference at your church, a bigger event or conference, to a business event, or even a smaller one, like a networking event. Take what you need from this conversation and apply it to whatever type of event you’re headed to next! For the full show notes for this episode, head to Stay Connected: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. to find all the options where you can find the podcast. Join our Purposeful Leadership Facebook group! In the Facebook group, we can chat about what you need as a leader, what your challenges are, as well as celebrate the wins. This is a great community to learn and grow together. We want to get to know YOU. Other Ways to Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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212: Pursuing Integrity & Humility Over Influence & Honor with Liv Dooley
04/25/2023
212: Pursuing Integrity & Humility Over Influence & Honor with Liv Dooley
Have you ever struggled with how to have integrity in a situation with a friend, family member, spouse, or coworker? Even as Christians, we can allow our pride to get the better of us, and it can be hard to approach every interaction with humility and integrity. In episode 212 of the podcast, you’re going to hear from Liv Dooley. Liv is a Bible Teacher who has a huge passion and heart for others to know Scripture. In this conversation you’ll hear all about Liv’s past and current leadership roles, her own battles with integrity, and how she has shown time and time again how beautiful and important it is to approach others with humility, even if it’s way after the fact. You’ll hear about the ways the Church is speaking to integrity and the importance of serving in any capacity with a humble spirit. If you’re a leader of any kind, this podcast episode will surely speak to you as you continue to pursue the people in your circle and lead them with purity and integrity. For the full show notes for this episode, head to Listen to Esther's other podcast, Connect with Liv There is nothing Liv Dooley loves to talk about more than the Word of God. She is a Bible teacher, author, and podcast host of The Best Kept Secret with Liv Dooley, which has featured some of the leading teachers and best-selling authors of our day. Liv is passionate about helping people enjoy greater intimacy and confidence in Christ Jesus in prayer, and you can now find her writing on the YouVersion Bible app. Liv writes and speaks to help others enjoy greater intimacy and authority in Christ Jesus. When she’s not writing or podcasting, you can find Liv hiking a mountain, taking a road trip with her husband, or curled up in the corner with a good book. You can connect with her blog at livdooley.com or follow her on Instagram @candidliv to connect with her. Stay Connected: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. to find all the options where you can find the podcast. Join our Purposeful Leadership Facebook group! In the Facebook group, we can chat about what you need as a leader, what your challenges are, as well as celebrate the wins. This is a great community to learn and grow together. We want to get to know YOU. Other Ways to Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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211: How Leaders Can Support Someone Through Crisis
04/11/2023
211: How Leaders Can Support Someone Through Crisis
Have you ever been either on the giving or receiving end of support in the midst of a crisis? Perhaps you’ve been the one in the middle of the crisis, and a friend showed up and loved you really well, or maybe you’ve been the friend to show up for someone else. What does it look like to show up and support our people well in the midst of tragedy? If you are a leader, one skill you will inevitably need at some point is how to support someone through crisis. You may need to support your teen through a friendship crisis, a friend through a marriage crisis, or a team member through a health crisis. Helping someone through a crisis is not necessarily something that comes naturally to all of us, and it’s definitely not something that we are good at teaching in our culture.The good news is that even if it’s not a natural gift that you have, it is a skill that can be developed. There are some guidelines and principles that can help you when you encounter a situation where you need to support someone else who is facing a crisis. Recently, when I was going through my own crisis, my amazing friend and co-host, Holly supported me in ways that I didn’t even realize I needed, so episode 211 is an interview-style conversation we shared all about how to best support someone going through a crisis. For the full show notes for this episode, check out Stay Connected: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. to find all the options where you can find the podcast. Join our Purposeful Leadership Facebook group! In the Facebook group, we can chat about what you need as a leader, what your challenges are, as well as celebrate the wins. This is a great community to learn and grow together. We want to get to know YOU. Other Ways to Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast:
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