November 10, 2025

137 | [Series] Leadership Struggles Women Don’t Talk About Part 5 - Managing conflict

12 minutes

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.

Mentioned in This Episode

💛 The Imposter Syndrome Blueprint

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Reflection Questions

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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By Rika Whelan | Christian Leadership Coach

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