💡 Episode Summary

What happens when God asks you to walk away from everything safe and start over?

In this deeply honest conversation, leadership coach and consultant Shylla Webb joins Jim to share her powerful story of waking up at 3 a.m. with a clear word from God: “Resign.” That single moment launched a journey from burnout and fear to holistic, Spirit-led leadership.

Together, they unpack what it means to integrate faith into your leadership, navigate the unknown with courage, and transform betrayal and heartbreak into gratitude and growth.

If you’ve ever wrestled with fear, burnout, or obedience to your calling—this episode will remind you that God’s direction is always tied to His protection.

🧭 Key Topics

• Hearing and obeying God’s call, even when it doesn’t make sense
• Transitioning from security to surrender
• What holistic leadership really means (beyond buzzwords)
• Healing from betrayal and setting healthy boundaries
• Redefining “protection” and learning discernment
• Using gratitude as a tool for growth
• Daily practices to stay grounded in faith and purpose

📖 Faith Connection

“I don’t know how I’m going to make it through this, but God, I’m committed to making it through.” — Shylla Webb

This episode is a masterclass in faith over fear. Shylla’s story reminds us that the Holy Spirit still speaks, that obedience is costly but worth it, and that miracles often hide inside ordinary moments of surrender.

Scripture echoes her story:

• “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” — Proverbs 19:21
• “We walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7

👩‍💼 Guest Bio – Shylla Webb

Shylla Webb is a leadership coach, consultant, and keynote speaker specializing in holistic leadership and burnout resilience. After two decades in education, she followed God’s prompting to step away from her secure career and start Inner Matter™, a leadership consultancy helping organizations build emotionally intelligent, spiritually grounded cultures. She equips teams to lead with authenticity, compassion, and courage—bridging the gap between professional excellence and personal wholeness.

🌐 Website: innermatter.net

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