Conversations for Leaders & Teams

Dr. Kelly M.G. Whelan
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Welcome! Since 2020, the Conversations podcast has been dedicated to advancing leader and team excellence by exploring relevant topics that impact today's corporate, nonprofit, and faith organizations. Get social with us @belemleaders or visit belemleaders.org Check out Christian Coaching Magazine @christiancoachingmag on FB and Instagram, or  christiancoachingmag.com 

  1. MAY 1

    E94. Power Literacy: The Leadership Skill No One Teaches but Everyone Needs w/ Kisha Wynter

    Send us Fan Mail We sit down with executive coach Kisha Wynter to name the leadership skill almost no one teaches: power literacy, the ability to navigate organizational power dynamics and build influence without formal authority. Kisha breaks down the mystery of why top performers still get stuck and how plugging “power leaks” helps leaders speak up, advocate for their teams, and drive enterprise impact. Plus, we explore and discuss: • power literacy as a core leadership competency beyond hard work and expertise  • why cross-functional influence determines promotions and initiative traction  • the shared responsibility between leaders and organizations to build this capability  • reframing power as values-based and generative rather than destructive  • power leaks as learned survival responses, not personal failure  • common leaks like hesitation, over-accommodation, weak boundaries, and avoiding visibility  • practical ways to plug leaks through preparation, speaking early, and voice practice  • decoding the visible org chart versus the invisible influence web  • “who influences the influencers” and why decisions happen before meetings  • framing, trigger words, and adapting language to organizational context  Find this dynamic leader on LinkedIn by @Kisha Winter, or on her website, yourpoweronleashed.com. Support the show BelemLeaders–Your organization's trusted partner for leader and team development. Visit our website to connect: belemleaders.org or book a discovery call today! belem.as.me/discovery Until next time, keep doing great things!

    36 min

  2. MAR 24

    E93. Pioneering the Christian Life Coach Network w/ Dr. Justin Tilghman

    Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Dr. Justin Tilghman of the Christian Life Coach Network and dig into vetting coaches, credibility, collaboration tools, and why Christian coaches can serve churches, nonprofits, and corporate teams without turning every conversation into Christianese. Inside this episode you will find: • the problem of great coaches operating in isolation • why leaders struggle to find a trusted Christian coach online • what “Christian Life Coach Network” means beyond life coaching • the certification check and statement of faith as a credibility signal • how a shared ecosystem raises standards across the profession • collaboration through a coach forum, referrals, and shared tools • resources for business development and coach growth • serving corporate clients while coaching from Christian values • AI messaging support for coach profiles and an AI coach matching tool Visit https://christianlifecoachnetwork.com to find out more. Support the show BelemLeaders–Your organization's trusted partner for leader and team development. Visit our website to connect: belemleaders.org or book a discovery call today! belem.as.me/discovery Until next time, keep doing great things!

    34 min

  3. FEB 27

    E92. Leading with Grace: Flourishing Leaders & Thriving Teams w/ Jeremiah Burke

    Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Kelly Whelan with guest Jeremiah Burke to unpack what it means to lead with grace while holding high standards. From self-leadership and honoring a Sabbath to discernment and smart failure, we explore how to move teams from mere compliance to true capacity and flourishing. • redefining leadership as stewardship of influence • strength with grace, not softness or dominance • self-leadership across mind, body, spirit, soul • feedback, humility, and open-door trust • mentors, coaching, and mental health support • Scripture, Spirit, Support as discernment filters • moving teams from compliance to capacity • measuring fruits beyond KPIs and revenue • recognition that fits each person’s motivation • smart failure, innovation, and permission to try • knowing your people and co-creating solutions Get Jeremiah's book @ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Archway Publishing, and more. Connect on Facebook: Leading with Grace; LinkedIn: Jeremiah Burke; Website: GraceFilledLeadership.com Support the show BelemLeaders–Your organization's trusted partner for leader and team development. Visit our website to connect: belemleaders.org or book a discovery call today! belem.as.me/discovery Until next time, keep doing great things!

    39 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    E91. Activating Your Zone Of Genius w/ Victoria Odekomaya

    Send us Fan Mail Join us and explore how mission-driven leaders can show up online without feeling salesy by reframing visibility as service. Lady Boss, Victoria Odekomaya shares practical systems for sustainable content, team collaboration, analytics that matter, and why authentic video beats polish. • reframing self-promotion as service to others • using content to show transformation and build trust • focusing on a clear audience and their language • reducing burnout with lanes, systems and delegation • elevating team voices to reflect the mission • setting goals before analytics and measuring what matters • engaging comments to grow thought leadership and reach • choosing formats by platform intent and repurposing • embracing video, strong hooks and bullet-point outlines • targeting the right viewers over vanity metrics Find out more about Victoria and the good work she does @ www.thelimstudios.com On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaodekomaya/  and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limstudios/ Support the show BelemLeaders–Your organization's trusted partner for leader and team development. Visit our website to connect: belemleaders.org or book a discovery call today! belem.as.me/discovery Until next time, keep doing great things!

    33 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    E90. Leading People the Jesus Way w/ Father Daniel Brandenburg

    Send us Fan Mail Together we explore how leadership goes far beyond titles, tracing Father Daniel’s mission work and his new book that measures Jesus against top secular models. Practical steps emerge for building aligned teams, treating people with dignity, and making daily prayer a leader’s edge. • leadership as influence rooted in dignity and mission • lessons from global missionary work and local impact • Jesus measured against leading secular frameworks • the power of small-team formation and delegation • culture fit, onboarding, and retention through value • transformation over performance and ego • aligned diversity versus misaligned goals • daily prayer as a practical tool for decisions • simple frameworks for reflection and action You can find Father Daniels book on Amazon.com and then look for Leader Like No Other. You can also find it with a slightly discounted price @ https://www.regnumchristi.com/en/leader-like-no-other-what-secular-leadership-models-reveal-about-jesus/ Learn more about Father Brandenburg @ https://www.frdanielbrandenburg.com/ Support the show BelemLeaders–Your organization's trusted partner for leader and team development. Visit our website to connect: belemleaders.org or book a discovery call today! belem.as.me/discovery Until next time, keep doing great things!

    42 min

  6. 11/15/2025

    E89. Responsible AI for the Modern Leader & Coach w/Colin Cosgrove

    Send us Fan Mail Explore how leaders and coaches can adopt AI without losing the human core, turning compliance and ethics into everyday practice. Colin Cosgrove shares a practical arc for AI readiness, concrete use cases, and a clear view of risk, trust, and governance. • journey from big-tech compliance to leadership coaching  • why AI changes the leadership environment and decision pace  • making compliance human: transparency, explainability, consent  • AI literacy across every function, not just data teams  • the AI leader archetype arc for mindset and readiness  • practical augmentation: before, during, after coaching sessions  • three risks: reputational, relational, regulatory  • leader as coach: trust, questions, and human skills  • EU AI Act overview and risk-based obligations  • governance and accountability Reach out to Colin on LinkedIn and check out his website: Movizimo.com.  Support the show BelemLeaders–Your organization's trusted partner for leader and team development. Visit our website to connect: belemleaders.org or book a discovery call today! belem.as.me/discovery Until next time, keep doing great things!

    35 min

  7. 10/18/2025

    E88. Slowing Down w/ Tamara Jackson—Decision-Making, Burnout, and Leading with Wisdom

    Send us Fan Mail Join us as we talk with Tamara Jackson about leading with wisdom in a world that rewards speed. She shares the GRASP method for better decision making, how to avoid regret, rework, and relational fallout, and why self-leadership and faith-filled integrity create durable results. • costs of speed culture and why urgency misleads • the three Rs: regret, rework, relational fallout • the GRASP method for confident decisions • 90-day planning and weekly measurement • learning loops that turn failure into insight • spotting burnout and building rest into schedules • modeling self-care as a leadership signal • living faith at work without compartmentalizing • mentors and advisors as leverage for growth • Beaconship and Lead Reviver resources Visit Tamara's websites at beaconship.co and https://leadreviver.pro/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/thebeaconship Support the show BelemLeaders–Your organization's trusted partner for leader and team development. Visit our website to connect: belemleaders.org or book a discovery call today! belem.as.me/discovery Until next time, keep doing great things!

    45 min

  8. 08/26/2025

    E87. Predictable Success: How Measuring What Matters Drives Business Momentum w/ Maritza Davila

    Send us Fan Mail Growth strategist Maritza Davila shares powerful insights on using KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to achieve predictable business growth through systematic measurement and accountability. • KPIs serve as "momentum metrics" that measure how well businesses are performing toward specific goals • Nothing is predictable unless it's measurable - weekly tracking allows for timely course correction • Both quantitative metrics (financial) and qualitative metrics (team satisfaction, culture) are important • Common mistake: measuring only lagging indicators (revenue) instead of leading indicators (inputs) • Having clear metrics creates accountability and clarity for team members • Weekly reporting creates a cadence to culture - everyone knows what's expected • The GROW methodology: Guide (vision/goals), Research (data collection), Optimize (improvement), Win (execution) • For predictable growth, referrals must be part of a systematic strategy, not just passive word-of-mouth • Owners must demonstrate accountability themselves to set the example for their teams • Three-strike rule provides framework for addressing underperformance For a free consultation with Maritza on growing your business predictably, visit www.businessclarity.co Support the show BelemLeaders–Your organization's trusted partner for leader and team development. Visit our website to connect: belemleaders.org or book a discovery call today! belem.as.me/discovery Until next time, keep doing great things!

    40 min
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Welcome! Since 2020, the Conversations podcast has been dedicated to advancing leader and team excellence by exploring relevant topics that impact today's corporate, nonprofit, and faith organizations. Get social with us @belemleaders or visit belemleaders.org Check out Christian Coaching Magazine @christiancoachingmag on FB and Instagram, or  christiancoachingmag.com 

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  • Creator
    Dr. Kelly M.G. Whelan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Conversations for Leaders & Teams
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