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Real conversations about real issues women in the workplace face at work, at home, or in their church communities.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 22 Ratings

Real conversations about real issues women in the workplace face at work, at home, or in their church communities.

    Anxiety Can Make You Stronger. Here's How!

    Anxiety Can Make You Stronger. Here's How!

    In this episode, Dr. Shannon Crawford, founder and CEO of Crawford Clinics, discusses how society's lack of margin and constant bombardment contribute to higher levels of anxiety. Dr. Crawford introduces the concept of restoring self-cohesion, which involves identifying the unconscious beliefs that contribute to anxiety. She emphasizes the importance of building emotional strength and resilience, increasing emotional connection and intimacy, and using anxiety as a barometer for rebalancing and recalibrating one's life.
    Key Takeaways Society's lack of margin and constant bombardment contribute to higher levels of anxiety. Anxiety is not caused by situational stress, but by our perception of our ability to handle stress effectively. Restoring self-cohesion involves identifying unconscious beliefs that contribute to anxiety. Building emotional strength and resilience is important for personal growth. Sharing anxieties with trusted individuals can increase emotional connection and intimacy. Using anxiety as a barometer can help identify areas in life that need rebalancing and recalibrating. Anxiety can be a diagnostic tool, signaling that something is out of alignment in our lives. Paying attention to the physical symptoms of anxiety can help us understand and address the underlying causes. Finding resolution for anxiety involves taking care of our physical health, processing emotions, and seeking spiritual guidance. It is important to recognize the influence of the Enemy and to bind anxiety and other negative emotions in the name of Jesus.

    • 40 min
    Imposter Syndrome Can Actually Be a Sign of Growth

    Imposter Syndrome Can Actually Be a Sign of Growth

    In this episode, guest Alli Worthington discusses anxiety and its impact on women. She and host, Jordan Johnstone, explore the intersection of faith and business, the importance of getting help, and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and setbacks. They also emphasize the role of mentorship and self-care in managing anxiety, and highlight the challenges women face in the workplace. Alli provides our listeners with practical advice for navigating anxiety and building resilience.
    Key Takeaways Anxiety is a common struggle for women, particularly in the workplace, due to societal expectations and the mental load they carry. Entrepreneurship can be a catalyst for anxiety, but it also provides an opportunity for personal and spiritual growth. Getting help, whether through therapy, coaching, or mentorship, is crucial for managing anxiety and maintaining mental well-being. Overcoming imposter syndrome requires taking action, embracing vulnerability, and recognizing that growth often involves discomfort. Self-care, including practices like breathwork and intentional time for relaxation, is essential for managing anxiety and maintaining overall well-being.

    • 26 min
    Let Failure Refine You, Not Define You

    Let Failure Refine You, Not Define You

    In this episode, Paula Brown Stafford and Lisa T. Grimes discuss the importance of organizational culture and the need for individuals to be able to showcase their personal strengths and skills in the workplace. They share personal experiences of struggling with conformity and emphasize the importance of authenticity in creating a healthy organizational culture. The role of communication in staying true to oneself is also explored, along with the significance of continuous learning and taking calculated risks.

    • 22 min
    How to Lead People Who Aren't Like You

    How to Lead People Who Aren't Like You

    In this conversation, Stephanie Chung shares insights on creating a healthy organizational culture and emphasizes the importance of healthy confrontation and over-communication. Stephanie also highlights the need for empathy and understanding among team members and discusses the significance of building a collaborative culture. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in leadership and provides a sneak peek into her upcoming book, Ally Leadership.

    • 27 min
    Use Goals to Build Your Personal Confidence

    Use Goals to Build Your Personal Confidence

    In this conversation, Christy Wright discusses the topic of confidence and why it is a struggle for many women. Christy also highlights the impact of imposter syndrome and the fear of failure on women's confidence. She emphasizes the importance of setting goals to increase confidence and shares insights on how to overcome setbacks and maintain confidence. Christy encourages individuals to seek community and surround themselves with supportive and authentic people. She also provides goal-setting resources and suggests setting goals that align with one's current season of life to build confidence.

    • 33 min
    Kill Comparison Before It Kills Your Confidence

    Kill Comparison Before It Kills Your Confidence

    In this conversation, Nona Jones discusses the issue of lack of confidence in society and the impact of toxic comparison on personal confidence. She shares her own journey of finding confidence and provides practical steps to detox from toxic comparison. Nona emphasizes the importance of reframing thoughts and celebrating sufficiency instead of grieving deficiency. She also recommends studying the story of Jonathan, Saul, and David as a resource for building personal confidence. Additionally, Nona advises controlling social media and not letting it control one's self-esteem.
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    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

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Praying Blessings on Driven 4word

This podcast has been an incredible resource for Christian women in the workplace. While it's sad to see this chapter come to an end. I'm excited for the new podcast and everything God has in store for Jordan and her mission. May God pour out blessings through your faithful obedience.

Rinzel#6 ,

Finally!

I am a young, Christian, female, professional who has felt completely alone in navigating work challenges as a woman from a Christian perspective. I’ve been reading books and searching for podcasts, but nothing has quite fit the need. I am one episode in and I already feel at home: a focus on Jesus and kingdom purpose, but also excellence in work. I found you, finally!

Trina K. Lee ,

Great conversations with great, professional women!

I love that this podcast features conversations with a wide spectrum of women, from a former executive at Nike to an entrepreneur featured on Shark Tank, and from a nonprofit professional to an author/speaker. And Jordan Johnstone does an excellent job of facilitating these conversations. If you’re looking to listen and learn from fellow professional women, be sure to check out this podcast.

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