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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 9 MIN

149 | What I Learned Leading in a Toxic Workplace

from Women of Faith in Leadership | Leading with integrity, Leadership Self-doubt, Christian Leadership, Leading with confidence, Teamwork · host Rika Whelan | Christian Leadership Coach

Toxic workplaces don’t usually start loud — they grow quietly through what’s ignored, excused, or left unaddressed. In this episode, I unpack the hard but important lessons learned from leading in a toxic environment — and how those experiences reshape your confidence, clarity, and leadership identity if you’re not careful. We talk about: the subtle patterns that define toxic workplace cultures why toxic environments damage confidence — especially for Christian women how to tell the difference between healthy leadership challenges and unhealthy culture the role of boundaries, accountability, and clarity in protecting both people and purpose why toxicity doesn’t get the final word in your leadership story If you’ve ever questioned yourself because of a difficult environment — or wondered whether what you experienced was “normal” leadership — this episode will give you language, validation, and wisdom for moving forward with strength and discernment. Your Next Step If a toxic workplace has shaken your confidence or made you second-guess your leadership, The Imposter Syndrome Blueprint will help you rebuild clarity, confidence, and Christ-anchored strength. Navigate to womenoffaithinleadership.com/blueprint

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