EP 53 | How to Lead with Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) in the Workplace

How do we bring our whole selves—faith included—to the office? In this episode, Professor Yewande Oshodi joins me to discuss Spiritual Intelligence. Learn how to lead with purpose and maintain your peace in even the most challenging professional environments. Welcome to Emotional Healing for Christian Women. Thanks! For listening. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Spiritual intelligence as a new frontier in professional development 02:13 - Defining spiritual intelligence from a Christian perspective 05:40 - Connecting work to calling and kingdom purpose 09:40 - Viewing work beyond a paycheck—finding deeper meaning and calling 12:34 - How identity in Christ shapes our work and ethics 18:38 - Practical ways to maintain inner peace during office chaos 22:10 - Avoiding office gossip and toxic politics with spiritual wisdom 27:28 - Trusting the Holy Spirit and intuition in decision-making 30:21 - Balancing data, intuition, and divine guidance in career moves 34:17 - Developing spiritual sensitivity and discernment in the workplace 36:00 - Navigating ethical dilemmas and maintaining integrity through spiritual intelligence 41:55 - Encouragement for women new to spiritual intelligence and prayer for renewed purpose in work   ⁠I’m Marvel Adeyemi⁠, a licensed Psychotherapist and Faith -Based Coach who supports Christian women. ✅ Join my soulful restoration Christian women's retreat ⁠⁠  Imagine waking up without the weight of shame, fear, and loneliness. Imagine finally feeling worthy, confident, and at peace — and doing it with God by your side. That's the healing we begin together Perhaps you’re struggling with low self-worth, rejection, persistent anxiety, spiritual confusion, neglect, abandonment, or feeling disconnected from your purpose… If you're afraid of repeating painful patterns in parenting or relationships… If your past still triggers you — please know that healing is possible. Through biblical lens, I’ll help you rebuild self-worth, trust, peace and clarity — so you can feel empowered, beautiful, and confident. WHAT NEXT? ✅ Get ⁠free resources⁠ for guidance and healing from past wounds and  finding clarity and purpose. ✅ Order my new book, Beyond the Hurt. ⁠E-book ⁠ and ⁠Paper back⁠ 📌Work with me 1:1: book a session: ⁠Book Here⁠  ✅Please leave a comment/review, subscribe/follow and share. ✅ Join my private WhatsApp group. Send me a request by email ✅ ⁠ email⁠ - [email protected] ✅ Book a 1:1 Coaching Call if you’re ready to dive deeper into your healing journey. ⁠https://marveladeyemi.com.au/⁠ Connect with me, online for Christian Counselling and coaching. I support high-achieving Christian women or couples in Ballarat, Melbourne Victoria- Australia, and globally who are ready to transform their relationships through inner child healing, Interpersonal Therapy and faith-led wisdom.  📢Disclaimer: I share content from my reflections for educational purpose only and should not replace professional therapy. If you need immediate support, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional.   Guest Profile Yewande Oshodi - (MBBS, MPH, FMCPsych, Mphil, Cert Child & Adol Psych) is a medical professional with broad experience in the field of psychiatry. She is an alumna of the University of Lagos, Nigeria, where she earned her medical degree about 28 years ago, and furthered her expertise at the Stellenbosch University in Cape Town, South Africa. Prof. Oshodi lectured for over 17 years in the College of Medicine of the University of Lagos where she attained the position of Professor of Psychiatry, before she disengaged formally in January of 2026.  Beyond her clinical and academic roles, Prof. Oshodi is a sought-after public speaker and trainer, works with NGOs, delivering talks and workshops on topics such as mental wellbeing, parenting, school mental health, and child and adolescent psychiatry. She is very passionate about mentorship, she devotes time to guiding younger colleagues, particularly women, in their professional and personal growth. Prof. Oshodi’s life is deeply rooted in her Christian faith. She is a devoted believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, she has served as a minister at The Covenant Nation in Nigeria,  where she has worshipped as a member for many years. Outside of her professional and ministry commitments, she is a proud mother to three adult sons and a teenage daughter.   TAGS #SpiritualIntelligence, #FaithInWorkplace, #PurposeDrivenLife, #InnerPeace, #ChristianPodcast, #EmotionalHealing, #ProfessionalGrowth, #WisdomAtWork, #SQAdvantage