sheWorks4Him Podcast
To encourage and equip Christian working women
Welcome to the sheWorks4Him Podcast! A place where we celebrate and validate the diverse experiences of today’s Christian working women by providing a digital gathering space that connects them to God, resources, and one another.
Each week join hosts Catherine Gates, Nadya Dickson, and Martha Brangenberg as they interview women of faith that embrace their workplace mission field. Full of incredible stories, biblical encouragement, and real-life tips and tricks, sheWorks4Him will empower you to live out your calling at work, so the world knows, “Hey, sheWorks4Him!”
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sW4H 26 | Helen Mitchell Leading Authentically at Work
Today’s show goes to Orange County, California, to speak with Helen Mitchell about unleashing Christian women to live and lead authentically in their workplaces. Helen is the Director of the Talbot Center for Faith, Work & Economics and an Ethics and Leadership Professor at Biola University. She is also an author, speaker, and leadership and strategy coach. Helen’s leadership in the business world, local church, and academia gives her the background to build bridges between the church and the marketplace.
Guests: Helen Mitchell
Ministry/Business: HelenMitchell.org; Biola University
Guests: Helen Mitchell
Ministry/Business: HelenMitchell.org; Biola University
As Christian working women, we are often faced with the tension of finding a balance between our workplace, family, and church. How can we lead confidently as the women God designed us to be and do the work God assigned us? Today’s show goes to Orange County, California, to speak with Helen Mitchell about unleashing Christian women to live and lead authentically in their workplaces – be it the marketplace, a nonprofit, or the home. Helen is the Director of the Talbot Center for Faith, Work & Economics at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and an Ethics and Leadership Professor in the Crowell School of Business at Biola University. She is also an author, speaker, and leadership and strategy coach. Helen’s leadership in the business world, the local church, and academia gives her the background to build bridges between the church and the marketplace. She is influencing the next generation of business leaders and women in the marketplace.
Helen met Jesus at the age of eight at a church camp and, at 15 years old, felt the call to pastoral ministry. She recalls telling the Lord that she would serve Him with her whole life. “No matter where?” God responded. She went on to an Executive role in AT&T and then helped architect the Marketplace Ministry at Saddleback Church, resulting in over 300 small groups across Southern California. Helen challenges us as women to step up and step out in our God-Given callings and purpose, but only after we fully step into our God-given identity.
Resources from today’s show:
For more information on Helen’s coaching, speaking, and writing, check out HelenMitchell.org/Women/
Encourage or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
sW4H 22 | Webb and Yount Raising up Women Leaders
Women represent less than 30% of leadership positions and less than 20% of positions at the C-level. One important factor that contributes to this deficit is insufficient mentoring and sponsorship for women in the workplace. Field Agent, a technology company in Northwest Arkansas that helps brands win at retail, prepares women for higher levels of leadership. Today’s guest, Marc Yount, mentored our other guest, Lesly Webb, to take his place as COO before becoming its President and Chief Commercial Officer.
Guests: Lesly Webb and Marc Yount
Ministry/Business: Field Agent
Guests: Lesly Webb and Marc Yount
Ministry/Business: Field Agent
Across the business world, there is still an imbalance between the number of men and women leaders. Women represent less than 30% of those in leadership and less than 20% of women at the C-level. One important factor that contributes to this deficit is insufficient mentoring and sponsorship for women in the workplace. Field Agent, a technology company in Northwest Arkansas that helps brands win at retail, prepares women for higher levels of leadership. Today’s guest, Marc Yount, mentored our other guest, Lesly Webb, to take his place as COO before becoming its President and Chief Commercial Officer.
The culture of Field Agent is built on a foundation of kingdom values that are communicated and integrated into everything the company does. In order to provide the best work environment for both men and women, Marc believes we must be conscious of the daily decisions we make and how those choices might be influenced by the male-female dynamic, then adjust to ensure equal treatment. At the same time, he believes there needs to be room to embrace and address the specific needs of men and women. Lesly encourages the women she invests in themselves and have grace for the journey. Building trusting relationships allows Field Agent to have a strong leadership team and create a culture in which all team members can flourish!
Resources from today’s show:
To get plugged into a community of faithful women in the workplace, check out the small groups at WorkMatters or WorkMatters.org and Women in the Marketplace at WomenInMarketplace.net/Start-A-Group
Steve Graves article, The Two Hearts of Ambition, is available at WorkMatters.org/Two-Hearts-Of-Ambition
Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at www.sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
sW4H 12 | Sandy Olsson: Becoming the Best Version of You
Guests: Sandy Olsson
Ministry/Business: Sandy Olsson, Mentor & Speaker
Finding a professional mentor can be a complex process that requires things like mutual learning and development, life-long experience and guidance, tools for growth in key areas of life, and most importantly, someone who is experienced in listening and able to help shift you in the right direction. Today’s guest, Sandy Olsson, has years of experience in professional mentorship and talks with hosts Martha Brangenberg and Nadya Dickson about the power of women mentoring women.
Guests: Sandy Olsson
Ministry/Business: Sandy Olsson, Mentor & Speaker
According to a recent survey by Olivet Nazarene University, there is a significant gender discrepancy in professional mentorship, with 82% of men having had male mentors. In comparison, just 69% of women have had female mentors. Finding a professional mentor can be a complex process that requires things like mutual learning and development, life-long experience and guidance, tools for growth in key areas of life, and most importantly, someone who is experienced in listening and able to help shift you in the right direction. Today’s guest, Sandy Olsson, has years of experience in professional mentorship and talks with hosts Martha Brangenberg and Nadya Dickson about the power of women mentoring women.
Sandy worked in the marketplace from an early age where she learned integrate her faith into her work. As she matured in her faith and personal leadership, Sandy began mentoring other women, later founding The Masters Program for Women, to help them discover and fulfill their God-given purpose through achieving balance, margin, and focus. Though she has handed the baton at The Masters Program for Women to Nadya Dickson, Sandy continues to mentor and encourage women at Biola in the MBA program and through 4Word Women and in her own private mentorship program. She also has her own private mentoring program, which you can learn more about at MentorSandy.com.
Resources from today’s show:
Sandy is giving away a FREE consultation, called her one-hour DNA Assessment, to one of today’s listeners! To enter, call our listener line at 866-713-9675 (WORK) or email Martha@iWork4Him.com. Sandy is the founder of The Masters Program for Women and a mentor at Biola in the MBA program through 4Word Women. To learn more about 4Word women, check out the iWork4Him interview with 4Word women with Diane Paddison.
Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at www.sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
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