We are in ministry for good reasons and all the right motivations. Yet, the pressures and demands can sometimes get the better of us. Ignoring unresolved issues can lead you to burn out or lash out. In this episode, we’re talking about ways to manage emotional triggers that can catch us by surprise with the help of Kathy Johnson, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, who works with missionaries and individuals to move toward experiencing a full and free life. Additional links and resources: [email protected] www.minnesotarenewal.org www.tarriance.space Download our FREE “Busy Leader’s Guide to Sticky Habits.” For more about us and what we do, check out our website.

Sometimes when we think about creativity in ministry we think big productions, fancy lighting, and great artistry. But this isn’t possible for every church nor is it necessary. When we start comparing our ministry to someone else’s we can quickly lose our confidence. In this episode, we talk with a creative leader of 25+ years, Tanya Pinkerman, about a new way to think about creativity and how the church can use this difficult season to prepare for unprecedented opportunity and impact through creative problem-solving. Links and resources: Contact Tanya at [email protected] Booking info for Espresso Yourself Craig Groeschel Podcast episode "The Forbidden Phrase." Download our FREE “Busy Leader’s Guide to Sticky Habits.” For more about us and what we do, check out our website.

We assume people “get it” when we communicate ideas, expectations, requests, or needs. It made sense to us, right? Only they don’t and it can lead to misunderstandings, confusion or even hurt. We need a framework to understand these differences so that we can find our path toward productive dialogue. In this episode, Heidi turns the tables and puts Annie, a Certified Myers Briggs professional and leadership coach, on the “hot seat” to help you build more positive communication on your team and in your relationships. Links and resources: Life Types, Understand Yourself and Make the Most of Who You Are Type Talk at Work: How the 16 Personalities Determine Your Success o the Job Download Annie’s FREE “Communication Style Self-Assesment and Quick Reference Guide”. For more information about Annie and how she helps cultivate teams that thrive, check out her website or follow her on Instragram or Facebook.

Do you have trouble finding joy? We can seek and find joy rather than waiting for it to drop on our lap. Even when we hit “bottom,” we have the opportunity for joy to enter into our life and begin its healing work. Listen in as Kristen Joy shares her own journey and how she helps others in ministry find the joy that so easily can slip away as we serve others. Additional Links & Resources: Facebook: @theministrywifecoach Instagram: @theministrywifecoach Find out more about The Gathering Place - an online community for ministry-minded Christian women seeking community, growth, wholeness and joy at Kristen’s website www.theministrywifecoach.com Download our FREE “Busy Leader’s Guide to Sticky Habits.” For more about us and what we do, check out our website.

Busy leaders need energy. But our grab and go, quick fix world encourages food choices that deplete instead of restore. So, what does a leader do to stay healthy and energized in the midst of busy and why does it matter? Get ready for a high energy conversation with Lainey Younkin, a Registered Dietician who specializes in helping women build better habits. With a blend of education, inspiration, and real-world solutions, you will feel better equipped to make small changes for a healthier life. Links and resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weight.loss.dietitian/ Download our FREE “Busy Leader’s Guide to Sticky Habits.” For more about us and what we do, check out our website.

Just because God has called us to do a specific thing, doesn’t mean it will be easy. One of the challenges that keep leaders up at night is how to resource the mission God has given them. Tammy Kocher, Executive Director of New Life Family Services learned this “how-to” by first doing the wrong things, which led her to a relationship-focused approach fueled by truly caring for what people are passionate about. When passion matches mission, people give generously. Additional links and resources: www.newlifefamilyservices.org Connect with Tammy Kocher at [email protected] Follow New Life Family Services on Facebook and Instagram: @newlifefamilyservices Download our FREE “Busy Leader’s Guide to Sticky Habits.” For more about us and what we do, check out our website.

Do you do what you do best every day? Have you ever wished you could? CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) will help you discover your natural talents so that you can do just that. But knowledge isn’t enough. You need to turn what you know into action steps so that you can lead yourself and your team effectively, preserve your energy, and make better decisions. In this episode, Annie puts Heidi, a Certified Gallup Strength Coach, on the “hot seat” to take CliftonStrengths to the next level so that you can truly lead with your strengths. Additional links and resources: Take CliftonStrengths or upgrade to your full 34 report HERE. Download Heidi’s FREE Resource, "Make Better Habits with the Help of Your Natural Talents." Download the Gallup Access app to take your strengths on-the-go! (search the Apple or Google Store) For more information about Heidi and how she helps build strengths-based teams, check out her website.

Are leaky emotions getting in the way of you being all you can be as a leader? Do you know when and why you’re being mastered by them and how they show up in your interactions with those you lead? In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at these questions and more with the help of Amanda Cornelius, an experienced therapist and business leader at The Wellspring Group who specializes in helping women and leaders live healthier lives. Additional links and resources: Amanda Cornelius:  www.wellspringgroupmn.com Instagram: @wellspringgroupmn Facebook: @WellspringMN Download our FREE “Busy Leader’s Guide to Sticky Habits.” For more about us and what we do, check out our website.

Change is inevitable and sometimes tricky. We can get stuck in the messy middle. Change starts with an event that leaves us unprepared for the emotional response and journey to acceptance that is unique for everyone. In this episode, leadership coach, Heidi Lewerenz, guides us through a proven framework that helps leaders navigate their own layers of change and waves of emotions while leading others through it well, too. Change IS messy in the middle, but there's hope for moving beyond it! Additional links and resources: Website: www.heidilewerenz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeidiLewerenzLeadership Join a Free 5 Day RESET! www.heidilewerenzcoaching.com Download the free resource "7 Miles Through the Messy Middle" Download our FREE “Busy Leader’s Guide to Sticky Habits.” For more about us and what we do, check out our website.

What’s your first instinct when when you hear the word “strategy?” Do you jump up and down with excitement or sprint in the opposite direction? In ministry, we sometimes forget that great vision always needs a great strategy. We can’t maximize our missional impact without having a plan to do it. In this episode, we’re talking with experienced strategist, Jennifer Fuller, to learn how to connect strategy to action and how leaders in ministry can be strategic, even if it’s not a natural talent. Links and resources: Jennifer Fuller’s Website:  https://www.ix2consulting.com Download our FREE “Busy Leader’s Guide to Sticky Habits.” For more about us and what we do, check out our website.