Leadership Becomes Her: Simple, Strategic Solutions for Christian Women Who Lead

Hosted by Becky Burroughs

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The mission of Leadership Becomes Her is to help Christian women who serve in churches as a vocation or a volunteer, or women who work in non-profits or small business by equipping you to lead with faith, confidence, and purpose. You will learn to own your giftedness while identifying areas of growth in your leadership so you can navigate a path for transforming into the leaders God is calling you to be.

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June 10, 2026Episode 12223 min

Episode 122: Having the Courage to Disappoint Others

Hey, Friend! Many leaders get caught up in people pleasing because they don’t have the courage to risk disappointing anyone. In this episode, we explore: why people pleasing develops how ministry culture can reinforce unhealthy patterns the emotional cost of over-functioning boundaries, honesty, and emotional health how leaders can serve people without losing themselves If you constantly feel responsible for everyone’s emotions, struggle to say no, replay conversations, or fear disappointing people, this conversation is for you. I pray this blesses you, Becky

June 3, 2026Episode 12114 min

Episode 121: Leading from the Second Chair

Hey, Friend! Some of the most influential leaders never sit in the first chair. They aren't the senior pastor, CEO, executive director, or final decision maker. Yet they carry enormous responsibility, shape culture, support vision, absorb tension, and influence outcomes every day. In this episode, "Leading from the Second Chair," we explore the unique realities of leadership without final authority. We'll discuss: the emotional tension of second-chair leadership influence versus control loyalty and honesty resentment, over-functioning, and burnout how emotionally mature leaders shape healthy cultures Drawing from the stories of Aaron, Jonathan, Barnabas, Abigail, Timothy, and Nehemiah, we'll discover that some of Scripture's most influential leaders led faithfully from supporting roles. If you've ever carried responsibility without authority, felt overlooked, struggled to speak honestly, or wondered whether your influence really matters, this conversation is for you. One of the key reminders from this episode: "You do not have to sit in the first chair to shape the room." Listen now and share with a leader who needs this encouragement today. Becky

May 27, 2026Episode 12012 min

Episode 120: Leading from Wholeness, not Survival (Leadership that Doesn't Lose You Series)

Hey, Friend! What if leadership didn’t have to feel like survival? In this final episode of the series: Leadership that Doesn’t Lose You, we bring the series together and explore what it looks like to lead from a place of wholeness, steadiness, and grounded identity. Key Takeaways: Leadership can be intentional, not reactive You don’t have to carry everything Presence matters more than performance Wholeness is possible—and sustainable I pray this blesses you, Becky

May 20, 2026Episode 11910 min

Episode 119: Rebuilding Your Capacity Without Guilt (Leadership that Doesn't Lose You)

Hey, Friend! Recognizing your limits is one thing. Rebuilding your leadership around them is another. In this episode, we talk about how to adjust your capacity without guilt, release unrealistic expectations, and begin leading in a way that is sustainable for the long term. Key Takeaways: You can lead differently without failing Capacity changes—and that’s normal Guilt isn’t always a signal you’re doing something wrong Sustainability matters more than intensity I pray this blesses you! Becky

May 13, 2026Episode 11813 min

Episode 118: When You're Tired in a Way Rest Doesn't Fix (Leadership that Doesn't Lose You Series)

Hey, Friend! Have you ever felt tired… and realized that rest wasn’t fixing it? You sleep. You take a break. You try to slow down. And still… something feels off. That’s because not all exhaustion is the same. Sometimes what you’re feeling isn’t just tiredness. It’s depletion. In this week’s episode, I talk about the difference—and how to begin moving toward real restoration instead of just temporary relief. If this has been true for you, I hope this conversation helps you feel seen… and gives you a way forward. I pray this blesses you, Becky

May 6, 2026Episode 11714 min

Episode 117: Leadership can be Lonely (Leadership that Doesn't Lose You Series)

Hey, Friend! There’s a part of leadership that doesn’t get talked about very often. It’s not visible. It’s not always obvious. But it’s real. You can be surrounded by people… and still feel alone. Not because you don’t have relationships— but because you’re carrying things others don’t fully see. In this week’s episode, I’m talking about the quiet loneliness that can come with leadership—and how to stay connected in the middle of it. If this has been true for you, I hope this episode helps you feel seen… and reminds you that you’re not the only one. I pray this blesses you, Becky

April 29, 2026Episode 11614 min

Episode 116: Hard Conversations (Leadership that Doesn't Lose You series)

Hey, Friend! There’s a conversation you’ve probably already thought about. You’ve replayed it. Considered what you would say. Maybe even decided to bring it up… And then didn’t. Not because it doesn’t matter— but because it feels hard. So you wait. But what often happens is this: What goes unspoken… doesn’t go away. It turns into tension. Distance. Disconnection. In this week’s episode, I’m talking about how to approach hard conversations in a way that is honest, grounded, and healthy. Not reactive. Not avoidant. But steady. And if you’ve been carrying something that needs to be said, I hope this gives you the clarity—and courage—to take a step. I pray this blesses you, Becky

April 22, 2026Episode 11513 min

Episode 115: When You're Carrying Too Much ( Leadership That Doesn't Lose You Series)

Hey, Friend! Leadership often comes with responsibility—but sometimes, without realizing it, we begin carrying more than was ever ours to hold. In this episode, we talk about overfunctioning: what it looks like, why it happens, and how to begin releasing what doesn’t belong to you. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overextended, or quietly exhausted, this conversation will help you step back, discern your role, and lead from a place of clarity instead of pressure. This sounds like me. Does it sound like you? If so, this episode is for you. I pray this blesses you, Becky

April 15, 2026Episode 11417 min

Episode 114: When You are Criticized and it Gets Inside You (Leadership that Doesn't Lose You Series)

There’s a kind of criticism that’s easy to move past. And then there’s the kind that lingers. The kind you replay in your mind… the kind that quietly chips away at your confidence… the kind that makes you second-guess yourself in moments you used to feel clear. If you’ve felt that, you’re not alone. In this episode, the second in the series called: Leadership That Doesn’t Lose You, I’m talking about how to handle criticism in a way that allows you to grow—without shrinking. We’ll walk through how to: pause before you internalize it discern what’s actually yours to carry stay grounded in what is true Because the goal isn’t to avoid criticism. It’s to stay steady within it. And as you listen, my hope is that you feel a little more anchored… a little more clear… and a little less alone. I pray this blesses you, Becky

April 8, 2026Episode 11314 min

Episode 113: When You're Leading but Not Ok (Leadership that Doesn't Lose You Series)

Hey, Friend! There’s a version of leadership that most of us learn early on: Show up. Be strong. Hold it together. Keep going. And while that may get things done… it often comes at a cost. Because the truth is, there are seasons when you’re leading… and you’re not okay. You’re tired. Carrying something heavy. Trying to stay present for others while quietly running on empty. In this first episode of the series: Leadership That Doesn’t Lose You, I’m talking about how to lead in those moments—honestly, sustainably, and without losing yourself in the process. We’ll walk through a few simple shifts that can help you: tell yourself the truth about where you are separate what’s yours to carry from what isn’t adjust your capacity without shame Because you don’t have to wait until you’re “better” to lead well. But you do need to lead from what’s true. I pray this blesses you, Becky