Leading from a Wildflower Spirit w/ Amanda Harden

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This leadership podcast is for women leaders who are ready to claim their inner strength & place at the "table" in a chaotic world while staying in a fearless alignment with God's calling on their life. Join Amanda Harden, non-profit leader, MSW, trainer and expert coach for strategic & conversational insight, interviews and trainings that are relevant to faith filled woman leaders who want to build skills, grow their faith & seek actionable steps to build their career & impact. Get ready to live from a Wildflower Spirit! Courses coming soon! www.sapphirewildflowers.com

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March 19, 2025Episode 611 min

S2:E6 Finding Your Authentic Voice

Are you leading with your authentic voice? Or are you dimming your light to fit in? This week, we're diving into what it means to lead from a place of truth, boldness, and faith. 💡 🌿 Why authenticity matters in leadership 🌿 Overcoming imposter syndrome & people-pleasing 🌿 4 steps to cultivate your authentic voice Ladies, God doesn’t make mistakes—you are fearfully and wonderfully made ! 🙌 Let’s build a foundation that allows us to lead boldly and with grace. Join us: Grab our ⁠ ⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Don't miss the party! ⁠Join our Crown Fixers Lounge⁠ Get your FREE ⁠ ⁠Joyful Leader Workbook⁠⁠ Get Started in the ⁠ ⁠Graceful Leader Mastermind⁠

March 5, 2025Episode 511 min

S2:E5 Purpose Under Pressure: Staying Aligned when the Heat is on

Happy March, ladies! 🌸 As we step into a new month, today’s episode of Leading from a Wildflower Spirit is all about staying aligned under pressure —because leadership comes with challenges, but your purpose is your anchor. ✨ Key Takeaways: ✅ The weight of leadership pressure & how it impacts decision-making. ✅ Why purpose-driven leaders are more resilient and effective. ✅ Practical steps to lead with clarity under stress: Define & display your personal mission statement ✍️ Pause & pray —let faith guide your next move 🙏 Prioritize & let go —focus on what truly aligns with your mission. Build a support system —you don’t have to lead alone! 💡 Reflection: What’s your leadership purpose? Can you clearly state why you do what you do? If not, it’s time to define it! 🚀 Want to go deeper? The Graceful Leader Mastermind helps you stay grounded in purpose while elevating your emotional intelligence. Sign up today! 💬 Comment below: How do you stay centered when leadership pressure builds? ⬇️ Join us: Grab our ⁠ ⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Don't miss the party! ⁠Join our Crown Fixers Lounge⁠ Get your FREE ⁠ ⁠Joyful Leader Workbook⁠⁠ Get Started in the ⁠ ⁠Graceful Leader Mastermind⁠

February 19, 2025Episode 412 min

S2:E4 Managing Decision Fatigue: Leading with Clarity & Grace

Are the endless decisions you make each day draining your energy and clouding your leadership? In this episode of Leading from a Wildflower Spirit , we’re tackling decision fatigue—what it is, how it impacts your leadership, and the biblical wisdom that can bring you clarity and peace. I’ll share my personal experience of navigating overwhelming decisions, plus practical strategies to simplify choices, prioritize what truly matters, and delegate with confidence. If you’re ready to reclaim your focus and lead with grace, grab your coffee and join me! 💡 Looking for deeper support? Join our Crown Fixers community on Patreon for free, or take the next step in your leadership journey with our Graceful Leadership Mastermind! Join us: Grab our ⁠ ⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Don't miss the party! ⁠Join our Crown Fixers Lounge⁠ Get your FREE ⁠ ⁠Joyful Leader Workbook⁠⁠ Get Started in the ⁠ ⁠Graceful Leader Mastermind⁠

February 5, 2025Episode 310 min

S2:E3 Reducing Distractions: Cultivating Focus for Growth

Are distractions keeping you from walking in your God-given purpose? In this episode of Leading from a Wildflower Spirit , we’re diving deep into what’s truly pulling your focus away—and how to reclaim your time, energy, and leadership calling. I’ll share my own journey of battling overwhelm, plus practical tools to set boundaries, align your actions with your values, and break free from the noise. If you’re ready to move forward with clarity and confidence, grab your coffee and join me! Want to take this journey further? Enroll in our Graceful Leadership Mastermind and connect with a community of like-minded women who are committed to growing in faith and leadership. Join us: Grab our ⁠Newsletter⁠ Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ Don't miss the party! Join our Crown Fixers Lounge Get your FREE ⁠Joyful Leader Workbook⁠ Get Started in the ⁠Graceful Leader Mastermind

January 22, 2025Episode 212 min

S2:E2 Let's Talk Biblical Leadership!

What does it mean to lead with faith in today’s world? In this episode of Leading from a Wildflower Spirit , Amanda dives into Biblical leadership, exploring how to live and lead with integrity, humility, and service. Discover how anchoring your leadership in God’s truth empowers you to make courageous decisions, demonstrate love and compassion, and equip others for success. Whether you’re navigating a workplace that challenges your values or striving to lead with wisdom and discernment, this episode offers practical insights for walking out your faith in leadership every day. Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to deepen your leadership skills with our mastermind, The Graceful Leader, and join us Fridays for our new live show, Crowned to Lead! Join us: Grab our ⁠Newsletter⁠ Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ Get your FREE ⁠Joyful Leader Workbook⁠ Get Started in the ⁠Graceful Leader Mastermind

January 8, 2025Episode 18 min

S2:E1 Kick Starting Those Goals

Welcome to a new season of Leading from a Wildflower Spirit ! Feeling refreshed for the new year—or overwhelmed by resolutions? No matter where you stand, this episode is for you. We’re diving into the art of setting intentional goals that align with your values and deliver real results. Amanda shares how to avoid the “quitting zone” by understanding your why , focusing on the long game, refining your process, and setting SMART goals. Tune in to start shaping your best year yet, and don’t forget to join us this Friday for the debut of our new live show, Crowned to Lead , where we’ll create SMART goals together! Join us: Grab our Newsletter Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Get your FREE Joyful Leader Workbook Get Started in the Graceful Leader Mastermind

June 19, 2024Episode 1412 min

E14: Acing Supervision

On today's episode we look at the secret sauce to engaging our staff in a relational supervision and moving away from the transactional style of supervision. We also discuss the launch of our Sapphire Wildflowers App! Your To-Do List: 🌸Sign up for our newsletter 🌸Follow the show 🌸Let us know what you are excited about in the Q&A section 🌸Leave a review Catch more binge-worthy content on our Socials: Facebook Instagram

June 5, 2024Episode 1310 min

E13: Sharing the Fruit

On today's episode we talk about sharing the fruit. How do we go about sharing everything we've learned with the next generation of leaders? Join us this morning as we walk through a few practical steps you can start taking today! Your To-Do List: 1. Spend quality one-on-one time listening with humility this week. 2. Tune in on June 19, 2024 for our App launch episode! I will miss you all next week! 3. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be the 1st to gain access to the App. Join here ! Catch more binge-worthy content on our Socials: Facebook: www.facebook.com/sapphirewildflowersllc Instagram: @amanda_sapphirewildflowers

May 29, 2024Episode 1218 min

E12: Are You an Effective Leader?

🎙️𝐄𝟏𝟐: 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫? A sneak peek into an upcoming leadership course focusing on the process of formation and the effectiveness of leadership skills. 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 We are in week four and in the process of formation. The wildflowers are developing the fruit during this season. How are you forming your leadership skills? 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 We will highlight key aspects of effective leadership such as listening with humility, asking good and curious questions, challenging strongly held assumptions, disagreeing with respect, and widening the circle of empathy. Be sure to tune in to today’s episode to get all of the goodness! Your To-Do List: Submit those Questions & Comments and make sure you are the 1st to know about future episodes, specials and courses at https://sapphirewildflowersllc.myflodesk.com/lqwtmv6mgl Catch more binge-worthy content on our Socials: Facebook: www.facebook.com/sapphirewildflowersllc Instagram: @amanda_sapphirewildflowers#Womeninleadership

May 22, 2024Episode 1117 min

E11: Are you a Competent Leader?

We are in week 3 of our Wildflower Sisterhood curriculum sneak peak on today’s podcast episode where we talk about how we bloom as leaders today. The 3rd phase of a wildflower is the blooming stage. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰. During the episode we dive into the 7 Core Competencies of leaders. How can one know if they are Competent if they do not first understand what makes someone competent right! 🌻𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒔🌻 🌞Communication. Being able to successfully convey or share your ideas and feelings. 🌞Decision-making. The ability to act on a solution to solve a problem. Doing what is necessary despite the emotions involved. 🌞Emotional Intelligence. Being aware of our own emotions, being able to regulate them and understand what motivates us, while having empathy for others. 🌞Social Intelligence. Is about our actions. Understanding them and why we do them. 🌞Problem-Solving. The method of gathering facts, identifying the problem and potential solutions. 🌞Integrity. I think sometimes integrity is misunderstood. According to Google it is the act of upholding your values, owning your mistakes and prioritizing your employees/team members/volunteers well being. 🌞Innovation. Creativity and a willingness to take risks. What areas are you strong in and what areas do you need to grow in? Make a growth plan. Put a sticky note up to remind yourself to reflect or practice a certain skill. Focus on one area at a time. Be sure to tune in today’s episode to get all of the goodness! Join our newsletter: https://sapphirewildflowersllc.myflodesk.com/lqwtmv6mgl Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sapphirewildflowersllc And instagram: @amanda_sapphirewildflowers