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Gutsy Grace Leaders™ Podcast | Practical Wisdom & Faith Inspiration for Christian Women Leaders, Founders, and Mentors

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by Dr. Sheila Cornea

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So, you’re a purpose-driven Christian woman called to something bigger but feeling stuck between your God-sized vision and everyday reality? Oh, I’m so glad you’re here! I created The Gutsy Grace Leaders™ Podcast as your weekly dose of strategic guidance, practical wisdom, and faith-filled encouragement to help you balance priorities, expand your influence, and step boldly into your calling. Whether you're seasoned or starting out, I know you’re feeling that nudge from God calling you to expand your impact. He’s given you a vision, maybe you’ve kept it hidden in your heart for a while or talked about it to everyone you’ve met for years. Either way, if you found this podcast, it’s your time to put faith into action, overcome the barriers blocking your progress, and make that inspired idea a reality that serves your community. I invite you to join me every week as we unpack the essential pillars of influential leadership—from time management and team building to strategic planning and sustainable growth—all through a biblical lens. Each episode, expect faith-filled encouragement, real-world leadership strategies, and practical tools to help you move from dreaming to doing as a Christian leader, mentor, or founder with actionable insights to help you: 🚀 Transform your calling into a tangible impact 🌍 Build a thriving community that amplifies your mission ⏳ Balance your leadership responsibilities without burnout 🛠️ Develop systems that create margin for what matters most 🔥 Live and lead with confidence, clarity, and courage in your calling Oh, and *bonus blessing* – each month features an episode of a candid conversation with a powerhouse woman making an eternal impact with faith and resilience. Whether you're launching a new initiative, scaling an organization, or expanding your influence, The Gutsy Grace Leaders™ Podcast equips you to lead boldly, build community, and grow your impact—exactly as God has called you to do. With 30+ years of leadership experience across ministry, nonprofit, business, and education, I’m here with you, growing in faith and leadership, endeavoring to walk worthy of hearing “well done” one day. We’re are not meant to lead alone, so let’s do this together! Share this podcast with another lady leader you'd like to encourage today. And be sure to subscribe, so you don’t miss your weekly inspiration to launch and lead with gutsy grace. Want to go even deeper? [Yay! I was hoping you would!!] 😉 For deeper conversations, free resources, or to ask a question, join me and other fabulous difference-making women leaders, founders, and mentors in the [free!] Gutsy Grace Leaders™ Community at www.drsheilacornea.com/community

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Episode thumbnail for Why Your Leadership Feels Off Right Now (And What To Do About It) | 025

March 19, 2026

Why Your Leadership Feels Off Right Now (And What To Do About It) | 025

<p>Whether your vision feels crystal clear or a little cloudy right now, this episode will help you lead better.</p><p>In this episode, Sheila unpacks why mid-season tension is a normal part of leadership, why pushing through isn&#39;t always the answer, and why what most leaders need isn&#39;t a new plan but a reset. If you&#39;ve been carrying more than you should, moving faster than feels right, or wondering why you feel adrift lately, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode You&#39;ll Discover:</strong></p><ul><li>Why the tension between vision and reality is actually a sign you&#39;re growing as a leader</li><li>The difference between a restart and a reset, and why it matters</li><li>How to honor a season of transition instead of fighting it</li><li>Why leadership isolation may be costing you more than you realize</li></ul><p><strong>Scriptures Referenced</strong></p><ul><li>Habakkuk 2:2 — &quot;Write the vision; make it plain… so he who reads it can run with it.&quot;</li><li>Isaiah 30:15 — &quot;In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.&quot;</li><li>Hebrews 12:1 — &quot;Lay aside every weight… and run with endurance the race that is set before us.&quot;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources and Links Mentioned</strong></p><p>🌸 <strong>Spring Reset Coaching Week</strong> with iBloom, March 23 - 27A five-day live coaching experience designed to help you reflect, release, reset, and rebuild sustainable rhythms. 👉 <a href="https://empower.ibloom.us/2026-Spring-Reset?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcE93Y0FxM0s5cElkM3RScnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR56OmD2NDcwh6Q00LpFwq5MkkG2rEUYea5GJK4aEEZxwahdfmYu4jlrx8F-pQ_aem_12COqSZT8ELHiGTXLImEYA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://empower.ibloom.us/2026-Spring-Reset</a></p><p><br></p><p>📩 <strong>The List</strong>, Dr. Sheila&#39;s newsletter for what&#39;s coming this season, what she&#39;s learning, and encouragement that doesn&#39;t always make it into the episodes. 👉 <a href="https://docshe.link/thelist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://docshe.link/thelist </a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Sheila</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <a href="http://drsheilacornea.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">drsheilacornea.com</a> </li><li>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/drsheilacornea" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@drsheilacornea</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Enjoyed This Episode?</strong></p><p>If this episode encouraged you, share it with a woman leader in your life who could use a reminder that the work she&#39;s doing matters. Subscribe so you don&#39;t miss what&#39;s coming this season.</p><p>Leading from the inside out, together.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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March 19, 2026

Season 4 | Influential Leadership Starts Here: Leading from the Inside Out

<p><strong>About This Season</strong></p><p>There’s a kind of leadership that looks strong on the outside…but feels stretched thin on the inside.</p><p>And then there’s the kind of leadership that is formidable from within that flourishes outwardly.</p><p>This season, we’re talking about what it means to <strong>lead from the inside out.</strong></p><ul><li>To slow down long enough to hear God clearly.</li><li>To realign before rushing ahead.</li><li>To build from a place of wholeness, not pressure.</li></ul><p>Because when your leadership is rooted internally…it can grow externally in a way that’s sustainable, meaningful, and deeply aligned.</p><p>If that’s the kind of leadership you’ve been longing for…this season is for you.</p><p><strong>This Season on the Gutsy Grace Leaders Podcast</strong></p><p>In Leading from the Inside Out, we&#39;re going deeper... into the habits, rhythms, decisions, and quiet internal work that make everything you&#39;re building on the outside impactful and lasting. Each week, Sheila will bring you faith-filled encouragement, practical leadership strategies, and the kind of wisdom that helps you move forward.</p><p>...because you were called to lead, and you were called to thrive while you do it.</p><p><strong>What to Expect This Season</strong></p><ul><li>Episodes designed to help you lead with courage and wisdom</li><li>Practical tools and biblical wisdom for sustainable leadership</li><li>Real conversations with powerhouse women making an eternal impact</li><li>Strategic guidance for Christian women building meaningful, lasting work</li></ul><p><strong>New to the Podcast?</strong></p><p>The Gutsy Grace Leaders Podcast is a space for purpose-driven Christian women who are ready to lead with intention, rather than pressure.</p><p>Whether you’re launching something new, growing what you’ve already built, or simply trying to lead well in the season you’re in… you belong here.</p><p>I’d love for you to subscribe, so you don&#39;t miss a single episode this season.</p><p><strong>Connect with &#39;Doc&#39; Sheila</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://drsheilacornea.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">drsheilacornea.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/drsheilacornea" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@drsheilacornea</a></li><li>Join The List — Dr. Sheila&#39;s newsletter for encouragement, strategy, and what&#39;s coming next: <a href="https://docshe.link/thelist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The List</a></li></ul><p><strong>Ready to Go Deeper?</strong></p><p>If you&#39;re stepping into this season feeling a little foggy or off-center, the first episode of the season is already waiting for you. Hit play and let&#39;s get started — together.</p><p>Leading from the inside out, one episode at a time.</p><p><br></p>

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December 9, 2025

The December Drift: How to Regain Focus Before the Year Ends | 024

<p>December is meaningful, and leaders often feel its fullness in a unique way. In this episode, Sheila explains what she calls the December drift, the natural pull leaders experience when year-end reports, giving campaigns, team celebrations, family traditions, and the weight of the season all converge at once. She shares why this drift makes complete sense and how it shows up even for high-capacity leaders.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode reminds you that you are already leading in a meaningful season. You do not need to overhaul December. A few intentional choices can help you focus on what matters most and finish the year with purpose and peace.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong><br>00:00 Why December feels uniquely full for leaders02:05 What the December drift is and why it makes sense04:22 How to identify what needs your leadership this month and what can be deferred07:10 Practical ways to create intentional leadership moments in December12:20 How presence creates impact despite the drift</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Faith in Action:</strong><br>Choose one meaningful leadership moment you want to be fully present for this month. Put it on your calendar, prepare for it, and allow that intentional choice to guide your energy and focus in the remaining weeks of December.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resource Mentioned:</strong><br>Join the free Finish Strong Challenge for five weeks of simple, steady support that will help you regain focus, complete the things that matter most, and enter the new year with margin and momentum.</p><p>Join the free Finish Strong Challenge here: <br><a href="https://docshe.link/finishstrong25" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://docshe.link/finishstrong25</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Scriptures: </strong><br>Hebrews 12:1–2 (ESV)Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.</p><p><br></p><p>Psalm 90:12 (ESV)So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Let’s Connect!</strong><br>Stay encouraged and equipped each week by joining <strong>The List</strong>, where Sheila shares leadership insight, intentional practices, and faith-centered guidance for women leading in every sphere.<br>Join The List here: <a href="https://docshe.link/thelist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://docshe.link/thelist</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend or colleague, and leave a review so more women can be strengthened in their leadership. ❤︎</p><p><br></p>

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What is Gutsy Grace Leaders™ Podcast | Practical Wisdom &amp; Faith Inspiration for Christian Women Leaders, Founders, and Mentors?

So, you’re a purpose-driven Christian woman called to something bigger but feeling stuck between your God-sized vision and everyday reality? Oh, I’m so glad you’re here! I created The Gutsy Grace Leaders™ Podcast as your weekly dose of strategic guidance, practical wisdom, and faith-filled encouragement to help you balance priorities, expand your influence, and step boldly into your calling.

Whether you're seasoned or starting out, I know you’re feeling that nudge from God calling you to expand your impact. He’s given you a vision, maybe you’ve kept it hidden in your heart for a while or talked about it to everyone you’ve met for years. Either way, if you found this podcast, it’s your time to put faith into action, overcome the barriers blocking your progress, and make that inspired idea a reality that serves your community.

I invite you to join me every week as we unpack the essential pillars of influential leadership—from time management and team building to strategic planning and sustainable growth—all through a biblical lens.

Each episode, expect faith-filled encouragement, real-world leadership strategies, and practical tools to help you move from dreaming to doing as a Christian leader, mentor, or founder with actionable insights to help you: 🚀 Transform your calling into a tangible impact 🌍 Build a thriving community that amplifies your mission ⏳ Balance your leadership responsibilities without burnout 🛠️ Develop systems that create margin for what matters most 🔥 Live and lead with confidence, clarity, and courage in your calling

Oh, and bonus blessing – each month features an episode of a candid conversation with a powerhouse woman making an eternal impact with faith and resilience.

Whether you're launching a new initiative, scaling an organization, or expanding your influence, The Gutsy Grace Leaders™ Podcast equips you to lead boldly, build community, and grow your impact—exactly as God has called you to do.

With 30+ years of leadership experience across ministry, nonprofit, business, and education, I’m here with you, growing in faith and leadership, endeavoring to walk worthy of hearing “well done” one day.

We’re are not meant to lead alone, so let’s do this together! Share this podcast with another lady leader you'd like to encourage today. And be sure to subscribe, so you don’t miss your weekly inspiration to launch and lead with gutsy grace.

Want to go even deeper? [Yay! I was hoping you would!!] 😉

For deeper conversations, free resources, or to ask a question, join me and other fabulous difference-making women leaders, founders, and mentors in the [free!] Gutsy Grace Leaders™ Community at www.drsheilacornea.com/community

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