FCLP 36 | How to Handle Yourself in a Leadership Meeting

In this practical leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole explores an often-overlooked part of growing your influence: how you show up in the room with other leaders. She unpacks why what we intend to communicate and what others experience can be very different — especially when we're working hard to fit in or prove ourselves.

You'll gain a simple READY framework for reading the room, engaging relationally, arriving prepared, delivering value, and supporting team decisions — so you can contribute as a mature, trusted member of the leadership team.

TIMESTAMPS

00:47 – Why some strong female leaders get held back from promotion 

06:05 – The 5-step READY framework overview 

06:17 – R – Read the room 

07:08 – E – Engage relationally 

08:46 – A – Arrive prepared 

09:43 – D – Deliver value 

10:41 – Y – Yield to the decision

Resources mentioned:

The Competency Gap Quiz; thecompetencygapquiz.scoreapp.com

Next Steps and Resources:

• Take the Quiz: Identify your growth gap with our Sticky Floor Quiz at femalechurchleaders.com.
• Join a Cohort: Be part of our next Closing the Leadership Gap cohort for guided coaching and monthly Q&A with Kadi. Visit closingtheleadershipgap.com to learn more.
• Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram @femalechurchleaders for daily encouragement and leadership tools.
• Spread the Word: If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, and share the podcast to help us reach more female church leaders.

Tune in and get ready to lead with clarity, strength, and joy. Your calling matters, and we're here to support you every step of the way!