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Love & Light Leadership Podcast

Love & Light Leadership Podcast

Von: Dr. Phenessa A. Gray
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 In a ever-changing world, leaders need more than strategies — they need a place to steady their vision, renew their strength, and realign with God’s purpose. The Love & Light Leadership™ Podcast is that space: part anchor, part oasis, designed for faith-driven professionals who want to excel in their work without losing their peace, integrity, or calling.

Hosted by Dr. Phenessa A. Gray, a trusted guide and advocate who empowers leaders to rise with courage and lead with grace, each episode blends biblical wisdom, leadership best practices, and soul care strategies to help you:
  • Lead with clarity, courage, and compassion in complex environments
  • Build trust and engagement in your teams• Protect your energy while sustaining high performance
  • Integrate your faith into every sphere of influence
Here, leadership isn’t just a role — it’s a calling. And this is where your leadership is anchored, renewed, and empowered.

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  • Season 02: E07 | Clarity: Seeing Clearly without Carrying What Isn’t Yours

    Season 02: E07 | Clarity: Seeing Clearly without Carrying What Isn’t Yours
    Jan 12 2026
    What if clarity—not effort—is what protects your leadership?
    In this episode of Love & Light Leadership, Dr. Phenessa explores how emotionally intelligent leaders often suffer from role diffusion, over-responsibility, and decision fatigue—not because they lack discipline, but because boundaries remain unspoken.
    Drawing from Scripture, leadership research, emotional intelligence studies, and neuroscience, this episode reframes clarity as faithful stewardship—not selfish withdrawal.
    You’ll learn:
    •Why capable leaders absorb more than they should
    •How role diffusion quietly erodes clarity
    •The neuroscience behind decision fatigue
    •Practical ways to reclaim clarity without guilt
    Perfect for:
    Library leaders, educators, nonprofit executives, ministry leaders, and emotionally intelligent professionals navigating overload.

    Accessible References (APA 7th Edition)
    Scripture Tools (Free, Accessible)
    Bible Gateway. (n.d.). Free Bible reading and study tools. https://www.biblegateway.com/
    Bible Hub. (n.d.). Interlinear and lexicon tools. https://biblehub.com/
    Blue Letter Bible. (n.d.). Lexicon and word study resources. https://www.blueletterbible.org/
    Leadership & Role Clarity
    1.Demerouti, E., & Bakker, A. B. (2023). Job demands–resources theory in times of crisis. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 28(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1037/ocp0000331
    2.Perrewé, P. L., Rosen, C. C., & Halbesleben, J. R. B. (2019). The role of emotional intelligence in occupational stress. Research in Occupational Stress and Well-Being, 17, 245–278.
    Emotional Intelligence
    1.Miao, C., Humphrey, R. H., & Qian, S. (2018). A meta-analysis of emotional intelligence and work attitudes. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 91(4), 939–968. https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12234
    Neuroscience of Decision-Making
    1.Arnsten, A. F. T. (2009). Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex function. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 10(6), 410–422. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn2648

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    16 Min.
  • Season 02: E06 | ACCEPTANCE - Aligned, Not Resigned

    Season 02: E06 | ACCEPTANCE - Aligned, Not Resigned
    Jan 4 2026
    What if the confidence you’re seeking doesn’t come from fixing yourself—but from accepting yourself?In Episode 6 of the Take What You Need 100-day series, Dr. Phenessa Gray invites leaders into a liberating reframe of acceptance—not as settling or stagnation, but as alignment with truth, design, and calling.Drawing from Scripture (Romans 15:7 AMPC; Psalm 139:13–14 TPT), leadership psychology, neuroscience, and organizational research, this episode speaks especially to leaders who process, think, communicate, or discern differently—without labeling, deficit framing, or self-disclosure.Instead, Dr. Phenessa explores how chronic self-correction, overcompensation, and internal pressure quietly drain leadership clarity and confidence. Through acceptance-based leadership practices, listeners learn how to conserve cognitive energy, reduce burnout risk, and lead with grounded authority.This episode includes:A reflective Point to Ponder for leaders who feel they must adapt themselves to lead effectivelyA biblical reflection on acceptance as receiving, not resignationA poetic reflection honoring complexity and designA Grace + Grit Moment on self-alignment and sustainable leadership4–4–6 breathwork to restore nervous system regulationEvidence-based leadership strategies rooted in psychological flexibility, conservation of resources theory, and neuroinclusive leadership researchA Heart–Mind Check and guided journal promptAn expanded, commissioning closing prayer for leaders ready to stop fighting themselvesIf you’ve ever felt the quiet pressure to lead like someone else—or wondered whether how you function is “too much” or “not enough”—this episode offers permission, wisdom, and practical support to lead with confidence exactly as you are.Because acceptance is not resignation.It’s alignment.And aligned leaders lead with clarity, steadiness, and peace.________________________________________Perfect for Leaders Who:Feel mentally or emotionally exhausted from constant self-monitoringLead in complex, people-centered environments (libraries, education, nonprofit, ministry, public service)Think deeply, process differently, or need time to discern before respondingWant faith-based leadership tools that are also psychologically soundAre ready to lead without apology or self-erasureShare your one-word takeaway using #TakeWhatYouNeed and connect with a growing community of leaders choosing wholeness over hustle.Next Episode: Episode 7 — CLARITY: Knowing What’s Yours to CarryAccessible Resources & References (APA 7th Edition)Scripture Tools (Free, Accessible)Bible Gateway. (n.d.). Free Bible reading and study tools. https://www.biblegateway.com/Bible Hub. (n.d.). Interlinear and lexicon tools. https://biblehub.com/ Blue Letter Bible. (n.d.). Lexicon and word study resources. https://www.blueletterbible.org/Public-Domain & Spiritual Thought SourcesAurelius, M. (c. 167).Meditations. (Public domain; Gregory Hays translation commonly used for clarity.)Nouwen, H. J. M. (1992).Life of the beloved: Spiritual living in a secular world. Crossroad Publishing.Acceptance, Psychological Flexibility & LeadershipHayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D., & Wilson, K. G. (2012).Acceptance and commitment therapy: The process and practice of mindful change (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.Kashdan, T. B., & Rottenberg, J. (2010).Psychological flexibility as a fundamental aspect of health.Clinical Psychology Review, 30(7), 865–878.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2010.03.001Glomb, T. M., et al. (2020).Mindfulness at work: A review and integration.Journal of Organizational Behavior, 41(6), 1–26.https://doi.org/10.1002/job.2440Neurodiversity, Learning Differences & LeadershipArmstrong, T. (2010). Neurodiversity: Discovering the extraordinary gifts of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other brain differences. Da Capo Press.Austin, R. D., & Pisano, G. P. (2017). Neurodiversity as a competitive advantage.Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2017/05/neurodiversity-as-a-competitive-advantageDoyle, N., & McDowall, A. (2021). Neurodiversity at work: A biopsychosocial model and the impact on working adults. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 84(3), 1–10.https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022620952832Santuzzi, A. M., et al. (2023). Workplace disclosure and accommodation for neurodivergent employees. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 140, 103828. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2023.103828Executive Function, Cognitive Load & Decision-MakingArnsten, A. F. T. (2009). Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex function. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 10(6), 410–422. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn2648Diamond, A. (2013). Executive functions. Annual Review of Psychology, 64, 135–168.https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-113011-143750McEwen, B. S., & Morrison, J. H. (2013). The brain on stress: Vulnerability and plasticity.Neuron, 79(1), 16–29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2013.06.028Self-Acceptance, Self-Compassion & ...
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    11 Min.
  • Season 02: E05 | PRESENCE - How to Lead from Where You Are, Not Where You Wish You Were

    Season 02: E05 | PRESENCE - How to Lead from Where You Are, Not Where You Wish You Were
    Dec 28 2025
    You can be in every room and present in none of them. You can show up to everything while being fully available to nothing. You can lead a thousand moments while never actually inhabiting one. Many leaders have built careers on perpetual motion—believing if they just move fast enough, they'll outrun inadequacy. They've confused busyness with effectiveness, distraction with productivity.In Episode 5 of the Take What You Need 100-day series, Dr. Phenessa Gray dismantles the myth that leadership requires you to be everywhere at once. Drawing from Psalm 46:10, Matthew 6:34, and Exodus 3:14, this episode reveals what biblical presence actually looks like: the sacred practice of leading from where you are instead of where you wish you were.You'll discover:- The Hebrew word raphah (be still, let go) and why it's active surrender, not passive resignation- Why your Default Mode Network keeps you anxious and your Task-Positive Network brings clarity- How mind-wandering 47% of the time predicts unhappiness regardless of what you're doing- The neuroscience of "mindsight"—seeing your mind clearly and redirecting attention intentionally- Why leaders who practice presence show enhanced emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility- The 3-Breath Arrival: a 15-second micro-practice to ground yourself before every transition- 5-5-5 breathwork pattern for coherence between heart rate variability and respiratory rhythm- How to stop fragmenting yourself across seventeen timelines and actually inhabit nowPerfect for: Leaders who are physically present but mentally scattered—library directors, educators, nonprofit founders, ministry leaders, corporate managers, and anyone who's been everywhere and nowhere all at once.Accessible Resources & References (APA 7th Edition)Scripture Tools (Free, Accessible)- Bible Gateway. (n.d.). Free Bible reading and study tools. https://www.biblegateway.com/- Bible Hub. (n.d.). Interlinear and lexicon tools. https://biblehub.com/- Blue Letter Bible. (n.d.). Lexicon and word study resources. https://www.blueletterbible.org/- Hebrew & Greek Word Studies- Blue Letter Bible. (n.d.). Strong's H7503 - raphah (to be still, let go, cease striving). https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/h7503/kjv/wlc/0-1/- Blue Letter Bible. (n.d.). Strong's H1961 - hayah (to be, I AM). https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/h1961/kjv/wlc/0-1/Biblical Reference WorksBrown, F., Driver, S. R., & Briggs, C. A. (1906). The Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon. Hendrickson Publishers.Strong, J. (1890). Strong's exhaustive concordance of the Bible. Abingdon Press.Thich Nhat Hanh Quote SourceHanh, T. N. (1992). Peace is every step: The path of mindfulness in everyday life. Bantam Books.________________________________________Credible Scholarly Works (APA 7th Edition)Neuroscience of Mind-Wandering & Present-Moment Awareness- Brewer, J. A., Worhunsky, P. D., Gray, J. R., Tang, Y. Y., Weber, J., & Kober, H. (2011). Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 108(50), 20254–20259. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1112029108- Buckner, R. L., Andrews-Hanna, J. R., & Schacter, D. L. (2008). The brain's default network: Anatomy, function, and relevance to disease. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1124(1), 1–38. https://doi.org/10.1196/annals.1440.011- Killingsworth, M. A., & Gilbert, D. T. (2010). A wandering mind is an unhappy mind. Science, 330(6006), 932. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1192439- Tang, Y. Y., Hölzel, B. K., & Posner, M. I. (2015). The neuroscience of mindfulness meditation. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 16(4), 213–225. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn3916Mindfulness & Leadership Effectiveness- Reb, J., Narayanan, J., & Chaturvedi, S. (2014). Leading mindfully: Two studies on the influence of supervisor trait mindfulness on employee well-being and performance. Mindfulness, 5(1), 36–45. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-012-0144-z- Verdorfer, A. P. (2016). Examining mindfulness and its relations to humility, motivation to lead, and actual servant leadership behaviors. Mindfulness, 7(4), 950–961. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-016-0534-8- Good, D. J., Lyddy, C. J., Glomb, T. M., Bono, J. E., Brown, K. W., Duffy, M. K., Baer, R. A., Brewer, J. A., & Lazar, S. W. (2016). Contemplating mindfulness at work: An integrative review. Journal of Management, 42(1), 114–142. https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206315617003- Hülsheger, U. R., Alberts, H. J., Feinholdt, A., & Lang, J. W. (2013). Benefits of mindfulness at work: The role of mindfulness in emotion regulation, emotional exhaustion, and job satisfaction. Journal of Applied Psychology, 98(2), 310–325. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0031313Cognitive Benefits of Mindfulness & Attention Training- Jha, A. P., Krompinger, J., & Baime, M. J. (2007). Mindfulness training modifies subsystems of attention. Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral ...
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    18 Min.
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