In this practical episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole breaks down what actually happens when leaders carry responsibility without the authority to lead it well. She walks through why unclear roles, decision rights, and expectations are so common in church settings—and how this misalignment quietly drains clarity, energy, and effectiveness.

You’ll learn how to assess whether your responsibility and authority are aligned, how to identify where things have drifted over time, and how to begin clarifying your role without overstepping or backing away. This episode offers concrete language and leadership frameworks that help you lead with greater freedom, confidence, and long-term sustainability.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction: When leadership responsibility and authority don’t match

02:15 - Why this problem exists

05:30 - Leadership principle: Responsibility and authority must be aligned

07:00 - Example: Responsibility without authority

10:45 - Example: Authority without responsibility

13:20 - Action step: Compare your responsibilities vs. your authority

15:00 - How to address misalignment

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!

In this encouraging and practical episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole introduces the 10-80-10 delegation framework—a simple, sustainable way to delegate without losing clarity, control, or care for your people. Kadi names the real tension many female church leaders face: the desire to empower others while still personally carrying responsibility for outcomes. With wisdom shaped by years of ministry leadership, she shows how delegation can become an act of discipleship, not just task management. You’ll learn how to lead with confidence, reduce burnout, and develop leaders who grow in ownership and maturity. This isn’t about doing less—it’s about stewarding your leadership so your team, and your church, can thrive.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

01:30 - The Challenge of Delegation

04:00 - Introducing the 10-80-10 Framework

07:00 - The First 10%: Setting the Stage

09:00 - The Middle 80%: Empowering Others

11:30 - The Final 10%: Ensuring Alignment

13:00 - Overcoming Emotional Traps

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!

In this grounding episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole explores the often-missed connection between confidence and competency—and why lasting confidence is built through skill, practice, and experience, not self-talk alone. Kadi unpacks the “Missing 33%” of leadership development: the strategic and operational skills that quietly shape credibility, influence, and long-term impact in ministry. If you’ve ever felt unsure of yourself in leadership, this episode will remind you: you’re not behind—you’re building. You’ll walk away with clarity, encouragement, and a practical next step toward becoming the leader God has called you to be.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Why most female leaders aren't waiting for confidence—they're waiting for competence

2:15 - The wrong order: Why confidence comes after skill, not before

5:30 - The "Missing 33%": Strategic and operational skills women aren't being taught

8:45 - A female pastor's breakthrough: When leadership conversations shift from feelings to actual work

12:00 - One action step: Identify a leadership skill to develop this week

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!

In this kickoff episode of The Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole shares a powerful reminder: you haven’t missed your moment. She unpacks the real reasons female church leaders often feel overlooked or uncertain, and reveals how the future of leadership is shifting in ways that actually fit your God-given strengths.

You’ll gain a clear framework for why female leadership matters today and walk away with practical steps to grow as a leader in this season. If you care deeply about the future of the Church, this podcast was created to help you lead into it - with wisdom, faith, and conviction.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Introduction & encouragement for female leaders

00:42 — Research: Most women lack development, not calling

01:31 — The importance of resources for growth

02:19 — Personal story: Finding your leadership voice

03:21 — The impact of empowered female leadership

04:25 — 3 Steps to grow: Identify gaps, get feedback, ask for support

06:35 — Strength comes from being resourced, not striving

07:09 — Take the Sticky Floor Quiz & final encouragement

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!

If God has called you to lead in the Church, you don’t have to figure it out alone. The Female Church Leaders Podcast gives you practical tools, biblical wisdom, and honest encouragement to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and joy.

Join host Kadi Cole each week and step into the leadership God has entrusted to you - faithfully, courageously, and with great hope.

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!