How to Grow Your Team & Let Go of Control with Kate Ahl [Ep. 115]

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Do you ever find yourself mixed up in the striving for more success? Trying desperately to climb that ladder in the name of bigger and better? Does our culture’s ‘hustle culture’ feel like it’s trapping you whether you really want it to or not? In episode 122 of the podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with my friend Erin Harrigan. She vulnerably shares how she felt trapped by the hustle culture we all seem to face, and how she managed to shake it in exchange for more depth and relationships in her business. Erin shares her 4 Keys to Overcome Hustle, how she overcame it herself, and shares some real practical tips for how you, too, have a hope for changing how you might currently be doing business. She’s so passionate for women to know the truth of their identities as daughters of Christ, and how that plays into their roles as Christian women business owners. This is a replay of episode 182 from the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast. For the full show notes from the original conversation, head here! Connect With Erin: Website 4 Keys Guide The Hustle with H.E.A.R.T. Podcast Instagram Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you ever felt God tugging you in a different direction than you’re currently headed? Perhaps you have a big dream that feels scary compared to the path your life is currently taking. Maybe there’s nothing wrong with the path you’re on, but you still feel that pull towards something bigger? In episode 121 of the podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with our friend Polly Payne. Polly shares all about taking that leap of faith in her career as she left a good, stable job in the tech world to pursue a huge dream and open her own paper company, Horacio Printing Company. Polly knows first hand what it feels like to leave security for the unknown, trusting God will bring to completion what He started within her. If you’ve ever felt that tug for something wildly unknown, but felt the Holy Spirit’s hand in it, this episode is for you. You’ll hear a real-life story of someone on the other side. Polly shares some practical tips, wisdom, and insight from her transition and pivot to starting and owning her own business and the success she’s found within it. This is a replay of episode 182 from the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast. For the full show notes from the original conversation, head here! Connect With Polly: Horacio Printing Company Website Horacio Printing Academy Instagram Polly is the founder and CEO of Horacio Printing. Her love language includes luxurious paper and lots of white space. Originally from Fairhope, Alabama, Polly migrated to the big apple and became the Senior Sales director of an award winning Ad:Tech company. She left her career in advertising to redesign her life and pursue her God given purpose. She founded Horacio Printing which has now sold more than 40,000 Dream Planners around the world and raised more than $64,000 to fight human trafficking. Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

A lot of mindset advice in the business world may sound good and even use spiritual language, but many times it is not aligned at all with Biblical truth. So how do you determine what a true Biblical mindset looks like vs. the false teaching of the world? And why does this even matter in your business?  In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation with our guest Veronica Hoddenbagh. We explore what the term ‘Biblical mindset’ means, why she’s passionate about it, and how it’s different from the spiritual-sounding affirmations and other approaches. In addition, Veronica helps us learn how to develop a Biblical mindset and how to deal with limiting beliefs. This conversation is sure to inspire you as Veronica shares her wisdom for Christian business owners with authenticity and passion. This is a replay of episode 154 from the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast. For the full show notes from the original conversation, head here! Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you ever struggled to navigate the workplace as a female in a male-dominated environment? Maybe it’s hard for you to insert yourself into roles or positions that are traditionally for men? In episode 119 of the podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with our guest, Tammy Birklid about how she transitioned into her role as owner of a construction company. She shares about her experience as a female in the construction industry and how she views equality in the workplace. Tammy provides many insights into equality in the workplace, how faith impacts the way you do business, and she even shares a few business lessons that translate into serving within the church. Even if you’re not working in a primarily male environment, this episode is sure to bring you practical ways you can grow in your business as a leader in your current situation. For the full show notes for this episode, head here! Connect With Tammy: Website Instagram Tammy is the Owner of a Commercial General Contracting Business in Tacoma WA.  She lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband Jason.  She is the proud mother of two grown children, a son and a daughter. The Birklids attend Whitewater Church where Tammy is on the Executive Team and is an Associate Pastor. Tammy is passionate about women and men working together for the best possible outcome.  She believes lifting each other up and respecting each other’s unique gifts bring a whole, balanced perspective to business and ministry. Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Do you struggle to address issues or concerns with people you work with? Is it difficult for you to initiate conversations with others that you know are going to be challenging? Do you feel confident to voice your opinions or concerns when it comes to engaging in those hard conversations? In episode 118 of the podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with our guest, Natalie Gringrich. Natalie breaks down the common mistakes many people make in communicating with their team, how to deal with conflict in the workplace, as well as how communication affects hiring, firing, and developing teams.  Plus she gives us the 2 keys she has used for being able to communicate positively through the years. For the full show notes for this episode, head to estherlittlefield.com/118 Connect With Natalie: Website Facebook Instagram Podcast Grab your free guide to define (or refine) your mission, vision, and values Natalie Gingrich is the founder and host of The Ops Authority. She has been in operations for two decades – either in healthcare, corporate America or as an entrepreneur. Her goal is to bridge the gap and overwhelm when it comes to processes and systems, growing a team, and setting up solid business foundations.    She spent 15 years in corporate operations and leadership at a Fortune 150 company. When given the opportunity to leave, she put the knowledge, certifications, and experience to work by creating her own consulting firm as well as a certification. She developed the Director of Operations certification to equip existing ops experts a flexible profession, outside of corporate but still playing a huge role in small businesses, globally. Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Have you ever had a major pivot moment in life? Maybe you’ve gone from one extreme to the other, perhaps from being under a large amount of leadership and authority, to eventually having your own business and being in charge of yourself on a different sort of level. In episode 117 of the podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with our guest, Breshana Miller as she shares all about her shift from the military to ministry to business. While we all have our own unique business journeys, it’s always interesting to hear how people began to have a passion for and an interest in what would eventually become their business. Breshana Miller has an interesting background ranging from being in the military, being an early entrepreneur, being a pastor’s wife, and eventually all of that lead into her role as a coach and owning her own business. Connect With Breshana: LinkedIn Instagram Breshana Miller is a Business Empowerment Coach and Mentor for high-achieving service-based entrepreneurs and professionals. She helps women discover their purpose and leverage their unique gifts, strengths, and expertise so that they can monetize their brilliance doing what they know, love, and can get paid for. She is also the Leading Lady of Remnant Fellowship Worship Center and serves as alongside her husband in ministry. She is a US Army Veteran and is also pursuing her doctorate in Biblical Counseling and certification in Gallup Strengths-based coaching. Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

What sets Christian business owners apart from the rest? Should we follow the standard business advice out there, or should we be doing things differently? We know as Christians we are called to live lives set apart–that look different from the rest of the world. But what does that look like practically in our businesses? It can be hard to navigate the implications of that calling, so I’m here to shed some light on the topic and give you some practical tips to guide you as you craft a business as a faith-based entrepreneur. In episode 116 of the podcast, you’ll hear a conversation that Holly & I had as we discuss 5 ways you can set yourself apart as a faith-based business entrepreneur. This is a replay of episode 40 from the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast. For the full show notes from the original conversation, head here! Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

Have you ever struggled to lead effectively when either growing and/or managing a large team? Is it hard for you to delegate tasks to your team, because you’d rather have control over the bulk of the material you’re responsible for? This episode starts season 10 of the Christian Woman Business Podcast. Thank you so much for being with me up to this point! Since I recently moved and have taken a full-time job (read about this on Instagram), I am not going to be creating new content for this show for the next few months. So, for the duration of season 10, I’ve selected some of the best business focused episodes from my other show, the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast, to share with you! In episode 115 of the podcast, you’ll hear a conversation I shared with Simple Pin Media Owner and Founder Kate Ahl, who shares how she has grown her business substantially over the years while learning how to let go of control, and delegating tasks to her team. She shares tips on how to let go of that control, how to help your team members work in their strengths, and how to stay in your own lane rather than falling into the comparison trap. For the full link to these show notes, head here!   Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram

Have you ever felt like you were drowning in the working world, with a desire to have a more balanced life, but with no way out? Do you dream of having a business that works FOR you, and not the other way around? In today’s conversation, you’ll hear from my guest Erica Goode, and we chat all about her business, what she does as a certified public accountant, and her experience in my upLIFT Mentormind. You might think CPAs focus only on taxes, but Erica shares how she focuses on both bookkeeping and CFO work in her clients’ businesses. Erica talks about how her work with her clients is not a once-a-year relationship, but how she meets with them on a monthly basis to talk through their business, what's happening in the past from their profitability standpoint, and more importantly, what's going to happen in the future so that they can make confident business decisions based on what she helps them to project cash flow to look like in the future. Erica goes on to share her heart behind starting her business, and her ultimate desire to have a healthy work-life balance as she focuses on raising her 2 kids. Connect with Erica: Website Instagram LinkedIn Coaches, Consultants + Money Podcast Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram