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Empowered To Lead

Empowered To Lead

Written by: Jeannette Cochran
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Empowered to Lead is the go-to podcast for Christian women who are ready to rise into courageous, Spirit-led leadership in the Church and the world. Hosted by Jeannette Cochran, pastor, leadership coach, and champion for women in ministry, this show speaks to women who are leading (or longing to lead) in churches, nonprofits, and faith-based spaces where women leaders have historically been excluded or sidelined. With over 20 years of experience in executive church leadership and a heart for equipping women, Jeannette brings biblical insight, practical wisdom, and unflinching honesty to every conversation. Each episode tackles the real challenges women face in leadership: navigating bias, overcoming self-doubt, leading in male-dominated environments, building influence, and staying spiritually grounded while doing it all. You’ll hear empowering teaching, honest conversations, and soul-deep encouragement that helps you lead with clarity, courage, and conviction. Because when women rise, the Church is renewed, the world is transformed, and everyone flourishes. If you’re ready to reclaim your voice, own your calling, and lead with boldness and purpose, this is your space. You are Empowered to Lead.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Christianity Economics Management Management & Leadership Ministry & Evangelism Self-Help Spirituality Success
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  • 65. Stop Guessing: The Feedback Skill That Makes You a Better Leader Fast
    Jan 27 2026

    If you’ve ever wondered what your team is really thinking or felt hesitant to ask because you don’t want to hear criticism, this episode is for you. Jeannette talks about why feedback matters, what’s at stake when leaders aren’t getting honest input, and why critical feedback can trigger shame or defensiveness (even for seasoned leaders).

    If you’ve ever swung between shame (“Maybe I’m not cut out for this”) and blame (“They don’t understand what I’m carrying”), this episode will help you step off that exhausting pendulum. You’ll learn why feedback is a leadership growth accelerator, why getting honest feedback often decreases as your authority increases, and how to create a culture where truth-telling is safe and growth is normal.

    You’ll walk away with:

    • A simple, step-by-step practice to process feedback without spiraling
    • A powerful question to ask your team this week to surface real, actionable insight
    • A fresh invitation to lead with humility, courage, and clarity, without guessing

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    28 mins
  • 64. Surrendered Leadership in a Broken World, with Special Guest Hannah Munn
    Jan 16 2026

    January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and this episode is both eye-opening and hope-giving.

    In this conversation, Jeannette sits down with Hannah Munn of Love Justice International, a ministry doing something both bold and brilliantly strategic: preventing human trafficking before it happens. While most of us picture rescue after the fact, Love Justice trains local teams to watch transit corridors (bus stations, border crossings, airports) and step in when something doesn’t look right.

    Hannah shares what an “intercept” actually looks like (including a moment with a young girl standing alone with no phone, no money, and no way home), why prevention is the “rescue that never has to happen,” and the astonishing impact of their work; over 100,000 people protected from exploitation.

    But this episode isn’t only about the mission. It’s also about surrendered, Christ-centered leadership, the kind that says yes not just to a calling, but to everyday faithfulness. Hannah opens up about the spiritual practices that keep her steady in heavy work, and how you can partner in this life-saving work.

    Press play if you need a fresh vision of justice, courage, and what’s possible when women lead with obedience and love.

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    46 mins
  • 63. The One Thing That Derails Most Goals (And What To Do About It)
    Jan 9 2026

    A new year brings fresh energy, new goals… and that beautiful feeling that this time it’s going to stick.

    But here’s the truth most people don’t realize until it’s too late: motivation is a great start… and a terrible plan.

    Because there’s a predictable moment coming when the newness wears off, progress slows down, and your brain starts negotiating for comfort. And if you don’t plan for it now, it can quietly derail the very goals you’re excited about today.

    In this episode, Jeannette shares a vulnerable story about learning to preach with confidence, how anxiety, slow progress, and self-doubt nearly convinced her to quit… and why staying with the process changed everything. You’ll learn

    • Why the “messy middle” is normal and what it means when it shows up

    • The brain science behind why change feels clumsy and exhausting

    • The 4 stages of competence (and how to know which stage you’re in)

    • How to set a minimum commitment so you don’t quit before breakthrough

    If you’re pursuing a health goal, building a volunteer team, setting boundaries, using your voice more, or leading organizational change this episode will help you stay steady when it gets hard.

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    34 mins
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