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#116 When Life Feels Tangled: How Leaders Move Forward Without Full Clarity with Tina Eliana

Season #5 Episode #116

Leadership doesn’t always feel polished and put together… sometimes it feels like a tangled mess behind the scenes.

In this episode, Bethany sits down with Tina Eliana to unpack a powerful visual: leadership is like needlework—beautiful on the front, but messy on the back. The question is… how do you keep moving forward when you’re stuck in the tangle?

Tina shares practical and faith-rooted wisdom on navigating uncertainty, letting go of control, and taking the next right step—even when clarity is nowhere to be found.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why leaders often feel “put together” on the outside but chaotic on the inside
  • The difference between a KNOT (something to work through) and a NOT (something to walk away from)
  • How to stop spiraling with one simple question: “Is this in my circle?”
  • Why trying to solve everything at once actually creates more chaos
  • How to take one small, faithful step forward without full clarity
  • The role of community, vulnerability, and even therapy in leadership growth

Key Takeaway:

You don’t need the full picture to move forward—you just need the next faithful step.

🔗 Connect with Our Guest: Tina Eliana

Website: tinaeliana.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TElianaOfficial/
LInkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tinaeliana  

Freebie: Five Leadership Lessons from a CEO is a collection of lessons designed to bring focus and perspective to the mindset, behaviors, and choices that define leadership. It's available at tinaeliana.com/resources 

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Leadership isn’t about wearing different masks—it’s about standing on a firm foundation.

If you’re ready to lead with clarity, consistency, and faith—without separating who you are at work from who you are at home—explore Bethany’s coaching, workshops, and leadership resources designed for real life and real leadership. Visit us at www.leadershipontherocks.com. 

Order my book Leadership on the Rocks: How to Survive, Adapt, and Succeed in the Wilderness of Leadership at www.leadershipontherocks.com or on Amazon.

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