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Community, Speaking, and Coaching for Christian Women Leaders

Diminished but Not Defeated

The weight of responsibility can paralyze devoted leaders who are doing Kingdom work in a world that feels like it is spinning more and more out of control. Do you find yourself questioning your capability to really make a change, even if you've experienced outward achievement and success? You're not alone. These invisible burdens – unsatisfying relationships, physical depletion, unmet expectations, perceived inadequacies highlighted by critics – accumulate gradually to distract you from your calling and destroy your peace.


Before long, you lose your boldness – avoiding risks instead of taking bold, inspired action. But here's the truth you need to know: You are already named, claimed, and loved. You are defined by Christ, not the world.

You just need a prayerful community and wise counsel to help you re-center on what matters most.

Gem Groups

Cultivating Confidence Through Accountability Partners

Our 12-week virtual circles (maximum of 5 members) are grounded in prayer, aligned goal and priority setting, and uplifting peer exchanges.This is a safe home for experienced and emerging leaders who don't have a trusted place where they can restore their soul and perspective. You will unlock clarity, focus, and progress through Christian community intentionally designed to re-connect you with your calling.

What to expect:


  • 60 minutes weekly via ZOOM
  • Set quarterly goals and weekly priorities across faith, relationships, health, financial stewardship and your calling.
  • Check in on gratitudes and wins.
  • Share collective prayers and targeted encouragement
  • Enjoy fellowship that sustains beyond GEM time.
  • Quarterly Boost Sessions
  • Invitation to Annual In-Person Retreat (additional cost)

1:1 Leadership Coaching

Faith-Based Transformation and Guidance

Join us inside a 6-month concentrated mentorship circuit for growth-focused disciples desiring more customized counsel. Together we will confront our distorted self-narratives with scriptural truth and tenacious prayer until you stand firmly rooted again in the gifts and purpose God has bestowed upon you.

We will work through topics like:


  • Re-activating stalled vision and clarifying direction
  • Establishing sustainable work-life rhythms
  • Leveling up leadership impact skills (e.g. delegation, conflict management)
  • Getting "unstuck" when overwhelmed by external criticism
  • Discerning divine affirmations versus unhealthy validation seeking

Inspirational Speaking

Sparking Self-Reflection for Events

My uplifting messages build confidence and community within any group of Christian women. Drawing on my journey through CEO status to mentoring, I capture the intersection of faith, femininity and fully following your calling in a 45-60 minute customized keynote. Attendees leave aware of their spiritual blindspots, content in their identity in Christ, and energized to fuel their calling with renewed vision.

  • Victory Over Distractions: How To Master The Art Of Productivity

    In this whirlwind of life where every tick of the clock counts, many of us grapple with a ceaseless wave of tasks, often feeling adrift in a sea of distractions. Are you yearning for a breath of productivity amidst the chaos? Sherry Ristau, in her enlightening talk, unfolds a transformative approach to reorient your mindset, streamline your tasks, and ensure impactful progress that resonates with your family, business, and community engagements.


    Sherry delves into the essence of the '3 S’s': STARTING each day with gratitude to shift your mindset into a proactive outlook, SIMPLIFYING the labyrinth of your daily tasks to elevate your journey by decluttering your to-do list, focusing on the essentials, and harnessing the power of doing less to accomplish more and SHARING with those you can trust for gentle accountability that will help you follow-thru on what’s most important every day and week.  Leave armed with strategies to navigate your tasks efficiently, ensuring you consistently reach new heights of achievement.



  • Winning The Mental Game: How To Overcome Self-Sabotage And Achieve Your Goal

    Do the whispers of self-doubt ever cloud your path to success? You're in good company. In her inspiring talk, Sherry Ristau offers practical strategies to quiet your inner critic, all without the intervention of a therapist. Tailored for the professional Christian woman, this session is a sanctuary for those grappling with the shackles of self-doubt and yearning to break free from the confines of negative inner dialogue.


    Dive into a journey of transformation as Sherry guides you through reprogramming your thoughts, simplifying the journey to a positive mindset, and embracing life on new terms. You'll emerge from this talk imbued with confidence, equipped with the wisdom to cherish rest days, enlightened on the transformative power of gratitude, and granted the grace to hit 'snooze' once, securing a mindset steeped in confidence and faith.

  • The Power Of Your Inner Circle: How To Surround Yourself With The Right People For Success

    In her dynamic and spirit-lifting talk, Sherry Ristau unveils a pivotal ingredient for success – the company you keep. With a blend of personal testimony and wisdom gleaned from extensive research, Sherry reveals how the community you cultivate can profoundly influence your growth and well being.


    This talk is a call to action for Christian Women Business and Community Leaders to discerningly curate their inner circle, and to forge an accountability team that echoes their faith-driven ethos, keeping them steadfast and invigorated. Sherry's approach is an invitation to take the reins of your life, bolstered by the strength of your chosen tribe.


    Participants will leave empowered with strategies for maintaining a small, but mighty circle of confidants, understanding the transformative impact this has on their path to abundance. They will be inspired to thoughtfully evaluate their social sphere, realizing its profound impact on all facets of their lives, from personal to professional realms.

I've been an active participant in the GEM group for over a year now, and the impact has been truly transformative. This community has been instrumental in helping me maintain a positive mindset, stay focused, and organize my goals on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. Beyond the tangible benefits, being a part of the GEM group has been a cornerstone in keeping my faith at the forefront of my journey. These sessions not only provide valuable professional insights but have also created a unique space for connecting with other faith-driven women in the professional realm. The GEM group has become a source of inspiration, support, and meaningful connections for me.

- Missy Maiers

Sherry Ristau and Amethyst Bold have been instrumental in helping me find my focus after leaving my non-profit job and entering the world of consulting. Her wisdom and energy have helped me realize how critically important having a written plan help me find my focus for the week and the year. I highly recommend you join us in this bold journey!

- Anne Rauth

GEM Time helps me create needed structure around my goals, understand my true priorities, and steward time more intentionally and effectively. The weekly revisiting of commitments I’ve made to myself keeps me grounded and able to recalibrate when I go off track with important routines.

- Lisa Schell

Gem Groups have been a great addition to my week. They have created intentional time for me to reflect, connect, and evaluate my priorities with like-minded women. Sherry has done an amazing job creating an atmosphere that encourages stewardship and accountability founded in Biblical truth.

- Ora Corr

Let Truth Guide Our Conversation

If inner critics or outside skeptics have drowned out divine affirmation, now is the time to re-center in God's power.


Rather than another to-do list, what if your next step involved sacred STILLNESS?

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