Is giving constructive feedback to your employees hard for you?

What is it that makes it so difficult?

Are you afraid it will change your relationship? Or maybe you haven’t yet learned how to give feedback and you’re worried about how it might go?

Regardless of the reason, giving constructive feedback to employees is truly a gift.

Without feedback, employees make assumptions that everything is going great, OR they have no idea how they’re doing because you’ve never told them - it’s an injustice to them.

Think about it - your favorite teachers, professors, mentors, and leaders, are those that took personal interest in you. They cared enough to share constructive feedback so that you could improve.

Isn’t that what you want for your employees too?

In this episode, let’s explore how to give this type of valuable feedback and why it earns you respect as a woman leader in IT.

Tina Chapman helps women leaders in IT become more assertive and develop allies so they can confidently deliver on their best ideas. For step-by-step support, apply for Tina's Empowered Leadership Breakthrough program and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call.

Or if you're struggling with team accountability, sign up for a 90-minute Accountability Mastery session where you're learn how to confidently report status to stakeholders, earning their trust and respect, and transform your team dynamics and leadership skills.

Have you ever felt that your hard work, no matter how remarkable, went unnoticed by your manager?

Maybe they have a Type-A personality or perfectionist tendencies—setting expectations that feel impossible to meet. They might not have learned how to give praise or feedback for improvement.

It could also be that because you’re one of few women in IT, your efforts are habitually overlooked. Your manager might have that bias or they aren’t skilled at giving credit where it’s due.

I too have poured my heart and soul into managing challenging projects, but too often my efforts were barely acknowledged.

Why does this happen?

Let’s explore that in this episode and also how you—as a woman leader in IT—can shift that experience of being overlooked into an opportunity for empowerment.

Become more aware of your own blind spots so you don’t end up doing what your manager does to you.

Tina Chapman helps women leaders in IT become more assertive and develop allies so they can confidently deliver on their best ideas. For step-by-step support, apply for Tina's Empowered Leadership Breakthrough program and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call.

Or if you're struggling with team accountability, sign up for a 90-minute Accountability Mastery session where you're learn how to confidently report status to stakeholders, earning their trust and respect, and transform your team dynamics and leadership skills.

What made you decide to go into IT? Was it the attraction to technology, innovation, the quick-paced environment, or perhaps customer service?

In this episode, I'll share personal experiences and pivotal moments that transformed me during 30 years as a woman leader in IT. My challenges in IT sparked my passion for empowering other women. From navigating a male-dominated field to standing in my power, these stories are just the beginning.

What if the real fascination lies in the unexpected turns and the lessons we learn along the way? Consider how the path that led me here might also hold insights to inspire your own journey as a woman leader in IT.

Tina Chapman helps women leaders in IT become more assertive and develop allies so they can confidently deliver on their best ideas. For step-by-step support, apply for Tina's Empowered Leadership Breakthrough program and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call.

Or if you're struggling with team accountability, sign up for a 90-minute Accountability Mastery session where you're learn how to confidently report status to stakeholders, earning their trust and respect, and transform your team dynamics and leadership skills.

This podcast— Empowered Women in IT—is hosted by me, Tina Chapman, Women Empowerment Specialist. The show offers practical guidance and inspiration to women leaders in IT who love their work, but struggle to get their ideas heard and respected by men in their organization. Episodes will cover how to rely on intuitive wisdom for intentional decision-making, develop an influential network of allies to gain respect, motivate your team to perform their best work, and partner with men to earn trust and credibility. The show will also delve into personal development habits for strong leaders, networking to establish a support system, creating a positive work environment for team performance, and earning a greater seat at the table with your male colleagues. I have 30 years of experience in corporate leadership and management, mentoring, and coaching. You’ll appreciate my wisdom, straight-talk, and compassion. Join the conversation and listen to shows at EmpoweredWomeninIT.com or on your favorite podcast app.

Tina Chapman helps women leaders in IT become more assertive and develop allies so they can confidently deliver on their best ideas. For step-by-step support, apply for Tina's Empowered Leadership Breakthrough program and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call.

Or if you're struggling with team accountability, sign up for a 90-minute Accountability Mastery session where you're learn how to confidently report status to stakeholders, earning their trust and respect, and transform your team dynamics and leadership skills.