071 | Say It Like a Leader: The Feedback Framework Every Female Founder Needs
- Author
- Dawn Andrews
- Published
- Fri 06 Jun 2025
- Episode Link
- None
Ever had that stomach-drop moment when someone gives it to you straight? I did, right in the middle of a team Zoom. I thought I was being empowering, but what they really needed was clarity. And they told me so.
That moment was uncomfortable…and it completely changed my leadership. In this episode, I’m sharing the feedback framework I now use to lead with more direction, connection, and confidence, and how you can too. Whether you avoid feedback or just want it to land better, this one’s for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn…
- Why feedback isn’t a soft skill — it’s the whole job as a CEO
- The 3-part Clarity Formula that turns empowering vibes into clear guidance
- How to shift from feedback avoidance to feedback flow
- The one sentence that helps your team give you feedback (and why it matters)
- A powerful reframe: feedback isn’t confrontation — it’s connection
This episode at a glance:
[2:32] - Clarity is kindness. Feedback is the language of clarity.
[3:27] - Your team doesn’t want to read your mind — they want to win.
[5:29] - Feedback isn’t just about criticism. It’s about connecting.”
[6:25]- When you model feedback, you invite it. That’s how you go from bottleneck to coaching CEO.
[7:43]- You’re not a critic — you’re a leader. So use your words like one.”
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Join AI for Founders – Free LinkedIn Group- A private space for female founders to lead with more clarity, strategy, and AI magic.
- The Feedback Fix – Free Download- A step-by-step guide for giving feedback like a leader, not a critic — with help from AI.
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