She's That Founder: Business Strategy, Time Management and AI Magic for Impactful Female Leaders
You’re listening to She’s That Founder: the show for ambitious women ready to stop drowning in decisions and start running their businesses like the confident CEO they were born to be.
Here, we blend business strategy, leadership coaching, and a little AI magic to help you scale smarter—not harder.
I’m Dawn Andrews, your executive coach and business strategist. And if your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt and you’re still the one refilling the printer paper... this episode is for you.
Each week, we talk smarter delegation, systems that don’t collapse when you take a nap, and AI tools that actually lighten your load—not add more tabs to your mental browser.
You’ll get:
- Proven strategies to grow your revenue and your impact
- Executive leadership frameworks that elevate you from manager to visionary
- Tools to build a business that runs without burning you out
So kick off your heels—or your high-performance sneakers—and let’s get to work.
Tuesdays are deep-dive episodes. Thursdays are quick hits and founder rants. All designed to make your business easier, your leadership sharper, and your results undeniable.
If you’re ready to turn your drive into results that don’t just increase sales but change the world, pop in your earbuds and listen to Ep. 10 | Trust Your Gut: Crafting a Career by Being Unapologetically You With Carrie Byalick
She's That Founder: Business Strategy, Time Management and AI Magic for Impactful Female Leaders
071 | Say It Like a Leader: The Feedback Framework Every Female Founder Needs
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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