When I first started my career in IT, I worked as an intern doing software development.

I enjoyed my work, but still had a lot to learn in the professional world.

My first project included migrating an application to a new platform. My assignment was to design, develop and test all the reports using the new software.

My team was the first in the organization to blaze the trail using this new technology.

Backups and recovery practices were not fully implemented, leaving the project at high risk.

I ran into a major issue one day and consulted a colleague. He suggested a way to mitigate it.

I followed his instructions without hesitation and BAM! My reports vanished—deleted with no backup!

I had blindly accepted my colleague’s advice. A HUGE mistake!

Let’s explore growing your critical thinking skills to succeed 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.

You hear through the grapevine that a reorg is about to happen. Assumptions are shared through chats, emails, and water cooler discussions. As time passes, employees get anxious awaiting the news.

You assure your team that everything will work out regardless of the new manager.

The time arrives for the announcement of the reorg. You feel the tension as employees await the news.

The org chart is displayed and you immediately search it to find your team. And then…you notice the new manager assigned to your org - someone you have a history with.

You feel a deep pit in your gut as memories of the past start flooding through your mind. Ughhhh!

Let’s explore how to shift your mindset to support and partner with your new male IT manager.

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.

Many times throughout my early career I expressed concerns or suggested an idea only to have it fall on deaf ears in IT.

Why?

It’s not because I wasn’t smart enough or didn’t have great ideas.

It had everything to do with being a woman in a male-dominated field.

Men listen to other men in this culture.

But what if your customers could become one of your most powerful allies?

You create innovative solutions to solve their business problems and THEY see your brilliance.

That is one of the most effective ways you can earn respect in IT and learn to find your voice.

So when you notice that pattern of dismissal in your organization, what are you going to do to be an advocate for other women leaders in IT?

Let’s explore 8 specific ways you can be a champion for other women and help them rise.

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.