Empowered Women in IT

Tina Chapman
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The podcast— Empowered Women in IT—is hosted by Tina Chapman, women empowerment specialist. This 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. Tina has over 30 years of experience in corporate leadership and management, mentoring, and coaching. Join the conversation and listen to shows at EmpoweredWomeninIT.com or on your favorite podcast app.

  1. 5d ago

    31. How Women Leaders in IT Gain Allies Who Advocate for Them

    Experience won’t protect you from being overlooked. Allies and advocates will. Angela Elliott had nearly 15 years of experience, a strong track record, and a seat at the leadership table. Yet her manager worked around her, left her out of important conversations, and dismissed her ideas—only to embrace those same ideas when a male colleague shared them. And that’s what makes this conversation so important. Being overlooked doesn’t only happen early in your career.  It can happen at any level, and when it does, you need a strategy. In this episode, Angela shares how she navigated that experience with the support of a trusted colleague who became both an ally and an advocate, helping her rebuild her confidence and find her voice again.  Because sometimes the difference between being overlooked and being heard is having the right person willing to stand beside you and speak up. 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.

    31. How Women Leaders in IT Gain Allies Who Advocate for Them

  2. Jul 28

    30. How Women Leaders in IT Increase Visibility Through External Opportunities

    Have you ever noticed that after accomplishing one of your biggest leadership goals, the attention starts to shift away from you? You worked hard to implement new processes, develop your team, and build strong relationships with your customers. Your leadership recognized your accomplishments and rewarded your success. But over time, something changes. Those accomplishments become the new normal. Not because you're doing anything wrong—but because excellence is now expected. That's where many successful women leaders in IT get stuck. They continue delivering exceptional results but aren't receiving the same visibility or leadership opportunities they once did. The answer isn't to work harder. It's to create visibility in new ways. In this episode, we'll explore how increasing your visibility outside your organization can strengthen your credibility, earn greater respect, and create new leadership opportunities. 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.

    30. How Women Leaders in IT Increase Visibility Through External Opportunities

  3. Jul 21

    29. Confident Decision Making for Women Leaders in IT

    One of the biggest challenges many women leaders in IT have shared is feeling confident when making critical decisions. You want to make the best decision possible, so you gather information, seek input from others, and think carefully about how your decision will affect your team, your customers, and your organization. But even after doing all of that, it’s easy to wonder… “Am I making the right decision?” The fear of making a mistake—especially one that’s visible to your leadership team—can cause you to hesitate, overthink, or delay the decision altogether. Yet your ability to make thoughtful, timely decisions is one of the ways you demonstrate that you’re ready for greater responsibility and new leadership opportunities. In this week’s episode, I’ll share a practical framework to help you make critical decisions with greater confidence and strengthen your ability to advance in your IT career. 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.

    29. Confident Decision Making for Women Leaders in IT

  4. Jul 14

    28. How Women Leaders in IT Build a Culture of Ownership

    When a new technology or major change is deployed in your IT environment and something doesn't go as planned, what's one of the first questions management asks? Is it, "Who did it?" Or... "What happened, and what can we learn from it?" The answer to that question says a lot about your IT culture. It's never easy to admit that someone on your team made a mistake. But the way you respond in that moment sets the tone for everything that follows. Mistakes are inevitable—even with detailed planning and thorough testing. And in complex IT environments, you simply can't anticipate everything that will happen in production.  What matters most isn't whether mistakes happen. It's how you respond in that moment as their leader. In this episode, we'll explore how to move beyond blame and build a culture of trust, accountability, and ownership. 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.

    28. How Women Leaders in IT Build a Culture of Ownership

  5. Jul 7

    27. 5 Intentional Decision-Making Strategies for Women Leaders in IT

    Do you ever end your workday feeling like you were busy every minute...yet the most important work still didn't get done? You've answered emails, attended team meetings, and solved problems. And somehow your highest priorities are still waiting for you tomorrow morning. If you've felt that frustration, you're not alone. One of the biggest challenges women leaders in IT face is deciding what deserves their attention first when everything feels important.  Because choosing one priority often means delaying another.  That's what makes prioritization a leadership skill—not just time management. Imagine ending your day knowing the right work got done, even if everything on your list didn't. That's the difference intentional planning and decision-making can make.  In this episode, I'll share five practical ways to prioritize your work, make more intentional decisions, and focus your energy where it creates the greatest impact. 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.

    27. 5 Intentional Decision-Making Strategies for Women Leaders in IT

  6. Jun 30

    26. The Most Overlooked Leadership Skill for Women Leaders in IT

    If you gathered your team in a room and asked them a handful of questions about their lives, would you be surprised by what you learn? Many leaders assume they know their team because they work together every day. But knowing what someone does at work isn't the same as knowing who they are. And that matters more than you might think. When work gets busy, it's easy to focus on projects, deadlines, and technical challenges. But your most important asset isn't technology—it's people. The people who make your team succeed every day. The most effective women leaders in IT understand something important: When team members feel like they're known—not just managed—the entire dynamic of the team changes. People don't give their best work to leaders who only know their job title. They give their best work to leaders who know them as people. In this episode, we'll explore how getting to know your team helps build trust and a high-performing team culture. 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.

    26. The Most Overlooked Leadership Skill for Women Leaders in IT

  7. Jun 23

    25. How Introverted Women Leaders in IT Build Influence

    Do you ever find yourself avoiding professional events where you walk into a room and know no one? For many years, I didn't realize how uncomfortable those situations were for me because I usually attended with a coworker. But when you're on your own, it can feel vulnerable. You walk into a room full of strangers and suddenly you're not quite sure where to begin. If you're an introvert, you're certainly not alone. I'm an introvert too, and many of the women leaders in IT I work with have shared similar struggles. So when people tell you to "network more" how do you do that when large groups drain your energy? But what if you don't need a bigger network at all? What if you just need a few trusted allies?  Some of the strongest allies and professional relationships I've built in my career came from one-on-one conversations and genuine connections. In this episode, we'll explore five ways to build allies, influence, and new opportunities in your IT career.  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.

    25. How Introverted Women Leaders in IT Build Influence

  8. Jun 16

    24. The Real Reason Women Leaders in IT Struggle with Assertiveness

    Have you ever agreed to take on something you didn't really have time for? Said "yes" when you wanted to say "no"? Avoided a difficult conversation because you didn't want to disappoint someone? If you're like many women leaders in IT, you've probably done all three. You care deeply about your team. You want to be supportive. You want people to feel valued and respected. But over time, those good intentions can sometimes turn into people-pleasing. And people-pleasing can quietly undermine your effectiveness as a leader. But what if those behaviors aren't simply habits? What if they're the result of messages you've been receiving since childhood? In this episode, we'll uncover the real reason women leaders in IT struggle with assertiveness—and how to lead with more confidence and credibility.  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.

    24. The Real Reason Women Leaders in IT Struggle with Assertiveness
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The podcast— Empowered Women in IT—is hosted by Tina Chapman, women empowerment specialist. This 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. Tina has over 30 years of experience in corporate leadership and management, mentoring, and coaching. Join the conversation and listen to shows at EmpoweredWomeninIT.com or on your favorite podcast app.

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  • Creator
    Tina Chapman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Empowered Women in IT
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