093 | The Dirty Secret About AI No Female Executive Wants To Admit—And Why It’s Hurting You

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Too many female leaders are secretly avoiding AI, downloading tools but never using them, delegating it away, or pretending it’s not urgent. 

That silence is costing influence, credibility, and growth.

This episode is about stripping away the perfectionism that keeps founders stuck on the sidelines of the biggest business tool of our lifetime. You’ll see why leadership has never been about having every answer. It’s about asking better questions, learning out loud, and modeling the kind of fearless innovation your team and investors are desperate to follow.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The hidden psychological cost of perfectionism in AI adoption
• Why your value isn’t expertise — it’s asking better questions
• How to shift from “I don’t know” to “I’ll figure it out” without losing credibility
• Why learning in public actually builds trust and authority
  
  
  

This episode at a glance: 

[00:00] – The silent fear female execs carry about AI
[01:30] – Client story: dodging investor calls out of AI panic
[03:00] – Why your reputation for always knowing the answers works against you here
[04:15] – The mindset shift: from perfection to fearless learning
[05:00] – How asking better questions makes you the AI-forward leader your team needs

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader – Free Guide
• More leadership insights and resources at dawnandrews.com
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  • Say It Like a Leader: The Feedback Framework Every Female Founder Needs
  • How Smart CEOs Build SOPs Without Boring Themselves (or Their Teams)

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