Being a female in the military can present unique challenges due to various factors, including historical gender norms, cultural perceptions, and organizational structures. Despite these challenges, many women in the military continue to excel and contribute significantly to their units and missions. Efforts to address gender disparities, promote inclusivity, and support the professional development of female service members are ongoing within the military.

In this episode, LTC Amanda Pelkowski spends 90 MINUTES discussing her biggest tips for young leaders--specifically women--and how to better equip yourself with confidence, competence, and enhance your conversations with your subordinates. She provides us with 10 specific tips you can start implementing TODAY! Embrace your unique perspective: Recognize that your diverse experiences and insights as a woman bring value to your team and the mission. Foster connections with colleagues, superiors, and subordinates. Building trust and rapport is crucial for effective leadership!Amanda Pelkowski is a wife, dog mom, daughter, sister, world traveler, hiking enthusiast, gym rat, foodie, cocktail connoisseur, and Air Force officer. She is an Air Force Academy grad (class of 2008) and is a Force Support Officer currently the Commander of the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida.  She’s deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and UAE, and completed a short tour in Turkey.  Her career has taken her from her first duty station at Sheppard Air Force base in Wichita Falls, TX to Hawai’i twice to South Carolina and even to the Pentagon. Her previous assignment was as the Commander of Bellows Air Force Station, Hawai’i.Want to connect with Amanda? Find her on IG at @amanda.pelkowskiLove this episode? Follow https://www.instagram.com/missunderstood.podcast/ & https://www.instagram.com/kellie.sbrocchi/ on Instagram for episode updates & more. Special thank you to USEHATCH.FM for producing this episode.

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