Let’s raise our voices so others can find theirs

By now, you know I'm all about following up and revisiting topics to check how the journey is going. Six months ago, I published my first article for Tomorrow’s Affairs titled Women in Tech Leadership: Leading Innovation and Breaking Barriers.

In it, I wrote about the vital importance of increasing visibility, building confidence, and amplifying women’s voices in the tech sector.

At the time, I hoped it would spark conversations. A few days ago, one of those conversations reminded me just how far we still have to go and that we need to keep bringing this topic to light every few months.

I was catching up with a fantastic woman I met a few years ago at a tech event. She’s an engineer by trade, sharp, capable, and deeply passionate about what she does. We’d met at a panel discussion, stayed in touch, and finally decided to have a proper Zoom catch-up.

What started as a casual check-in quickly turned into a powerful moment of honesty and discussion about women in tech. She told me that despite her technical expertise and years of experience, she has never felt fully confident about sharing her voice publicly in the tech space, whether through speaking opportunities, panels, or even writing. “The only reason

I’ve even tried is because my family pushes me,” she said. “They believe in me more than I believe in myself.”

And there it was. It's a quiet truth that I’ve heard before, and you have seen me mention it a few times, and one I know many women in tech will recognise.

The full article was posted first in the publication "Tomorrow's Affairs" on June 22nd, 2025

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