Following the momentum of the Women in Tech Global Conference 2025, which spotlighted innovation, leadership, and ethical tech, the Career Growth Summit took a closer look at the individual journey—what it really takes to grow, lead, and thrive in today’s fast-moving tech world.
In this feature, we highlight three powerful talks that tackle the personal side of progress: overcoming imposter syndrome, accelerating your career with intention, and gaining in-demand AI and machine learning skills. These sessions offer more than inspiration—they provide the tools, mindset shifts, and strategies to help you own your growth and lead with confidence.
Personal Experiences That Shape Imposter Syndrome by Bo English-Wiczling
Bo English-Wiczling is a Senior Director at Oracle leading Developer Relations for Oracle Database. She has been a leader in technology for more than 27 years, created new products and teams from scratch, and tackled some of the most difficult challenges with creative solutions.
Throughout her career, she has consistently been the only woman in the room, overcoming misconceptions and redefining what it means to be a female leader in technology, while progressing from coder to the Head of Database Developer Relations for one of the largest tech companies in the world.
During her session, you will learn:
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Causes of imposter Syndrome
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Techniques to overcome imposter syndrome
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Real-world stories of imposter syndrome
Earn 17.7% Compensation Boost: Resources to Gain AI and Machine Learning Skills by Monique Montanino
Monique Montanino began her tech sales and marketing career in Dallas, Texas, before migrating to Seattle, Washington, like a salmon. Her book Clicks, Tricks, and Golden Handcuffs: 5-point Roadmap for Tech Executives to Land Big-Impact Roles debuted on Amazon and Barnes & Noble in 2021. She’s been a featured conference speaker at WomenTech Network, Women in Tech Summit (WITS), and Women in Tech Texas, with hundreds in attendance.
The author wore her golden handcuffs for 18 years at two Fortune 500 companies, lured by cash bonuses, stock options, pensions, and the promise of retirement insurance. This allowed her to retire early, at 55 years old, as a technology sales executive. Currently splitting her time between Seattle and Austin, Monique is the founder of Resumé Tech Guru, where she collaborates with technology executives on their job search journeys. She is a certified executive coach and obtained her BBA from The University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from St. Mary's University in San Antonio.
During her session, you will:
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Learn about free online certification courses administered by Google and Microsoft
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Find out about top university certification programs at MIT, Stanford, and The University of Texas at Austin
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Understand how to optimize your new skills on your resume and LinkedIn profile to become a recruiter attraction magnet
The Power of Curiosity: How to Fuel Your Career and Hit the 3/3 Jackpot by Priya Bajaj
Priya Bajaj is a Google Cloud Leader, entrepreneur, and community leader who has successfully reinvented herself throughout her career. From leading digital marketing teams at Google to advising Fortune 500 companies on AI solutions, Priya knows what it takes to adapt and thrive in today's dynamic workplace.
She's passionate about mentorship, sponsorship, and empowering others to achieve their full potential. Priya's speaking engagements offer practical strategies and actionable insights, drawing from her own experiences and her deep understanding of leadership, technology, and personal branding.
During her session, you'll:
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Unlock the Power of Curiosity: Attendees will learn how to cultivate and leverage their curiosity as a driving force for career growth and personal development. I'll share practical strategies for staying curious, asking questions, and exploring new opp
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Embrace Change and Build Resilience: I'll provide actionable insights on navigating career transitions, overcoming challenges, and building resilience in the face of uncertainty.
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Achieve the "3/3 Jackpot": I'll introduce your "3/3 Jackpot" framework and guide attendees on how to create a career that balances money, lifestyle, AND job satisfaction.
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Own Your Career Journey: Attendees will leave with a renewed sense of ownership over their careers. Inspire them to take control, define their own success, and build a career that aligns with their passions and aspirations.
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The Power of "Ordinary": I'll emphasize that extraordinary achievements are possible for "ordinary" people. Attendees will be motivated to embrace their unique strengths, defy limitations, and pursue their goals with confidence
The Women in Tech Global Conference 2026 is fast approaching—and as we look ahead, we carry forward a powerful message from past events: real innovation is rooted in responsibility.
These sessions go beyond technical insight—they offer a framework for navigating complexity with integrity. As AI reshapes industries and decisions at scale, the call for thoughtful, transparent, and human-centered approaches has never been more critical.
Whether you're leading enterprise strategy or shaping early-stage innovation, now is the time to lead with purpose.
🎟️ Don't miss your chance to be there—VIP tickets are now 2-for-1 for a limited time. Bring a friend, a colleague, or someone ready to lead with you
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