Stay Resilient and Adaptable

Lastly, staying resilient and adaptable is key for women navigating their careers in tech. The path may include setbacks and obstacles, but resilience ensures that these challenges are met with determination and flexibility. Being open to changing paths or pivoting roles when necessary can lead to unexpected and fulfilling career opportunities in the dynamic tech landscape.

Lastly, staying resilient and adaptable is key for women navigating their careers in tech. The path may include setbacks and obstacles, but resilience ensures that these challenges are met with determination and flexibility. Being open to changing paths or pivoting roles when necessary can lead to unexpected and fulfilling career opportunities in the dynamic tech landscape.

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Lori Lalonde
Founder & Executive Coach at Her Executive Ascent Inc.

Defining and navigating a career path in tech isn't about following a linear ladder. It's about building a portfolio of impact, influence, and adaptability. Women in tech often face the dual challenge of breaking into rooms where decisions are made and making their value visible once inside. This requires both technical fluency and political intelligence. Your career path in tech has to be actively architected by you. That means defining what leadership impact looks like on your own terms, aligning your path with where the industry is going (AI, data, digital platforms), and refusing to wait for permission to claim space at the table. The most powerful move is to stop treating career growth as a solo climb. Demonstrate leadership early and often. Build coalitions, expand your influence beyond your current role, and position yourself not just as a leader IN tech, but as a leader shaping the future WITH tech.

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GAYATRI TAVVA
Senior Data Engineer at Amazon

In tech, not every opportunity comes easily, and setbacks are inevitable. Over time, I’ve learned to see those moments not as failures, but as redirections — chances to realign, grow, and come back stronger. With persistence, curiosity, and adaptability, challenges often transform into stepping stones toward roles and skills that better fit my long-term goals. This mindset has helped me push past doubts, stay open to new opportunities, and continue carving out my own path in this ever-changing industry.

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