Embrace a Growth Mindset

Embracing a growth mindset is crucial for women aiming to carve out their unique paths in the tech industry. This perspective encourages lifelong learning, resilience in the face of challenges, and the embrace of failure as a stepping stone to mastery. Adopting this mindset allows women to continuously evolve their skills, adapt to the rapidly changing tech landscape, and position themselves as invaluable assets within their fields.

Embracing a growth mindset is crucial for women aiming to carve out their unique paths in the tech industry. This perspective encourages lifelong learning, resilience in the face of challenges, and the embrace of failure as a stepping stone to mastery. Adopting this mindset allows women to continuously evolve their skills, adapt to the rapidly changing tech landscape, and position themselves as invaluable assets within their fields.

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Nguher Zaki
Creative Problem Solver, Founder, Creativity Coach

Embracing a growth mindset has definitely been pivotal in my career transition into tech. It has been a learning spree of constantly looking for opportunities to grow and become better in my areas of interest. Though challenging, I often let my curiosity guide me through my growth.

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Ifrah Ayoob
Cofounder Digital Marketing Hub & Digital Marketer at WomenTech Network

A growth mindset isn’t just a strategy—it’s a lifeline. It’s what keeps you going when imposter syndrome hits or when a door closes. For women in tech, it means believing you belong, even when the room says otherwise. Every setback becomes a setup for a comeback. It’s not about knowing everything—it’s about being brave enough to learn, grow, and keep showing up.

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Priyanka Thakur

Careers in technology are rarely linear, yet many of us feel the pressure to follow a predefined path, from earning a computer science degree, to coding roles, to management. For women in tech, the journey often looks very different. Some enter the field after studying unrelated disciplines, some step away for personal responsibilities, while others carve niches in emerging areas that didn’t even exist when they started. These “non-traditional” routes are not shortcomings. They are differentiators that enrich our perspectives and strengthen our problem-solving abilities. Defining a unique career path begins with recognizing the value of our individuality. Instead of asking “How do I fit into the mold?” the question becomes “What combination of skills, experiences, and passions can I bring forward?” A background in design may fuel user-focused product development. An interest in psychology may spark innovations in AI ethics. Even time spent outside the workforce can sharpen resilience and leadership qualities. Each layer contributes to building a career narrative that is not only unique but also deeply impactful. But defining a path is only the beginning; navigating it requires strategy. Mentorship and sponsorship play a critical role here, finding mentors who understand our aspirations, and sponsors who advocate for us in rooms we are not yet in. Beyond mentorship, women benefit immensely from peer communities where we can exchange insights, share vulnerabilities, and celebrate wins. These networks often become the safe space where ambitions are nurtured and confidence is amplified. Visibility is another essential factor. Women should seek platforms to share their work and voices, whether that means contributing to open-source projects, writing for industry publications, or speaking at conferences. Recognition does not come from waiting to be noticed, but from courageously stepping into the spotlight. Each act of visibility not only advances individual careers but also inspires others to see themselves reflected in tech leadership. Most importantly, success in tech should not be defined by a single trajectory. For some, it may be reaching a C-suite role. For others, it could be pioneering research, launching a startup, or driving social impact through technology. The power lies in giving ourselves permission to define success on our own terms, rather than chasing societal or industry-imposed benchmarks. Women’s unique career paths in tech are not deviations from the norm, they are reshaping the norm itself. By embracing individuality, building intentional networks, and amplifying visibility, we do more than navigate our careers; we transform the ecosystem for those who follow.

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Daniela Silveira
CEO Sisluxe | TV Host | International Family Law Attorney at Sisluxe

Embracing a growth mindset is crucial for women aiming to carve out their unique paths in the tech industry. This perspective encourages lifelong learning, resilience in the face of challenges, and the embrace of failure as a stepping stone to mastery. Adopting this mindset allows women to continuously evolve their skills, adapt to the rapidly changing tech landscape, and position themselves as invaluable assets within their fields.

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Amélie Leroy
Director, OOH Operations at Global uk

✨ I love this topic! I could talk about it for hours, but I’ll try to keep it short. ✨ When I first became a Team Leader over 10 years ago, I had never read a single book about leadership. I was promoted without any training, and—like many first-time leaders—I made mistakes that impacted my team. I tried to do everything: answer every email, ensure no DNS went down, attend every meeting, and still deliver KPIs. The truth? It wasn’t working. Then something changed. A new company acquired us and forced me to read my first leadership book: Monday Morning Leadership by David Cottrell. It was a revelation. One line has stayed with me ever since: 👉 “The most important thing a leader can do is to make sure they keep learning.” That book lit a spark. From there, I picked up The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, which opened my eyes to the power of a growth mindset. Here’s what I’ve learned since: 🌱 If you want to grow as a leader, you must carve out time for learning. 🌱 A good rule of thumb is to invest 20% of your week in your own development. 🌱 For women, this is even more vital—we often feel we must prove ourselves more, and learning builds the skills and confidence to speak up and lead with impact. 💡 My takeaway: Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about committing to growth—for yourself, and for your team.

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GAYATRI TAVVA
Senior Data Engineer at Amazon

In the tech field, there will always be people who may try to take credit for your work or suggest that you don’t belong. But I believe it’s important to stand firm, trust yourself, and keep learning. Exploring new technologies, asking questions without hesitation, and not shying away from pursuing the roles you truly want can open doors and create the growth you deserve.

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