Professor Tracey
Sigers
IT Department Chair at NCUS TEC Career College
"How dare I lead when the ditch I digged is now covering me "
"How dare I lead when the ditch I digged is now covering me "
Thu May 22 - 9:30 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"How dare I lead when the ditch I digged is now covering me "
"How dare I lead when the ditch I digged is now covering me "
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Session: How dare I lead when the ditch I digged is now covering me
In an era where technology is the backbone of innovation and growth, the underrepresentation of women in tech remains a pressing challenge. It is stated that women only represent 1% of technology. This presentation, "How Dare I lead when the ditch I digged is now covering me" seeks to inspire and empower women to take bold steps into leadership roles within the technology sector. By addressing the systemic barriers that have historically hindered women's progress, we will explore mindset barriers, empowerment through education, creating a positive mindset and changing our internal temperature to confidence level.Through real-life case studies and interactive discussions, participants will discover how to harness their unique strengths and foster a culture of innovation that champions women's voices and contributions. We will explore how to come out of the ditch and steps to leadership success. Customize options and views
Key Takeaways
- Conquering my Barriers to Entry: Identifying and discussing systemic challenges that women face in the tech industry.
- Empowerment through Education: Strategies for skill development and continuous learning to enhance women's technical capabilities.
- Creating a positive mindset: Developing a positive mindset, setting the stage for walking in excellence
- Changing your internal temperature to confidence
Bio
Professor Tracey Sigers hails from the great state of Ohio where she currently serves as the IT Department Chair for NCUS TEC and former Director of Information Technology with the National Center for Urban Solutions. Ms. Sigers holds several degrees including an MBA and Technology Leadership master’s degree from Franklin University. Ms. Sigers is also a former Affiliate Professor for Ohio Christian University. Ms. Sigers is a 2023 Global Women in Tech Speaker of the year finalist and was also recently selected to serve as an 2022-2024 Certified Certiport Global Ambassador program where she focused on IT Education and certifications.Ms. Sigers is a sought-after national speaker as she uses her electric style of speaking to motivate and educate those in her presence about the importance of technological education as well as directing leadership seminars for leaders in technology. One of her most recent topics “Silent Ditch Diggers the serial killers of dreams” – Symptoms of Leadership Self Sabotage, explores symptoms of self-sabotage while climbing the corporate ladder.
Her passion for impacting the community with Credentials and Certifications extends nationally as she has directed training across the country which included the state of Maine where she and her instructors facilitated the AWS main challenge. Ms. Sigers also holds several IT certifications and is a Certified Microsoft Educator as well as an AWS Educator. This Author, motivational speaker and former Ms. Black Ohio winner seeks to create change and make a continual impact in the world of technology.
