Have you sat at a leadership table and struggled to speak up—even when you knew your ideas had value? Have you questioned your voice in a space where you were completely outnumbered?
I have too.
When I was COO at RYCOR, I was the only woman on our executive team. And even though I had a seat at the table, it didn’t always feel like I had a voice. I often felt like I had to prove myself twice as hard just to be heard.
It was a male-dominated environment, and even with my title, experience, and hard-earned results—I still doubted myself.
Confidence isn’t built in isolation.
What I needed back then wasn’t another productivity hack or mindset tip. What I needed was support.
I needed other women in tech to rise with.
👩💻 Let’s talk about the numbers for a second:
⏩ Women make up just 26% of the tech workforce
⏩ Only 11% of tech leadership roles are held by women
⏩ Nearly 50% of women in tech leave the industry by age 35
The #1 reason? Lack of support and belonging. Not just from our companies—but from each other.
💡 Confidence is built through connection
I end every group coaching session with the same question:
“What’s one word to describe how you’re feeling right now?”
And almost every time, I hear the same four words:
Confident. Supported. Inspired. Energized.
That’s the power of being in a space where you’re seen, heard, and not the only one in the room.
🧠 The emotional intelligence behind it all
Emotional intelligence research shows that you handle pressure and uncertainty better when you have a social buffer—a trusted circle to lean on.
When you feel supported:
✅ Your stress tolerance increases
✅ You’re less reactive and more composed
✅ You bounce back from setbacks faster
✅ And you show up with more clarity and courage
You don’t need to go it alone anymore. And you don’t have to carry the weight of being “the only one” by yourself.
🐦🔥 This is why I created the Women in Tech Rising Collective.
It’s a community that offers:
✔️ Live monthly group coaching
✔️ The Phoenix Path – a 6-stage self-paced journey to clarity, confidence & leadership
✔️ A private community + accountability buddy
✔️ Science-backed tools to help you lead authentically and speak up without burning out
🎉 Founding Member Launch is May 1
If you’re ready to grow your confidence and your career—surrounded by women who truly understand—this is your moment.
👉 Join the waitlist now and get exclusive Founding Member access
Next week, I’ll be writing more about the power of community—and why it might be the missing piece you didn’t know you needed.
Lots of love,
Anna
