Why is it important to master your mindset as a woman in tech? Despite decades of progress toward equality in the tech industry women continue to remain underrepresented in the tech industry. The stats are driven by a lack of visibility to career prospects, role models, and early engagement of girls in STEM subjects. Of the 20% of women who make it into the tech industry only 5% are able to progress into leadership. It is clear from the prevalent research and statistics that progressing as a woman in the tech industry can be a challenging uphill climb where only the strong survive! Grit and de ..read more

We purchase things online, We work online, We play online, and We are online 24/7. The necessity to prevent our information from being deliberately interrupted or abused is extremely vital as our lives become more and more dependent on digital services. Our lives rely on online services, especially with cybersecurity frequently making headlines today. In this episode, Cybersecurity Analyst Karizma Hanshaw discusses the basics of Cybersecurity and provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to secure your online identity ..read more

In this episode, our guest speaker Catherine Gull delivers a talk to the SheLeads in Tech Network and AltHAN Co Women's forum about Driving Industrial Innovation Through Private Networks. Private networks are dedicated communications networks for enterprises, communities or new classes of managed services providers. They are an increasingly important – yet complicated – area of the mobile industry. New use cases around IoT are accelerating the development and adoption of this system which will become more significant for utilities in future. A combination of new spectrum allocations, notably i ..read more

Sheleads Episode 13: The Evolution of Telecommunications "A lack of female role models is also reinforcing the perception that a technology career isn’t for them. Only 22% of students can name a famous female working in technology. Whereas two thirds can name a famous man working in technology" - PWC Women in tech report At SheLeads in tech, our mission is to showcase and spotlight the talents and achievements of women in the technology industry; this way we aspire to demonstrate that a career in tech is for women as much as any other occupation. This week our spotlight is on Maria Lema, Co Fo ..read more

As data becomes the driving force of the modern world, terms like data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence have become commonplace. But what do these terms actually mean? What are their differences and relationships? This week, Sheleads in Tech founder Lydia Igoche is joined by Itoro Liney, a data science and analytics manager. In this episode, we discussed the introduction of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning ..read more

Chichi Eruchalu, Multiverse's head of leadership development, joins us this week to discuss scaling up in leadership. Multiverse is an Edtech startup with the goal of developing a diverse group of future leaders by offering high-quality apprenticeship programs that combine work, training, and community involvement ..read more

Technology plays a crucial role in our lives and mental well-being. While it’s true that technology affects virtually everyone involved, societal expectations, combined with peer pressure surrounding technology, affect women differently and, often, more negatively. The lack of access to Mental Health Care and Support further exasperates an already difficult situation for many women trying to balance work and caring responsibilities. This week SheLeads Founder @Lydia Igoche is joined by ★ Tamar Blue Blue, Founder and CEO of Mental Happy to explore an Alternative Approach to Mental Health Care ..read more

Diversity and inclusion continue to be at the heart of our mission at SheLeads. When only: ?? 3% of Females say a Career in Tech is their first choice ??78% of students can’t name a famous female working in Technology ??16% of Females have had a career in Technology suggested to them ??5% of leadership positions in the Technology sector are held by women Clearly more needs to be done to close the gender gap in STEM and Technology Occupations. This week, SheLeads Founder Lydia Igoche is joined by Equality, Diversity and Inclusion expert Dr Esther Mukuka to Explore the root cause behind these st ..read more

Sports and Coaching are two words that go hand in hand. There's no debating the fact that you need a Coach in Sport whether you're a beginner or an elite Athlete. But what about Coaching for women in tech? Can Coaching play a role in improving entry and retention for women in Tech. This week, SheLeads in Tech Founder, Lydia Igoche is Joined by Jennifer Winter-Leach, Founder of Flying Changes Mindset, the UK's Leading Equestrian Mindset and Performance Coaching and Training Company to discuss the importance of coaching for women in tech. Jenni is passionate about nurturing individuals and their ..read more

Women currently hold only around 5% of leadership positions in the Industry. This week, our Guest speaker, Rosalind Singleton, CEO of Spring Fibre, joined a two-way session of @SheLeads and the ALTHAN Co Women forum to share her thoughts and experience on Cultivating a CEO Mindset. This session presented a powerful opportunity to reframe and visualize what a CEO in the Tech Industry looks like. Rosalind Singleton career spans over 30 years in the Telecommunications Industry; in addition to her role as CEO of Spring Fibre, she is the chair of UK5G, an investor with Angel Academe - increasing fe ..read more