10 women in tech share advice for others entering the industry

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'It’s hard to do your best work if you’re spending half your time making sure your defenses are impenetrable.'

might not technically qualify as a startup, the company still operates like one — lean, agile and abuzz with energy. This startup-style approach madetransition to VP of customer success at ShippingEasy a bit easier due to her experience supporting early-stage companies. Morris said that learning resilience, how to teach herself new things, the importance of relationships and accountability has shaped her into the leader she is today.Work on projects.

Finally, find your champions where you work who would not only take you under their wing to provide feedback but who will vouch for you when opportunities arise. Lean into those relationships and make those people proud. If the champions you find are females in leadership, even better. These are the people who will campaign for you when the time comes.

Proceed with confidence: As long as you continue to learn and stay educated, you can and should take ownership of your expertise and put forward your knowledge and skills with confidence. Far too often, women in leadership roles succumb to the “impostor syndrome,” assuming others know more or have more experience — when in fact, they may not.

Build a team of mentors: The idea of the singular mentor who will take you under his or her wing and guide you through a 20-year career is out of date. It’s up to you to take control of your career and to identify those people who you admire for a specific skill or trait.

 

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