Working Women Mentor

From Imposter Syndrome to Impact: Lessons from Building a Global Women in Tech Community

Episode Notes

Anna Radulovski is the founder of WomenTech Network, a global community connecting women in technology across 179 countries. Through initiatives like Coding Girls, mentorship programs, and global leadership events, she has dedicated her career to helping women gain visibility, opportunity, and influence in tech. She is also the author of Chief in Tech, a guide to navigating leadership and building impact in industries where women are often underrepresented. 

In this conversation, Anna shares the leadership lessons she learned while building an international movement and working in rooms where she was often the only woman present.

Together we explore:

• Why waiting for permission can quietly stall your leadership
• How imposter syndrome shows up even for high-performing women
• The difference between working hard and making your work visible
• Why mentorship and community change the trajectory of careers
• The leadership skill that matters most today: storytelling

Anna also shares the simple piece of mentor advice that shifted her entire mindset:

“Don’t wait for permission to lead.”

This episode is for the woman who is capable, experienced, and working hard, but still feels like she is waiting for the right moment to step forward. If you are navigating leadership, visibility, or the next chapter of your career, this conversation offers grounded guidance on how to move from hesitation to impact.