Do you ever feel overlooked in meetings or struggle to speak up in a room full of confident voices?
Have you ever doubted your ability to lead in a male-dominated industry?
You’re not alone—and this episode is for you.
Join me as I sit down with Jane Williams, a former IBM executive turned leadership coach, who knows what it’s like to feel shy and unsure of how to share her voice.
Jane opens up about her journey from completing an entire master’s program without speaking in class to becoming a confident leader in tech.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How to make an entrance and command attention in professional settings
✅ Strategies for finding your passion and using it to fuel your confidence
✅ Tips for standing out and leading authentically, even in remote meetings
✅ How to handle challenging dynamics in male-dominated industries
Whether you’re an introvert seeking to overcome shyness, a woman in tech navigating gender biases, or someone striving to lead with confidence, Jane’s story and insights will inspire and empower you to take action.
Don’t just let others define your narrative—find your fire, claim your space, and lead with confidence.
🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to follow, review, and share this episode with someone who might need it!
About Jane Williams:
“Sometimes, the best way through a brick wall isn’t straight through it; it’s around or over it.”
These words, spoken by Jane Williams’ father, perfectly represent her transformation from timid to triumphant.
At a young age, Jane was known to be intellectual and creative. She even skipped ahead to the first grade, and while this helped her academically, she was personally overwhelmed by the transition, causing her to become shy and reserved. This condition seemed to plague her path for years, until the day came to do a speaking presentation for her IT graduate class.
She realized that she didn’t want to be remembered for falling apart and failing…but for giving an amazing performance. The time had come to find her fire and rise to the challenge, which is exactly what she did. This launched a transformation that not only gave her the courage and confidence to speak up and stand up for herself, it fueled an enormously successful career at IBM, where she flourished in a male-dominated industry over the next two decades.
During her time there, she gained extensive experience managing global teams in Fortune 500 companies and a multitude of industries. And, after making her way around many brick walls and traveling across the world, she knew it was time to ignite her solo career and pay it forward.
Today, Jane coaches ambitious women in IT to get clarity on their career, claim their voice, and find their fire. After successfully climbing the leadership ladder and charting her own path to success, she now helps other women rise to their idea of success in their careers. Jane is an exceptional problem solver who is certified in Design Thinking, with a Masters in Information Technology and a Doctorate in Leadership of Remote Teams. She actively listens and creates order out of the chaos to help her clients clarify and capture their desired career path. Her mission is to offer a bespoke experience that combines coaching and mentorship while encouraging and inspiring women across the globe.
Email: drj@findyourfirecoach.com
Website: https://www.findyourfirecoach.com/
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