I’ll never forget the crushing feeling of imposter syndrome after failing interviews at McKinsey, Meta, Shopify, and DoorDash.
It wasn’t just about the interviews — I was battling an internal dialogue telling me I wasn’t "Tech Enough" to pivot into the industry.
It hurt watching my peers move up while I felt stuck.
Each rejection chipping away at my confidence.
Validating I was not good enough for top roles.
Deepening my fear that I will never make it.
Secretly ashamed of failing my loved ones.
Something had to change.
Working with a coach and a lot of deep reflection helped me realize two things:
- Failure isn’t final until I choose it to be
- The problem was internal, not external
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Once I realized that I had power, that I had agency to change my outcome, I stopped playing the victim.
Instead of letting failures define me, I made a choice to own my story.
I spent hours studying how others were making the pivot to roles and industries without checking off 100% of the boxes.
I stopped playing small.
I stopped underselling my skills and experiences.
I learned to strategically self-promote my skills during the job search process, instead of doubting them.
Finally, things shifted.
I landed my dream offer at Amazon.
This shift in mindset didn't just help me pivot to Tech — it empowered me to build the largest women’s leadership program run across the Canadian government and launch a coaching business that has helped countless women land $200k+ offers and reclaim their careers.
Imposter syndrome isn’t going to go away overnight, but here’s what I have learned...
The moment you stop doubting yourself, doors open. The only thing holding you back is you.
If I can do it, so can you.
You got what it takes.
You belong.
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