Join host ⁠⁠Kellie Kwarteng⁠ ⁠and guest ⁠Natasha Barker⁠, Domain Architect at Matalan and Drapers 30 Under 30 honoree, for an inspiring conversation about building confidence, breaking barriers, and thriving in tech leadership. From graduating as a junior infrastructure architect to becoming a influential domain architect, Natasha shares her journey of transformation and the power of saying "yes" to opportunities. Key highlights: Breaking through imposter syndrome and owning your space in male-dominated environments How to transition from being "the only woman in the room" to confidently leading technical discussions The importance of being less modest and showcasing your achievements Leveraging professional recognition to accelerate your tech career Why expanding your comfort zone is crucial for career growth The vast range of roles available in tech beyond coding and project management Practical tips for mentoring and supporting the next generation of tech talent Natasha offers candid insights about her transformation from an unconfident graduate to a respected technical leader, sharing practical strategies for career advancement and the importance of building professional networks. Whether you're starting your tech career, looking to step into leadership, or wanting to boost your professional confidence, this episode provides actionable advice for breaking through barriers and achieving your goals. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 ⁠BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT⁠. Join BCS to apply for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) - the only Chartered IT registration validating your technical expertise and accountability in tech. Find out more at ⁠bcs.org/trustyou⁠ Useful resource links: Connect with Natasha Barker - ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ British Computing Society (BCS) - ⁠Professional Registration⁠ ⁠Drapers 30 Under 30 Class of 2024⁠ Be sure to Follow Elevate- Women in Tech on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ Connect with your Host Kellie Kwarteng - Founder and CEO of Halzak - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 Feel free to DM me if you would like to be a future guest of the show, have a topic you would like covered, or would like a free strategy call to discuss any hiring goals/challenges for your Tech Team.