n Episode 39, we sit down with Pooja Kokatnur, Engineering Lead at BNZ, who shares a deeply personal and inspiring journey through the tech industry. From growing up in a multicultural household in Dubai to carving out a meaningful career in New Zealand, Pooja reflects on the challenges of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the subtle biases women of colour continue to face in tech.

She talks about the power of mentorship, what it means to lead with authenticity, and why staying true to your personality is a strength—not a liability. Pooja also opens up about key turning points in her career, including moments where speaking up made all the difference and where being overlooked led her to become a better advocate for others.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating their early career, stepping into leadership, or simply trying to find their voice in a fast-moving industry.

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In this powerful episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Viji—Head of Sales for TCS Asia-Pacific—shares her transformative journey from a shy, academically driven girl in conservative South India to a confident, empathetic leader in global tech. She opens up about the inner battles of self-doubt, breaking out of her comfort zone, and how parenting a neurodivergent child reshaped her outlook on leadership and inclusion.
Packed with lessons on self-belief, resilience, and redefining what it means to lead with heart, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating change, challenge, or career reinvention.#TechBeyondGender #WomenInTech #LeadershipJourney #EmpoweredLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #Neurodiversity #ResilientLeadership #CareerGrowth #SelfBelief #BreakingBarriers #SalesLeadership #InspiringStories

In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Anish Dua, a distinguished academic and social advocate, shares his remarkable journey from academia to leading a movement against gender discrimination in India.

We explore how collective action transformed societal attitudes toward daughters over the last 20 years, the real meaning of spirituality in modern leadership, and how love and compassion—not confrontation—drive true change.

Dr. Dua also offers practical wisdom on overcoming workplace biases, balancing logic and emotion, and building a more inclusive and peaceful culture at work and in life.

Tune in for powerful reflections on how inner growth leads to outer impact.

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