'Only female in her class': Tumut carpenter overcomes imposter syndrome to achieve success

Founder Imposter Syndrome: Why it happens & How to Deal With It

Imposter syndrome is real, especially for tech startup founders. Lindy Ledohowski shares why these feelings can arise and how to manage it.

'Only female in her class': Tumut carpenter overcomes imposter syndrome to achieve success

Despite coming from a family of tradesmen, third-generation carpenter Lucy Hickson battled imposter syndrome as the only female in her class in a male-dominated field. The TAFE NSW Wagga Wagga third-year apprentice initially found being the only female student nerve-racking. “At times, I felt anxious about asking for help, but I also knew I could […]

IWD 2025: Why women should pursue the road less travelled even if they don’t herald from a tech discipline

As Australia sees a slow rise in women within the tech workforce, leaders urge those without a tech background to embrace unconventional paths in the industry.