TechHER Ascend: The Confidence and Career Growth Accelerator
In 10 breakthrough weeks, master strategies to command presence, boost confidence, and accelerate your career in tech with lasting recognition.
You’re In The Right Place IF…
You feel overlooked and unheard in tech meetings.
You crave recognition and promotion but hit roadblocks.
You want to drive your career forward with confidence and respect.
This Might Not Be For You IF…
You're okay with staying in the same job and role for years.
You prefer to go it alone without support or guidance.
You believe changes in the tech workplace are impossible.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.
Over 10 transformative weeks, we'll journey through:
MODULE 1: Uncovering Professional Barriers
Pinpoint the exact workplace challenges and hidden roadblocks holding back your progress, so you can take focused action.
In this breakthrough session you'll achieve:
Identify hidden workplace barriers stopping growth or recognition.
Understand how biases and norms impact your career progression.
Create a clear roadmap to tackle professional obstacles.
MODULE 2: Strengthening Inner Confidence
Crush self-doubt, overcome imposter syndrome, and show up every day as the confident expert your team needs.
By the end of this session, you will:
Break free from imposter syndrome and self-doubt.
Build habits that strengthen confidence daily.
Show up ready to speak and lead as an expert in any situation.
MODULE 3: Power Communication for Impact
Master tools to speak clearly, assertively, and make your voice heard in meetings and key discussions.
In this module, you will:
Learn how to communicate ideas with clarity and authority.
Practice techniques to ensure your voice is heard in meetings.
Create habits for impactful communication that delivers results.
MODULE 4: Building Strategic Networks
Create meaningful connections and alliances with professionals who can support your career growth.
This module will guide you to:
Map out strategic opportunities to build meaningful work connections.
Develop outreach plans for mentors and professional allies.
Leave with actionable networking goals that open doors in your field.
MODULE 5: Personal Branding for Career Mobility
Shape a standout professional presence that gets you noticed and respected in your niche.
During this module, you will:
Audit and shape your personal brand into a standout authority.
Polish your online presence, including a LinkedIn makeover.
Position yourself as a go-to expert for career opportunities.
MODULE 6: Negotiating Salary and Promotion
Learn how to confidently ask for and secure the pay and positions you deserve.
This powerful session teaches you to:
Understand salary benchmarks for your skills and experience.
Learn scripts and techniques for confident salary negotiations.
Walk away prepared to ask for—and secure—promotions and raises.
MODULE 7: Leveraging Mentorship & Sponsorship
Find and grow relationships with mentors and sponsors who will advocate for your career advancement.
This module focuses on helping you:
Find and connect with mentors who guide your career growth.
Develop a structured plan to nurture sponsorship relationships.
Leverage support from key people who advocate for your success.
MODULE 8: Navigating Gender Bias in Tech
Handle subtle and direct gender bias in your workplace with effective strategies and allyship approaches.
This module is designed to help you:
Recognize and address gender bias in day-to-day work interactions.
Practice scenarios to counteract biases with calm competence.
Build real support systems to champion equity in the workplace.
MODULE 9: Work-Life Balance Without Sacrifice
Set boundaries and prioritize your well-being while staying productive and stress-free.
Together in this session we'll:
Learn time-blocking methods to balance work and personal priorities.
Learn scripts and techniques for confident salary negotiations.
Create a sustainable plan for work-life harmony without burnout.
MODULE 10: Sustaining Growth and Celebrating Wins
Track your progress, plan for long-term growth, and embrace every achievement along the way.
In this session, you’ll focus on:
Track your achievements and build a career-forward plan.
Shape a vision for sustained growth and long-term mobility.
Celebrate every win as fuel to stay motivated and inspired.
But… That’s Not All!
More Tools for Your Journey:
Bonus 1
Kick-ass Outline Workshop to make your writing process flow seamlessly.
A step-by-step guide to boost client loyalty and lifetime value — so you’re not always chasing new leads.
Bonus 2
Craft Your Book Talk Workshop to attract readers when your book launches!
A quick-reference tool to handle unexpected challenges with clarity and confidence.
Bonus 3
Nail Your Book Title Workshop to find the beast title and subtitle for your book.
Track your key numbers and make informed decisions — without needing a finance degree.
My 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡
STEP 1
EMPOWER
Build unshakeable confidence to lead and be heard in tech.
STEP 2
CONNECT
Forge strategic networks that amplify your career growth.
STEP 3
ACHIEVE
Secure promotions and recognition with targeted action plans.
Break Through in Tech—For Good.
You deserve a career where your voice and talent shine.
Start changing your story today—your future in tech begins now.
About Dasha D
I am Dasha D, a cybersecurity and AI consultant with nearly 30 years of experience working on global defense and critical infrastructure projects.
My Mission?
To empower women in tech to gain confidence, leadership, and recognition in their careers through my lived-experience coaching.
"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me."
—Ayn Rand
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