Fear of speaking up is one of the biggest barriers holding brilliant minds back in the data world. We stay quiet in meetings, avoid posting online, or convince ourselves that stages are for “other people.” But what if your fear could become your fuel?

In this session, I’ll share my transformation from being paralysed by public speaking to becoming an international voice for data accessibility and design. With raw honesty and practical tactics, I’ll show you how to flip self-doubt into confidence, how to find and amplify your unique perspective, and how to make your voice impossible to ignore.

Because stepping forward isn’t just about visibility, it’s about sharing your authenticity, and lived experience to a field that thrives on diversity.

The data universe is vast, but your voice is the missing star.