18-21 May 2027
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Corina Taban
Founder, Researcher and Behavioral Strategist at 934 Leadership Advisors
"Brave, Bold, Visible: Redefining Confidence in Tech"
Thu May 14 - 6:40 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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Session: Brave, Bold, Visible: Redefining Confidence in Tech
Confidence is often misunderstood. It’s treated as a personality trait, rather than a skill shaped by context, norms, and opportunity. This misconception disproportionately holds women back, rewarding visibility over value and conformity over impact.
In this session, we’ll reframe confidence as a behavioral and strategic capability that can be developed like a muscle. Drawing on behavioral science, organizational psychology, and experience leading high-stakes negotiations, we’ll explore why competence alone rarely translates into influence, and what actually changes that dynamic.
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Key Takeaways
Corina Taban is a leadership strategist, behavioral science researcher, and former tech executive who bridges business, psychology, and global leadership. She spent nearly a decade at major tech companies, including Microsoft and Meta, where she negotiated and led complex, multi-million-dollar partnerships with C-level executives across international markets, gaining first-hand insight into how power, confidence, and human behavior shape decision-making at the highest levels.
Currently completing a Doctorate in Organizational Behavior, Corina’s award-winning research on the psychological contract and women’s career trajectories in tech has been recognized internationally, including at the 2025 Academy of Management Global Conference.
Named among McKinsey & Co.’s Next Generation Women Leaders, Corina speaks on confidence, bold leadership, and how women in tech can build influence without shrinking themselves.
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Corina Taban
Founder, Researcher and Behavioral Strategist at 934 Leadership Advisors
"Brave, Bold, Visible: Redefining Confidence in Tech"
Thu May 14 - 6:40 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
Add to Calendar 05/14/2026 6:40 AM 05/14/2026 07:20 AM America/New_York #WTGC2026
"Brave, Bold, Visible: Redefining Confidence in Tech"
#WTGC2026
"Brave, Bold, Visible: Redefining Confidence in Tech"
https://www.womentech.net/ringcentral https://www.womentech.net/ringcentral
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Session: Brave, Bold, Visible: Redefining Confidence in Tech
Confidence is often misunderstood. It’s treated as a personality trait, rather than a skill shaped by context, norms, and opportunity. This misconception disproportionately holds women back, rewarding visibility over value and conformity over impact.
In this session, we’ll reframe confidence as a behavioral and strategic capability that can be developed like a muscle. Drawing on behavioral science, organizational psychology, and experience leading high-stakes negotiations, we’ll explore why competence alone rarely translates into influence, and what actually changes that dynamic.
Participants Will Gain Insight Into
- Why capable women are often perceived as “not ready” despite strong performance;
- How social norms and internalized expectations shape confidence and risk-taking ;
- The hidden cost of staying invisible in high-performance environments;
- Practical, evidence-based ways to become more visible and influential without compromising authenticity.
Key Takeaways
- Confidence is a skill, not a personality trait. It can be built intentionally through behavior, exposure, and repetition.
- Social norms shape who feels “confident”. Understanding these dynamics helps women stop self-editing and start taking space without apology.
- Competence alone doesn’t create influence. Visibility, risk-taking, and strategic self-advocacy are critical career multipliers.
- Boldness can be practiced safely. Participants will leave with concrete, science-backed strategies to be more visible and impactful at work.
Corina Taban is a leadership strategist, behavioral science researcher, and former tech executive who bridges business, psychology, and global leadership. She spent nearly a decade at major tech companies, including Microsoft and Meta, where she negotiated and led complex, multi-million-dollar partnerships with C-level executives across international markets, gaining first-hand insight into how power, confidence, and human behavior shape decision-making at the highest levels.
Currently completing a Doctorate in Organizational Behavior, Corina’s award-winning research on the psychological contract and women’s career trajectories in tech has been recognized internationally, including at the 2025 Academy of Management Global Conference.
Named among McKinsey & Co.’s Next Generation Women Leaders, Corina speaks on confidence, bold leadership, and how women in tech can build influence without shrinking themselves.
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