So much more than a job title

I love conversations that remind me why I do what I do — helping women find and use their voice with confidence.

I recently spoke with Sandra Mingot, who’s bringing strategy to life in the rapidly changing aerospace and defence sector.

Sandra is an accomplished public speaker, regularly participating in panel discussions to share her expertise. I wanted to tap into her experience and find out how she got to where she is today.

Our conversation was a reminder that confidence is not about having it all figured out — it’s about working to lift the barriers that hold us back.

Here are three takeaways from our conversation:

🌿 There’s not one single path.

Careers rarely follow a straight line. Each twist and turn brings new learning, and sometimes, the unexpected steps are the ones that take us further.

💭 The biggest barriers are internal.

Self-doubt and insecurity often speak the loudest, especially when we step into leadership roles. But recognising them is the first step to quieting them.

🎶 We’re much more than our professional roles.

Sandra studied engineering — and she’s also a music lover and singer who regularly performs with a jazz ensemble in Barcelona.

Our job titles tell only part of our story; the rest lives in the passions, experiences and talents we bring to our work.


Her words also made me reflect on my own path. The moments when I’ve doubted myself (many!), taken detours (quite a few!), and discovered unexpected strengths along the way.

Each time, I’ve learned that growth comes from exploring, experimenting and giving ourselves permission to be who we are.

And every time we choose to share our voice, like Sandra, we make it easier for others to do the same.

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