184. Stop Shrinking in the Room: Sima Patel on Confidence, Voice, and Career Growth
Tue Dec 30 2025
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Stop Shrinking in the Room: Sima Patel on Confidence, Voice and Career Growth Ep.184
In this powerful Women of Influence conversation, Coach SandyB sits down with Sima Patel, a seasoned operations leader with over 20 years of experience across eight industries, from owning a Subway franchise to working inside billion dollar software companies.
Sima shares the journey behind her book Your People, Your Tools, and Your Voice: A Blueprint for Professional Success and breaks down the three pillars that have shaped her career: building intentional relationships, using the right tools to work smarter, and finding the confidence to speak up even when imposter syndrome shows up.
This episode is packed with real, actionable insights for women navigating corporate spaces, pivoting careers, or rebuilding confidence. From practical networking strategies and tool discipline to learning how to own your voice in rooms where it feels intimidating, Sima delivers wisdom busy professionals can apply immediately.
You will also hear a powerful reflection on leadership, visibility, and modeling courage for the next generation. This conversation is a reminder that influence is built through intention, consistency, and showing up even when it feels uncomfortable.
If you are ready to strengthen your professional relationships, increase your confidence, and stop shrinking in spaces you earned, this episode is for you.
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Send us a text Stop Shrinking in the Room: Sima Patel on Confidence, Voice and Career Growth Ep.184 In this powerful Women of Influence conversation, Coach SandyB sits down with Sima Patel, a seasoned operations leader with over 20 years of experience across eight industries, from owning a Subway franchise to working inside billion dollar software companies. Sima shares the journey behind her book Your People, Your Tools, and Your Voice: A Blueprint for Professional Success and breaks down the three pillars that have shaped her career: building intentional relationships, using the right tools to work smarter, and finding the confidence to speak up even when imposter syndrome shows up. This episode is packed with real, actionable insights for women navigating corporate spaces, pivoting careers, or rebuilding confidence. From practical networking strategies and tool discipline to learning how to own your voice in rooms where it feels intimidating, Sima delivers wisdom busy professionals can apply immediately. You will also hear a powerful reflection on leadership, visibility, and modeling courage for the next generation. This conversation is a reminder that influence is built through intention, consistency, and showing up even when it feels uncomfortable. If you are ready to strengthen your professional relationships, increase your confidence, and stop shrinking in spaces you earned, this episode is for you. Support the show Start your 90 Day Wins Journey today! https://www.coachsandyb.com Join our email list and receive our monthly Newsletter and more. https://winpondiroad.com Like/Follow our Instagram Page http://www.instagram.com/90daywins