How to step out of your mask as a leader

Published on March 5, 2026

Many women in tech adopt “masks” to navigate leadership - perfecting, pleasing, or overcompensating. Angela Cox, Master Executive Coach and Founder of Paseda360 Coach Training Academy, explores how these protective patterns form, the hidden cost of masking, and practical steps to restore self-trust, align thoughts and actions, and lead authentically without overextending or losing confidence.

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