Conference Sessions Empowered to Lead: Building Confidence and Inclusion in Health Tech
Objectives
• Why diversity and self-confidence are critical to health tech innovation.
• How to identify and overcome cultural barriers to leadership.
• Tools for building inclusive teams and amplifying underrepresented voices.
• Actionable insights to help individuals step up and organizations support them.
Session Abstract
Technology in healthcare is advancing fast—but representation and leadership haven’t kept pace. In this impactful session, Sheena Yap Chan shares how building confidence in underrepresented professionals, particularly women and people of color, is essential for driving innovation, trust, and equity in health tech. Drawing from her personal story and global advocacy work, Sheena delivers practical strategies to develop leadership from within, foster inclusive teams, and amplify voices that are often left out of the decision-making process. Whether you’re in medtech, digital health, or hospital innovation, this talk will challenge and inspire you to lead with authenticity and inclusivity.
Speaker Profiles
Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence, where she interviews women about their journeys to self-confidence. With over one million downloads, her podcast ranks among the top 0.5% most popular shows globally and features over 800 interviews, including conversations with celebrities and eight-figure CEOs. Sheena’s influence extends beyond podcasting. Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, published by Wiley, is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It is also recognized as one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, the world’s leading site for book recommendations. Her second book, Bridging the Confidence Gap, also published by Wiley, continues her mission of empowering women by addressing the barriers to confidence and leadership. Her work has been featured on prominent platforms such as MindValley, FOX, NBC News, and the Manila Times. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries. She has delivered impactful speeches for organizations like Live Nation, NASA, and UKG, sharing her insights on self-confidence and leadership.
