​Too many young professionals in tech are stuck in a cycle of “fake it till you make it”, afraid to ask questions, pretending to know it all, and constantly fearing exposure. But what if there was a better way to grow, one rooted in authenticity, self-awareness, and real skill?

​Join us for a powerful and practical session titled:
“How To Avoid the ‘Fake It Till You Make It’ Trap and Build Genuine Confidence in Tech”

​Our expert speaker, Chioma, brings a wealth of experience navigating this very struggle, and she’s sharing the mindset shifts, strategies, and actionable tools that helped her and can help you build confidence that’s real, not rehearsed.

​Whether you’re just getting started in tech or growing into new roles, this session will show you how to build credibility the right way from the inside out.

​Attendees Will Walk Away With:

• ​A Clear Understanding of the Trap: Why “faking it” can stall your growth, damage your confidence, and limit long-term success.

• ​Confidence-Building Strategies: Practical steps to grow real confidence based on skills, experience, and authenticity not performance.

• ​Tools to Self-Audit Your Growth: Learn how to track your development, set realistic goals, and recognize your progress.

• ​Insights on Vulnerability and Communication: Discover how to ask questions, admit gaps, and still be seen as credible and capable.

• ​Inspiration from Real Journeys: Chioma shares her personal story of building confidence while navigating the highs and lows of tech career growth.

​This Webinar Is Perfect For:

• ​Students & Fresh Graduates: Who feel like they don’t know enough to belong in tech.

• ​Early-Career Professionals: Struggling with impostor syndrome or trying to meet unrealistic expectations.

• ​Mid-Level Professionals: Facing pressure to “perform” confidence while still figuring things out behind the scenes.

• ​Aspiring Tech Professionals: Who want to grow without compromising their authenticity.

• ​General Audience: Anyone interested in building emotional resilience, self-awareness, and true credibility in their tech journey.

​About the Speaker

​Chioma Opara is an IT Project Manager at Lagos Free Zone (Tolaram), where she leads the transition to paper-less, data-driven operations launching multiple automated business-process portals that streamline daily workflows and vendor oversight. Before LFZ, Chioma spent six years at Guaranty Trust Bank. As Product Marketing Manager she drove a 77 % jump in bill-payment transaction volume, 83% growth in value, and added ₦416 million in new revenue through UI redesigns and third-party integrations. Chioma holds an MBA, an Executive master’s in information technology, and a B.Sc. in Computer Science. She is a certified PMP and Professional Scrum Product Owner anchoring her strategic vision in proven project-management and agile practices. Beyond project delivery she actively mentors students and young professionals, and champions digital transformation that delivers measurable business value. Chioma’s work continues to enhance LFZ’s operational resilience, data-driven decision-making, and overall stakeholder experience.