Aug 12th 2025
- Vicky Pike
- Aug 12
- 2 min read
Hi there,
Welcome to my newsletter. Today I want to share a story about quiet courage; the kind that grows when the right support surrounds you. One woman from my last group coaching cohort told me:
“The confidence I gained from the group enabled me to apply for a promotion… which I got.”
But it didn’t start with confidence. It began with: “I’m not ready.”
Through coaching, she discovered how loaded that phrase was. Beneath it, she found doubt; an overactive inner critic; patterns that kept her spinning in one place.
But she learned to separate fact from fear, and once she did, she saw different choices about how to move forward.
She realised readiness wasn’t about having it all figured out, it was about vulnerability and an openness to grow into what’s possible. So, when the time came, readiness looked different, and she applied for her promotion, which she got.
💡 Support makes clarity stick.When you have space to reflect, to unpack patterns, and to hear “me too” from others who get it, growth stops being theoretical. It becomes real. And it accelerates when you see that growth in the people around you, too.
That’s why I created Ping! A coaching-led community for women in tech and data to connect and grow with confidence and clarity.
It’s not a course. It’s not a mentoring scheme. It’s a living, breathing space where like-minded women meet every week for live coaching, real talk, and the kind of support that leads to breakthrough moments.
Together, we uncover what’s holding you back, untangle the doubt, and turn quiet “one day” goals into confident action.
Ping is for Women in data and tech:
👩💻 For individuals if you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure what’s next, this space is for you.
You’ll get:
Weekly live coaching (led by me)
Development tools to support your career and confidence growth
A trusted, confidential peer network
🏢 For organisations looking to retain and develop your female tech and data talent? Sponsor a seat for someone in your team.
Perfect for:
Women navigating imposter syndrome or burnout
High-potential talent you want to invest in
DE&I or L&D teams seeking scalable support
🎉 Ping! is launching September 2025
We’re currently small and mighty with seven founding members already reaping the benefits.
I am opening 20 early adopter member seats at just £10/month — a special launch price as we grow this community together.
These seats will go fast.
Be one of the first to join or sponsor a place:
P.S. Not sure if Ping is the right fit for you or your team? Get in touch.
All the best for the rest of your Summer.
Vicky Pike.
Founder