Global Women Leaders Share Thoughtful Women's Day Messages

Dr. Ritika Sinha, Co- Founder, Rocket Health

A doctor turned entrepreneur building mental healthcare for India at Rocket Health.

Closing the Confidence Gap is Key

"In rooms where both men and women are asked to speak about their work, I’ve often noticed an interesting pattern. Ask men to introduce what they do, and they’ll comfortably speak for several minutes, sometimes you have to ask them to stop. Ask women the same question, and even if you give them three minutes, many will finish in one. This shows the confidence gap that still persists, even when the capability gap does not. Closing the confidence gap means encouraging women to speak about their work unapologetically and claim leadership spaces. As more women step into these roles, organisations must also build cultures that prioritise wellbeing, because sustainable leadership is not just about being at the table, but being supported enough to stay there."