I’m Soumyah — your Confidence Architect — but I wasn’t always this way.
I was once the quiet girl, unsure of her own voice but filled with big dreams. I still remember the
day my teacher asked in class, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Without hesitation,
I stood up and said, “I want to be an IAS officer.” At that time, I didn’t fully understand the
responsibilities of the role — but I knew what the red beacon on the white Ambassador
represented: power, purpose, and visibility. I didn’t just want a title; I wanted to make a
difference.
I followed the path society laid out for me — earned my engineering degree from IIIT Kolkata,
joined Infosys, and excelled. On the surface, I was successful. But deep inside, there was a
restlessness I couldn’t ignore. That childhood dream kept calling, so I decided to prepare for the
IAS exams — this time with complete awareness and commitment. Years of early mornings and
late nights went into preparation. And yet, after multiple attempts, I didn’t clear it.
That failure shook me to my core. It wasn’t just about missing an exam; it was about questioning
my intelligence, my worth, my future. Depression crept in, and I withdrew from the world. I felt
invisible — not just to others, but to myself.
But leadership often begins in the dark. My family’s unwavering support and my best friend —
now my husband — became my anchors. They reminded me of who I was beneath the fear. I
decided to rise — not because I felt ready, but because I was tired of feeling lost.
I switched to Salesforce technology, immersed myself in learning, and within a month, landed
three job offers. I rejoined the workforce, grew into leadership roles, led teams, and designed
solutions as a Solution Architect and Project Manager. But while I thrived professionally, a part
of me still felt unfulfilled.
The turning point came with motherhood. Far from holding me back, it awakened me. My
daughters became my mirrors, reminding me that I didn’t want to merely exist — I wanted to
lead with purpose. In choosing to be present for them, I chose to be present for myself.
I faced my fears, embraced my voice, and redefined my dreams. I realized my purpose was never
just about a position; it was about service — about empowering others to rise.
After 14 years in corporate, I leapt into my true calling not in technology but in transformation.
Today, as a certified soft skills trainer, I work with students, professionals, and women restarting
their careers — helping them turn silence into strength, doubt into confidence, dreams into action
and building leaders from within.
I no longer regret not becoming an IAS officer. Because now, I serve in a way that feels even
more powerful — I became an architect of confidence, building leaders from within.
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