What if confidence isn’t about being louder, but about asking the right questions?

If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting feeling steamrolled, talked over, or unsure how to speak up without pretending to be someone you’re not, this episode is for you.

In this episode of From a Woman to a Leader, I sit down with Juhi Ranjan, Head of Product Management at RTI and a computer science PhD with deep experience in real-time systems, edge computing, and autonomy. Juhi has built her career around complex, high-stakes platforms for automotive, aerospace, and medical markets but the most powerful thing she built was her voice.

Juhi shares how she transitioned from research to product leadership, how she handled assertive colleagues without losing herself, and why being the “only woman in the room” taught her how to lead with quiet strength, values, and curiosity.

🎧 In this deeply inspiring and practical episode, you’ll learn:

💡 How to speak up in male-dominated rooms without faking confidence

🔄 How Juhi pivoted from academia to product and stayed aligned with her values

🧭 A simple framework to navigate assertiveness with curiosity instead of confrontation

🌱 Why it’s okay to build a non-linear career—and how to use your story as your strength

💬 How to find champions, build influence, and stop shrinking in high-stakes situations

If you’ve ever felt overlooked or unsure how to lead in your own way, this episode will remind you: you don’t have to change who you are to become a leader.

Connect with Juhi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juhiranjan/

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