Hello, I'm Isaac Goldfarb.

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, my journey to living openly and authentically was a long and complex one. Coming out is never a single moment, it's an ongoing process. The hardest part is coming out to yourself, acknowledging and accepting that you are different. For those in the LGBTQ+ community there's an added layer: the hope not just to embrace who you are, but to feel accepted by your family, friends and workplace.

I came out at the age of 25, following the end of a heterosexual marriage. At the time I married because I deeply loved my partner and believed it was the only way to achieve my dream of having children.

Through a long and transformative process of therapy I gained a clearer understanding of myself and my needs. That journey led me to come out, meet my first husband, relocate to the UK with him and begin the process of building a family.

Since I was 19 I dreamed of becoming a parent. As a gay man that path wasn't always clear, but I learned that when you have a goal you don't always need to know how it will happen. You just need to trust in it. In 2010 that dream became a reality with the birth of my twins, who were born prematurely in Mumbai, India, through surrogacy. The first year of their lives was filled with challenges, health issues and complex immigration processes, and it took 14 months before we could finally bring them home to the UK.

Now my daughter is 14. She's the only girl in the house and from an early age she's had to carve out her own space. Watching her grow into a strong, confident young woman, unafraid to speak her mind, reminds me every day why resilience, self-belief and authenticity matter so much.

These are the same qualities I focus on in my coaching, helping Women in Tech build the confidence to thrive, lead and break through the barriers of a male dominated industry.

For years I struggled with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a condition that significantly impacted my daily life. I sought help from countless doctors, nutritionists, and even tried hypnotherapy, yet nothing seemed to work. The breakthrough came when I discovered a specific lifestyle that not only managed my symptoms but transformed my overall wellbeing.

That change involved more than altering my diet, it required a shift in mindset. I began to approach life and my relationships with greater self-awareness and acceptance, especially of things beyond my control. By letting go of unnecessary stress and focusing on what I could influence, my symptoms reduced dramatically.

The transformation was profound. I went from constant cramps and sleepless nights to restful sleep, renewed motivation and increased energy. I also lost 18kg in a few months, an unintentional but welcome side effect. IBS might be a condition I live with, but it no longer controls my life, and I now help others discover how self-awareness and small lifestyle adjustments can lead to real change.

I've seen firsthand how self-doubt and limiting beliefs can hold talented women back from advancing in their careers, stepping into leadership or even entering the tech industry in the first place. Throughout my own 25-year career in IT, I often wondered why there weren't more women in the room, and the few I worked with were consistently outstanding.

Many women in tech have the skills and the ambition but struggle with confidence in environments where they're underrepresented. That's why I'm passionate about helping them overcome those barriers, build self-belief and thrive.

Whether it's speaking up in meetings, going for that promotion or simply feeling a sense of belonging in a male dominated industry, I support my clients in developing the confidence and resilience they need to become the leaders they're meant to be.