What happens when you dare to speak up, take opportunities, and trust your potential?

In the 5th episode of Shapers’ Voices, our podcast, we meet Iselin Songe-Moller, Head of Advisory at Sopra Steria Norway.

Starting her journey at Sopra Steria as a young graduate, Iselin shares how raising her hand at the right moments helped shape her career , from project support to leading a team of more than 200 consultants today.

🎙️ In this episode, she talks about:

• Why speaking up is essential to growth
• How leadership is built through trust, authenticity, and energy
• The importance of finding mentors and believing in yourself

This episode is a reminder that careers are not defined by titles, but by the courage to step forward and make an impact.

In this episode, meet Vinita Verma, Technical Support Lead at Sopra Steria India.

Vinita shares her inspiring journey: from growing up in a large joint family rooted in strong values, to building a multifaceted career over 18 years at Sopra Steria. From automation testing to pre-sales, international collaboration, and technical leadership across geographies.

Why listen?

• Learn from an 18-year journey across automation, global collaboration, and technical leadership.
• Get leadership insights from the 1000 Women Leaders programme, including Kintsugi and progress over perfection.
• Feel inspired by a real story of growth, resilience, and empowering others across cultures.

In this episode, meet Khurram Saleem, Cloud Architect at Sopra Steria Germany.

Khurram shares his fascinating career path from Pakistan to Japan to Germany, his passion for building secure and scalable cloud solutions, and how cultural diversity shaped his professional and personal growth.

Why listen?

• Learn what it takes to design resilient cloud architectures.
• Discover how trust and collaboration drive success in tech projects.
• Hear how international experiences can transform careers.

In this episode, we meet Christel Le Goaziou, Compliance and Export Control Manager at Sopra Steria France. After 14 years in aerospace, Christel made a bold career move at 42, taking on a strategic role while raising three young children.

What to expect:

• What compliance means in a global tech company.
• How to balance a high-pressure job and family life.
• Why trust, flexibility, and active listening matter in leadership.

An authentic and inspiring story for anyone navigating change and ambition.

In this premiere episode, we meet Maarten Casteels, Java expert, software architect, and people manager at Sopra Steria Belgium. With passion and authenticity, Maarten shares his journey from developer to leader, his love for Java, and how youth work shaped his professional path.

What to expect:

• A deep dive into the world of Java and why it still matters after 30 years.
• Insights into people management in tech and the power of empathy.
• The story behind JCast, a podcast by and for Java enthusiasts.
• Real talk about growth, purpose, and making an impact, both at work and in society.

Whether you're a techie, a team leader, or just curious about what drives passionate professionals, this episode is packed with inspiration and energy.