Anupama
TOSHNIWAL
Principal Engineer at Qualcomm Inc
" Courageous Leadership: Make Speaking Up Non-Negotiable"
" Courageous Leadership: Make Speaking Up Non-Negotiable"
22 - 4:40 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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" Courageous Leadership: Make Speaking Up Non-Negotiable"
" Courageous Leadership: Make Speaking Up Non-Negotiable"
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Session: Courageous Leadership: Make Speaking Up Non-Negotiable
Drawing on personal experiences from leading cross-functional teams at Qualcomm, Intel, Broadcom and Cisco, Anupama Toshniwal will highlight why making speaking up non-negotiable is crucial for driving innovation, individual and business success in male-dominated and technical fields like semiconductors and in big corporate cultures.This talk will focus on practical strategies for women engineers to assert their ideas confidently, build leadership presence, and drive influence in corporate settings through strategic communication and thrive from showing up authentically at work. The talk will explore the importance of psychologically safe environment that encourages all voices to be heard. By the end of the session, attendees will gain practical tools to build confidence, assert their ideas more effectively, and influence key decisions in their organizations. They'll also learn how to cultivate a psychologically safe environment where diverse voices are not just heard but valued, which is essential for fostering innovation and driving meaningful change.
Key Takeaways
- Strategic Communication: Learn how to present ideas assertively and influence decision-making through clear, confident communication.
- Driving Innovation: Understand how promoting open dialogue and diverse perspectives leads to better outcomes and innovation.
- Creating Inclusive Cultures: Learn how to foster an environment that is safe, encourages others to speak up, ensuring all voices are heard and valued.
Bio
Anupama Toshniwal is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experiencedriving innovation, strategic growth, and cross-functional collaboration at Qualcomm, Intel, Broadcom, and Cisco. As a dynamic global engineering leader, she has built teams, spearheaded complex projects from scratch, and fostered partnerships that deliver impactful results in high-performance computing and custom CPU technologies for automotive. An advocate for transformative technology, she is passionate about pushing the boundaries of semiconductor design and innovation. Having struggled with finding her own voice in a male-dominated industry, Anu is passionate about helping other women bypass the hurdles she faced. Speaking up shouldn't be a struggle, it should be a strength that drives innovation and leadership. She holds a Master of Science in Electronics Communication Engineering from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.
