"Leadership Redefined : Women and the Power of Ikigai"
"Leadership Redefined : Women and the Power of Ikigai"
Thu May 22 - 6:40 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Leadership Redefined : Women and the Power of Ikigai"
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"Leadership Redefined : Women and the Power of Ikigai"
"Leadership Redefined : Women and the Power of Ikigai"
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Session: Leadership Redefined : Women and the Power of Ikigai
This session delves into the intersecting paths of women in technology leadership and the timeless Japanese concept of Ikigai, which stands for "reason for being". We will explore how the four pillars of Ikigai—what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for—can empower and sustain a fulfilling career in technology.What You Love (Passion) - Inspirational Leadership: Leaders driven by their passions inspire and motivate their teams, creating a shared vision and purpose. Working towards a more meaningful goal brings balance in the teams and improves their sense of achievement.
What You Are Good At (Profession) - Competence: Effective leaders continuously hone their skills, ensuring they lead by example and provide valuable expertise. In today's ever-changing technology landscape , the best way a leader can add value is by being multi-faceted and keeping themselves abreast of the latest developments and technical trends.
What the World Needs (Mission) - Visionary Thinking: Leaders who focus on fulfilling societal needs are often visionary, driving innovation and positive change. Striking a balance between customer demands and social responsibilities is the key to create a lasting legacy.
What You Can Be Paid For (Vocation) - Strategic Acumen: Leaders who understand the value they bring can strategically position themselves and their organizations for sustained success. When the strategy and business positioning get aligned, problems get solved better and the business flourishes.
Key Takeaways
- How to be an Inspirational Leader and expand your influence
- Approaches to improve your visionary thinking
- Stirking a balance between strategy and competence
Bio
Sobhitha is an accomplished Engineering Leader adept at building and growing high performance teams, with around two decades of technology experience across multiple domains like Virtualisation, Security, Server, Storage and SaaS. She is an expert in managing, mentoring and coaching multiple teams, and delivering scalable enterprise products.She is very active in the mentoring space and leads and contributes to multiple communities for women in tech.She is a keynote and podcast speaker for global audiences.Apart from this, Sobhitha has a penchant for music , books and writing.Shilpi is a visionary product leader leading the hybrid and Migration charter in SQL, Azure Data at Microsoft. She has 18+ years of experience in building services and solutions in enterprise, cloud and security domain. She has successfully developed, grown and led high performing teams. Beyond work, Shilpi is passionate about contributing to the community. She actively engages in various forums, mentorship programs, and community events to share insights and lift up fellow women.
