Shalini
Thyagaraja
Director at Microsoft
"Thrive, Don’t Just Survive: Sustainable Wellbeing & Work-Life Integration"
"Thrive, Don’t Just Survive: Sustainable Wellbeing & Work-Life Integration"
Thu May 14 - 11:10 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Thrive, Don’t Just Survive: Sustainable Wellbeing & Work-Life Integration"
"Thrive, Don’t Just Survive: Sustainable Wellbeing & Work-Life Integration"
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Session: Thrive, Don’t Just Survive: Sustainable Wellbeing & Work-Life Integration
Women in technology are navigating unprecedented demands, high-performance cultures, constant change, caregiving responsibilities, and the invisible pressure to “do it all.” Burnout is no longer an exception; it has become the norm.In this talk, Shalini draws from over 20 years of corporate leadership at Fortune 500 companies, her work as a wellness coach, and her lived experience as a first-generation immigrant and working mother to reframe wellbeing not as self-care, but as a leadership strategy.
This session introduces a practical, sustainable approach to work-life integration that goes beyond quick fixes. Attendees will learn how to regulate their nervous system, set intentional boundaries, and align personal values with professional ambition—without sacrificing growth or impact.
Through real-world stories, evidence-based insights, and actionable tools, this talk empowers women in tech to move from survival mode into a state of clarity, resilience, and long-term thriving.
Key Takeaways
- Shift from work-life balance to work-life integration
- Implement micro-wellness habits to boost resilience and energy
- Use nutrition, movement, and mindfulness to combat stress
Bio
Shalini is a senior technology leader at Microsoft, certified wellness coach, speaker, and founder of Mind Space, a holistic wellness platform that has supported 100+ individuals on their wellbeing, healing, and leadership journeys. With over 20 years of experience in program management, business transformation, and leadership across Fortune 500 organizations, she bridges the worlds of corporate excellence and sustainable wellbeing.A mother of two and a passionate advocate for women in technology, work-life integration, and resilient leadership, Shalini hosts the Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal podcast, serves on Women ERG boards, mentors women globally, and speaks at industry and community events.
Her work and community impact have been recognized with honors including Women We Admire 2025, Marquis Who’s Who, the Empowerment Award from POWER, and multiple local community leadership awards. Through her work, Shalini empowers women in tech to lead with clarity, resilience, and intention -without sacrificing their wellbeing.
