Salima Valji
Unlock your employee's potential with Salima Valji, an award-winning speaker and executive coach driving change through career advancement.
Salima is an award-winning powerhouse speaker who ignites audiences, focused on elevating the careers of women and people of color. Her action-oriented approach drives real progress, builds confidence, and boosts retention. For impactful change, Salima’s the speaker you need—in-person or virtual.
Salima was recently awarded the 2023 recipient of The World of Difference award by The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) , recognizing her impact on women's economic empowerment. Additional awards include Top 100 Speakers 2023 by Women in Tech, and Global Women Power Leaders 2024 by White Page International.
Salima has spoken throughout Canada and internationally in person and virtually. She's available for keynote speeches and workshops. If you're looking for a speaker to activate and motivate your audience, you're in the right place!
With a proven track record at Fortune 500 giants like Dell, Amazon, Meta, and Kraft Heinz, Salima Valji is the go-to expert for advancing careers for women and people of color. Book now to unlock your employees' potential and close retention, promotion, and pay gaps!
Salima is an award-winning powerhouse speaker who ignites audiences, focused on elevating the careers of women and people of color. Her action-oriented approach drives real progress, builds confidence, and boosts retention. For impactful change, Salima’s the speaker you need—in-person or virtual.
Salima was recently awarded the 2023 recipient of The World of Difference award by The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) , recognizing her impact on women's economic empowerment. Additional awards include Top 100 Speakers 2023 by Women in Tech, and Global Women Power Leaders 2024 by White Page International.
Salima has spoken throughout Canada and internationally in person and virtually. She's available for keynote speeches and workshops. If you're looking for a speaker to activate and motivate your audience, you're in the right place!
With a proven track record at Fortune 500 giants like Dell, Amazon, Meta, and Kraft Heinz, Salima Valji is the go-to expert for advancing careers for women and people of color. Book now to unlock your employees' potential and close retention, promotion, and pay gaps!
Claim Your Seat at the Table with P.I.E (Performance, Image and Exposure)
Hard work alone won’t get you to the top. This keynote empowers you with the P.I.E. framework to elevate your influence, break through barriers, and accelerate your career success.
Overview:
Hard work may have fueled your early success, but as you rise in your career, effort alone isn’t enough. Like many leaders, you may feel stuck, questioning your worth and wondering why recognition and advancement seem out of reach.
In this talk,...
Menopositivity: Thriving Through Menopause at Work
Menopositivity flips the script on menopause at work! Get ready to bust myths, tackle stigma, and be empowered with the tools to thrive at work. With actionable insights and a fresh outlook, Salima’s talk will empower you to view menopause as a fresh chapter, not a career roadblock—connection, confidence, and strength await!
Overview:
Menopositivity is a highly interactive and energetic presentation that takes a taboo topic - menopause - and...
Claim Your Worth: The Power of The Ask
Learn how to close the wage gap, overcome negotiation barriers, and secure the compensation and career growth you deserve.
Overview:
The wage gap isn’t just about a paycheck—it’s about a lifetime of lost income. For women, and especially women of color, this can amount to over $900,000 over a 40-year career. The reasons are systemic, but one factor is the failure to ask for what we’re worth. As women, we often find ways to talk ourselves out of...
Beyond Mentorship: The Power of True Sponsorship
Sponsorship is the career game-changer that shatters bias and accelerates success. This program reveals how to become an impactful sponsor, secure one for yourself, and unlock the true potential of sponsorship to propel diverse talent forward.
Overview:
Women and underrepresented groups are often over-mentored but under-sponsored, leaving career growth stagnant. Sponsorship—the active advocacy for talent in decision-making rooms—is the most...
Stepping Into Your Presence
Ready to amplify your confidence and impact? Discover the three keys to leadership presence and tackle the challenges holding you back. Here’s the secret no one tells you: stepping into your presence starts with how you speak to yourself.
Overview:
Executive presence isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s deeply personal, especially in an increasingly diverse world. While executive presence alone won’t get you promoted, its absence can hold you...
Building Inclusive Workplaces: Allyship as a Leadership Skill
Lead the way with tangible acts of allyship that close the gap between intention and action—because allyship isn’t just a skill, it’s leadership in action.
Overview:
Allyship is more than a buzzword; it’s a leadership skill that builds inclusive, courageous workplace cultures. With actionable insights and a fresh outlook, Salima’s talk will empower you to bridge the gap between good intentions and meaningful actions.
We’ll...
Leveraging LinkedIn to Build Your Personal Brand and Career Advancement
Discover how to harness LinkedIn's full potential as a pivotal tool for professional development, brand building, and attracting a wealth of opportunities.
Overview:
Your personal brand is your golden ticket, and LinkedIn is where you shine. With over 700 million users, it’s the go-to platform to boost your exposure, build your reputation, and attract the opportunities you deserve—inside your company and beyond. In this program, you’ll learn how...
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