Working with organization to build powerful teams
Shailvi works with organizations that aim to build powerful teams to boost profits, productivity, and performance. She unlocks team potential through strategic ownership and transparent communication. She empowers teams to advocate for themselves, align with business objectives, and drive measurable outcomes. Specializing in fostering environments where individuals and teams thrive, her work leads to improved performance, innovation, and sustained success across organizations.
Shailvi is the former Head of Data from Strava, with seventeen years of tech experience under her belt in companies such as Salesforce and Fitbit. She is also the author of the best-selling book "Self-Advocacy."
Most requested sessions:
Click on the topics above or scroll below to learn more details. All sessions can be customized based on the specific demographics of the group. Please mention any relevant details about the audience, their needs, and their interests in the speaking request intake form.
Talks are usually an hour long and include Q&A. Workshops are typically multiple sessions across a full day and include breaks. Durations can be adjusted based on the needs of your organization.
Learn how to foster a culture of ownership and transparency that drives both individual and team success. This session provides leaders with actionable strategies to empower employees, enhance communication, and create an environment where everyone contributes confidently and effectively. Strengthen team dynamics and align efforts with business goals for lasting impact.
Master the art of confident communication to showcase your value and unlock new career opportunities. This session offers practical tools to help you overcome self-doubt, articulate your achievements, and build influence through authentic, clear communication. Gain the confidence to navigate workplace dynamics and take charge of your professional growth.
I've had the privilege of working with some amazing organizations. Click here for an extended list of prior speaking engagements.
"Shailvi exceeded our expectations with her presentation on Mastering Self-Advocacy. Her content was clear and her tips were not only practical but immediately applicable. Beyond her impressive speaking skills, Shailvi's professionalism and approachability made collaborating with her a pleasure from start to finish. We highly recommend her for any event or workshop."
"Attending the 'Mastering Self-Advocacy: A Blueprint' session with Shailvi Wakhlu was an empowering experience. She shared invaluable insights and practical strategies during this community call. Shailvi's expertise provided our members with the tools needed to confidently advocate for themselves in professional settings."
"Loved this session! Shailvi Wakhlu thank you for sharing the valuable tips, language and awareness for improving how we advocate for ourselves. "
"Self-advocacy is a topic that is not openly discussed and it should be. And I'm glad that we have experts like Shailvi to walk us through it. Shailvi was able to communicate her points very clearly and the examples cited were relatable. The steps were also assertive but realistic at the same time. I'd definitely love to know more about this topic because of her talk."
"It was eye opening and something I needed to hear at this point. The flow in content was just perfect and it was so impactful. It’s so easy to put ourselves down specially for people who need constant external validation but this talk is motivating to take that extra step and get out of comfort zone"
"I loved listening to you speak on self-advocacy. More women should speak up for themselves and their accomplishments"
"I LOVED your talk, especially the humble brags and advocating for myself"
My talks are a concise introduction to the art of confident and effective communication. The all-day workshops are more hands-on and in-depth. The following resources supplement my speaking sessions.
The book is great for those who prefer a self-paced approach to learning self-advocacy skills. Attendees of my talks and workshops often supplement their learning with more in-depth material from the book. Discounted pricing is available for bulk purchases.
The course is best for those who prefer learning in a small group setting with peers, with hands-on exercises. The course supplements my talks with more depth. It's not ideal for full-day workshop attendees due to overlapping content.
The most personalized way you can leverage self-advocacy is to set up 1:1 coaching sessions with me. Coaching is customized to your situation, specific goals, and your challenges. My recommendation is to start with one session to explore a mutual fit. I have coached ~550 students/mentees over the years.
Over the last five years, I have created a lot of free content. Check out my videos and articles that
are accessible in the public domain.
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