Salima Valji

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, Salima shares the powerful P.I.E. framework—Performance, Image, and Exposure—a game-changing approach that transformed her leadership journey and can do the same for you. Learn how to balance and invest in all three elements to amplify your influence, elevate your leadership, and achieve the growth you deserve. Key Takeaways: - Leave feeling inspired and empowered. - Learn a new framework for breaking through the glass ceiling. - Be inspired by other leaders and how they have applied the P.I.E. framework. - Gain actionable strategies to elevate your P.I.E that you can implement right away.

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! Together, we will cover: the stages of menopause, debunking myths, how menopause shows up at work and tools to manage those interruptions, personal stories for inspiration, and reframing menopause as a stage to thrive. Key Takeaways: - Learn the different symptoms and stages of Menopause and debunk myths - Learn how menopause shows up at work and the tools to manage those interruptions for yourself and your team - Discover inspiration and empowerment through the stories and experiences of other women: You are not alone. - Learn the MPower Approach Framework—Enlighten, Embrace, Explore, Envision—to stay confident, resilient, and uninterrupted in your career.

Learn how to close the wage gap, overcome negotiation barriers, and secure the compensation and career growth you deserve. With actionable insights and a fresh outlook, Salima’s talk will empower you to take control of your career and claim your worth. Through compelling case studies, learn from women who fearlessly claimed their worth and successfully negotiated their value. You’ll walk away with the tools to confidently "make the ask," gain insight into the hidden costs of the wage gap, and learn how to overcome barriers and negotiate your value effectively using a 5-step framework. Key Takeaways: - Understand the $1M+ cost of the wage gap and its impact over a career. - Walk away with strategies to overcome negotiation barriers and build confidence. - Gain insight into "The Art of The Ask" with a proven 5-step framework. - Learn how to communicate your worth. - Be inspired by real-life stories of women who transformed their careers.