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Salima Valji

Unlock your employee's potential with Salima Valji, an award-winning speaker and executive coach driving change through career advancement.

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From the moment we connected I knew Salima was my top pick supported by my leadership team as a keynote speaker for our Global International Women's Day event. At Kraft Heinz, we are on a mission to increase Women in Leadership roles to 50% by 2025 and increase gender parity to 50% by 2025. With these aspirations and this work being at the forefront of Salima’s everyday life, I knew she would have a powerful story to tell to our employees at Kraft Heinz. Her P.I.E. framework is one that we can all resonate with, you don’t have to work hard to advance but rather have an opportunity to be at the table and allow your voice to be heard with supporting allies and sponsors. Thank you Salima for sharing your expertise by educating and inspiring over 600 of our employees on IWD. We are stronger because of you!

Shaneen Jackson, Global Lead for Women's ERG

Kraft Heinz

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Why you should book Salima Valji for your next event

  • Award-winning advocate for women's leadership, gender pay, and opportunity.
  • Reached 20,000+ leaders, advancing careers through promotions and pay increases at top global companies.
  • Trained and coached Fortune 500 emerging leaders and experienced executives in leadership , career, and inclusion.

Experience the power of Salima Valji, an award-winning keynote speaker, to revolutionize your event. 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.

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Keynotes

Keynote by Salima Valji: Claim Your Seat at the Table with P.I.E

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.

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
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Keynote by Salima Valji: 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!

Menopositivity is a highly interactive and energetic presentation that takes a taboo topic - menopause - and turns it on its head. 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,
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Keynote by Salima Valji: 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.

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 negotiating our compensation, leaving opportunities for equity and advancement on the table.

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.
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Keynote by Salima Valji: 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.

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 back—particularly for women leaders. This keynote is designed to guide you through understanding, embracing, and elevating your unique leadership presence.

You’ll explore the core elements of executive presence, dive into the specific challenges women face, and leave with actionable insights and a proven framework to communicate with confidence, authenticity, and authority. With Salima’s fresh perspective, you’ll feel energized, inspired, and ready to step into your power like never before.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn the three key elements of executive presence.
  • Gain insight into why executive presence matters and the challenges women face in cultivating it.
  • Unlock strategies to find your unique leadership voice and communicate with confidence and impact.
  • Walk away with practical exercises to build authentic connections and leave a lasting impression.
  • Discover how to influence, inspire, and impress in any setting.
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Workshop by Salima Valji: 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.

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 effective way to break barriers and advance careers. Yet, many leaders mistake mentorship for sponsorship, and few employees know how to secure a sponsor who truly advocates for their success.

This session clarifies the sponsorship-mentorship divide, shares actionable strategies for both sponsors and sponsees, and offers a blueprint for building sponsorship relationships that open doors, amplify voices, and drive equity in today’s workplace. 

Get ready for a high-energy journey filled with insights and ‘aha’ moments as we explore actionable strategies sponsors can implement immediately and practical tools for professionals to secure a sponsor who champions their success. No fluff, just real talk—and proven tactics you can use the very next day.

Key Takeaways:

  • The critical difference between mentorship and sponsorship.
  • What great sponsorship looks like and why it’s transformational.
  • Strategies for leaders to sponsor effectively and for professionals to secure advocacy.
  • Practical tools to break glass ceilings and foster inclusive leadership.
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Workshop by Salima Valji: 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.

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. You’ll gain insight into the power of allyship, learn how to overcome fears of speaking up, and discover how allyship strengthens credibility, authority, and trust—making it a cornerstone of effective leadership.

We’ll break down complex ideas into relatable, actionable steps—no fluff, just real talk. Walk away with strategies to move from passive bystander to active advocate and create a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand why allyship is a critical leadership skill.
  • Gain insight into the role of privilege and positional power in fostering inclusion.
  • Learn how to show up in private and public ways for coworkers with marginalized identities.
  • Walk away with practical examples of allyship at individual, interpersonal, and structural levels.
  • Learn how to implement actionable strategies that create immediate impact in your workplace.
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Workshop by Salima Valji: 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.

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 to craft a standout profile, share content that builds credibility, and turn LinkedIn into your ultimate career growth tool. Let’s make it happen! 

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand why leveraging LinkedIn is essential to build your brand and attract internal and external opportunities
  • Discover strategies to optimize your LinkedIn profile and grow your network effectively
  • Learn the art of content creation that elevates your visibility and credibility on LinkedIn
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Customer Reviews

5 of 5

From the moment we connected I knew Salima was my top pick supported by my leadership team as a keynote speaker for our Global International Women's Day event. At Kraft Heinz, we are on a mission to increase Women in Leadership roles to 50% by 2025 and increase gender parity to 50% by 2025. With these aspirations and this work being at the forefront of Salima’s everyday life, I knew she would have a powerful story to tell to our employees at Kraft Heinz. Her P.I.E. framework is one that we can all resonate with, you don’t have to work hard to advance but rather have an opportunity to be at the table and allow your voice to be heard with supporting allies and sponsors. Thank you Salima for sharing your expertise by educating and inspiring over 600 of our employees on IWD. We are stronger because of you!

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Salima’s keynote on Beyond Mentorship: The True Power of Sponsorship was educational, inspiring and useful for our organization… The feedback from the audience has been overwhelmingly positive where many of the members started applying the knowledge within their development plans. Salima’s preparation was thorough and systematically in tune with the aim of our event and it has been a pleasure to work with Salima. I would strongly recommend her.

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Salima's keynote, Claim Your Seat At The Table with P.I.E., was impeccably tailored to our audience and received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Attendees found the session incredibly valuable, thanks to the abundance of practical advice shared. More than just insightful, Salima's presentation was timely and aligned seamlessly with our organizational goals. Beyond the event itself, it sparked ongoing discussions and implementations within our teams, acting as a catalyst for positive change. Its value isn't confined to the present; it holds enduring relevance in our rapidly evolving industry landscape. Salima's expertise and guidance have equipped us with practical tools that are set to profoundly shape our career trajectories. We express our deepest gratitude to Salima for her exceptional contribution.

5 of 5

Salima Valji delivered an animated, informative, powerful speech at the 5th annual Dell Technologies Women in Technology Rally on Thursday, September 7th, 2023. Her discussion of the P.I.E. (performance, image, and exposure) Theory of Success with our audience members was impactful, leaving the attendees with questions to reflect on following the day’s event. The energy that she brought to the room was contagious and storytelling, relatable and authentic. We would recommend Salima for future speaking engagements to uplift and empower a diverse audience.

5 of 5

Claim Your Seat At The Table with P.I.E. is a highly engaging and actionable program. 100% NPS score from our participants. Highly recommend this program.

5 of 5

I loved the interaction with other women and hearing other voices speaking of similar concerns as myself. Also hearing of other women's unique experiences. Love how Salima distills and consolidates the different voices into things that everyone needs to hear.

5 of 5

I loved the emphasis on sponsorship and real concrete actions you can take to improve.

5 of 5

I was part of a corporate group exercise and 1:1 follow ups. Salima really got the group to dig deep and look at how we were managing our lives, what relationships were worth pursuing in the corporate world and how to look at things from others perspectives - really eye opening and as a result I have implemented at least 4 new initiatives that are already proving worthy! Would highly highly recommend Salima!

Rated 5.00/5 based on 8 customer reviews

Salima Valji

Empowering Women & Diverse Talent

Keynote Speaker Salima Valji is an award-winning leader known for empowering women and people of color to advance their careers with confidence and impact. With a results-driven, action-oriented approach, Salima equips organizations with the tools to foster inclusion, boost retention, and drive meaningful progress in the workplace. Recognized globally, she has received prestigious accolades, including the 2023 World of Difference Award by The International Alliance for Women and recognition as a Top 100 Speaker by Women in Tech.

Book Salima Valji for your event to inspire and engage your audience with actionable insights that create lasting organizational change. Her dynamic keynotes spark motivation, promote diversity, and empower individuals to achieve their full potential. Organizations seeking to build inclusive cultures and drive tangible business outcomes will find Salima’s expertise invaluable.

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!

Don’t miss the opportunity to bring a transformative voice to your event. Book Salima Valji for your event today and take the next step toward a more empowered, inclusive workforce.

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