Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt like an outsider?
For many women in tech, like Shilpa Gulati, the Director of Engineering at Waymo, being the solitary female is an all too common reality throughout their career journeys.
Shilpa calls it “an unnecessary obstacle women in tech fields must constantly overcome.”
From her days at India’s prestigious engineering college, IIT, to working at giants like Apple, Shilpa was typically the only woman engineer navigating it all alone.
The isolation, pressure, and uphill battles were immense.
But Shilpa didn’t let it crush her dreams. She persevered, keeping her eye on “the long game.”
And it paid off in the most rewarding way when her 6 year old son said, “I rode in the world’s first self-driving car, and my mom made it.
Now Shilpa is sharing her inspiring story and hard-won wisdom to help YOU power through your own career challenges.
In this candid interview, you’ll get valuable insights like:
- Why you should embrace tasks that stretch you, even if you fail initially. Small steps build confidence.
- The importance of developing both technical expertise AND soft skills.
- How to prioritize your goals without striving for perfection in all areas of life.
- Learning from anyone, even difficult colleagues, by seeking feedback.
- Paying it forward by mentoring others on their journeys.
If you want an honest perspective on overcoming obstacles and achieving your biggest ambitions, listen now!
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