Session: EQ as the new IQ
To be successful in today’s tech world, you need to be trilingual: you have to speak code, client, and colleague. We can have the best people, the right tools, and the greatest environment, but it still takes a certain kind of magic to get them to work together, deliver timely results, and build amazing relationships with our clients. We believe that this magic is called emotional intelligence. In this ted-talk, we will share with you what emotional intelligence in tech is, how to develop it, and the positive difference it makes.
Bio
Born and Raised in India, New Delhi. Puja always had a passion for everything communication and TV news while growing up. After completing her Undergrad in economics and a double masters in economics and Journalism she went on to become a TV journalist for a major sports station. After 10 years of working TV, she switched roles to being a Technical program manager and joined the silicon valley tech arena as a Technical program manager. She has been working at multiple startups and large companies as a Technical program manager for 8+ years. She is also a mother to two beautiful girls and a dog who keep her busy. She resides in Milpitas California and loves the outdoors. Hiking, biking and spin cycling are some of her passions.