Session: Every Adversity is an Opportunity - Think Again
Here I touch upon the various stages that women give up and stop pursuing their growth due to certain unplanned situations that they encounter. Here I share how a single mother in 9yards can still break the glass ceiling. I share my journey as a single mother, driving growth mindset and staying passionate throughout your journey.
Bio
Hima works for IBM India Pvt Ltd as Global Enablement Leader for Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Services in GTS . She has worked across various Business Units within IBMgaining experience across - HR, Business Controls , Security , Service Delivery , Account Management , Compliance , Project Management , Technical Delivery and Skill enablement during her last 16 years in this organization . She has travelled extensively across UK in her role as Client Support Manager .
Hima is passionate campaigner for Women in Technology and an active volunteer for STEM ( Science , Technology , Engineering and Maths ) Programs for Girls encouraging and guiding young girls from universities and schools growing into taking the STEM careers . She is a Co Facilitator for Business Acumen & Advanced Communication For Technical Leaders at IBM . She is a BE EQUAL Ambassador at IBM for Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives .
She has also been a part various Women empowerment programs cross various groups outside of her work. She comes from a heritage of women supporting women . Hima has participated as an active speaker on various topics covering women development, women in leadership , Single parenting & Child mental health , diversity and inclusion , work life balance and mindfulness etc .
She is a leader who believes “ If you want to see a CHANGE – BE THE CHANGE !!”
She was the Winner of Corporate Diva 2020 – Bangalore Chapter for Women In Leadership
She was honored with the Prestigious India Inspirational Women Award and FISA Super Woman Awards for her work in Single Mother Upliftment Initiative
Hima was also the proud recipient of “ Woman Of Excellence Award ” issued by India Achievers Forum for Outstanding Professional Achievement in Women Empowerment
She was featured in the Quest STEM for girls Initiative on “ Why girls must take STEM careers “
Hima was also featured in SHE HERO’s Take Charge Story , where she wrote about “ Single mother in 9 yards can still break the glass ceiling”
Her Story was published in Women Inspiring Network on Career shift and work life balance .