Gayathri Shukla
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Calgary, Alberta
Leadership | Diversity And Human Centred Design Expert
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GAYATHRI SHUKLA BIOGRAPHY
Gayathri Shukla is a dynamic and thought-provoking speaker who inspires individuals and teams to realize their full potential. As the Founder of an organization, a social enterprise dedicated to fostering inclusive cultures through the power of storytelling, Gayathri helps diverse teams discover their unique strengths and build a sense of belonging.
With a unique perspective shaped by living in three countries before the age of 15 and extensive global travel, Gayathri Shukla developed a deep sense of global citizenship and interconnectedness. A Professional Engineer with over 17 years of experience in the energy sector, she began her career in Fort McMurray, Alberta, where she was one of the few Indo-Canadian women in an industrial environment. Her journey from technical expert to project management leader showcased her ability to reinvent her skills and adapt to new challenges. Notably, she led the schedule integration efforts for Fort Hills, a $17 billion greenfield oil sands facility, achieving an industry-first in its safe and timely start-up.
Gayathri Shukla’s passion for continuous learning led her to earn an Executive MBA from Queen’s University while balancing a full-time career and parenting young children. Her MBA project, focused on unleashing innovation through stakeholder engagement, was recognized at executive levels and contributed to the creation of a new transformation department within her organization. As a leader in this department, Gayathri Shukla spearheaded digital strategy and innovation initiatives, particularly within the Mining workforce. She also led her department’s employee resource group for women’s diversity which deepened her expertise in equity, diversity and inclusion.
In 2021, Gayathri Shukla made a bold leap to entrepreneurship and has supported hundreds of teams in bringing their inclusion goals to life through an innovative storytelling method that she developed. Additionally, Gayathri Shukla served as a Fellow for Financial and Economic Inclusion at the Public Policy Forum, where she supported Canadian youth with sharing their lived experiences to influence policy development. She also hosts the Hearth 2 Heart podcast on CJSW 90.9, where she explores stories that build empathy and connection.
Gayathri Shukla’s commitment to community building has earned her several accolades, including two grants in 2021: the first for a video storytelling project called Unlikely Friends, and the second for a bestselling anthology she published: Landed, Transformative Stories of Canadian Immigrant Women, for which she was recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. When she’s not leading transformative initiatives or inspiring others through her speaking engagements, Gayathri Shukla enjoys hiking in the mountains with her husband and two children.
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People-centered Leadership: Building Inclusive Teams That Foster Engagement and Retention
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People-centered leadership is about transforming teams from merely surviving to truly thriving. By leading with empathy, inclusivity, and meaningful feedback, leaders can create a workplace culture where every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their best work. This presentation offers practical strategies for bridging differences, fostering collaboration, and retaining top talent by cultivating an environment of belonging and trust. For a deeper dive, this session can also be delivered as a workshop, where leaders will engage in practices like storytelling and self-reflection to enhance team cohesion and drive long-term engagement.
Transformative Leadership: Navigating Change and Fostering Innovation
Harnessing the Power of Storytelling
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Gayathri Shukla Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Gayathri Shukla Keynote Speaker delivers customized and tailored keynote presentations, workshops, and training sessions on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique and are designed for a variety of audiences, industries, conferences, and event formats.
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