Sharmila is a global multi-sector business technologist with experience across Fortune 500 organizations and startups. She has held global leadership roles at McKesson, Nortel, IQVIA, and Microsoft. She began her journey as an international student from India, seeking a Computer Science education. Over the last 25 years she has navigated the technology industry and the cultural landscape intentionally staying true to her values. She has taken on roles with increasing responsibilities, most recently as CTO, building trust and credibility as a technology and business executive.
Sharmila has been successfully coaching women for many years to support their leadership journey. She has served as a mentor and global advisor in organizations like CIO Development, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, T200, and Women Leaders of the World. Her personal experiences along with her passion to elevate others have helped her cultivate a leadership and coaching style of genuine inclusion and empathy.
Sharmila is a lifelong learner and an adventure seeker who loves outdoors activities, watching sports and movies. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time "off the grid" with her two children, her husband and their Australian Shepard.
Working with Sharmila has been transformative for my career as a woman in technology. Her guidance has not only enhanced my leadership skills but also empowered me to navigate difficult conversations, pursue new career path opportunities, and find the courage to advocate for what I wanted and deserved. Sharmila contributes to every conversation with thoughtful questions, insightful perspective, and empathy, including sharing stories of her own experiences, challenges, and learnings as a woman leader in Technology.
With Sharmila’s support, I’ve grown professionally and personally, achieving goals I once thought were out of reach. I am truly grateful for Sharmila’s coaching and mentorship and the profound impact she has had on my career over the past year. I highly recommend her to any woman seeking to thrive in her career.
- Sara Y., Senior Director, Portfolio and Operations Lead
Sharmila was an exceptional leadership coach during a pivotal phase in my career. She possesses an innate ability to ask the hard questions that prompted me to dig deeper into my aspirations and strengths. Her encouragement to be bold, empowered me to step out of my comfort zone and pursue new opportunities.
With an astute understanding of the challenges that women professionals face, Sharmila helped create awareness of the barriers that were holding me back. Through our sessions, she provided strategic guidance, fostering a sense of confidence and purpose that was invaluable. Her expertise guided me to identify and take the necessary steps to transition successfully into a new role.
I am immensely grateful for Sharmila's support, dedication, and profound impact on my professional journey. Her coaching style is a perfect blend of empathy, insight, and practical guidance, making her a catalyst for positive change in any woman’s career and life.
- Caroline R., Chief Operating Officer, Digital Analytics
Working with Sharmila has been very rewarding. I have particularly appreciated being encouraged to step outside my comfort zone and really challenge myself on what my future career path might look like. I don’t have all of the answers yet, but I feel like I’m in a good place to figure them out. Sharmila has also provided a safe space to discuss specific issues I have faced during the time she has been coaching me, bringing in different perspectives and practical suggestions. I can highly recommend Sharmila’s coaching.
- Catherine M., Director of IT Quality, Compliance, and Cyber Security
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