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The Space In Between PodcastStaying High Agency in Challenging Times: A Leadership Masterclass with Shelmina Abji, Author of 'Show Your Worth'Today's episode is an exploration of empowerment, leadership, and the transformative power of intentionality in today’s hyper polarized world. Leigh's guest today is a truly inspirational leader - the incomparable Shelmina Abji. Shelmina’s journey from humble beginnings in Tanzania to becoming a top executive at IBM serves as a beacon for aspiring leaders everywhere, as does her best-selling book Show Your Worth. Leigh and Shelmina dive into the complexities of our dynamic world, and talk about how to stay in your ‘power quotient’ – a place of high agency and intention regardless of the circumstances that work, life, or elections...2025-04-2347 min
Sundays With VernaShow Your Worth at Work: A Conversation with Shelmina Abji In this episode of Sundays with Vernā, we celebrate Women's History Month with an uplifting and insightful conversation with tech trailblazer and business powerhouse Shelmina Abji. Shelmina is the CEO of Show Your Worth.AI and the author of Show Your Worth: Eight Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work. Shelmina shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Tanzania to becoming one of the highest-ranking women of color at IBM, offering valuable insights on career advancement, leadership, and overcoming barriers. The conversation delves into Shelmina's groundbreaking AI-powered platform, which offers personalized car...2025-03-0246 min
Leadership Biz Cafe with Tanveer NaseerMy Favourite Guest Moments And Insights From 2024Join me for this year-end retrospective episode featuring some of the most powerful insights shared by my guests on the Leadership Biz Cafe podcast in 2024.From Robin Sharma's revelations about humility and success, to Marshall Goldsmith's transformative exercise on unlocking our potential, this episode provides valuable guidance and insights that will help you prepare for the challenges ahead:Robin Sharma on the surprising connection between humility and lasting successShaara Roman on culture communication and talent retentionBob Sutton on the ripple effects of leadership actionsScott Mautz on fostering genuine risk-takingShelmina Abji on strategic prioritization for leadersMarshall Goldsmith...2025-01-0133 min
Leadership Biz Cafe with Tanveer NaseerShelmina Abji - 8 Strategies To Drive Gender Equality in LeadershipA troublesome and persistent issue facing organizations today is their inability to develop and promote women to leadership positions where they can play a key role in the decision-making process.But as my guest in this episode of my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast points out, this doesn’t mean there aren’t things women can do to make the case in their organization to promote them into leadership roles.Shelmina Abji is a former IBM vice-president, philanthropist, angel investor, and active gender and racial equality advocate.I invited Shelmina to join me on my s...2024-10-2346 min
Intentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations with Shelmina AbjiWelcome to Intentional Conversations, where we intersect diversity, equity, and inclusion with leadership and business. This week we welcomed Shelmina Abji to Intentional Conversations! So, grab your headphones 🎧, press play, and let the conversation begin!** Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel because we're all about keeping the great conversations flowing. **KEY TAKEAWAYS:This one exchange changed her whole career. Where do I want to go and being driven by that definition of success every single day. "When you see a turtle on the ledge, you know it had help get...2024-09-0349 min
Convos on ConfidenceThis is a Long GameOn this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes a TEDx speaker, best selling author, advisory board member of the United Nation’s Girl Up alliance and former V.P. at IBM, who is focused on advancing gender equality in leadership roles, Shelmina Abji. Bridgett and Shelmina discuss Shelmina Abji lifting her family out of poverty, confidence while working as a minority, continuing to get better every day, and more!1:14What is it that Shelmina Abji does?7:20How did Shelmina address imposter syndrome?8:20Did Shelmina picture he...2024-07-3125 min
Global Leadership ConversationsShow Your Worth, 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work, with Shelmina Babai AbjiShow Your Worth, 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work, with Shelmina Babai Abji and Jonathan Westover.2024-06-1038 min
LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza LichtShelmina Abji's Strategies on How to Show Your WorthIn this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Shelmina Babai Abji, Founder and CEO, ShowYourWorth.ai, a distinguished speaker, bestselling author, and former high-ranking executive at IBM. Shelmina discusses her journey from humble beginnings in Tanzania to becoming a key female figure in the tech industry and her mission to advance gender equality in leadership roles. She shares insights from her book, 'Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Practices for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work,' offering strategies for women to maximize their leadership potential and create unique value in their careers. She highlights the importance...2024-05-1537 min
Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 436: Being the Leader, with Shelmina Babai AbjiShelmina Babai Abji, a best selling author and a renowned international public speaker, joins us today to talk about mentoring, working as a single mother, what makes a good leader, getting out of your comfort zone and reframing failure2024-05-0533 min
Human Capital LeadershipS50E2 - Show Your Worth, 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work, with Shelmina Babai AbjiIn this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shelmina Babai Abji about her book, Show Your Worth, 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work.
Shelmina Babai Abji is an author, board member, TEDx speaker, former IBM VP, angel investor, and distinguished alumni who is devoted to helping career women emerge as leaders. As an immigrant of humble beginnings and a first-generation college graduate, Shelmina rose up to become one of the highest-ranking women of color at IBM while raising her two children as a single mother. With experience leadin...2024-04-1838 min
DiversifyHEREP 37: Showing Your Worth with Shelmina AbjiListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Shelmina Abji As an immigrant of humble beginnings and a first-generation college graduate, Shelmina rose up to become one of the highest-ranking women of color at IBM while raising her two children as a single mother. With experience leading global teams in multiple sectors, she has delivered over $1 billion in revenues annually, maintained high client satisfaction as well as team morale, and hired and promoted hundreds of professionals. In pursuit of her passion for creating gender equality in leadership, Shelmina now speaks at corporations, colleges, and conferences globally...2024-04-1425 min
Empowering Women in the Workplace119 - Show Your Worth, 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work, with Shelmina Babai AbjiIn this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shelmina Babai Abji about her book, Show Your Worth, 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work.Shelmina Babai Abji is an author, board member, speaker, former IBM VP, angel investor, and distinguished alumni who is devoted to creating gender equality in leadership by helping career women emerge as leaders. Shelmina started her journey with humble beginnings in Tanzania. Driven by her desire to lift herself and her family out of poverty, she left home at the age of 15 to pursue hig...2024-04-0542 min
Women In STEM PodcastShow Your Worth : Shelmina Babai Abji Blueprint for SuccessIn this captivating instalment of the Women in STEM Podcast, we're honoured to be joined by Shelmina Babai Abji, a Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Former IBM Vice President. Shelmina shares transformative insights from her acclaimed book, "Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work," offering invaluable guidance for navigating the complexities of STEM careers. From defining success to overcoming bias and imposter syndrome, Shelmina's expertise illuminates the path forward. Join us as we delve into expert advice on prioritization, achieving work-life balance, crafting a compelling personal brand, and seizing growth opportunities. Prepare to be...2024-04-0235 min
Women's Leadership SuccessDevelop Leadership Influence: Overcoming Barriers and Cultivating Impact | Women’s Leadership 131Championing Gender Equality: Insights from Two Women Leaders
In today's competitive business landscape, women, especially women of color, often face unique challenges on their path to develop leadership influence. Drawing from profound discussions, we delve into actionable strategies for breaking through barriers and nurturing influential leadership.
Overcoming Biases and Building Leadership Influence
Join us for an insightful continuation of our interview with renowned author Shelmina Abji. Discover how to combat biases in the corporate world and leverage influence and persuasion within your organization to propel your career forward.
Shelmina Babai Abji: A Trailblazer in Leadership and Gender Equality
Shelmina Babai Ab...2024-03-2536 min
The Leadership CodeThe value of a personal leadership brand: with Shelmina AbjiIn this podcast, my guest, Shelmina Abji, discusses the value of a personal leadership brand based on lessons from her book Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work.
As an immigrant of humble beginnings and a first-generation college graduate, Shelmina became one of the highest-ranking women of color at IBM while raising her two children as a single mother.
Shelmina is a TEDx speaker, board member, and former vice president at IBM. She led global teams to deliver over $1B in annual revenues and served as a key decision-maker in hiring and promoting hundreds of...2024-03-2130 min
Brave Women at WorkShow Your Worth, Build Your Confidence, Grow Your Brand, And Emerge As A Leader With Shelmina AbjiAre you ready for a power-packed episode today? Get ready to take notes or listen to this show more than once. My guest, Shelmina Abji, shared so many wonderful tools on what it takes to show your worth, build your confidence, and emerge as a leader. I wish that I had known Shelmina earlier in my career. Her story was inspiring and motivating to me, and I am sure it will be for you!During my chat with Shelmina, we discussed:Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders a...2024-03-2154 min
The D&Igest: Diversity & Inclusion at work63. IWD Special - How women can own their success with Shelmina Babai AbjiThe theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is #InspireInclusion, and our guest today fits that theme perfectly.
Shelmina Babai Abji is a prolific keynote speaker and former VP of IBM. She is also the author of SHOW YOUR WORTH - the book that helps underrepresented women accelerate career success and fast-track into leadership roles.
Shelmina shares with us her inspiring story from her humble beginnings in Tanzania, to travelling the world to attain her degrees before realising her life’s purpose of advancing gender equality in leadership roles.
After finding her first job in h...2024-03-0729 min
When Mommy Grows UpOwning Your Power Quotient: Shelmina's StorySend us a textYou've heard about IQ and EQ, but have you explored how your PQ (Power Quotient) can impact your life and career?This week we're joined by Shelmina Babai Abji, author, TEDx speaker, former IBM exec and mom of two. Her work focuses on creating gender equality in leadership and offers powerful frameworks for how to intentionally create a life and career you love.We'll talk with Shelmina about her book Show Your Worth - 8 Intentional Strategies for Women To Emerge as Leaders at Work, strategies to be i...2024-03-0528 min
Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 420. SHOW YOUR WORTH. Creating Value and Making a Difference with Shelmina Babai AbjiWe all can become successful regardless of our background or circumstances. The opportunities coming our way aren't a defining factor of whether or not we'll succeed; our intentional actions are.In this episode, we meet the extraordinary Shelmina Babai Abji. She is the Best-selling Author of "Show Your Worth," Keynote Speaker, Former IMB VP, Distinguished alumni, and Philanthropist. Shelmina's story perfectly shows how far determination, resilience, and intentional action can take someone. She went from poverty in a humble village in Tanzania to one of the highest-ranking positions at IBM, then became a best-selling author and...2024-03-0532 min
Empowering WorkplacesHow to Show Your Worth to Fast Track Into Leadership Roles With Shelmina AbjiIn today’s episode, host Sanja Licina, PhD, engages in an enlightening conversation with Shelmina Abji, a passionate advocate for empowering women and leadership growth. As the bestselling author of “Show Your Worth” and former vice president at IBM, Shelmina shares personal experiences and learnings from her own journey, highlighting intentional manager and mentor relationships as key strategies to career growth.The episode also explores the transformative power of feedback in improving one’s leadership capabilities. Shelmina shares her experience with 360-degree assessment and the crucial lesson it taught her in delivering constructive feedback for professional growth.2024-01-0345 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersThe Power Quotient: Empowering Women to Show Their Worth and Rise into Leadership PositionsShelmina Babai Abji broke many barriers when she rose through the ranks at IBM, ultimately achieving the title of Director of Sales and overseeing $1 Billion in annual revenue. Along the way, there were many instances where she was the only woman in the room. Her humble beginnings motivated her not only to achieve highly but to pass on her lessons to other women hoping to find the same success. In this week’s episode, she describes how women can advance their careers and become leaders through intentionality and by delivering unique value.Join us as we discuss:How be...2023-11-0748 min
Washington Hospitality Industry WebcastCEO Podcast with special guest, Shaiza DamjiThis month, Anthony welcomes Shaiza Damji, principal & managing director of 360 Degree Hotel Group and a 2023 winner of the Burtenshaw Lifetime Achievement Award.
The two talk about Damji's leadership style, her professional achievements and women in leadership.
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Talks at GoogleShelmina Babai Abji | 8 Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work Author Shelmina Babai Abji visits Google to discuss her book “Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work”. The book provides readers with a toolbox designed to harness the power of intention and strategy to accelerate success—tailor-made for women who are underrepresented in their fields. If you're a woman, especially a woman of color, you know this already: You face unique challenges and obstacles as you work to scale the corporate ladder. From not seeing other faces in the room that look like you to dealing with the stereotypes and often uncons...2023-07-1848 minTalks at GoogleEp364 - Shelmina Babai Abji | 8 Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work Author Shelmina Babai Abji visits Google to discuss her book “Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work”. The book provides readers with a toolbox designed to harness the power of intention and strategy to accelerate success—tailor-made for women who are underrepresented in their fields. If you're a woman, especially a woman of color, you know this already: You face unique challenges and obstacles as you work to scale the corporate ladder. From not seeing other faces in the room that look like you to dealing with the stereotypes and often uncons...2023-07-1848 min
Girls Education InternationalWomen, show your worth! featuring Shelmima Babai AbjiIn this episode, Anna talks with Shelmina Babai Abji about her new book Show Your Worth. Together, they explore how women everywhere can build success and find opportunities in new environments, especially when they find they are a “first.”
The mission of Girls Ed is to expand and support educational opportunities for underserved girls and women in remote and developing regions of the world. Help fund our work at www.girlsed.org.
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The Ismaili ConnectionEmpowering Women to Leadership With Shelmina AbjiShelmina’s life purpose is to advance gender and racial equality in leadership roles. She is an author,, board member, TedX speaker, former IBM V.P., angel investor and a distinguished alumni. Shelmina comes from humble beginnings in Tanzania. Driven by her desire to lift herself out of poverty, she left home at 15 to pursue higher education. Through many trials, tribulations and triumphs, she discovered strategies that transformed her career. She went from being the first in her family to graduate college to becoming one of the highest ranking women of color at IBM- while raising her two children as...2023-05-3122 min
Lead Like a WomanShow Your WorthShelmina Abji is a TEDx speaker, board member, former Vice President at IBM, author, and angel investor. She started her career as a software engineer and then moved into sales and sales leadership, guiding global teams to deliver over $1B in annual revenue and serving as a key decision-maker in hiring and promoting hundreds of professionals. Shelmina received extensive leadership training at IBM, Harvard University, and UCLA. As a global empowerment speaker, she has addressed attendees at companies, conferences, and colleges that include Google, Edward Jones, National Center for Women in Technology, Black women in STEM, and...2022-12-1522 min
Decode Your Burnout (formerly Optimize Your Life)Shelmina Abji: The Mindset Behind the Boundary"You’re not hired to run a popularity contest. You’re here to earn respect, not be liked by people." In this week's episode of the Decode Your Burnout Podcast we welcome the inspiring Shelmina Abji. Coming from humble beginnings in Tanzania and driven by her desire to lift herself and her family out of poverty, Shelmina became the first in her family to graduate from college and later thrive in an industry where all the odds stood against her. in this episode, she debunks myths about the consequences of working long hours, saying “no” and bein...2022-12-1328 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoShelmina Abji, Author, TEDx, IBMShelmina Abji, an Author, TEDx speaker, board member, former vice president at IBM, and angel investor, shared the story behind her title with us on October 23, 2022.Shelmina started her career as a software engineer and then moved into sales and sales leadership, leading global teams to deliver over $1B in annual revenues and serving as a key decision-maker in hiring and promoting hundreds of professionals. She received extensive leadership training at IBM, Harvard University, and UCLA. As a global empowerment speaker, Abji has addressed attendees at companies, conferences, and colleges that include Google, Edward Jones, National Center fo...2022-10-2442 minThe Ismaili ConnectionShowing your worth with Shelmina AbjiShelmina’s passion is to help women achieve success in their careers and emerge as leaders at work. Her goal is to help create gender equality in leadership and representation in every room where decisions are made. She is an author, gender equality advocate, board member, TedX speaker, former IBM V.P., angel investor and a distinguished alumni. Shelmina comes from humble beginnings in Tanzania. Driven by her desire to lift herself out of poverty, she left home at 15 to pursue higher education. Through many trials, tribulations and triumphs, she discovered strategies that transformed her career. She went from be...2022-10-1236 min
Fifth Dimensional LeadershipShow Your Worth: Leading Intentionally with Shelmina Babai AbjiIt takes courage to become a great leader, and it’s up to us to dare to step up. But we can only become a leader by knowing our worth and showing up to bring our value. In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Shelmina Babai Abji. Shelmina is a TEDx speaker, board member, former vice president at IBM, and an angel investor. She started her career as a software engineer and then moved into sales and sales leadership, leading global teams to deliver over $1B in annual revenues and serving as a key...2022-09-2344 min
Zones Women of TechnologyFinding a balance between your work and life can enhance each and help you scale new heights in both with Special Guest Shelmina Babi AbjiJoin Liz Fuller and Special Guest Shelmina Babi Abji as they discuss “Finding a balance between your work and life can enhance each and help you scale new heights in both.”2022-09-1649 min
Leadership Lab with Dr. Patrick LeddinEpisode 158: Show Your Worth with Author Shelmina AbjiShelmina Abji joins Patrick to discuss the importance of having role models, speaking up when you have something smart to say, and seizing opportunities. She is the author of Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work a book that challenges readers to aim high and redefine their definitions of success. Shelmina is a TEDx speaker, board member, former vice president at IBM, and an angel investor. She started her career as a software engineer and then moved into sales and sales leadership, leading global teams to deliver over $1B in annual re...2022-08-3139 min
Win @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 38. What deserves your attention?If you want to reframe your relationship with time, intention and attention, then listen in to this fascinating conversation between Nikki Bush and Shelmina Abji about how to bring your A-game to both work and life. Her personal leadership principles apply to everyone, and focus on how we give intention to our time and attention. Is what you are involved in or committed to actually worthy of your attention?
Shelmina Abji is a gender equality in leadership advocate, author, speaker, former IBM VP. She is an angel investor and board member including the United Nations Foundation project...2022-03-0742 min
Tuesday's with Coach MoPursuit of Success By A Single Working MomAdvancing your career as a woman of color in tech- - hard. Finding yourself now divorced and raising two young children - - harder. Today’s guest is Shelmina Abji, a high-achieving professional who shares her journey from childhood in Tanzania to rising through the ranks at IBM as one of the highest-ranking women of color at IBM all while raising her children as a single parent. Shelmina, who is a now a global empowerment speaker and former IBM vice president, shares the raw truth of the emotions of her experience, her key steps for su...2020-09-2229 min
A Celebration of You | Interviews with David Dastmalchian, Stacey Gualandi, Monique Coleman, Heather Burgett, and Mike Robbins82 Shelmina Babai Abji -The Fiercest Fire Makes The Finest Goal “When you have desire and intention that is so strong, the universe always conspires to make it happen. You just have to be on the look-out!” ~ Shelmina Babai Abji Learn more about this episode of A Celebration Of You With Holly Dowling at: http://hollydowling.com/ep82 2018-04-1942 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoShelmina Abji, Former IBM Vice PresidentWomen to Watch™ Media interview with Shelmina Abji, a Global Empowerment Speaker, Former IBM vice president, Board Member, Philanthropist and Mentor.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2017-10-2457 min