Shivani knows what it's like to overcome obstacles and to be motivated to succeed.

She migrated from India to remote South Australia at age 11. She became an engineer and successfully worked her way up to the top of a male dominated profession. By the age of just 27, Shivani had an MBA and was a senior manager with BHP Billiton.

After a life changing experience post September 11, Shivani left the corporate world to pursue her passion to create her own company. She has since worked with more than 100 national companies including 6 of the top 10 (Forbes Nov 2007); has won several business awards including the Telstra Business Women's Awards and been named an honorary member of the Golden Key which has other honorary members such as Bill Clinton and Ian Thorpe.

Shivani is author of passion@work, an experienced board member, business coach, international speaker, Fairfax small business columnist and TV presenter for SBS.

Shivani's transformation from corporate warrior to business butterfly provides a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with the people at your event.

Shivani will tailor any of the topics to suit your event and culture:

Growing your business strategically

Every business wants to grow and grow fast. This growth needs to be strategic and a reflection of your values. Your business needs carefully designed strategies in areas such as your vision, networking and marketing yourself to help you grow. In this thought provoking keynote, Shivani will identify and address key areas for growth so you can focus your energies in the right place to achieve your business and profit goals.

Transformation for Women in Business

Women face some common challenges in the workplace - self esteem, maintaining work-life balance, how to market themselves better and handling tough and aggressive situations. Shivani will share her own transformation of working in male dominated environments. She will provide tips and strategies to help you on your own transformation.

Want to give me curry? I like it hot!

Shivani has faced racism, workplace bullying, and sexual harassment and wore masks to survive in the masculine world. She believes that every obstacle in her path has made her more resilient. ''It's now what happens to you, it's how you react to it''. Shivani will share her roller coaster journey to success, which will make you laugh and cry.

Passion @ Work

No, this is not a soap opera! Based on her book of the same name, Shivani offers practical advice on rediscovering or maintaining passion for what you do. Shivani looks at the connection between personal and professional growth. She tackles issues of failure, success, overcoming inadequacy and most importantly, discovering passion. Shivani openly shares her own journey of self discovery as she moved from being a corporate warrior to pursuing her dream of owning her own business. Whatever your dream or current work situation, Shivani will inspire you to grow.

Attitude, Business Growth, Media Professionals, Purpose, Business, Self-Image, Self-Esteem, Management,