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Salima Valji

CEO & Executive Coach
Unleash Forward Inc.
Country or state 
Canada (Ontario)
Available to 
North America,
Europe
City 
Toronto
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
No
Timezone 
America/Toronto

Personal Details

Bio

Salima is an award-winning powerhouse speaker who ignites audiences, focused on elevating the careers of women and people of color. Her action-oriented approach drives real progress, builds confidence, and boosts retention. For impactful change, Salima’s the speaker you need—in-person or virtual.

Current position (1)

CEO & Executive Coach

Unleash Forward Inc.

Degrees (2)
Honors Bachelor of Commerce, Information Systems
Carleton University
1994 to 1998
Co-Active Coach, Coach and Leadership Development
The Coaches Training Institute
2017

Presentations

Presentations (7)
Claim Your Seat at the Table with P.I.E (Performance, Image and Exposure)

Hard work may have fueled your early success, but as you rise in your career, effort alone isn’t enough. Like many leaders, you may feel stuck, questioning your worth and wondering why recognition and advancement seem out of reach.

In this talk, Salima shares the powerful P.I.E. framework—Performance, Image, and Exposure—a game-changing approach that transformed her leadership journey and can do the same for you. Learn how to balance and invest in all three elements to amplify your influence, elevate your leadership, and achieve the growth you deserve.

Key Takeaways:
- Leave feeling inspired and empowered.
- Learn a new framework for breaking through the glass ceiling.
- Be inspired by other leaders and how they have applied the P.I.E. framework.
- Gain actionable strategies to elevate your P.I.E that you can implement right away.

Menopositivity: Thriving Through Menopause at Work

Menopositivity flips the script on menopause at work! Get ready to bust myths, tackle stigma, and be empowered with the tools to thrive at work. With actionable insights and a fresh outlook, Salima’s talk will empower you to view menopause as a fresh chapter, not a career roadblock—connection, confidence, and strength await! Together, we will cover: the stages of menopause, debunking myths, how menopause shows up at work and tools to manage those interruptions, personal stories for inspiration, and reframing menopause as a stage to thrive.

Key Takeaways:
- Learn the different symptoms and stages of Menopause and debunk myths
- Learn how menopause shows up at work and the tools to manage those interruptions for yourself and your team
- Discover inspiration and empowerment through the stories and experiences of other women: You are not alone.
- Learn the MPower Approach Framework—Enlighten, Embrace, Explore, Envision—to stay confident, resilient, and uninterrupted in your career.

Claim Your Worth: The Power of The Ask

Learn how to close the wage gap, overcome negotiation barriers, and secure the compensation and career growth you deserve.

With actionable insights and a fresh outlook, Salima’s talk will empower you to take control of your career and claim your worth. Through compelling case studies, learn from women who fearlessly claimed their worth and successfully negotiated their value. You’ll walk away with the tools to confidently "make the ask," gain insight into the hidden costs of the wage gap, and learn how to overcome barriers and negotiate your value effectively using a 5-step framework.

Key Takeaways:
- Understand the $1M+ cost of the wage gap and its impact over a career.
- Walk away with strategies to overcome negotiation barriers and build confidence.
- Gain insight into "The Art of The Ask" with a proven 5-step framework.
- Learn how to communicate your worth.
- Be inspired by real-life stories of women who transformed their careers.

Beyond Mentorship: The Power of True Sponsorship

Women and underrepresented groups are often over-mentored but under-sponsored, leaving career growth stagnant. Sponsorship—the active advocacy for talent in decision-making rooms—is the most effective way to break barriers and advance careers. Yet, many leaders mistake mentorship for sponsorship, and few employees know how to secure a sponsor who truly advocates for their success.

This session clarifies the sponsorship-mentorship divide, shares actionable strategies for both sponsors and sponsees, and offers a blueprint for building sponsorship relationships that open doors, amplify voices, and drive equity in today’s workplace.

Key Takeaways:
- The critical difference between mentorship and sponsorship.
- What great sponsorship looks like and why it’s transformational.
- Strategies for leaders to sponsor effectively and for professionals to secure advocacy.
- Practical tools to break glass ceilings and foster inclusive leadership.

Stepping into Your Presence

Executive presence is deeply personal, especially in today’s diverse world. While it won’t guarantee promotion, its absence can hold you back—particularly for women leaders. This keynote helps you understand, embrace, and elevate your unique leadership presence.

Explore the core elements of executive presence, tackle challenges women face, and gain actionable insights to communicate with confidence, authenticity, and authority. With Salima’s fresh perspective, you’ll leave inspired and ready to step into your power like never before.

Key Takeaways:
- Learn the three key elements of executive presence.
- Gain insight into why executive presence matters and the challenges women face in cultivating it.
- Unlock strategies to find your unique leadership voice and communicate with confidence and impact.
- Walk away with practical exercises to build authentic connections and leave a lasting impression.
- Discover how to influence, inspire, and impress in any

Building Inclusive Workplaces: Allyship as a Leadership Skill

Allyship isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a vital leadership skill that fosters inclusive, courageous workplace cultures. Salima’s talk offers actionable insights to bridge the gap between intention and impact.

Learn how allyship builds credibility, trust, and authority while overcoming fears of speaking up. With relatable, actionable steps, you’ll leave ready to move from bystander to advocate and create a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Key Takeaways:
- Understand why allyship is a critical leadership skill.
- Gain insight into the role of privilege and positional power in fostering inclusion.
- Learn how to show up in private and public ways for coworkers with marginalized identities.
- Walk away with practical examples of allyship at individual, interpersonal, and structural levels.
- Learn how to implement actionable strategies that create immediate impact in your workplace.

Leveraging LinkedIn to Build Your Personal Brand and Career Advancement

Your personal brand is your golden ticket, and LinkedIn is where you shine. With over 700 million users, it’s the go-to platform to boost your exposure, build your reputation, and attract the opportunities you deserve—inside your company and beyond.

In this program, you’ll learn how to craft a standout profile, share content that builds credibility, and turn LinkedIn into your ultimate career growth tool. Let’s make it happen!

Key Takeaways:
- Understand why leveraging LinkedIn is essential to build your brand and attract internal and external opportunities
- Discover strategies to optimize your LinkedIn profile and grow your network effectively
- Learn the art of content creation that elevates your visibility and credibility on LinkedIn

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Expertise (9)

Leadership
Career Advancement Menopause In Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Women in Leadership Executive Presence Salary Negotiation Building your personal brand Motivation

Clients

Kraft Heinz
Dell
Nokia
Microsoft
Meta
Deloitte
Accenture
Google
Siemens Energy
Shopify
Cisco
American Express
Freedom Mobile
RGA
Plaid

Awards & certifications (7)

Leadership Circle Profile Certification
Leadership Circle
2021
Associate Certified Coach
International Coaching Federation
2020
EQ-i 2.0 & EQ 360 Certification
Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS)
2019
ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
International Coaching Federation
2021
Global 200 Women Power Leader for 2024
White Page International
2024
Top 100 Speakers for 2023
@WOMEN IN TECH® - Global Movement
2023
Woman of Difference Award for Women's Economic Empowerment
The International Alliance For Women
2023
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