Sonal Shah is a Forbes featured multiple award winning, highly accomplished professional with an illustrious career spanning over two decades, from banking and telecoms industries to oil and gas. Sonal often found herself as a minority in many rooms, serving as a reminder of the current gender imbalance in technology, where women are underrepresented.
Motivated by a deep passion for increasing gender parity and empowering women, Sonal embarked on a mission to deliver impactful talks and provide coaching to support women in accelerating their careers, to fulfil their potential and championing diversity. She also contributes to media features, being featured in Forbes among numerous other articles.
Throughout her own journey, Sonal has faced numerous obstacles and adversity and she overcame these challenges and discovered her own voice. Today, Sonal works tirelessly to inspire her clients through speaking engagements and coaching, equipping them with the confidence, clarity and knowledge necessary to fulfil their potential or successfully transition into the tech industry or their chosen field.
Sonal’s exceptional contributions have gained recognition and earned her multiple awards. She has prestigious accolades such as the Tech100 and Diversity awards at the We Are The City Rising Stars, named as a Brummell Magazine Inspirational Woman 2023 and was a finalist for Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Women in 2022 and also 2023.
In the same year, Sonal was shortlisted for the esteemed “Global Women of Inspiration” award. Renowned for her expertise and engaging speaking style, Sonal is frequently invited to industry events where she imparts her wisdom. Notable appearances include a roundtable discussion on “Women in Blockchain Talks” on International Women’s Day, serving as a panellist at Women in Business Conference and moderating many panels including We Are The City Women in Tech conference. Additionally, Sonal currently serves as a dedicated United Nations Women UK Volunteer.
As a highly sought-after speaker, Sonal covers a broad range of topics in her presentations. These include diversity, equity and inclusion, educating about tech career opportunities, guiding individuals on successfully transitioning into tech careers, harnessing the power of personal branding and inspiring women to take action and rise in their chosen areas of work. She also speaks to the benefits of having your own business alongside balancing a corporate job.
Sonal’s ability to influence change, share knowledge, and inspire others is rooted in her own transformative experience. After leaving a management job, she took a year off to complete an MSc, transitioning into the tech industry and working her way up the corporate ladder. Drawing from her personal journey and expertise, Sonal empowers audiences to understand the necessary steps to achieve their goals. She passionately advocates for helping others achieve their version of success.
By inviting Sonal Shah to speak at your event or engaging her as a coach, you gain access to a wealth of experience, an inspiring personal journey, and the tools to empower your audience to unlock their true potential in the corporate and technology spheres while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sonal’s insights and guidance have the power to drive positive change and foster an inclusive and diverse professional landscape, creating a brighter future for all.
