Neeraja is a true force in leadership development and women’s empowerment, a fact underscored by her recognition as a two-time Top 100 Thought Leader by Thinkers360. She’s not just a thought leader; she’s an action leader. As a sought-after TEDx speaker and keynote presenter at prestigious global forums like Lean in, IEEE, PMI, TIE, NASSCOM, CII, RISE World Summit, SWE, WomenTech Network, GHCI, Neeraja’s insights on ‘Networking for Results’ and ‘How to Tell Your Story’ have empowered countless individuals.
Neeraja’s journey, from a 25-year career in IT to her current role as a champion of gender advocacy, is truly inspiring. This transition came when she saw many women who were overwhelmed, stressed, struggling with impostor syndrome, or even overcoming perfectionism and self-doubt. Over the years, transforming mindsets through mentoring, coaching, and facilitating workshops, her dedication to fostering women’s leadership has now been packaged into her groundbreaking ‘TrailBlazHERs’ program. It’s a 6-month initiative to cultivate the next generation of female leaders. Her expertise has garnered her numerous accolades, including the WomenTech Network Speaker of the Year in 2023 and the Top 10 Global Corporate Mentoring Excellence Award from HR Success Talk.
She’s also been featured in the book ‘Magical 40 @ 40,’ highlighting her extraordinary life journey. She is a mentor on platforms such as Aspire for Her and HerKey, has led JobsForHer Foundation, and has worked with the National Education Society of Karnataka.