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E40: From Google to NVIDIA | Leadership Lessons for Women in Tech
Episode 40
Wednesday, 21 January, 2026
Disclaimer:All views and opinions shared in this episode are entirely Shivam’s own and are shared in a personal capacity. They do not represent the views, positions, or strategies of NVIDIA or any other organisation she is affiliated with.---------In this episode of Careers in the Cloud, we sit down with Shivam Khullar, Director of Engineering, Enterprise AI & Employee Experience at NVIDIA, former leader at Google and Salesforce, and co-founder of the Real Women in Tech podcast.Shivam shares her deeply honest journey into technology. From growing up in New Delhi with a passion for building and problem-solving, to becoming a trusted leader inside some of the world’s most influential tech organisations. We explore what it really takes to build credibility in tech, how to lead through failure, and why resilience, curiosity, and fearlessness matter more than perfection.This conversation dives into:• How to build confidence and credibility as a woman in tech• Leadership lessons from Google, Salesforce, and NVIDIA• Navigating failure, burnout, and high-pressure environments• Why asking for help is a leadership strength• The role of empathy, intuition, and authenticity in modern leadership• How AI is reshaping productivity, thinking time, and the future of work• What success looks like beyond titles, promotions, and resumesShivam also shares powerful advice for women entering tech today — including how to quiet the inner critic, stop self-sabotage, and step fully into leadership without waiting for permission.Whether you’re early in your tech career, navigating leadership for the first time, or thinking about the future of AI and work, this episode is packed with insight, clarity, and real-world wisdom.🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of cloud, technology, and careers.LINKS:🔗 Follow Stacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyyu/🔗 Follow Shivam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivamkhullar/🔗 The Real Women in Tech Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2382951🔗 And don't forget to follow MA on LinkedIn for the latest hiring trends and opportunities in the tech space: https://www.linkedin.com/company/montreal-associates/CHAPTERS:00:07 Shivam's Journey into Tech03:14 Finding Belonging in Technology07:37 The Role of Mentorship and Support10:48 Building Credibility and Confidence16:36 Embracing Failure and Resilience22:00 Evolving Leadership Style29:30 Strengths of Women in Leadership30:07 Expectations and Realities of Women Leaders33:42 Intuition and Multitasking in Leadership38:06 Supporting Women in the Workplace41:17 Organizational Responsibility for Work-Life Balance42:24 The Future of Technology and AI46:37 Evolving Definitions of Success50:58 Mindset and Skills for Women in Tech
