Leadership is About Possibility not Responsibility
Dr. Sweta Chawla masterfully channels authentic voice and presence, inviting others into a world of deeper connection, profound insights, and meaningful impact. Her ability to unite a group around a shared purpose and cultivate moments of inspiration makes her an invaluable speaker and facilitator. Behind the scenes, she is a joy to collaborate with, thoughtfully designing experiences that align seamlessly with program goals. I highly recommend her for any opportunity that seeks to inspire, foster collective momentum, or bring a compelling vision to life."
- Mary Oleksy, Associate Director for Strategy & Curricular Support, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Dr. Sweta Chawla has spoken for:
Signature Talks
Be Brave
Leadership Beyond the Ladder
For leaders at any stage, whether you're a seasoned executive or early in your leadership journey, there's often an unspoken expectation of what climbing the ladder should look like. This traditional framework can lead to imposter syndrome, burnout, and even a sense that, despite achieving your goals, something is still missing. But what if the key to overcoming these challenges and achieving both personal and professional success lies in cultivating resilience, embracing your authentic self and stepping into your true leadership potential? In this bold and transformative presentation, Dr. Sweta Chawla redefines how we can approach career growth and leadership. By challenging conventional success models, Dr. Chawla reveals a new pathway that fosters fulfillment, sparks innovation, and drives meaningful progress through actionable strategies.
Takeaways:
Create a more empowering vision of leadership by integrating resilience and defining success metrics for meaningful, impactful work.
Activate your authentic voice to shift from perfectionism, people-pleasing and over-performing to powerful presence and possibility.
Utilize a roadmap to re-envision roles that integrate genuine values, unique brilliance and have the influence and quality of life you desire.
“The momentum that your voice took on with more and more tenacious leadership and conviction as you spoke, it was breathtaking. I don't say this lightly...I was beyond impressed. You have a gift that is in service to so many and a calm wisdom that is needed right now.”
-Grace Kraaijvanger, Founder of The Hivery
“I was so moved by your talk. You are such a gifted speaker and storyteller.
I’m so thankful you spoke today!”
-Allison Berardi AB Consulting
Redefine Leadership
From Solo Burden to Shared Vision
In today's landscape of constant uncertainty, the old model of leadership isn't just impossible; it's counterproductive. Most leaders earned their positions by being exceptional individual contributors. Yet leadership demands an entirely different mindset and skill set, one they rarely receive time or training to develop. The result? Leaders who feel compelled to carry everything on their shoulders, believing this is noble leadership, when it actually leads to burnout and increased stress for their entire team. Many leaders believe they lack time for strategic thinking, but the real issue runs deeper: they're trying to build something new while operating on an outdated system. In this dynamic session, Dr. Sweta Chawla will guide you through the process of creating a culture that fuels growth, engagement, and innovation. By focusing on three core areas essential to employee success, Dr. Sweta will provide actionable strategies to help you teams thrive, ignite intrinsic motivation and transform individual potential into organizational achievement so teams thrive.
Takeaways:
Explore how disengagement undermines productivity, innovation, and morale and why creating a culture of meaningful, challenging work is essential for retaining top talent.
Empower employees to articulate their unique brilliance, find their voice, and contribute more authentically to the organization, fostering a deeper sense of purpose and ownership.
Discover how offering tailored career paths, leadership development programs, and mentorship initiatives can help employees feel valued and motivated while creating a culture that supports individual aspirations and organizational success.
“Your highest potential is who you are, not who you think you should be
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SIGNATURE WORKSHOPS
Empowered Voice
Speak Up for Greater Connection and Impact
Dr. Sweta, a certified Step Into You Moxie® Vocal Empowerment Facilitator will guide you through a transformative experience designed to help high-performing professionals unlock full leadership potential, speak with confidence, and lead with authenticity, all while making a lasting impact in your career and beyond.
During this workshop you will:
Learn how to manage the tension of wanting to speak up with feeling uncomfortable in the spotlight so you can embrace visibility as a powerful leadership tool, not a source of stress.
Amplify your individual viewpoints and learn how your voice can add depth even when others share similar ideas and make your contributions indispensable.
Discover 3 actionable tools to help you confidently communicate your ideas, overcome self-doubt, and consistently speak up with authenticity, regardless of the audience or setting.
*Can be delivered as a 3 hr experiential workshop or partially delivered as a 60-90 interactive talk or 2 trainings
-GLORIA FELDT, CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT, TAKE THE LEAD“What an amazing presentation! Very inspiring and thought provoking, you had the audience mesmerized. We had close to 120 folks join us and everyone stayed till the end, and folks were absorbing information like sponges. ”
- Dr. Kavitha Jay - KP Santa Clara
From Imposter to Empowered
Tools for authentic Career Confidence
Imposter syndrome can silently undermine confidence, intensify self-doubt, and contribute to burnout—no matter your level of experience or success. This interactive workshop helps professionals recognize the hidden patterns that keep them stuck in cycles of overwork, self-doubt, and fear of failure. Through guided reflection and practical tools, participants will learn how to reframe limiting beliefs, shift from insecurity to self-awareness, and step into a more empowered and authentic version of themselves so they can create impact that grows themselves and the organizations they work for.
Takeaways:
Recognize the patterns and archetypes of imposter syndrome that drive self-doubt, overwork, and fear of failure.
Challenge limiting beliefs about competence, success, and worth that undermine confidence and career growth.
Apply practical tools to build self-awareness, foster authentic confidence, and create sustainable performance at work.
Talks and Workshops can be adapted for:
Departmental or Emerging Leader Training
Executive Teams
Team-building Experiences
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Women’s Leadership Intensives
Employee Engagement & Wellbeing Initiatives
"Dr. Sweta has a special knack for tapping into the power of leading authentically. She is an inspiring speaker and guiding coach. She has twice guided women at take the lead’s power up conferences and always gets great reviews from the participants.
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