502 - Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders in the Salesforce Ecosystem with Pallavi Agarwal
Episode Overview
In this episode, we delve deep into the Salesforce ecosystem, shedding light on the untapped potential of female talents, especially those transitioning from different sectors. Join Pallavi as she recounts her inspiring journey in tech, underscoring the value of mentorship and recognizing transferable skills. Tune in as we uncover pathways for women leaders and how partners can capitalize on exceptional female talents.
Key highlights
- Pallavi's experience in the tech industry and her passion for empowering women in the Salesforce ecosystem. Pallavi shared her journey of mentoring and coaching career changers, emphasizing the importance of recognizing transferable skills and not starting from scratch when switching careers.
- Internships for women - including career changers and moms, to learn and showcase their skills in the Salesforce ecosystem. They also emphasized the importance of authentic conversations, mentorship, and considering transferable skills when seeking new roles.
- Pallavi's experience starting Kander Consult and her wishes for the future. Pallavi wished she had invested more in infrastructure and processes, and she expressed her desire for design to be given more importance in business implementations.
About Pallavi Agarwal
Pallavi Agarwal founded Kander, a woman and immigrant-founded Salesforce boutique consulting firm. Her passion is finding ways to help clients determine their true path and identify the technology that can be the vehicle to achieve the North Star through strategic implementations and project management. She believes it's about the business process and understanding the "why" of the user experience and customers to drive the business outcomes for clients. She has over 15 years of management consulting experience. Pallavi enjoys traveling, snowboarding, hiking, and biking. She is also passionate about mentoring women in the community for personal and career growth. She is the winner of the prestigious Salesforce Golden Hoodie Award for her customer and community impact and co-leads the DC Admin Salesforce group.
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