Finding Balance in Tech and Wellness with Shalini Thyagaraja
In this episode of SoundBits, Kim Groshek sits down with Shalini, a Director at Microsoft and certified wellness coach, to explore the intersection of technology, leadership, and mindfulness. Shalini opens up about the challenges of working in critical cloud operations, how she balances a demanding tech career with family life, and why she believes prioritization and saying “no” are essential leadership skills. This candid conversation touches on cultural expectations, professional growth, and the power of pausing to realign with what truly matters.
SoundBits podcast · Kim Groshek, Shalini Thyagaraja
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Show Notes
Shalini shares her work transforming manual processes in Microsoft’s cloud operations
Insights into the importance of leadership training and people management
Discussion on balancing motherhood, cultural expectations, and a high-powered tech role
Shalini’s journey into wellness and how it supports her professional life
Kim and Shalini explore systems thinking and mindfulness integration in work
Three keys to balance: prioritize, manage time, and say no
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