Marissa Shipley on Designing Systems That Work for Humans
For years, Marissa Shipley did what many high performers in tech learn to do early: keep going. Deadlines, complex systems, and high expectations were simply part of the job. From the outside, her career looked exactly how success in the ERP world is supposed to look. But inside, something was quietly unravelling. “I didn’t hit […]
Satvinder Singh on Doing the Right Thing at the Right Time and Learning How to Slow Down
There’s a particular kind of wisdom that only comes from staying long enough to see things change. Satvinder Singh has seen SAP evolve from its earliest days — SAP 3.1G — to the complex, high-pressure transformation environments we know today. But when he reflects on his 27+ year journey, it’s not the technology that stands […]
Vineeta Kadian on the Power of Introversion and Silent Determination
Sometimes the biggest battles are fought quietly, in the corners of a room where no one is watching. Vineeta Kadian’s journey began in 2007, fresh out of university in Hyderabad, India. Stepping into the corporate world as a SAP BW consultant, she faced the uncertainty of being new, inexperienced, and unsure of her place. “I […]
Shalini Misra on Living Unfiltered, Leaving Burnout Behind, and Coaching with Courage
Shalini Misra’s career didn’t begin with a plan—it began with a decision: to earn, to stand on her own feet, and to follow what felt right. At just 20 years old, she walked into a school as a fresh science graduate and walked out five years later with far more than teaching experience.
Tara Brennan on Leading with Heart, Holding Space, and Remembering to Be Human First
Tara Brennan has led delivery teams across global boards, consulting teams, and remote communities. But beyond the titles and timelines is a woman who’s learning — every single day — to sit with her emotions, listen to her inner world, and remind herself: she doesn’t have to have it all figured out.
