Uma
Balasingam
Speaker Deck
Page 2 Intro
Page 3 Keynote Topics
Page 4 Pricing & Contact Info
Page 5 YouTube & Previous Talks
Page 6 Testimonials
Intro
Founder & CEO:
Lean in Network Singapore & ELEVATE
Architect of RAW Leadership & Advocate for Social Change
Altruist, Connector, Advocatory Change Agent, and Community Builder.
Leadership: Uma Thana Balasingam, CEO and Founder of Lean In Network, Singapore & ELEVATE, leads a community of 7000+, championing workplace gender equality. Formerly VP at VMware, Asia Pacific & Japan, she spearheaded strategic planning and revenue generation across 48 markets, surpassing $1B. She successfully managed a major acquisition, guiding 800 team members through the transition.
Transformative Speaking: Uma is the architect of RAW leadership inspiring global audiences with transformative keynotes on the power of vulnerability in personal and professional growth.
Visionary Impact: Internationally recognized advocate for gender equity, featured in prestigious lists such as CRN’s Most Powerful Global Women, Singapore’s Top 100 Women in Tech, LinkedIn’s Top Voices, LinkedIn Top 10 Voice in Gender Equity, #1 in Sales and #12 in Singapore for Favikon’s top creators for LinkedIn.
Keynote Topics
Beyond the Profile: Embodying RAW Leadership in the Digital Age:
This keynote addresses the importance of storytelling as the key to capturing attention — the currency of our times — urging leaders to be mindful of how they share their journey, values, and vision in a world saturated with information.
Leadership in the Age of Disruption:
This keynote cuts through the noise of disruption to reveal how self-leadership and a commitment to truth can transform challenges into opportunities for growth by contrasting the power of narratives against the strength of facts in driving impactful decisions and actions.
RAW Leadership for Women: Rebalance the Power: �This approach to RAW Leadership for Women invites a departure from traditional leadership models, advocating for a space where women's leadership is recognised and celebrated for its intrinsic value and distinctive qualities.
In-Person
Speaking Fees
Contact me at uma@elevateasia.org for more
information including virtual speaking options.
Uma’s fee for a 1 hour keynote talk is between 5,000 and 10,000 USD, excluding travel fee, International rates may vary; please get in touch to discuss.
The speaking fee typically covers:
I am open to optional interviews & networking events following the keynote.��50% of payment is required to secure the date.��
YouTube & Previous Talks
RAW with UMA Podcast: VIEW HERE
Something Bigger Talk Show: “3 ways women STAND OUT and Advance their Careers FASTER!” VIEW HERE
Women in Sales, Building Trust and Leaning In: VIEW HERE
Overcoming Self Limiting Challenges and Building Your Personal Brand: VIEW HERE
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and BELONGING: VIEW HERE
Nirmaan: Session 2 – Keynote (The New Rules of Leadership): VIEW HERE
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Testimonials
“Uma is an inspiring speaker on DEI, challenges and practical issues which are most relevant to our environment. Specifically, her suggestions on what leadership can do to be mindful, aware and act on these sometimes latent issues has been most insightful. Driven from personal experience, the sharing is highly relatable to how leaders can maximise their most strategic investment, investment in people.”
Radha Raman, Senior Director, Commercial Business at Red Hat
“I have had the privilege of attending multiple events where Uma took the stage. A captivating speaker, she weaves together insightful perspectives with her own personal experiences, creating a compelling narrative that resonates deeply with her audience. Uma's profound understanding of the need for a fundamental shift in societal perceptions of gender, in order to transform the trajectory of women and girls, is both evident and inspiring. Furthermore, her ability to ensure that her audience not only listens but also leaves with actionable takeaways sets her apart as a speaker on any stage.”
Khatija Aslam, Founder of Moxy
“Whenever an audience tells you time passed by so quickly you know a great speaker had made a difference to the experience. This is what Uma brings with her each time. Uma has spoken to our DBS Lean In Community on several occasions and her consistent delivery that demonstrates her authenticity, confidence and plenty of wisdom sharing inspires all of us.”
Dane L, Executive Director at DBS Bank
“There are few people that can truly pause, reflect and give deep authentic responses. Uma is one of those rare individuals.
As a speaker, she has the courage to be vulnerable and has the quiet confidence that made her an amazing guest on the Happy Sales podcast. Her journey, the way she holds her space was inspiring and unique. It was a honour to collaborate with her on an episode and I have no doubt she will go on to do even more amazing things.”
Sam Dennis, Head, Agency & Channel Partnerships at Indeed.com
LinkedIn Recommendations VIEW HERE