In this inspiring episode Barbara Salami shares her remarkable journey from a pivotal realization just before the end of college to becoming a leader in digital for life sciences companies. Discover how she seized an opportunity with one of the most prominent companies during the pandemic, where she made an impact on a global level. Barbara's story is one of resilience and trailblazing spirit that will leave you motivated and empowered! Some of the wisdom Barbara shares includes: • Remember that no one is perfect. Lean in, be open minded, every experience you have adds to your arsenal of tools to help you in the next stage of your journey. • If you have a gut feeling about something that you believe could be a game changer, lean into that irrespective of where you find yourself. • You will face setbacks. You can't stew in them. You pick yourself up and continue to move forward towards the outcome and continue to be your excellent self. • Qtip mentality - quit taking it personally. • Leading with kindness is not a weakness, it’s a superpower. • You're always in a competition, your work in itself is not enough to include you as part of the conversation. Find a way to network, even if you’re an introvert, get on the radar and shine. About Barbara: Barbara Salami is recognized as one of the most impactful digital leaders in life sciences, boasting a successful career spanning over 20 years in operations, tech delivery, innovation, and transformation. Most recently, Barbara served as the global VP of Digital Commercial Technology at Moderna, where she spearheaded the establishment of a robust digital backbone, scaling the company's global commercial operations to reach and support hundreds of millions of patients worldwide. Prior to her tenure at Moderna, she drove digital, analytics and customer experience innovation at GlaxoSmithKline, along with holding impactful roles at Shire, Bristol Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, and Aetna, among others. A tech enthusiast at heart and a staunch advocate for STEM, Barbara finds joy in empowering young girls to explore STEM programs and careers. In addition to her technical prowess, Barbara is celebrated for her authentic, empathetic, and collaborative leadership style. Barbara firmly believes in the power of kindness as a cornerstone of effective leadership and ardently champions the creation of diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams. Barbara holds an MBA from Pennsylvania State University and a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University. In her personal life, she enjoys spending quality time with her family. Barbara and her husband have three children who keep them on their toes. She also finds solace in her love for good music, dancing, cooking, and cheering on her favorite football club - Manchester City. Where you can find Barbara Salami: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarasalami/ Where you can find Professionaling Is Hard: https://www.amazon.com/Professionaling-Hard-Lessons-Little-Easier/dp/B0CNQT15SY
