EXPERT ON:
◉ Goal Setting & Achievement
◉ Leadership Development
◉ Motivation & Mindset
◉ Work-Life Balance & Focus
◉ Team Building & Collaboration
◉ Inspirational Life Story
◉ Faith in Action
◉ Legacy & Calling
EXPERIENCE:
◉ Award-Winning Author & Transformational Keynote Speaker – Author of the bestselling Own Your Color, empowering professionals to turn self-doubt into confident, purpose-driven leadership.
◉ Senior Enterprise Transformation Leader – 25+ years driving innovation and large-scale change across Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and mission-driven institutions, including leadership at Publicis Sapient.
◉ Founder of Own Your Color® & Creator of M.E.N.T.O.R.® Framework – Equips organizations to build inclusive cultures, strengthen mentorship, and develop high-performing, confident leaders.
Shikha Bajaj is a globally recognized keynote speaker, award-winning author, and transformational leader who equips organizations, colleges, schools, nonprofits, and individuals to unlock confident leadership, inclusive cultures, and high-performing teams. She is sought-after for both in-person and virtual sessions that deliver actionable strategies and measurable outcomes.
With 25+ years driving innovation and transformation across Fortune 500 companies, mission-driven institutions, and nonprofits, Shikha blends executive insight with practical strategies that audiences can apply immediately. As a senior leader at Publicis Sapient, she leads enterprise-scale initiatives that accelerate growth, performance, and equity.
She is the founder of the Own Your Color® movement and creator of the M.E.N.T.O.R.® framework, empowering thousands—especially women and emerging leaders—to amplify their voice, build confidence, and accelerate career growth.
Shikha’s keynotes and interactive workshops equip participants to lead authentically, foster mentorship, and strengthen team engagement. Programs are enhanced with Own Your Color Power Kits®, turning inspiration into measurable results.
Global Recognition & Awards
Shikha has been honored globally for creating real-world impact across Healthcare Transformation, Leadership, Mentorship, Community, and Global Impact, including:
- Global Recognition Award
- America’s Top 20 Women of Excellence
- Empowered Woman of the Year
- Honored at Capitol Hill & Embassy of China
- Marquis Who’s Who
- State of New Jersey Proclamation
- Forbes Coaches Council Member
Own Your Color – Award-Winning Book
Shikha’s bestselling Own Your Color has inspired millions globally and received international awards in business leadership, happiness and success, professional development, self-help, empowerment, and women in business, along with a 4.9/5 Amazon rating with 166 reviews.
What Audiences Walk Away With
- Clear understanding of personal leadership strengths and “power types”
- Practical strategies to lead confidently, authentically, and inclusively
- Tools to cultivate mentorship and high-performing, engaged teams
- Measurable steps to translate inspiration into lasting action, growth, and impact
Book Shikha for your next event and empower your teams to transform potential into performance.


