What does it look like when you have the opportunity to make a difference, not only for our generation, but for future generations as well?

Sheila Gujrathi MD is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, health investor, and board leader serving on six boards joins host Natalie Benamou to talk about her career path. Listen in to this conversation about leadership, authenticity, and her new bestselling book The Mirror Effect.

Dr. Gujrathi shares her journey from physician to biotech CEO and now chairwoman and board director. Her new bestselling book, The Mirror Effect, is a reflection on lessons learned, inner growth, and the importance of creating communities where women leaders see themselves represented.

Discover how Dr. Gujrathi built a purpose-driven career across biotech and health innovation, what she’s learned serving on public and private boards, and why authenticity and compassion are key to leading with strength. She opens up about the F.I.D.S. Fear, Insecurity, Doubt, and Shame and how breaking free from those internal barriers leads to greater impact and joy.

What are the key insights? Get an insider look at Dr. Gujarthi's leadership path:

✨ The journey from medicine to the boardroom

✨ What inspired The Mirror Effect

✨ How to identify your own “inner glass ceiling” and move beyond it

✨ The role of self-compassion in leadership

✨ Why board diversity is vital to shaping the future of healthcare and innovation

Dr. Gujrathi also shares her work creating The Biotech CEO Sisterhood and CXO Sisterhood, building community for women across the life sciences to lead, mentor, and collaborate.

Feel inspired to discover the path to the c-suite, boards and creating an impact for future generations.

Connect with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi on LinkedIn and get your copy of The Mirror Effect along with her companion workbook and journal now.

Listen now and discover how board directors and leaders everywhere can create meaningful change by reflecting the best in each other.

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

Sheila Gujrathi MD, biotech entrepreneur and executive, healthcare investor, and drug developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. She’s founded, built, and run numerous biotech companies. Sheila is co-founder of the Biotech CEO Sisterhood, a group of trailblazing female CEOs, and the South Asian Biopharma Alliance.

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Natalie Benamou is Founder of HerCsuite®, the first professional women's network and masterminds for women leaders, board directors and entrepreneurs. She also serves as President and CEO of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit bridging the care communication gap and improving health outcomes for women.

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