World's 20 Inspiring Women to Follow in 2025

Garima Goel

Company: Norima Consulting Inc., Sayodhya (NGO)

Designation: Vice President, Program Delivery

Country: India

Garima Goel’s story is one of resilience, leadership, and purpose, an inspiring blend of professional excellence and social commitment. With over 19+ years of experience in the IT and insurance tech industry, she has risen to the position of Vice President at Norima Consulting Inc., where she leads global delivery teams across continents and oversees client programs driving innovation and customer impact. Her career spans with diverse roles at HCLTech, Accenture, BlackComb, Stratus, mastering platforms like Guidewire, Salesforce, and DuckCreek while building strong expertise in program delivery, strategic alliances, and transformation initiatives. Beyond her technical and managerial achievements, Garima is a certified speaker, a global ambassador for WomenTech Network, and a trusted advisor for emerging leaders navigating complex industries.

Yet her story extends far beyond corporate leadership. As a single mother, Garima’s personal journey instilled in her deep empathy for women facing adversity, especially those affected by domestic violence. This led her to join Sayodhya Home for Women in Need, where she now serves on the Board of Advisors. Through this role, she contributes to outreach programs that provide shelter, legal aid, counseling, and livelihood opportunities for women rebuilding their lives. For Garima, this work is not just voluntary service, it is personal and transformative. She has witnessed firsthand the courage of women who, after escaping abuse, now mentor others, and young girls who, after finding refuge, return to education and hope. Supporting Sayodhya has given her both healing and purpose, as she channels her lived experiences into meaningful impact for others.

Her journey has not been without challenges. Leading global transformation programs has meant navigating cultural differences, diverse client expectations, and dispersed teams across time zones. Transitioning from subject matter expertise to strategic leadership required agility, continuous learning, and an ability to foster trust across stakeholders. She faced gender biases in a traditionally male-dominated industry but overcame them through resilience, authenticity, and relentless focus on delivering value. To equip herself for high-level leadership, she pursued executive programs at Harvard, Stanford, and XLRI, sharpening her decision-making and strategic capabilities.

Garima’s philosophy of leadership is anchored in empathy, authenticity, and service. She draws strength not only from her work but also from the women she supports through her NGO work and community engagement. Her advice to aspiring professionals is to embrace curiosity, develop T-shaped skills with depth and breadth, learn from failure, invest in personal growth, master emotional intelligence, and align values with leadership. She reminds others that true leadership lies not in authority but in building trust, uplifting others, and creating inclusive spaces.

Balancing professional success with personal well-being, Garima prioritizes mindfulness, gratitude, time with family and community. She believes that meaningful impact can only be sustained when leaders protect their own wellness and lead with authenticity. Looking ahead, she envisions not only scaling the impact of Sayodhya but also continuing to break barriers in technology and insurance while mentoring the next generation of women leaders.

Garima Goel’s journey exemplifies the power of combining professional excellence with a deep sense of responsibility towards society. From transforming the insurance and tech space to advocating for women in need, she is redefining what it means to lead with resilience, empathy, and purpose.

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