Associate of Applied Business from University of Leeds
Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies from University of Sheffield
Master of Management from Durham University
Experiences
Director at Cisco Systems 2015 - 2021
research assistant at Harvard University 2010 - 2019
Amazon bestselling author
About
Priya Mehra is a project management expert with over ten years of experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex initiatives in global organizations.
She is currently working as a Director at a leading technology firm, where she leads virtual project and program teams across international markets. Earlier in her career, Priya worked at top consulting firms, where she advised Fortune 500 companies on turning around underperforming projects and improving operational efficiency.
Priya holds certifications in PMP, CSM, and ITIL, and her academic background includes research in virtual team performance and digital communication strategies. She has also contributed to publications and industry panels on leadership in remote work environments.
Since 2020, Priya has been part of the Softoup instructor team, where she focuses on creating high-impact training for busy professionals. Her courses are designed to be short, actionable, and focused on real-world challenges managers face every day.
She is the author of several best-selling books on team management and leadership, including titles on email communication, project kickoffs, virtual meeting effectiveness, and delegation strategies.
Through Softoup, Priya continues to help thousands of managers become more confident leaders without spending hours in traditional training.