Sejal Thakkar goes from employment lawyer to workplace culture consultant
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Our guest today is Sejal Thakkar, a former employment law attorney, a 2X TEDx speaker, and the Founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, a woman/minority- owned training consulting firm, where she helps leaders create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces through customized training and coaching.    In this episode, we discuss: Sejal realizing that litigation was a bad fit; she wanted to build workplace culture, not clean up messes Following your interests to build skills and open doors Leveraging your legal background in a business  Leaning into a growth mindset to move through imposter syndrome  Balancing purpose-driven work, family and finances  Navigating a non-linear path from employment to entrepreneurship Relying on your resourcefulness and self-trust rather than avoiding all risks The importance of networking and planting seeds for your long-term career growth   Connect with Megan!   Sign-Up for the Newsletter: https://dogged-painter-2837.ck.page/f4e1721839   Schedule a Catalyst Call: https://megansmiley.com/schedule-a-call   Website: https://www.megansmiley.com/   ~ Connect with Sejal!   Website: http://www.trainxtra.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar/
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