Sejal Thakkar goes from employment lawyer to workplace culture consultant The Lawyer's Escape Pod

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
 
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Connect with Sejal!
 
Website: http://www.trainxtra.com
 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar/