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Megan Smiley interviews recovering lawyers, career advisors, and other professionals for advice and inspiration on transitioning out of law practice.
Sejal Thakkar goes from employment lawyer to workplace culture consultant
The Lawyer's Escape Pod
43 minutes 24 seconds
2 years ago
Sejal Thakkar goes from employment lawyer to workplace culture consultant
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/
The Lawyer's Escape Pod
Megan Smiley interviews recovering lawyers, career advisors, and other professionals for advice and inspiration on transitioning out of law practice.