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“Breaking Boundaries, Embracing Wholeness” talk: This compelling talk invites you to embrace the fullness of your narrative, exploring the courage, power, and wisdom found at the intersections of our lives. Sejal’s personal journey illuminates the crucial role of perception in recognizing our complex identities and the profound connections forged through shared struggles. It’s a journey …

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Scale Your Startup for Hypergrowth

Join Sejal Thakkar and a panel of ten distinguished industry experts for a groundbreaking virtual event dedicated to scaling your business Hosted by Angela Priest. This diverse group of thought leaders, with expertise spanning Finance, Leadership, HR, IT, Development, Revenue Operations, and Operations, delve into the essential elements of business growth. Sejal shares her innovative …

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Promoting Workplace Civility: Bridging Divides in a Diverse World

S9 E109 Coffee with Rhonda Show: In today’s diverse world, a lack of civility in the workplace is a growing concern. It not only impacts the well-being of employees but also threatens productivity, collaboration, and the overall health of organizations. Rhonda Williams and Sejal explore the dangers of this incivility and delve into strategies for …

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Groher – Essence of Civility

Civility serves as the foundation upon which diversity and inclusion can thrive. When we lack civility, we deny ourselves the opportunity to tap into the richness of diverse perspectives, stifling innovation, and growth. Listen to a transformative dialogue on the essence of civility featuring Sejal Thakkar alongside Angela Priest and Jasmine Silver. In this vital …

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How to Identify and Mitigate Your Hidden Biases with Brenda Meller

Join us as we explore the intricacies of hidden biases with Brenda Meller. In this thought-provoking show, we delve into the strategies and techniques to uncover and address the unconscious biases that shape our perceptions and interactions. Sejal shares practical advice, you’ll learn how to:Recognize the subtle influences of implicit biases in your daily life.Develop …

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One World in a New World

In this episode of “One World in a New World,” hosted by Zen Benefiel, Sejal shares her experiences from childhood, where she faced bullying and discrimination, and how these challenges influenced her decision to become a lawyer. She discusses her transition from practicing law to focusing on changing workplace culture, emphasizing the importance of educating …

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Defining DEI and Moving From Bias to Belonging

Ignorance is the enemy of progress.🎯 Crafting a culture that thrives on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging isn’t a mere aspiration—it’s a deliberate journey towards a workplace that champions authenticity and innovation.🚀 Matthew Cahill and I provided a roadmap to building a culture with a solid foundation in DEIB. In our session, we covered: 1️⃣ …

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TEDx Talk: “The Pain, Power, and Paradox of Bias”

In her impactful TEDx talk, Sejal Thakkar introduces a powerful strategy to mitigate unconscious bias. Through the acronym H.A.T (Hold Off, Ask Why, and Take Action), she empowers audiences to unlock their potential by challenging ingrained biases. Sejal guides listeners to hold off on snap judgments, ask why biases exist within themselves, and take action …

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🎬Roadmap to Civility🎬

I had the honor of presenting for Workplace Suicide Prevention and Postvention Committee of the American Association of Suicidology.  In my presentation, I focused on the dignity protection guiding principle: Workplace can prevent despair and promote healing by fighting against bullying, harassment, discrimination and prejudice and can uphold dignity with collaborative and respectful reintegration. I …

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 Unveiling Hidden Biases

Join Communication Coach Joyce Weiss and 2X TEDx Speaker and CCO of Nobody Studios, Sejal Thakkar, for an enlightening conversation on Hidden Biases. In this engaging and thought-provoking discussion, Joyce and Sejal delve into essential topics, including: *Resolving conflict with bullies: Discover effective strategies to address and overcome conflicts with bullies, fostering a harmonious work …

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The Power of Unconscious Bias

 Are you striving to create a workplace that embodies equality, respect, and awareness, but finding it challenging to achieve the desired results? Look no further. In this episode, Sejal Thakkar shares insights on the TED Talk Strategy, a proven method for transforming outcomes, with Doug Thompson. Drawing from personal experiences of overcoming racism and bullying, …

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Elevating Leadership and Cultivating Civility

Join us in this thought-provoking podcast episode as we engage in a captivating dialogue with Sejal Thakkar and Enrique Gonzales,. Delve into the realm of leadership and culture as Sejal shares her professional journey, shedding light on the significance of civility in today’s workplace. Sejal unveils the nuances between civility and culture, empowering leaders with …

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The Bridge, Woman on a Mission: Soul and Strength

In this empowering podcast episode, we explore the challenges and triumphs faced by Sejal as a second-generation Indian American, and how she fearlessly embraces her unique identity to empower others in America.  Discover the qualities and resilience it takes to navigate and excel in a dynamic professional landscape. Sejal’s story is one of strength, determination, …

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Let’s Sound off on Unconscious Beliefs in the Workplace coming events

I joined Julie Turney on her popular podcast, HR Sounds Off Show.  We talked about: 🌟 The inspiration behind her first TED Talk 🌟 Defining unconscious beliefs 🌟 Microaggressions and affirmations 🌟 The Power of making intentional connections on LinkedIn 🌟 Biases in recruitment 🌟 The H.A.T theory

Are you a Student of Intention?

I am a Student of Intention. “In 4th grade, the bullying started. And it didn’t stop until after high school. She didn’t seek revenge. Instead, she sought to understand. Going to law school, specializing in employment law, and becoming a defense attorney, she represented people and organizations accused of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. She found …

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Onward, freedom to create a new ending!

I joined Meg Nocero on her show, Manifesting with Meg,  for a conversation about how I refused to allow ignorance, insensitivity, and the bullying conduct of others to impact my inner “ninja”. Incivility will not stop on its own – it’s up to all of us to be part of the fight to stop workplace …

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Why do so many companies wait until the Sh$t hits the fan?

Why do so many companies wait until the Sh$t hits the fan before they recognize that there are ways to bring a diverse workforce to the table to recognize and learn from their differences? Watch my conversation with Andrew Deutsch to learn how to advance interpersonal relationships and enhance positive relationships between people of diverse …

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Let’s Analyze the Avoidable BaseCamp Walk Out

We have often spoken about the critical need for different viewpoints in technology. Most companies you look at these days have Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. But, it is often easier said than done. I joined Chris Brandt and Sandesh Patel on Furtech podcast to discuss how to bring it all together and learn from …

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Civility in the Modern Work Environment

Create Cultures Where Human Beings Can Be HUMAN. How do you maximize the potential of each person in your company so they can be successful? 📣 📣 📣 Ivan Temelkov invited me to The RAS Project show to discuss this important topic. We had a 100 percent real, raw and unfiltered conversation – my favorite …

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Think Big & B-Inspired

Think Big and B Inspired💥💥💥💥 Authentic. Vulnerable. Deep. Meaningful. Honest. Beautiful. 🦋 These words describe my experience with Ahmed El Hamamsy.  We touched on so many important topics including my TEDx talk, The Pain, Paradox and Power of Bias. Let’s all get our HATS on! 👒 🎩 🎓 Also, we discussed another important issue— > …

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The Key to the Future of Work

Fostering a civil workplace is key to the future of work.  As organizations reintroduce their people to the workplace, they must also reckon with social responsibility.  It is one thing for management to express a desire for positive social change. Dan Smolen and I talked about the sting of incivility and bias. It is quite …

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Bias and the Proactively Civil Workplace

Why do so many companies wait until the S%$t hits the fan before they recognize that there are ways to bring a diverse workforce to the table to recognize and learn from their differences? Watch my conversation with Andrew Deutsch to learn how to advance interpersonal relationships and enhance positive relationships between people of diverse …

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Creating an Impactful Legacy

Fostering a civil workplace is key to the future of work.  As organizations reintroduce their people to the workplace, they must also reckon with social responsibility.  It is one thing for management to express a desire for positive social change. Dan Smolen and I talked about the sting of incivility and bias. It is quite …

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Let’s Humanize the Workplace

How can bullying affect the workplace?  Toxic employees who inflict harm and leave psychological scars on its victims. Left unchallenged, bullies may even trigger workplace violence from the person being bullied or escalate their bad behavior into violence themselves. Let’s humanize the workplace! Learn how you can spot and stop workplace bullying before you lose …

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Best Practices for Preventing Harassment at Work

On the Close the Deal Show with Terrance McRae, we discuss why the focus needs to be on prevention when considering best practices for anti-harassment measures. Waiting around until something rises to legally actionable is going to be a problem for your organization and employers’ efforts to eradicate sexual harassment are often misguided because they …

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Human Resources: Balancing Urgency & Equity during COVID-19

For organizations that center values of equity and justice, managing the people-oriented aspects of the business during a crisis like COVID-19 presents both challenges and opportunities.  We had a candid conversation with  human resource professionals who lead with their values and are making the best decisions they can make for their employees and their organizations.