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How to Identify and Mitigate Your Hidden Biases with Brenda Meller

April 18, 2024April 15, 2024 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

One World in a New World

April 11, 2024April 8, 2024 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

TEDx Talk: “Go from Longing to Belonging”

August 23, 2023June 2, 2023 by Sejal Thakkar

Have you ever been excluded? Most of us have faced this same struggle growing up. The feeling of belonging is something that most of us strive for. And, one that we depend on each other for, not only for thriving, but also for surviving. I share two stories of belonging with you to empower you …

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

August 23, 2023June 2, 2023 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

🎬Roadmap to Civility🎬

March 18, 2024June 2, 2023 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

Unveiling Hidden Biases

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

The Power of Unconscious Bias

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Sejal Thakkar

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, …

Elevating Leadership and Cultivating Civility

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

The Bridge, Woman on a Mission: Soul and Strength

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Sejal Thakkar

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, …

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

January 6, 2022December 20, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

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

The KEY to scaling your business is….. CULTURE!

February 10, 2022December 18, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

David Meltzer and Blaine Bartlett welcomed me on the Office Hours to discuss how Nobody Studios is disrupting the future of work. Check out this short clip to hear more about what I am doing in my role as Chief Culture Officer and how we plan to build 100 new companies in the next 5 …

Bias…What is it?

February 10, 2022December 18, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

Check out this sneak peek clip of Sejal explaining the difference between conscious and unconscious bias, and how your unconscious biases are developed. “When you talk about bias, the first thing is to understand that there is conscious bias and unconscious bias. So, that’s a huge distinction. I think a lot of people, when you …

Are you a Student of Intention?

February 10, 2022December 18, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

4D Athletes: Uncovering Unconscious Biases

February 10, 2022December 15, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

In this 4D Athletes episode, I joined Jim and Jason to discuss the pain, power, and paradox of bias and how we can uncover them by wearing the right H.A.T. In This Episode We Discuss: What happened in my life that inspired me to build culture, uncovering biases, and trying to create an equal society? …

Onward, freedom to create a new ending!

January 6, 2022December 12, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

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

January 6, 2022December 5, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

Let’s Analyze the Avoidable BaseCamp Walk Out

January 6, 2022December 3, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

Civility in the Modern Work Environment

January 6, 2022December 1, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

Think Big & B-Inspired

February 10, 2022November 30, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

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— > …

The Key to the Future of Work

January 6, 2022November 25, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

The Success Chronicles

January 6, 2022November 18, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

Life Altering Events

January 6, 2022November 17, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

I joined Frank Zaccari on his show, Life-Altering Events for a conversation about why civility is the solution to foster better workplace cultures. We touched on many topics including diversity, inclusion, unconscious bias and microaggressions.

Bias and the Proactively Civil Workplace

January 6, 2022September 15, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

Need Inspiration?

January 6, 2022August 27, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

I joined my good friend, Tony Taylor, on his show. We had a meaningful conversation about how I got to where I am and how I overcame some pretty incredible odds. My life is an open book!

Unlabeled Leadership

February 10, 2022August 15, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

I joined Gary DePaul on his podcast, Unlabeled Leadership to raise awareness on unconscious bias and how to manage it. Let’s all get our H.A.T.s on!

Racism and Bias in Artificial Intelligence

February 10, 2022July 20, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

Systemic Diversity & Inclusion Group hosted a panel regarding the harmful and insidious effects of bias in artificial intelligence. Watch our discussion with Joseph Nwoye, Ed.D., Sedleigh Adams, Robert Maisel, MBA, Christina Taft, Godson Chukwuemeka, David Rowell, and Olayide Olumeko for diverse perspectives on this important topic.

Love Your Work

January 6, 2022July 1, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

I dropped by “Love Your Work” to discuss my work as a chief civility officer and legal training ninja and why I love what I do.

Leadership and Civility

February 10, 2022June 30, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

Enrique Gonzalez and I chat about how leadership and civility are critical components to keeping the lawsuits away. Civility is the best defense against future lawsuits.

Small Business Leadership Edge

January 6, 2022June 8, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

I joined Tony Navy on The Small Leadership Edge Show to provide practical guidance to leaders on legal compliance issues.

Let’s Humanize the Workplace

January 6, 2022May 20, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

Love Your Work

January 6, 2022March 22, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

Whitnie Wiley and I chat about my professional journey and lessons I have learned along the way on this episode of Love Your Work. Let’s get vulnerable!

Best Practices for Preventing Harassment at Work

January 6, 2022March 20, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

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 …

Diversity & Inclusion Training Video

January 6, 2022March 17, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

Include this video in EVERY diversity and inclusion training. It HAS to be in the conversation.

Human Resources: Balancing Urgency & Equity during COVID-19

February 10, 2022March 15, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

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.

Racism & Covid-19

January 6, 2022March 13, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

Outbreaks create fear and fear is a key ingredient for racism. We are impacted by what we hear or see in the news/internet. In the last few weeks, we have seen an increase in racism directed toward Asian Americans tied to fears of Covid-19. We discuss how employers can proactively respond by educating employees to …

Virtual Chat: Why civility is the solution?

January 6, 2022March 11, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

Watch Sejal share her views on why civility and unconscious bias are key components to mitigating harassment and other predatory behaviors at work.

Happiness in a New Career

January 6, 2022February 16, 2021 by Sejal Thakkar

Why did I decide to become a legal training ninja? Listen to my story on The Erica Glessing Show Podcast to find out!