Podcasts about chief civility officer

Civility is the foundation for a truly inclusive and high-performing workplace. This episode features Sejal Thakkar, Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, who shares her passion for creating more positive and respectful work environments. Sejal discusses her journey from employment law attorney to workplace civility advocate, drawing on her personal experiences and legal expertise to address unconscious bias, microaggressions, and the full spectrum of uncivil behaviors. She also offers practical tools and strategies for fostering constructive communication, promoting bystander intervention, and building a culture of respect and belonging. Tune in to discover how you can contribute to a more civil workplace and unlock the benefits of a truly inclusive and collaborative environment.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the On Your Mind Community today:journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

This week on the podcast, Dane sits down with Sejal Thakkar, Chief Civility Officer, Chief Culture Officer, and keynote speaker. Today, Dane and Sejal explore how creating a culture of civility in the workplace is a crucial part of working well as a team, what microaggressions are and how they show up in the workplace, and her framework for correcting these behaviors through “calling someone in.” She shares how her framework encourages employees to share the responsibility and resolve issues collaboratively at the ground level, instead of bringing it up the chain to their supervisor or HR. Finally, she talks through how psychological safety at work can create a stronger, more effective team. This is a great conversation to combat the growing trend of incivility in the workplace.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast02:09 Sejal's Journey from Defense Attorney to Civility Advocate03:51 Understanding and Addressing Incivility10:27 The Role of Microaggressions in Workplace Incivility19:30 The Civility Action Plan (CAP) Framework24:49 Frustrations with Anti-Harassment Training25:30 Drawing Parallels with the Safety Industry26:32 Introducing the Civility Action Plan27:20 Importance of Alignment in Civility29:12 Promotion and Continuous Learning31:11 Implementing Psychological Safety32:28 Encouraging Collaborative Conflict Resolution42:23 The Role of AI in Promoting Civility44:15 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action Psychological safety at work doesn't mean that everybody is nice to each other all the time. It means that people feel free to brainstorm out loud, to voice half-finished thoughts, to share feedback, challenge the status quo, openly challenge and work through disagreements together, knowing that the organization and the leaders value honesty, candor, truth-telling, and that the team members have each other's backs. 

In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary interviews Sejal Thakkar, an expert in civility and workplace culture. They delve into the significance of civility in the legal profession and strategies for combating unconscious bias to create inclusive environments. Sejal recounts her transition from employment law to founding her consulting firm, TrainXtra, which aims to improve workplace cultures proactively. They discuss how biases, especially unconscious ones, affect workplace dynamics and the importance of self-awareness, open-mindedness, and ongoing education to address them. Sejal also highlights the role of leadership in promoting diversity and civility and the positive outcomes of her training programs on organizational culture. Sejal Thakkar is on a mission to educate and empower people to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. She is an employment law attorney, a 2X TEDx speaker, and the founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, where she helps leaders create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces through customized training and coaching. Sejal is also the Chief Culture Officer of Nobody Studios, a venture studio that aims to create 100 compelling companies. She is responsible for cultivating a people-first culture at Nobody Studios.  Would you like to schedule a complimentary discovery call? You can do so here. Would you like to learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy? https://www.garymiles.net/break-free

In this episode of "One World in a New World," hosted by Zen Benefiel, the guest is Sejal Thakkar, a passionate attorney and educator known for her expertise in culture, civility training, leadership, diversity, and inclusion. Sejal is a two-time TEDx speaker, a recognized voice on conflict resolution on LinkedIn, the Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, the Chief Culture Officer at Nobody Studios, and an Empathy Architect at Empathy U. The episode dives into Sejal's journey and her vision for a more accepting and civil world. 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 management and employees on handling conflicts and promoting civility. Sejal's journey involves a deep commitment to creating safe, positive, and respectful work environments. This episode covers the "civility revolution" Sejal has observed throughout her career, marked by a shift in values towards civility and dignity, proactive efforts in diversity and inclusion, and a growing intolerance for uncivil behavior. Sejal highlights the importance of embedding core values such as empathy and love into organizational cultures and the necessity of adapting to diverse and multigenerational workforces in today's global environment. Zen and Sejal also discuss the broader impacts of such initiatives on society, hinting at an "upwising" or collective awakening that could lead to significant societal changes. The conversation is deep and insightful, exploring the intersections of personal growth, legal expertise, and a vision for a more inclusive and empathetic world​​​​. Connect with Sejal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar/ TrainXtra: https://trainxtra.com/ Nobody Studios: https://nobodystudios.com/ __________ One World in a New World Compilation (Year 1): https://amzn.to/3p2RaXM Web Services: https://shop.unitedwestandproductions... _______ Connect with Zen: https://linkedin.com/zenbenefiel Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org Live and Let Live Global Peace Movement: https://liveandletlive.org #EmpathyInAction, #SejalThakkar, #CivilityRevolution, #DiversityAndInclusion, #TransformingWorkplaces, #Leadership, #CultureChange, #EmpathyArchitect, #InclusiveSociety, #ZenBenefiel, #OneWorldNewWorld, #WorkplaceHarmony, #TEDxSpeaker, #Empowerment, #SocialImpact, #PositiveChange

Sejal is on a mission to educate and empower people to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Sejal is 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. Sejal is also the Chief Culture Officer of Nobody Studios, a venture capital firm that aims to create 100 compelling companies, guiding them from ideation to full-scale company validation. She is responsible for cultivating a people-first culture at Nobody Studios.I knew a little of Sejal's story and mission from her TEDx talks and was keen to introduce her you to you. I hope that you find her as inspiring as I do.Connect with Sejal:LinkedIn: Sejal ThakkarWebsite: TrainXtraEmail: sejal@trainxtra.comWatch Sejal's TEDx talks:The Pain, Power and Paradox of Bias Go from Longing to Belonging Thank you to our sponsors: ASKE ConsultingEmail: hello@askeconsulting.co.ukAquilaeEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukEpisode Directory on Instagram @careerviewmirror  If you enjoy listening to our guests career stories, please follow CAREER-VIEW MIRROR in your podcast app. Episode recorded on 30 October, 2023.

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/

Get to know these successful thought leaders and find out how they present themselves and their crafts as experts in their fields. William Arruda is a personal branding pioneer and Chief Encouragement Officer at Reach Personal Branding. He helps leaders and professionals uncover, express, and build their personal brand. He brings more than a decade of experience in the field of personal branding, helping people succeed by simply being themselves. He has developed a pervasive methodology that helps people figure out who they are and integrate that into their daily lives. If you're a leader whose goal is to bring out the best in others and you're looking for a place to learn and grow, you should consider reaching out to William Arruda by visiting his website at https://williamarruda.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/WilliamArruda.   Sejal Thakkar is the Chief Civility Officer of TrainXtra. She is also a passionate Attorney and Educator with a focus on delivering specifically tailored employment law and human resources training for employers on a variety of topics including harassment, bullying, discrimination, unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion, and leadership training. She helps companies create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces by providing effective customized training programs. If you're somehow involved in the yucky workplace, you should reach out to Sejal by visiting her website at https://trainxtra.com/ or through https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar/.  Hema Vyas is a psychologist, life leadership mentor, virtual and live keynote speaker, workshop and retreat leader, and omnipreneur. She is an esteemed speaker on the disciplines of human consciousness, heart wisdom, spirituality, health, energy medicine, and the science of Ayurveda. She helps individuals and organizations connect to their personal growth and build a life towards joy, love, mindfulness, and prosperity. If you recognize that who you are is not where you want to be, then reach out to Hema Vyas who can help you out. Visit her site at https://hemavyas.com/ or her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemavyas.  Global Credibility Expert, Mitchell Levy is a TEDx speaker and international bestselling author of over 60 books. As The AHA Guy at AHAthat (https://ahathat.com), he helps to extract the genius from your head in a two-three hour interview so that his team can ghostwrite your book, publish it, distribute it, and make you an Amazon bestselling author in four months or less. He is an accomplished Entrepreneur who has created twenty businesses in Silicon Valley including four publishing companies that have published over 800 books. He's provided strategic consulting to over one hundred companies and has been chairman of the board of a NASDAQ-listed company. Mitchell has been happily married for thirty years and regularly spends four weeks in Europe with family and friends. Visit https://mitchelllevy.com/mitchelllevypresents/ for an archive of all the podcast episodes. Connect to Mitchell Levy on: Credibility Nation YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3kGA1LI Credibility Nation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credibilitynation/ Mitchell Levy Present AHA Moments: https://mitchelllevy.com/mitchelllevypresents/ Thought Leader Life: https://thoughtleaderlife.com Twitter: @Credtabulous Instagram: @credibilitynation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sejal Thakkar is the founder and Chief Civility Officer of TrainXtra, a woman/minority-owned training consulting firm based in South San Francisco, California. A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion expert and former employment attorney, Sejal is on a mission to educate and empower people to create a world where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. She is also the Chief Culture Officer of Nobody Studios, a venture capital firm that aims to create 100 compelling companies, guiding them from ideation to full-scale company validation. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago and received her Juris Doctor degree from Northern Illinois University. Sejal joins me today to share advice on leading people through difficult conversations. She explains why effective communication takes time and why we need more empathy in the world. She outlines the steps to facilitating difficult conversations. She describes the three conversations that simultaneously occur whenever you talk to someone about difficult topics. Sejal also highlights the importance of normalizing conversations around race relations, privilege, and unconscious bias and underscores the value of active listening. “It's important for an effective communicator to get people into that ‘uncomfortable' category—to bring them into a conversation that is not going to be well-received but is needed to move forward.” - Sejal Thakkar This week on Mastering Overwhelm: Resilience and getting out of the overwhelm of grief Creating connections in the world Why effective communication takes time How building connections and rapport makes it easier to navigate difficult conversations How the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the disconnection between people Key facilitation skills all middle managers must have The steps in leading difficult conversations Conversations about feelings, identity, and being right How to get people to listen to conversations about race relations and privileges Identifying different points of view before having a difficult conversation Assessing your own assumptions and biases before leading a difficult conversation Leading up, leading across, leading your team, and leading yourself How Sejal's legal background helps her navigate difficult conversations with people How I teach people how to be present through mindful breathing How to proactively kick your brain into active listening mode Resources Mentioned: The Pain, Power, and Paradox of Bias | Sejal Thakkar | TEDxCWRU Connect with Sejal Thakkar: TrainXtra Nobody Studios TrainXtra on LinkedIn TrainXtra on YouTube Nobody Studios on LinkedIn Nobody Studios on Instagram Nobody Studios on Facebook Nobody Studios on Twitter Sejal Thakkar on LinkedIn Sejal Thakkar on YouTube Mastering Overwhelm - Set Yourself Free to Enjoy Your Success Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the Mastering Overwhelm Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeart | Deezer Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more listeners, like you. Join me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TitleThe Power of Unconscious Bias with Sejal ThakkarDescriptionDo you ever feel like you're doing everything you can to promote equality, respect, and awareness, but you're not getting the results you want? If so, this episode is for you. You'll learn the TED Talk Strategy, which is a proven way to get the results youShow NotesDo you ever feel like you're doing everything you can to promote equality, respect, and awareness, but you're not getting the results you want? If so, this episode is for you. You'll learn the TED Talk Strategy, which is a proven way to get the results you"You have to be empowered. You have to understand these are your rights, your responsibilities. And here's how we can help you."Sejal Thakkar is the CEO of TrainXtra and the Chief Culture Officer of Nobody Studios. She is a recovering employment law attorney and specializes in workplace civility training.This is Sejal Thakkar's story...I am Sejal Thakkar, a recovering employment law attorney, and I now run my own company called Train Extra. I also recently became the Chief Culture Officer for a venture studio called Nobody Studios. I got into this work because I saw a need for better education around workplace conflict and civility. I grew up in Chicago in the 80s as the only Indian family in an Italian neighborhood, and so I experienced a lot of racism and bullying. I decided early on that I wanted to be a lawyer so that I could help other people who were experiencing bias and discrimination. However, I ended up representing managers who were accused of hurting other people. Through this work, I learned a lot about unconscious bias and its impact on our lives. I decided to share my knowledge on the.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The importance of bystander intervention training in addressing workplace conflict2. The impact of unconscious bias in the workplace3. The story of Sejal Thakkar's journey from victim of bias to employment law attorneyResources:Sejal ThakkarTrainXtra, Chief Civility Officer 619-852-6529South San Francisco, CA 94080TrainXtra - Employment Law Attorneywww.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkarCan you manage your bias with your “H.A.T”? Watch my TEDx talk to learn to learn moreSejal Thakkar: The Pain, Power, and Paradox of Bias | TED TalkChapter Summaries:Sejal [00:00:00] - HR has a lot of work to do. Sejal's work is talking to individuals and helping them understand their rights and responsibilities. He also focuses on bystander intervention training. [00:01:24] - Doug Thompson is joined by TEDx speaker Sejal Thakkar for the latest episode of the Doug Thompson Podcast. The episode hasn't been published yet, but it's finally being recorded. It's the fourth or fifth time Doug and Sejal had to move things around because of illness or work.[00:02:00] - Sejal moved to the Bay Area in 2000. She's a full-time mother. She was a lawyer for a number of years. In 2017, she started her own company, Train Extra, which she provides workshops to companies all over the globe. Recently, she was hired as the chief culture officer at Nobody Studios in Southern California.[00:03:58] - Nobody Studios is hiring a chief culture officer and chief civility officer to improve workplace culture. The CEO. Nobody studios saw her work on Black Lives Matter and Colbert and offered her the position. She will work with the leadership team to create the culture strategy.[00:08:24] - In her Ted Talk, she talks about how to create a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Her focus is on diversity and how to help people navigate through differences in the workplace. She's done harassment training and DEI training. Her work is talking to individuals and helping them understand their rights and responsibilities.[00:11:11] - As an immigrant kid growing up in a suburb of Chicago. She was bullied and harassed. She was suspended from school and used his words to fight back. Her father told his family that she was going to be a lawyer. She wanted to challenge the status quo and attend law school.[00:13:40] - In her first TEDx Talk, she talks about the power of unconscious bias and how it can be overcome. She came up with an acronym, the HAT acronym, to help people understand their own biases. She also shares some science behind what unconscious bias is and why it's so important. The Platinum Rule is an acronym for thinking about what is it that this person would want? How do I want to treat this person based on what they want, not what I'm looking to do. Sejal was bullied and harassed by kids that were Italian when he was a child. Sejal uses an online tool called the Implicit Association Test to help people identify their unconscious biases. It took years to get you into this place, and you have to carve new neural pathways to think differently with this. It's not an overnight fix. There are studies and tools that help us go do these things. It takes a lot of work, but it's worth it.[00:23:40] - Next project is with Ovations, which is a company that's coming out of Nobody Studios'. Venture Studio. It's an online virtual talent platform. She wants to be able to go in for 15 minutes every month and build long-term relationships with event planners.[00:25:47] - In the panic. Doug helped talked Sejal off the edge of the cliff doing a Ted Talk, and then he sent the script back to her, and she totally redid it. He's glad that he sort of unstuck her a little bit. She had this huge panic.[00:26:24] - Sejal's son was in the audience when she gave a TEDx Talk. Sejal revamped her script to focus more on the impact of his story and less on the fluffiness of the previous version of the script. Sejal believes that if he can positively impact one person to get them to change or think differently, her job as a speaker is done.[00:30:04] - In her second TEDx talk, she talks about the power of exclusion and how people can move past it. In the first part of the talk, she used the acronym POWER. The P in Power is for pain, the W is willing and the E is for energy.Other episodes you'll enjoy:[Insert 3 past episodes with links] Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedougthompson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Doug-Thompson-Podcast-110928150634768YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz2qwXN-yIHHUiX4Y-e5mwQTwitter: https://twitter.com/thedougthompsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedougthompson/Sejal Thakkar is on a mission to educate and empower people to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. She is responsible for cultivating a people-first culture at Nobody Studios. Sejal is a former employment law attorney, a 2X TEDx speaker, and the Founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, where she helps leaders create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces through customized training and coaching.Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating

What does it take to create a workplace where civility is a core value that's lived every day? Sejal Thakkar tackles this topic head-on with clients, based on her experience as a former employment law attorney for corporations and as a human being who's been on the receiving end of uncivil behavior. Sejal is on a mission to educate and empower people to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. She's a 2x TEDx speaker shedding light on two vital topics: “The Pain, Power, and Paradox of Bias” and “How to Harness the Power of Exclusion and Go from Longing to Belonging.” Sejal is the Founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, where she helps leaders create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces through customized training and coaching.She's also responsible for cultivating a people-first culture at Nobody Studios.You'll discover: The distinction Sejal makes between “civility” and “respect”How a company can make civility a core value and bring it to lifeWhy it's important to become aware of your own unconscious biases The HAT strategy that encourages people to examine their biasesSubtle micro-aggression words and behaviors that undermine inclusion

This week, Sigalle sits down with Sejal Thakkar, the founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, where she helps leaders create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces through customized training and coaching. Sejal is a former employment law attorney, a TEDx speaker (shedding light on The Pain, Power, and Paradox of Bias) and is now on a mission to educate and empower people to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. In this episode, Sejal shares the experiences that inspire her work at TrainXtra and how she strives to address gaps in educational training, including workplace training on unconscious bias. Listen to learn how Sejal strives to create better workplaces through education, training, and the implementation of practical tools. Listen to learn the story of a lawyer who empowers others to make positive transformations in the workplace. Visit www.trainxtra.com to learn more.

Introducing former employment law attorney, 2X TEDx speaker, proud mompreneur, Founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, and Chief Culture Officer at Nobody Studios Sejal Thakkar Learn about TrainXtra and Nobody Studios The issue of unconscious bias How to create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces The various topics she shares as a 2X TEDx speaker Sejal Thakkar is on a mission to educate and empower people to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. She is responsible for cultivating a people-first culture at Nobody Studios. Sejal is a former employment law attorney, a 2X TEDx speaker, and the Founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, where she helps leaders create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces through customized training and coaching. More information: www.trainxtra.com and www.nobodystudios.com Tedx Talk Link: https://youtu.be/3IBn_JkH1Kw Support the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jim and Jason are joined by Sejal Thakkar to discuss the pain, power, and paradox of bias and how we can uncover them by wearing the right H.A.T. Sejal Thakkar is founder and Chief Civility Officer of TrainXtra. As Sejal grew up in a suburb of Chicago, Sejal fought hatred and discrimination on a regular basis. She refused to allow ignorance, insensitivity, and the bullying conduct of others impact her inner “ninja”. Armed with knowledge she gained from these experiences, Sejal teaches that harassment will not stop on its own – it's up to all of us to be part of the fight to stop workplace harassment. We cannot be complacent bystanders and expect our workplace cultures to change by themselves. Sejal passionately transforms the workplace and education settings into places of civility by empowering others to be a part of the solution. Her goal is to empower each employee to create a positive workplace environment. Sejal's passion for training led her to create TrainXtra, a proactive training practice where she brings the wealth of her employment law expertise in customized training to executives, managers and non-managers in an interactive, engaging environment. She has over fifteen years of employment law experience that includes advising clients, human resources personnel, and legal counsel regarding sound, standard employment practices. See Sejal's website here https://trainxtra.com/ Connect with Sejal on LinkedIn Here https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/4dathletes/message

What better way to wrap up season 1 of Rise From The Shadows and 2021 than with two episodes packed with personal development? In this episode, we kick things off with Leadership Development Course Instructor at Air University on Maxwell Air Force Base, Jason "JW" Womack, talking about Leading Humans Being. He covers topics such as self-reflection, understanding the three things our mind constantly does, and provides some essential information for journaling to include his technique of overwriting. Afterward, we have TedX Speaker, Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, and Chief Culture Officer at Nobody Studios, Sejal Thakkar discusses a hot topic, Unconscious Bias. She talks about diversity and inclusion, tips to possibly reduce toxic work centers, her acronym H.A.T., tools for understanding your own unconscious biases, and microaggressions. Finally, Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and current Commandant at the Patrick Airman Leadership School, Jeff Reyes. Jeff talks to us about his mantra of Grind and Shine. He discusses the importance of waking up early and setting time aside for yourself, properly recharging at the end of your day, and the power of positivity. Stay tuned tomorrow for the second half of our two-part finale. We bring you two Senior Noncommissioned Officers in the United States Air Force, Mary Polanco and Demetrius Booth, and the creator of the Click & Carry, Shark Tank winner, and cancer survivor, Kim Meckwood. Check out this episode and all past episodes of the Shadows Podcast and Rise From the Shadows at https://linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast or www.theshadowspodcast.com. We will love to hear your feedback if you like what we're doing with the Shadows Podcast! Would you please leave us a review at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/reviews/new/ If you're looking to become a certified Leadership Coach, make a lasting impact on people, and get paid to do it, you need to become a Certified Leadership Coach with GiANT. Go to giant.tv/shadows and attend their FREE training session! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shadows-podcast/support

You too can become a Nobody...and that's a good thing! Sejal Thakkar, is Chief Culture Office at Nobody Studios, a unique high-velocity venture incubator with a goal to build 100 new companies in 5 years that, in my terms, are compassionately capitalistic! In her role she is responsible for cultivating a people-first culture at Nobody Studios that transfers to all of the ventures they ”incubate.” Sejal is on a mission to educate and empower people to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. She is a former employment law attorney, a TEDx speaker (shedding light on ‘The Pain, Power, and Paradox of Bias), and the Founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, where she helps leaders create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces through customized training and coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sejal Thakkar, a child of immigrant parents from India, grew up identifying with two cultures, Her experience living in both the US and India allowed her to see how truly connected we are as humans. She has made it her mission to protect her inner self (ninja) and now teaches others to do the same. A little bit more about Sejal: Sejal Thakkar is founder and Chief Civility Officer of TrainXtra. As Sejal grew up in a suburb of Chicago, Sejal fought hatred and discrimination on a regular basis. She refused to allow ignorance, insensitivity, and the bullying conduct of others impact her inner “ninja”. Armed with knowledge she gained from these experiences, Sejal teaches that harassment will not stop on its own – it's up to all of us to be part of the fight to stop workplace harassment. We cannot be complacent bystanders and expect our workplace cultures to change by themselves. Sejal passionately transforms the workplace and education settings into places of civility by empowering others to be a part of the solution. Her goal is to empower each employee to create a positive workplace environment. Stay connected with Sejal: Website: Www.trainxtra.com LinkedIn: Sejal Thakkar xoxo, Jessi This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/ Email: jessinshuraleff@gmail.com Web: www.jessishuraleff.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Sejal Thakkar is the Chief Culture Officer at Nobody Studios and the Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra. Sejal is not your average employment law attorney! Her more than seventeen years of experience advising clients regarding sound, standard employment practices uncovered a need - and personal passion - for bringing more proactive, relevant, and impactful workplace training programs to her clients and their teams. Her highly experiential customized workshops tailored to bring the courtroom to the training room in an interactive, engaging environment that favors human stories over compliance checklists.

Sejal Thakkar is the Founder of Train Xtra. Dubbing herself "Chief Civility Officer", Sejal is not your average employment law attorney! Her more than seventeen years of experience advising clients regarding sound, standard employment practices uncovered a need -and personal passion- for bringing more proactive, relevant, and impactful workplace training programs to her clients and their teams.  Her highly experiential customized workshops tailored to bring the courtroom to the training room in an interactive, engaging environment that favors human stories over compliance checklists.     In this episode, Sejal gets into why it is so important that we adapt to the significant changes in the way we receive education. She also talks about the importance of knowing how uncivil behaviour looks like in order to build psychological safety among us, and adds that if we want to transform our lives, we should definitely incorporate the HAT strategy in our lives. Check it out!        [00:01 – 05:05] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Sejal Thakkar Connect with Sejal through the links below Sejal's superpower: help create better workplaces  How Train Xtra came about [05:05 – 12:59] Sejal and Her Experience with Self-Education How learning has changed for Sejal over the years Education has changed significantly We have to adapt  Sejal's mentors and masterminds Leveraging connections in LinkedIn Disconnecting to connect [13:00 – 26:14] What to Expect from Sejal What to expect when you invest in yourself and work with Sejal Knowing what uncivil behavior and knowing what to do in the situation  Building psychological safety How Sejal defines success Showing up and being your best self  Being able to listen to yourself more  [26:15 – 30:50 ] Closing Segment Exciting things in store for Sejal Actionable Items/Tips from Sejal Watch my https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IBn_JkH1Kw (TEDx Talk ) Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Because everybody is getting empowered at the same time, it's going to create a situation where now you can start to build your psychological safety, so that people can feel comfortable having those conversations.” - Sejal Thakkar “It's just about showing up at my best every day, right? Trying my best at whatever it is that I commit to.” - Sejal Thakkar Connect with Sejal on https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar/ (LinkedIn) or send her an email at sejal@trainxtra.com. You can also check out her website at http://www.trainxtra.com (www.trainxtra.com) It's time to Stand Up, Show Up, and Level Up! Download The Success Finder on Apple and Google Play Store. You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonstraza/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/brandonstraza/ ( Instagram), or send me an email athttps://my.captivate.fm/brandon@thesuccessfinder.com ( brandon@thesuccessfinder.com). I'd love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

Sejal Thakkar, founder and Chief Civility Officer of TrainXtra. As Sejal grew up in a suburb of Chicago, Sejal fought hatred and discrimination on a regular basis. She refused to allow ignorance, insensitivity, and the bullying conduct of others to impact her inner “ninja”. Armed with the knowledge she gained from these experiences, Sejal teaches that harassment will not stop on its own – it's up to all of us to be part of the fight to stop workplace harassment. We cannot be complacent bystanders and expect our workplace cultures to change by themselves. Sejal passionately transforms the workplace and education settings into places of civility by empowering others to be a part of the solution. Her goal is to empower the creation of a positive workspace. Conversations with Extraordinary People A monthly FB Live/podcast based on my book The Magical Guide to Bliss. It takes the listener through the year with empowering conversations from January and Carpe Diem- Seize the Day to December, Awe-inspiring Magic and Miracles. Get your copy on Amazon.com or order a signed magical copy at megnocero.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meg-nocero/support

Future of work podcaster Dan Smolen says that the time has come for healing an emotionally distressed workforce. Gallup's latest workforce study is out, and it indicates that workers across the globe are suffering. And Jim Clifton, the Chairman and CEO of Gallup, minces no words: “What if the next global crisis is a mental health pandemic? It is here now.” Gallup concludes that the global workforce is enduring a second pandemic. People who work suffer mental and emotional distress at alarming rates: Nearly half of North American workers (48 percent) worry. More than half of female workers (53 percent) express worry versus 43 percent of male workers, and; 57 percent of North American workers endure stress. Of these, 62 percent of female workers are affected (versus 52 percent of male workers). What is more, 80 percent of workers worldwide disengaged from the work that they do. In North America, the share of suffering workers is 66 percent. However, professional talent in the US and Canada expressed disengagement several years before the pandemic happened. Meantime, SHRM published workplace insights that are equally jarring. All told, SHRM estimates that 64 percent of the workforce suffers from disengagement. And that share of suffering aligns with Gallup's 66 percent finding. Stress and worry cause great suffering. And we know that people who mastered work from anywhere reject a return to commuting long hours and distances to the co-location. Healing an emotionally distressed workforce is in everyone's best interests. Work should not make people sick. And hiring managers must embrace new strategies and arrangements that help their team members thrive. Rowena Hennigan at RoRemote adds important perspective to this topic, here: Ways to integrate mental health awareness into remote working Also in this episode: Fostering a civil workplace is key to the future of work. Civility gets people closer to good mental health. As a self-described Chief Civility Officer, Sejal Thakkar applies her legal expertise and personal experience with discrimination to help civilize workplaces. Civility helps professionals of all backgrounds and cultures feel supported in their work. It also spares companies from lawsuits, low talent retention rates, and billions of dollars in lost revenue. Full interview with Sejal starts at 8:06 About our guest: Sejal Thakkar earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Juris Doctorate from Northern Illinois University. She is a TEDx speaker focused on bias. Sejal lives and works in the Bay Area of California. EPISODE DATE: July 16, 2021 Social media: – LinkedIn – TrainXtra Website – TEDx: The Pain, Power, and Paradox of Bias – Gallup: The State of the Global Workplace in 2021 – SHRM Workplace Insight (via David Horning on Medium) Please Subscribe to The Dan Smolen Podcast on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify – Stitcher – TuneIn …or wherever you get your podcasts. You may also click HERE to receive our podcast episodes by email. Image credits: Suffering female worker, iStock Photo; Portrait, Sejal Thakkar; Podcast button, J. Brandt Studio for The Dan Smolen Experience.

Hello TNT listeners…welcome back to another episode with myself, Teresa Quinlan, and Rhys Thomas. Let's get right to welcoming our guest today… Dubbing herself "Chief Civility Officer", Sejal Thakkar is not your average employment law attorney! Her more than seventeen years of experience advising clients regarding sound, standard employment practices uncovered a need - and personal passion - for bringing more proactive, relevant, and impactful workplace training programs to her clients and their teams. Her highly experiential customized workshops tailored to bring the courtroom to the training room in an interactive, engaging environment that favors human stories over compliance checklists. For more of Sejal Thakkar... LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar Website: www.trainxtra.com Twitter: sejaltrainxtra Remember to subscribe to receive new episodes. Rate and Review to let us know what you think! For more Rhys Thomas: www.truselfcoaching.com For more Teresa Quinlan: www.iqeqtq.com

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 74, Sejal Thakkar talks about something her father said that influenced her growth. She then explains Barry Shore's story and how he practices leadership. Finally, Sejal advises us to practice the Platinum Rule. 00:00 Prologue Dubbing herself "Chief Civility Officer", Sejal is not your average employment law attorney. As she developed her legal practice, organizations began requesting her to facilitate workshops that are proactive, relevant, and impactful workplace training programs to prevent sexual harassment, bullying, and the effects of unconscious bias. Sejal promotes diversity and inclusion as well as being civil to one another. 01:09 Part 1: Reducing Microaggressions in the Workplace In this story, Sejal shares something that her father said that has helped her gain perspective. She then discusses the effect of biases and microaggressions. 16:23 Part 2: Go Make A Difference Sejal shares Barry Shore's remarkable story of how he became the Ambassador of Joy. She comments about the high price of stress in the workplace and how Barry works to bring joy with his platform. 21:01 Part 3: The Platinum Rule You may have heard of the Golden Rule. Sejal advises us to go beyond that rule and adopt the Platinum Rule. _________________________________ How You Can Support the Show Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support No transcript available (future enhancement) Episode links Sejal's LinkedIn Profile and website TEDxCWRU: The Pain, Power, and Paradox of Bias Barry Shore and the Joy of Living (and podcast) Gary DePaul's website Gary's books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership Background Music You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements. 00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov 00:50 Space Guitar by sonicscope 16:05 Piano Trio Jazz Lounge Background by Stockwaves 20:42 Bright Summer with Acoustic Guitar by Dredstudio 22:48 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia Lead on! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

In this week's The Faces of Business Podcast episode, our guest speaker was Sejal Thakkar. Sejal is the Chief Cultural Officer at Nobody Studios. Apart from this, she is also the Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra. Moreover, Sejal is also a TEDx speaker on unconscious bias.  Sejal helps companies understand their unconscious bias and change their habits. You can find out more about us on our website. You can visit our blog page for this episode. Email us for more information info@exityourway.us

Sejal Thakkar is the Founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, where she is a passionate attorney and educator, focused on delivering specifically tailored employment law and human resources training for employers on a variety of topics including harassment, bullying, discrimination, unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion and leadership training. She specializes in delivering one-on-one sensitivity…Continue reading ➞ Sejal Thakkar, TrainXtra Chief Civility Officer, Eliminating Micro Aggressions from Your Work Culture – Episode 168The post Sejal Thakkar, TrainXtra Chief Civility Officer, Eliminating Micro Aggressions from Your Work Culture – Episode 168 first appeared on Mike Malatesta.

Sejal Thakkar is the Founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, where she is a passionate attorney and educator, focused on delivering specifically tailored employment law and human resources training for employers on a variety of topics including harassment, bullying, discrimination, unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion and leadership training. She specializes in delivering one-on-one sensitivity…Continue reading ➞ Sejal Thakkar, TrainXtra Chief Civility Officer, Eliminating Micro Aggressions from Your Work Culture – Episode 168

Sejal Thakkar, Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, explains how civility fits into conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers her perspective on how to combat workplace bullying. Sejal Thakkar TrainXtra  Sejal's TED Talk

The modern work environment is terrible can it comes to overall civility. Is there such thing as company culture? How about civility in way employees and employers treat each other?   In this episode, Ivan Temelkov chats with special guest Sejal Thakkar.   Dubbing herself "Chief Civility Officer", Sejal is not your average employment law attorney! Her more than fifteen years of experience advising clients, human resources personnel, and legal counsel regarding sound, standard employment practices uncovered a need - and personal passion - for bringing more proactive, relevant, and impactful workplace training programs to her clients and their teams.   This will be a 100% real, raw, and unfiltered solo episode with yours truly where we'll get down and dirty on the things you need to hear this morning.   A fresh episode of The RAS Project starts at 12:00pm CST/1:00pm EST/10:00am PST/18:00 GMT on Facebook, LinkedIn Live, Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch.   Watch LIVE in audio and video at https://www.ivantemelkov.com/podcast/    Connect with Ivan Temelkov via SMS by texting (314) 916-4875.   It is also available in audio format on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Alexa and iHeartRadio.  

Sejal Thakkar is on a mission to educate and empower others to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. She is a former employment law attorney, a TEDx speaker, and the founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, where she helps her clients create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces through customized training and coaching. She also recently joined Nobody Studios as Chief Culture Officer. Barry O'Reilly welcomes her on this week's Unlearned Podcast to share her story of unlearning how to shift her own biases and beliefs. Check Your Biases It's difficult to acknowledge your biases because they often portray a vision of you that is the opposite of what you believe of yourself. Sejal had to check her own biases in order to do her job as an attorney, representing persons accused of discrimination and harassment. “I had to do a lot of my own inner work to recognize my own bias so that I can do my job because there's no way that I can represent people unless I checked my own biases,” she remarks. Our biases often stem from our experiences, and they don't make us bad people. The key is to slow down and recognize when we're letting our unconscious biases affect our decisions and use strategies to combat them. She has changed her language: she no longer refers to them as biases, but beliefs. She shares an online tool listeners can use to discover their unconscious beliefs. She also advises leaders to have an accountability partner who will tell them honestly if they're letting unconscious beliefs influence their decisions. Unlearning Preconceived Notions Practice active listening, Sejal advises, and you'll start picking up on your own preconceptions and judgments. Barry reminds listeners that we're all programmed to have automatic responses in some situations. However, we can reprogram our brains once we become aware of our negative hidden beliefs. He and Sejal discuss their own blind spots and the importance of being humble and willing to learn and grow. “I've spent my whole life up to this point learning, and now the rest of life is unlearning,” Sejal comments. It's about taking small steps in the right direction; eventually “everything else will start to roll”. “The ability to adapt is so powerful,” Barry agrees; “...just do small steps and learn your way through it.” Where Culture Starts  “Your culture starts the moment you hire the first person,” Sejal tells her clients. Building a healthy, respectful, and diverse culture means maximizing the skills, talents, and contributions of every employee. You have to know what your employees want: ask them and listen to their feedback. “If you're too afraid to know about what problems are going on, how can you fix them?” she argues. Nurture an environment where people feel safe to speak up so that you can deal with problems before they become a lawsuit. Looking Ahead Sejal is excited about being part of Nobody Studios and helping to build the company culture from the ground up. “The key is the learning is never gonna stop,” she tells Barry, “so I'm excited about the fact that I get to learn about and challenge myself in ways that I never have.” Read full show notes at Barry O'Reilly.com Resources Sejal Thakkar on LinkedIn | Twitter  Implicit Association Test

In this episode of What's Betwixt Us, we chat with Sejal Thakkar, an attorney, educator, and TEDx speaker specializing in employment law and human resources training for employers. She's the self-dubbed Chief Civility Officer of TrainXtra, where she puts her skills and experiences to use helping company cultures thrive. We talk about preemptive empowerment of both employers and employees, the importance of sharing your mistakes, and how a culture of respect at a company starts at the top. You can find out more about Sejal and watch her TEDx talk on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar/. To learn more about TrainXtra, visit TrainXtra.com. What's Betwixt Us is powered by zanie, designed to build trust and authentic human connection in remote workspaces. More at zanie.app.

Highlights:  [6:10] Why we're all the same [16:30] Civility and microaggressions  [30:15] You aren't your biases   Meet Sejal Thakkar:  Sejal is an employment law attorney and the Chief Civility Officer and Founder of TrainXtra, However, Sejal is not your average employment law attorney! Sejal is on a mission to create a more accepting world. She boils it down to a goal of moving towards a world where every person is treated with dignity and respect. Her mission is to educate and empower as many people as possible to be a part of the solution to achieving this goal. Her more than fifteen years of experience advising clients, human resources personnel, and legal counsel regarding sound, standard employment practices uncovered a need - and personal passion - for bringing more proactive, relevant, and impactful workplace training programs to her clients and their teams.  What I love about Sejal is that she operates from a deep passion for social justice. And she brings healthy conversation and a grounded approach to some of the most important issues facing us as a global community.  So if you are interested in not only enjoying but also helping create a world where civility, mutual respect and appreciation of diversity are not just slogans but an actual reality… this is the episode for you.    

About the Guest: Born and raised in the Chicago.   Sejal received her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from University of Illinois at Chicago and her JD from Northern Illinois. In 2000 she moved to the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area and embarked on her law career.  17 years experience in employment law and during that time, uncovered a need for proactive and relevant workplace training programs.  Sejal created experiential workshops tailored to bringing the courtroom to the training room, focusing on engaging her clients with stories, as opposed to checklists.  Sejal believes we need to address the root cause of workplace incivility.  Founder of Trainxtra, Chief Civility Officer, Legal Training Ninja, TEDx Speaker, and most importantly, Master Juggler.  Sejal is passionate about reducing bullying and harassment – unfortunately Sejal was bullied and ridiculed growing up because she was different –  which pushed her to the margins.  Sejal used that pain to create cultures that see and value all people.  Sejal speaks three languages, has an 8 year old son and is honored to be his MOM.Where You Can Contact Sejal - sejal@trainxtra.com and https://trainxtra.com.TOTD: A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.  Amelia Earhart In this episode Sejal discusses:Best thing about being at home with her sonEssential Ingredients in her life at this time  The importance of self-awarenessCivility Unconscious BiasInclusive behavior and rewiring our brain to make the world better…AccountabilityLight the Fuse - Sejal suggests to be vulnerable and encourages listeners to create a strong support network.Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.

Video Version https://youtu.be/Jky7KzqwrOM 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 their differences? Listen to a conversation with our guest who is both an attorney and the Chief Civility Officer of her company TrainXtra. My guest Sejal Thakkar masterfully works with companies and individuals to advance interpersonal relationships and enhance positive relationships between people of diverse backgrounds. Rather than the idea of coexistence, what would happen if instead we helped people to learn from what makes us unique and enhance our lives. Helping folks first recognize their own biases, better known as unconscious beliefs & pre-conceived notions is the first step. Please watch or listen to see how her vast experience and training can help you. Is it also time to focus on micro affirmations? Please check Sejal out at: Tedx talk link: https://youtu.be/3IBn_JkH1Kw Company website: Www.trainxtra.com. Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andrew-deutsch4/support

Dubbing herself "Chief Civility Officer", Sejal is not your average employment law attorney! Her more than seventeen years of experience advising clients regarding sound, standard employment practices uncovered a need - and personal passion - for bringing more proactive, relevant, and impactful workplace training programs to her clients and their teams.  Her highly experiential customized workshops tailored to bring the courtroom to the training room in an interactive, engaging environment that favors human stories over compliance checklists. Music Credit: Ketsa - Deliverance

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie chat with guest and Chief Civility Officer, Sejal Thakkar about how the experiences of her youth, the lessons she learned from her dad and her time as an employment lawyer helped craft her current work addressing bias and diversity in the corporate world. To learn more about Sejal Thakkar or to hire her check out her LinkedIn page. Click here listen to Sejal's TEDx Talk, The Pain, Power and Paradox of Bias. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifelemonslemondrops/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifelemonslemondrops/support

Here are some ways to help with the COVID relief effort in India:Direct Relief: https://secure.directrelief.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2924&mfc_pref=T&2924.donation=form1Oxygen for India: https://cddep.org/Project HOPE: https://secure.projecthope.org/site/SPageNavigator/2021_04_India_COVID_Response_unr.html?s_subsrc=hh1Association for India’s Development: https://aidindia.org/donate/covid-relief-fund/https://aidindia.org/donate/covid-relief-fund/The American India Foundation: https://aif.org/donate/covid-19-response/The Indian Red Cross Society: https://www.indianredcross.org/ircs/COVID19DonateYou can find more ways to help here: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/how-to-help-india-during-its-covid-surge-12-places-you-can-donateWe 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 easy said than done. Today we are going to be talking about how to bring it all together and learn from our mistakes. We are also going to take a look at the recent issues at Basecamp, and where they went wrong.We are talking with Sejal Thakkar, who is the Chief Civility Officer at her company TrainXtra.  She bills herself as a Legal Training Ninja, TEDx Speaker, and Master Juggler. We are going to hear about her journey, what makes her passionate about social justice and how she helps companies pursue a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.If you want to find Sejal on LinkedIn, she is at:linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkarHer company’s website is at:trainxtra.comHere is a Link To Sejal’s TEDx talk:https://www.ted.com/talks/sejal_thakkar_the_pain_power_and_paradox_of_bias/up-next?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshareThe Verge article on Basecamp:https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/3/22418208/basecamp-all-hands-meeting-employee-resignations-buyouts-implosionFUTRtech focuses on startups, innovation, culture and the business of emerging tech with weekly video podcasts where Chris Brandt and Sandesh Patel talk with Industry leaders and deep thinkers.

The Dan Smolen Podcast is the best at covering the future of work and meaningful work topics and trends. On the podcast, Dan Smolen provides interesting guests and actionable career insight to help you “real-time reimagine” a future of work doing meaningful 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. It is quite another to “walk the talk” to create a civil work environment. Sejal Thakkar understands the sting of incivility like few others. During her teenage years in the Chicago suburbs, she suffered from near-daily racial prejudice and bullying. Now, as a self-described Chief Civility Officer; Sejal uses her personal experience to provide effective workplace training that fosters civility. In this episode, Sejal: Describes her role as Chief Civility Officer for TrainXtra. Starts at 2:57 Relives growing up as a bullied “other” in the Chicago suburbs. Starts at 4:26 Relates the experience of representing clients accused of workplace incivility, bias, and discrimination. Starts at 7:52 Defines the term microagression. Starts at 21:58 Pairs the civility narrative with the return to the workplace. Starts at 29:39 Explains how fostering a civil workplace provides positive ROI benefits. Starts at 32:12 In the wake of Covid, remote work, and civil unrest, Sejal believes that we have hit an inflection point for fostering a civil workplace: [There have been] so many things happening in such a short period of time that people are not putting up with B.S. at work, anymore.

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. It is quite another to "walk the talk" to create a civil work environment. Sejal Thakkar understands the sting of incivility like few others. During her teenage years in the Chicago suburbs, she suffered from near daily racial prejudice and bullying. Now, as a self-described Chief Civility Officer; Sejal uses her personal experience to provide effective workplace training that fosters civility. In this episode, Sejal: Describes her role as Chief Civility Officer for TrainXtra. Starts at 2:57 Relives growing up as a bullied "other" in the Chicago suburbs. Starts at 4:26 Relates the experience of representing clients accused of workplace incivility, bias, and discrimination. Starts at 7:52 Defines the term microagression. Starts at 21:58 Pairs the civility narrative with the return to the workplace. Starts at 29:39 Explains how fostering a civil workplace provides positive ROI benefits. Starts at 32:12 In the wake of Covid, remote work, and civil unrest, Sejal believes that we have hit an inflection point for fostering a civil workplace: "[There have been] so many things happening in such a short period of time that people are not putting up with B.S. at work, anymore." About our guest: Sejal Thakkar earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Juris Doctorate from Northern Illinois University. She is a TEDx speaker focused on bias. Sejal lives and works in the Bay Area of California. EPISODE DATE: April 30, 2021 Social media: - LinkedIn - TrainXtra Website - TEDx: The Pain, Power, and Paradox of Bias Please Subscribe to The Dan Smolen Podcast on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify – Stitcher – TuneIn …or wherever you get your podcasts. You may also click HERE to receive our podcast episodes by email. Image credits: People in a civil workplace, mbusinessimages for iStock Photo; Portrait, Sejal Thakkar; Podcast button, J. Brandt Studio for The Dan Smolen Experience.

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Sejal Thakkar dubs herself "Chief Civility Officer" and "Legal Training Ninja.” In her 17 years as an employment law attorney, Sejal encountered plenty of incivility in the workplace. She shares simple, approachable strategies to foster civility in our kids and set them up for success in life. Learn more about this episode on our website: www.mothersofmisfits.com

At the heart of civility is respect. Respect and dignity are essential for psychological safety, especially when others have diverse experiences and viewpoints. Civility is not about complacency or placating. It's not about denying or pushing away strong feelings that can emerge when conflict emerges. It's about temporarily suspending our alarm bells for a period of time so we can do the hard work of “climbing the empathy wall” to better understand the deep stories behind those we see as “the other.”Sejal girl.jpgIn this podcast, I interview Sejal Thakkar, an employment lawyer whose family immigrated from India. She has lived the duality of a “betwixt/between” life and has experienced the incivility of discrimination. As she grew through these experiences, she developed a “civility plan” to help workplaces improve their tactics for psychological safety.About Sejal Thakkar, Esq.Sejal ThakkarDubbing herself "Chief Civility Officer", Sejal is not your average employment law attorney! Her more than fifteen years of experience advising clients, human resources personnel, and legal counsel regarding sound, standard employment practices uncovered a need - and personal passion - for bringing more proactive, relevant, and impactful workplace training programs to her clients and their teams. Her highly experiential customized workshops tailored to executives, managers, and individual contributors bring the courtroom to the training room in an interactive, engaging environment that favors human stories over compliance checklists. For more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/79

While we have made significant strides with gender equality in the workplace, there is still much work to be done. In this episode, Danny talks with Sejal Thakkar about unconscious bias, the pursuit of gender equality, creating cultures of diversity and inclusion, and how COVID is threatening the last 20 years of progress. Did you know....Companies profits and share performance can be close to 50% higher when women are well represented at the top? Beyond that, senior-level women have a vast and meaningful positive impact on a company's culture. Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.To sign up for our mailing list click here.About Sejal Thakkar:Sejal Thakkar is founder and Chief Civility Officer of TrainXtra, a proactive training practice where she brings the wealth of her employment law expertise in customized training to executives, managers and non-managers in an interactive, engaging environment. As Sejal grew up in a suburb of Chicago, Sejal fought hatred and discrimination on a regular basis. She refused to allow ignorance, insensitivity, and the bullying conduct of others impact her inner “ninja”. Armed with knowledge she gained from these experiences, Sejal passionately transforms the workplace and education settings into places of civility by empowering others to be a part of the solution. Her goal is to empower each employee to create a positive workplace environment. Sejal has over fifteen years of employment law experience that includes advising clients, human resources personnel, and legal counsel regarding sound, standard employment practices.To connect with Sejal on LinkedIn click here.To go to the TrainXtra website click here.

While we have made significant strides with gender equality in the workplace, there is still much work to be done. In this episode, Danny talks with Sejal Thakkar about unconscious bias, the pursuit of gender equality, creating cultures of diversity and inclusion, and how COVID is threatening the last 20 years of progress.  Did you know....Companies profits and share performance can be close to 50% higher when women are well represented at the top? Beyond that, senior-level women have a vast and meaningful positive impact on a company's culture. Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.To sign up for our mailing list click here.About Sejal Thakkar:Sejal Thakkar is founder and Chief Civility Officer of TrainXtra, a proactive training practice where she brings the wealth of her employment law expertise in customized training to executives, managers and non-managers in an interactive, engaging environment.  As Sejal grew up in a suburb of Chicago, Sejal fought hatred and discrimination on a regular basis. She refused to allow ignorance, insensitivity, and the bullying conduct of others impact her inner “ninja”.  Armed with knowledge she gained from these experiences, Sejal passionately transforms the workplace and education settings into places of civility by empowering others to be a part of the solution. Her goal is to empower each employee to create a positive workplace environment. Sejal has over fifteen years of employment law experience that includes advising clients, human resources personnel, and legal counsel regarding sound, standard employment practices.To connect with Sejal on LinkedIn click here.To go to the TrainXtra website click here.

Sejal is not your average employment law attorney! Her more than fifteen years of experience advising clients, human resources personnel, and legal counsel regarding sound, standard employment practices uncovered a need - and personal passion - for bringing more proactive, relevant, and impactful workplace training programs to her clients and their teams. Her highly experiential customized workshops tailored to executives, managers, and individual contributors bring the courtroom to the training room in an interactive, engaging environment that favors human stories over compliance checklists. She continues to provide legal counsel including investigations regarding harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, misconduct and other topics with that same passion. No matter the context, her passion for helping clients understand the value of more harmonious workplaces - and the path to getting there - is always front and center. Connect with Sejal Www.trainxtra.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar Connect with Nate www.natepeo.com

Sejal Thakkar the Chief Civility Officer of Trainxtra tells you how to focus on creating cultures of civility. You can check her out at https://TrainXtra.com/

A former private practicing employment lawyer, Sejal learned through her journey that she is more of a conflict resolution woman than a litigator. In short, she's a positive changemaker in the sense that she guides companies and individuals to find common ground rather than to hammer it out in court. Listen in to hear how Sejal pivoted from a senior compliance officer role at UC San Francisco to Chief Civility Officer of TrainXtra, a professional training and coaching company. This is positive change making, at its best…transforming leaders' and employees' lives, one by one.

This Week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Sejal Thakkar, who is an employment lawyer and founder and Chief Civility Officer of TrainXtra. Sejal was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Cum Laude from Northern Illinois College of Law. Sejal talks about her journey of growing up in Chicago, her parents immigration to the U.S., being born in the U.S. and the cultural impact, her experience in the San Francisco Bay area, and her extensive experience in the employment law arena. Follow Sejal Thakkar at: www.trainxtra.com and on LinkedIn Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast. Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson and KORE Women at: www.korewomen.com