Sehjal’s divorce supercharged her tax career, going from tax consultant to director in three years. Hear her story, how she did it, how she’s created a team with a culture where people don’t leave, and her advice if you want to be successful in your own tax career.
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You’ll Learn
- Overview of Sehjal’s career
- (9:00) Sehjal’s quick progression after her divorce, including the shift in mindset
- (20:30) Confidence as a woman working in tax
- (23:30) How Sehjal went from tax consultant to tax directly in three years – what’s her secret?
- (26:30) Sehjal’s strengths which she’s taken advantage of in her career
- (29:30) How Sehjal created a team culture where people don’t leave
- (39:15) Difficulties in Sehjal’s career (overlooked for promotions, bullying, depression, etc)
- (45:00) Promotions and “fitting in the box” for it
- (48:15) Career advice Sehjal would give to her younger self, knowing what she knows now
- (50:30) Sehjal’s number 1 tip if you want success in your tax career
Resources
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- Tax Research Masterclass – finding the answer to tax questions, using tax legislation and guidance
- Tax Advice Masterclass – how to provide high-quality tax advice that clients value
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