Is Career Divorce a Sin or Sane | Prajakta Badhe | TEDxHimalayan International School Youth
In this powerful TEDx talk, engineer-turned-HR-professional-turned-business coach Prajakta Badhe shares her personal story of “Career Divorce”—walking away from a successful, secure job to reclaim the custody of her dreams.Through raw storytelling and the original DREAM Framework, she challenges the shame around quitting, reveals the identity crisis that often goes unseen, and offers a roadmap for professionals ready to build purpose-driven businesses.If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared to start over, or unsure whether you’re “allowed” to want more… this talk is your permission slip to realign, rebuild, and rise. "Prajakta Badhe is the Founder of Bodhitattva Enterprises and author of Career Divorce—a powerful guide for professionals seeking freedom from unfulfilling careers and the courage to pursue purpose-driven work.With 10+ years of HR experience at TCS and Reliance, she has led people-first policies and championed inclusive, safe workplaces. Her work in promoting employee well-being and workplace harassment awareness earned her multiple accolades.Armed with a BE in Mechanical Engineering, a Master’s in Labour Studies, and a Master’s in Business Law, Prajakta blends technical, people, legal, and business acumen to help professionals pivot meaningfully.Through her DREAM Framework, she empowers individuals to turn their skills into purpose-led businesses—without waiting for the “right time.”Her philosophy: Changing careers isn’t quitting—it’s realignment.
Her mission: Normalize career pivots and help high-potential professionals unlock a life of clarity, courage, and fulfillment." This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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