What happens when you step out of the workforce for 11 years to raise your kids and then try to step back in? For Raina Gandhi, it meant climbing back into high-pressure roles, bumping up against workplace politics (and yes, bullying), and eventually realizing she wanted something different.In this episode, Raina shares the very real story of her career flip from investment banking to higher ed leadership to being laid off, and how all of those experiences shaped the work she does today. Now, as the founder of Rising Tide Consulting, she helps women leaders and entrepreneurs break through what she calls the inner glass ceiling: those voices of self-doubt, perfectionism, and “I’m not enough” that keep so many of us stuck.We go deep into:✨ What it’s really like to re-enter the workforce after years away raising kids✨ How workplace bullying and politics shaped (and challenged) her career path✨ Why women negotiate better for others than they do for themselves and how to flip that script✨ The surprising way your strengths and values can be an anchor when you’re thinking about a career change✨ Practical steps if you’re sitting at your desk right now, dreading another day in a job that doesn’t fitThis conversation is raw, vulnerable, and packed with insights for anyone who’s ever second-guessed themselves at work or wondered if it’s too late to start over.Raina reminds us: the “hard stuff” you’ve gone through isn’t wasted. It can become the most powerful part of your story and the fuel for whatever you build next.Connect with Raina:🔗 Rising Tide Consulting🔗 LinkedIn: Raina B. Gandhi
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