Career Unscripted: Unfolding Journey of Curiosity, Risk-taking, and Adaptability

Inside this post, access the WIMWIAN - June 2026 edition's Cover Theme: Careers Unscripted, where IIM Ahmedabad alumni & eDC's Founder - Tejal Rathod shares stories of how her career of 23 years is shaped by continued curiosity, risk-taking, and adaptability, where the path unfolded through exploration rather than a predetermined plan. This is her personal story of transitions, unconventional career choices, and lessons learned along the way. This post celebrates the diversity of Tejal's journey, from out-of-the-box moves and cross-sector transitions to entrepreneurial leaps and unexpected opportunities that reshaped her ever-evolving professional paths.

The future depends on what you do today. ~Mahatma Gandhi

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About Author: Tejal Rathod (she/her) is a 'Management Psychology & Workplace Well-being' Peter Drucker Management Excellence Award-winning expert, Executive Coach & Therapist, Author, Speaker, and Founder at eDC (www.elementsdcoach.com), having over two decades of diverse corporate work experience (Ex: IIM-A, Amazon). She believes in leaving a legacy of positive work culture through personal growth and elevating one’s consciousness for meaningful success in life. Tejal engages with Individuals, Professionals, and Organizations worldwide while specializing in Work Dynamics & Culture, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Behavioral Transformation, Professional Skills Development, Mental Health & Emotional Well-being, and Holistic Lifestyle Coaching.

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