Dr. Seema Desai is a speaker and credentialed executive coach specializing in performance and well-being. Her work helps ​high-performing, ambitious leaders thrive at work by nurturing their well-being and building deeper connections at home.

Desai draws on her cultural background and experiences with Imposter Phenomenon, postpartum depression and being a working mom to bring empathy and compassion to the people she serves.

Desai is the author of the book, Connected: Discovering Your Inner Guides and co-host of the multiple-award-winning-podcast Happy and Human. She recently served as Co-President of the Austin chapter of Pratham USA, a non-profit organization aimed at creating learning equity for underserved children in India and globally. Though no longer seeing patients, Desai is a general dentist who practiced in the Austin area.

Things that bring her joy are good cups of coffee, jazz music, tropical beaches, yoga, meditating, family time…and large slices of chocolate cake.

Episode Resources:

The Pain Gap

Dr. Seema Desai's Website

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