In this conversation, Pallavi Agarwal, Founder and CEO of Kander®, shares practical advice for women re-entering the workforce after a career break. She explains why time away from traditional employment does not erase valuable experience, and highlights transferable skills such as communication, leadership, critical thinking, adaptability, and managing multiple priorities.

Pallavi also discusses how Salesforce learning resources and the Trailblazer Community can help people build new technical skills, why returning professionals should explore roles that fit their strengths and interests, and how employers can create more supportive environments through flexibility and open communication. She also shares examples of women who rebuilt their confidence, developed practical Salesforce experience, and successfully returned to work on terms that fit their lives.