At BrilliantRead Media, we always strive to bring meaningful and powerful stories from India and around the world to empower and motivate our growing community. As part of this endeavor, we invited Dr. Sai Sanskrithi for an exclusive interview with us. Dr. Sai Sanskrithi is a Professor, Coach, TEDx Speaker, Author and a Motivational Speaker. Her vision mission passion and dream to bring about a revolution in the higher education industry at the Masters and Ph.D. Level and meet Narendra Modi Sir Smrithi mam and the cabinet ministers, chief ministers of all the states of India and bring about a transformation in the education industry. Let’s learn more about her incredible journey, her background, and her advice for our growing community!
Excerpts from our exclusive interview with Dr. Sai Sanskrithi;
Could you please talk us through your background and your journey?
I have done a Ph.D. and double masters in the field of management in Bangalore, India. I’m in the profession of teaching students at the Master’s level from a very young age. From the time I have started her career, innovation was her key and she strived to bring something new to the student community.
I’m an educationist, a TEDx Speaker, an author and a professor in Bangalore. I have started my teaching career at a very young age. I have rich experience and exposure of many years in innovative teaching and pedagogy and used various tools and techniques to teach students at the Master’s level. I have been a judge for Wharton B-School’s innovative pedagogy competition “Reimagine Education” for many years.
With over 30 research papers to credit and has received over 10 awards for an outstanding contribution to the field of education teaching and research. I have been featured in various media for her contribution to the education industry.
Apart from being in the field of education and academics at the Master’s level, I also do social service and good to humanity and work for various causes like special children, environmental conservation, transgenders, acid attack survivors to name a few.
I’m a very staunch Shirdi Sai Baba devotee and also a reiki master who has undergone training under the Tat Tvam Sattva with the guidance of Jaya Wahi Dhi and Baba’s grace.
You will be able to find my journey in a published book “Dream Big” authored by Spoorthi Vishwas
Please share with us about your achievements so far;
Recent Achievements – Awards for Women’s Day – 2023
Hershley recognizes women from different fields for their outstanding contributions to the field of education. I have been recognized by Hershley for my contribution to the field of education teaching and research and for being an inspiration to the youth.
An awardee of the Naari Astitva Award 2023 – A Glorious Honor for Exemplary Women of India for my outstanding contribution to the field of education teaching and research
Received recognition from Rashtriya Mahila Jagriti Manch for International Women’s Day as “Pride of the Nation” Award 2023 for my contribution to the field of education, teaching and research
SavithriBai Phule Samman 2023 for Dr.Sai Sanskrithi’s outstanding achievements in the field of education teaching and research
Certificate of Appreciation received for outstanding achievements in the field of education teaching and research on 15th August 2023 from the Indian Women’s History Museum
Other Achievements:
– Presented and published over 30 research papers in leading institutions across the globe like Harvard University, IIM, ISB to name a few
– Been a judge for many years for a competition “Re-Imagine Education” conducted by Wharton B-School
– A passionate innovative professor for teaching MBA students
– Been invited as guest of honour, review board member for journals, editorial board member and reviewer for leading journals in the field of marketing and management
– A guide and mentor for students across the globe where I help students not only academically but also achieve their professional and personal goals in life.
Awards Received:
2023 – Received Acharya Devo Bhava for World Teachers Day on October 5th, 2023
2021 Karnataka Women Achievers Award in the field of Education
2017 Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievements from Jain University
2016 AIMS International Outstanding Young Woman Management Teacher Award
2015 Outstanding Academic Scholar, Alliance University Alumni Association
2014 Indian Achievers Award in the field of Education and Research
2014 Global Achievers Awards for Excellence in Education, Dubai
2014 Pride of India Award In Education
2014 Received MTC Global Award of Excellence in Innovative Teaching Pedagogy
2014 Received Young Educator and Researcher Award
Please share with us a brief description of yourself in three words.
– Passionate Professor
– Researcher
– Coach
What are the 3 things which have been your greatest source of inspiration?
1. Spirituality
2. Responsibility
3. Compassion
The younger generation should get into spirituality and meditation as it will help them deal with the stress and anxiety caused by various forms of media exposed to the students. It will also keep them more balanced and give them strength and resilience to face the world and achieve their dreams.
Where does your inspiration come from?
Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Sir has been my inspiration for educating my students
Gaur Gopal Das ji for imparting life lessons to students
Dr. S Radhakrishnan has been my inspiration to be a teacher
What are the challenges you faced in life?
(1) Acceptability of innovative teaching
(2) Generation Gap
(3) Research
What are the ideas to build resilience to face challenges?
Exposure to different kinds of universities and students will lead to the acceptability of innovative teaching
Encourage the young generation to get into teaching and educating and give them the space to contribute towards innovative teaching for the society.
Research is not about numbers. It is not about the number of research papers that have been published or the number of PhDs which the country has created but the quality of research matters than quantity.
In your opinion what are the three essential things needed to achieve success?
Passion
Patience
People Management
What are the three practices/habits you would advise young students?
Use technology wisely for innovating, upgrading your skills, upgrading knowledge and networking
Young generation should get into spirituality and meditation as it will lead to reduction of stress and anxiety that is caused because of the media which students are exposed to these days.
Each student is unique in their own way bubbling with enthusiasm, talent and skills Tap into your talent, understand and recognize your strengths, follow your passion and last but not the least do not compare yourself with anyone. Conquer the world with your talent, hard work and perseverance to achieve and become someone big in life.
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