by christasathish | Apr 16, 2026 | Positive Academia, Research Blog, Volunteering for Impact
I took this photograph during my recent family vacation in South India at my in-laws’ village property. I was sitting quietly in the corner, observing what seemed like an ordinary moment. The woman on the left is my mother-in-law. She had gathered fresh leaves...
by christasathish | Apr 16, 2026 | Positive Academia, Research Blog, Volunteering for Impact
There is something quietly transformative about volunteering within academia. It rarely makes it into performance metrics, and yet, it is often where the most meaningful change begins. Recently, I had the opportunity to volunteer for the University of Westminster’s...
by christasathish | Dec 8, 2025 | Research Blog, Teaching for Impact
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of welcoming two of my former Finance & Accounting students, Fakhria Joya and Alexander Georgy, into my Level 4 lecture for my Marketing for Finance & Accounting module at the University of Westminster. Their lecture...
by christasathish | Jul 30, 2025 | AOM, Research Blog
“I love it quiet, but also believe in purpose-driven presence” Attending the Academy of Management for the first time felt like stepping into another dimension of academic life – one that was vibrant, buzzing, and very lively. Like many who completed their PhDs during...
by christasathish | Jun 18, 2025 | Fables of The Academic Zoo, Research Blog
As a place of strict hierarchies and unyielding competition, the Academic Zoo had reached a breaking point. The animals, weary and divided, started to question the system that had shaped their lives. Inspired by the crane’s wisdom, the elephant’s nurturing nature, and...
by christasathish | Jun 15, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 59: Practice stillness! In academia, we are often rewarded for our speed in publishing, providing instant responses, teaching efficiently, and attending to our responsibilities relentlessly. However, wisdom, insight, genuine relationships...
