This online conversation brings together learners and practitioners who have engaged deeply with formal study at different points in their professional lives. The webinar invites participants to reflect on how and why we choose to continue learning, especially in fields that demand constant reflection, renewal, and ethical engagement.
 

What does the conversation offer?

Through personal narratives and shared experiences, the panel will explore:

• What prompts professionals to return to study at different stages of their careers?
• How formal learning can shape practice, thinking, and professional identity?
• The role of academic spaces in supporting reflection, dialogue, and growth
• What it means to make learning choices intentionally rather than instrumentally

The session is not intended as guidance or advice, but as an open reflection on learning as a long-term commitment, one that intersects with work, values, and purpose. Participants are invited to listen, reflect, and consider their own learning journeys in relation to the questions raised.

Who should attend?

This webinar may be of interest to educators, development professionals, and others who are considering professional development or postgraduate study and wish to think carefully about what kind of learning environments support meaningful growth.

About the Speakers

Sreelekha Ramachandran: Headmistress, Heartfulness International School, Chennai

Nikshith Gangadevi: Program Lead at Mantra4Change

Sameeksha: Teacher and Foundational Stage Coordinator at Azim Premji School, Bengaluru

Moderator: Garima Gupta, Faculty, School of Education, Azim Premji University