Speaking & Academic Engagements

Invited talks, conferences, and conversations.

A selection of keynote addresses, conference presentations, panel discussions, and conversations with practising leaders.

2026

Online session · Indian Army

Emotional Intelligence: Managing Oneself

Interactive session for 50 Indian Army officers on self-awareness, emotional regulation, and leadership.

Podcast

The CHRO Mindset

Mastering Change: The Human Side of Transformation

Discussion on navigating organisational change, employee sensemaking, and trust.

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2024

Keynote address · Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi

Embracing the Winds of Change: Innovating and Leading Transformation

Keynote delivered to senior Indian Army officers as part of the Strategic Leadership Planning Programme.

2024

Invited talk · Army War College, Mhow

Adaptive Leadership Concepts and Their Application

Seminar on emerging leadership models and their application in defence contexts.

2024

Academy of Management Annual Meeting

Rethinking Customer Mistreatment at the Service Frontlines

Chaired the symposium and co-authored research presented on frontline employee mistreatment and coping mechanisms.

2023

European Academy of Management

Gendered Identity Threat and Withdrawal Behavior

Paper presentation examining affective and behavioural responses to workplace identity threats.

2022

Academy of Management Annual Meeting · Seattle

Change, legitimacy and meaningful work

Presentation on sensemaking, change legitimacy, and meaningful work during large-scale transformation.

2021

CII IWN Annual Summit

Reimagining the Future of Work

Panellist discussing emerging workplace models, culture, and employee expectations.

2018

European Academy of Management · Reykjavik

Symposium on Transparency

Panellist in the symposium exploring transparency, ethics, and organisational governance.

2013

Indian Academy of Management · IIM Ahmedabad

Organising Committee Member

Co-organised the 3rd Biennial Indian Academy of Management Conference at IIM Ahmedabad.

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Invitations & Engagements

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