{"id":42133,"date":"2025-08-08T11:29:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T05:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2025\/08\/08\/turning-tides-a-sneak-peek-into-gayathri-subramaniams-journey-as-a-coach-author-educator\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T11:29:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T05:59:21","slug":"turning-tides-a-sneak-peek-into-gayathri-subramaniams-journey-as-a-coach-author-educator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2025\/08\/08\/turning-tides-a-sneak-peek-into-gayathri-subramaniams-journey-as-a-coach-author-educator\/","title":{"rendered":"TURNING TIDES \u2013 A Sneak Peek into Gayathri Subramaniam\u2019s Journey as a Coach, Author & Educator"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Delhi [India], August 7: <\/span>Author. Educator. Financial Mentor. Life Coach.<\/strong> Few people manage to blend so many meaningful roles into one fulfilling journey, but Gayathri Subramaniam<\/strong> is doing just that. With the release of her debut book,\u00a0\u201cTurning Tides\u201d<\/em>, she invites readers into the deep, transformative insights drawn from her own life as a woman, teacher, banker, and poet.<\/p>\n

We sat down with Gayathri to learn more about the inspiration behind her work, her mission as an educator, and the journey that turned her personal struggles into powerful stepping stones.<\/p>\n

Q: Congratulations on the release of your new book! What inspired you to write\u00a0Turning Tides<\/em>?<\/strong>
\nGayathri:<\/strong> Thank you! Turning Tides is incredibly close to my heart. I\u2019ve always been an avid reader, and publishing a book was a long-cherished dream. This collection of poems is a culmination of everything I\u2019ve experienced and observed the challenges of being a young woman in a demanding job, the emotional layers of being a teacher, and the reflections that come from life\u2019s quiet, powerful moments. It\u2019s about transformation, how life can break you down and then build you back up, stronger than ever.<\/p>\n

Q: How did your journey into teaching and coaching begin?<\/strong>
\nGayathri:<\/strong>\u00a0I began my career in banking at 20. Though it was tough\u2014facing resistance, isolation, and bullying\u2014I pushed through, upskilled, and earned promotions. But I craved something more meaningful.<\/p>\n

I started coaching students in English and competitive exams, and later joined a school. That\u2019s where I truly found my calling. Teaching gave me strength. The connection I felt with my students was instant and heartfelt. \u00a0Despite battling severe hyperthyroidism, I kept teaching. I had lost weight, my appearance changed, but the warmth and acceptance from my students kept me going. It became clear: teaching was not just a job, it was my calling.<\/p>\n

Q: What was the turning point in your career?<\/strong>
\nGayathri:<\/strong>\u00a0The pandemic changed everything. I launched\u00a0GS Tutorials<\/strong>, an online coaching platform focused on board exams, spoken English, and student mentoring. I also began writing a blog (gstutorialsonline.wordpress.com<\/a>) and hosting webinars like\u00a0Perspectives<\/em>\u00a0to guide students in arts careers. My YouTube channel\u00a0@GSTutorials_by_Gayathri<\/a>\u00a0features testimonials, study tips, and success stories from my students.<\/p>\n

Around the same time, I became a certified\u00a0Mutual Fund Distributor<\/strong>\u00a0and started conducting\u00a0financial literacy seminars<\/strong>, helping hundreds of families begin their investment journeys.<\/p>\n

\"Author\"<\/p>\n

Q: What achievements are you most proud of?<\/strong>
\nGayathri:<\/strong>\u00a0My students\u2019 success brings me the greatest joy\u2014over 80% score above 90% in English and Social Science. I have a long list of 90 scorers from all over India \u2013 from Bengaluru to Gurgaon. Last year we did exceedingly well. In 2022, we had a student, Ms Mahi Mamidwar, who scored 100% in English!
\nPersonally, I\u2019ve topped English in my CBSE senior secondary exams and ranked third in B.Ed. at Gondwana University. I also topped Motor Insurance in the Associate Exam by the Insurance Institute of India. I have been able to translate my achievements into the achievements of my students.<\/p>\n

At a school in Chandrapur, I led a\u00a0British Council certification project<\/strong>, selected in the first round with high praise.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve guided students in spoken English and competitive exams, helping them secure jobs and improve their self-confidence. This has changed the direction of their lives. Somewhere, our stories of resilience shaped \u2018Turning Tides\u2019.
\nAnd of course, receiving the\u00a021st Century Emily Dickinson Award<\/strong>\u00a0for\u00a0Turning Tides<\/em>\u00a0has been a dream come true.<\/p>\n

Q: What\u2019s the core message of Turning Tides?\u00a0<\/strong>
\nGayathri: The book reflects life\u2019s contradictions. One poem, \u2018Smile \u2013 The Velvet Trap\u2019<\/strong>, talks about how illusions can mislead us. Another, \u2018Phoenix\u2019<\/strong>, speaks about rising again when everything seems lost. There\u2019s \u2018Aurora\u2019<\/strong>, about pain and growth. While \u2018Life and death\u2019<\/strong> speaks about eternity and spirituality,\u00a0\u2018Someone who cares\u2019<\/strong> is a tender poem that tells us the value of our precious relations. I\u2019ve also infused ancient Indian wisdom in the second half of the book, exploring life lessons through the lens of planetary energies and shastras that seek to influence our life for the better. The last poem,\u00a0\u2018You are the eternal light,\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0reinforces our faith in ourselves.
\nThe message is clear: we all face turbulent tides, but with the right mindset and self-awareness, we can turn those tides in our favor.<\/p>\n

Q: Who has been your biggest support system?<\/strong>
\nGayathri:<\/strong> My parents, Mr M Subramaniam and Mrs Jaya Subramaniam, taught me grace through hardship.My sister, Mrs. Kalyani Vinod, has been my strength in my dark times. My husband, Shrinivas K. Raman and my mother-in-law, Rajeshwari K. Raman, encouraged me to pursue all my endeavours and have always stood by me. All my literary achievement is dedicated to my guru, my teacher, Mrs. Sujitha Kumar, who shaped my love for literature. My school, Tagore Public School, Jaipur, gave me the confidence to express myself in a tender age, and nurtured my talent for public speaking. But my biggest motivators? My students. Their belief in me fuels my purpose.<\/p>\n

Q: What\u2019s next for you?<\/strong>
\nGayathri:<\/strong>\u00a0I aim to scale\u00a0GS Tutorials<\/strong>, especially to reach students in rural and small-town India. I am building my website\u00a0gstutorialsonline.wordpress.com<\/a>, to make top-notch resources accessible to all.
\nI\u2019m also working on my\u00a0second book<\/strong>, which will explore practical life lessons in a relatable, motivating style. I want to keep inspiring, one student, one reader, one\u00a0turning tide<\/em>\u00a0at a time.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In a world obsessed with titles and outcomes,\u00a0Gayathri Subramaniam<\/strong> is quietly building a legacy rooted in impact. Whether she\u2019s guiding a teenager to ace their exams, helping a family start their first investment, or crafting verses that stir the soul, she\u2019s doing it all with authenticity and purpose.<\/p>\n

For Gayathri, it\u2019s not about the spotlight. It\u2019s about transformation, one student, one reader, one turning tide at a time.<\/p>\n

Connect with Gayathri:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Email: gstutorials.og@gmail.com<\/a>
\nBlog:\u00a0gstutorialsonline.wordpress.com<\/a>
\nInstagram:\u00a0@gayathri_teacher<\/a><\/p>\n

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