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Gayatriiiiiiiiiiiii,
This is exactly how I reach out to you every single day with all my lame questions. For some reason, I never thought about surviving here without you, because you’ve been my go-to person from day one.

You were the one who helped me figure out everything at LEAD—from em dashes to pedagogy. You were like the human version of GPT at work for me! I will definitely miss having you around.

From sharing relatable colleague reels, I’ll now start sending you ‘missing my ex-colleague’ reels. I'm so glad you're taking this break for yourself—it's much needed. Enjoy your time off, get some rest, and try new things to keep the learner in you alive.

I’ll miss you so much, Gayatriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

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Gayatri,

It took me a while to pen down how I feel—this is a tough goodbye for me.

Thank you for all that you’ve been to me—as a friend and colleague. I don’t think I ever had to search for your name on Hangouts because yours was always the first message I saw every day. Watching you grow and learning alongside you has been one of my biggest joys at LEAD.

I’ve seen you hesitant to take on new roles and then go on to ace them effortlessly. I’ve seen you adapt with such grace to every challenge. You’ve grown into someone who’s become such an integral part of this team.

Thank you for always being that person anyone could turn to. I’m so happy that you’re going to chill for a while, super mama! I’ll always be in your corner—cheering you on and laughing at all your new hobbies.

Thank you for making work life fun, and for reminding me to pause and take breaks when I needed them. You’re leaving behind such a strong example of how beautifully work and life can be balanced—and how faith in yourself can truly take you places.

And oh, the OG SPL gang will miss you so much—your energy, your laughs, your presence. It truly won’t be the same without you.

I’ll miss that "Hi Leann!” every morning.

See you on WhatsApp more often now.

Lots of love,

Your ex-manager (but always a friend) ♥️

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Hi Gayatri

It still sounds quite surreal that you're leaving. For the longest time, for me, you were that person I had heard of but not worked with directly. And then....Pinnacle English happened! And collectively, we cried and ranted and made our way through it! You were one of the main reasons I felt I survived that project, because I would hand over so many of the hundred training and query-driven tasks and you would ace them brilliantly. Moreover, when it came to tech, you were the go-to person for everything (I still remember that crazy process you figured out for uploading games and IRs on delta!) And of course, the PPT VO stitching method will always be remembered as the 'Gayatri method'!

Since that time, I've seen you take on so many more responsibilities, always seeming (outwardly) calm. You always gave that sense that if you were on a project, ho jayega.

The SST team just isn't going to be the same without you and your regular doses of dry humour. But I'm so happy for you for taking this step to prioritise what you need, and I wish you all the very best with everything to come! Here's hoping we cross paths again!!

Best

Ruchi

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Hey Gayathri, we did not get a chance to work together much, but whatever interactions we had solidified you as a member of the team who knew what she was doing. Wishing you all the best for your future.

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I still remember our very first interaction — when I randomly landed on Pinnacle English before even joining the SST team. Man, the kind of lame questions I threw at you! 😅 But you were always so patient, always explaining everything so calmly, jumping in to help without a second thought, always understanding.

Then when I officially joined the team, I got the chance to work closely with you — and honestly, I am so grateful for that. How can we ever forget the madness of EPUB? All the craziness you me and Avni sailed through together! And somehow, destiny made sure that one of your last projects brought the three of us back together again with the DW project. ❤️

You have truly been one of the most wonderful people to work with — calm, wise, funny, and always making sense even when everything around us was chaotic. I’m going to miss it all so much — our constant rants, the random DMs, and just knowing you’re there.

I know this decision wasn’t easy for you, but I’m really happy you’re choosing what matters most to you. You deserve all the happiness and success, Gayatri.

This isn’t goodbye — it’s just a ‘see you around.’ 🫶

Wishing you all the love and luck in the world,

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Hello Gayatri!! 🌟

I’ve always heard such wonderful things about your work. It was truly a pleasure to finally get the chance to work with you, even if it was towards the end of your journey here at LEAD.

You were an integral part of this team and I have personally always admired your sense of discipline and impeccable time management. 🕰️

You set an inspiring example for all of us, balancing everything so gracefully while being a mother to a young child. 👩‍👧✨

Now, it’s time for you to take this much-needed break and rejuvenate yourself. 🌿

Wishing you all the very best — and the best of health — as you begin this exciting new chapter of your life! 🍀

Warm regards,

Arpita

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We have interacted briefly a few times, and those were always wonderful! Wishing you all the best for your journey ahead :D

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Hi Gayatri,

Wishing you all the very best on your new journey!! Thank you for always being that person who was so easy to reach out from the get-go. I have always admired the depth that you brought to any discussions and your immaculate work ethic. Every project we worked on, your feedback was always so structured, that I knew exactly the areas I could improve on. Thank you so much for all your guidance and hand holding. Will miss your familiar face in the team!!

Best,

Dipika

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You may be fetching new adventures, but this pack will howl for you! :):)

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Hey Gayatri !!!!

We didn’t get a chance to work together directly, but I’ve heard such wonderful stories about your work and the calm, dependable presence you brought to the team. You’ve truly been a pillar of strength for everyone—especially in challenging moments—and the way you handled everything with such grace and calm demeanour is so inspiring. The team honestly won’t be the same without you. Wishing you all the luck, growth, and joy in your next chapter. You’ll be deeply missed!

Regards

Tanvi Maheshwari

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Writing this message brings back so many memories, it takes me back to the time when you were my very first reviewer. Thank you for setting the tone for me at Lead. Since then, we have worked on so many projects together that it is hard to imagine moving forward without your presence and guidance.

There is still so much I feel I could learn from you. I am still thinking about how I used to message you, thinking she will definitely know this.

You have always had a unique way of handling things with calm clarity, giving feedback with subtle precision, and offering insights that often changed the course of a conversation.

And of course, your humour will be missed just as much. I still remember your hilarious comment in the chat during the Discover India briefing, “Potholes on every road".

This is one of the hardest goodbyes. But I know the future holds wonderful things for you, new opportunities, peaceful moments, and more cherished time with your little bundle of joy. I am wishing you nothing but the very best in this next chapter of life.

And yes, I took this picture to share with our common friends. It still makes me smile to think that during the immersion last year, we discovered we had lived on the same campus. I like to believe our paths had crossed back then, and I am so glad they did. I hope they continue to cross again in the future. Stay in touch:)

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Some goodbyes are tough :) keeping this short and sweet. Proud to have worked with you. Enjoy ur break with your family. Keeping touch always :)

Love

Smitha

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Hey Gayatri! We may not have interacted much, but I'll sorely miss our conversations, especially with us trying to find logic in everything that is the exact opposite. I'm glad you have taken this step, and I hope this serves as an opportunity for you to kick back, relax, and spend time with the people you love. The way you communicated feedback and your cool/funny personality were a big part of our team's overall culture and energy, and I'm going to miss that now. Fingers crossed, this isn't goodbye, though. We'll hopefully meet somewhere in the future. Thanks for all the guidance and help you've provided all this time. Wishing nothing but happy and fulfilling times for you ahead.

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gayatri, my work mom, i’m so grateful for the impact you've had on my journey at LEAD. though i’m no longer there, i really miss working with you. i’m soo thrilled for your new adventures! you truly deserve the best. you will be deeply missed by the team, but your legacy will live on. wishing you love, happiness, and success in everything you do! i’m always a call/text away 💗💗💗💗💗

welcome to the other side x

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Hey stranger!!

It's been a while since the epic journey/challenge/debacle known as Pinnacle English 😂. Seriously, what a rag-tag, random, hodge-podge, AMAZING team! It was quite the surreal assignment we were on, but it ended up being such a strong product. And that's because of the hard work, heart, and dedication of you and the others. I really appreciated your hands-on, take-it-on, go-for-it mindset. Those traits, coupled with your warm personality, will take you far in life.

Best of luck to you in the next chapter of your journey and please stay in touch.

Megan

(megankeline@gmail.com)

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Hey Gayatri!

Can’t believe it’s your last day already!
I’ve been thinking back to when you first joined from the AVC team — and wow, what a journey it’s been. From that day to today, you’ve grown into such an important part of the team — not just with the work you did, but with the way you showed up in every meeting, asked the right questions, and pushed all of us (especially me!) to think better and do better.

I’ve had the chance to be your manager multiple times, and every time, I’ve learned something from you. I’ve always appreciated your honesty, your sharp observations, and your ability to keep things real (and fun!).

I’m seriously going to miss working with you, reaching out to you to brainstorm, solve tricky stuff, or just bounce ideas around. Please continue to be that guiding light from wherever you are — like a remote angel (okay, that’s dramatic, but you get the vibe).

And yes, I will keep in touch — not just for work, but for random life things too (I hope that’s not too imposing lol).

Wishing you all the magic and madness your next chapter brings. You’ll crush it. Go shine, Gayatri!

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Hey Gayatri,

I don't know where to start. From the time of reviewing AVC storyboards by someone named Gayatri, to having you join the SST team, to seeing you come into your strengths and becoming a pillar of the team: what fun it's been to see you grow and evolve. Your love for students always shone through your work, as did your imagination and empathy. The team will miss your sense of humour and the efforts you made to bring us all together.

I've been a part of this team for a long time. It is always wonderful to see someone make this team their own, and I am so glad you did that. We will miss your quips and jokes, your solid reliability, and just your presence overall. I'm sure your son will be very glad to have you back to himself though!

Keep in touch and wish you big adventures ahead!

Lots of love,

Sangeeta