Leadership Programme
Executive Leadership Presence
Overview
The Leadership Presence workshop is a two-day program that helps executives master effective leadership skills. The program emphasizes authenticity, building confidence, commitment, and assertiveness, using various tools and techniques for a well-rounded learning experience. It also teaches handling pressure with grace and a solution-oriented mindset, enhancing leadership skills for confidently engaging stakeholders and navigating challenges.
Do you aspire to:
- Command respect and inspire action within your organization?
- Project confidence and lead with authenticity in any situation?
- Navigate challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset?
- Effectively engage stakeholders and lead with influence.
This two-day intensive workshop is designed to equip executives like you with the essential skills to cultivate powerful Executive Presence.
Programme details
Important Dates & Time
*Dates and Schedules are subject to change
| Duration | Mode | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | In-Campus | Rs. 30,000/- + GST Per Participant |
Prof. Rajanikanth
Rajanikanth is a visiting faculty at Centre for Executive education, Mahindra University. He has more than two decades of industry experience in Behavioral Training, Project Management and People Development. He is a well-known lean and agile management trainer with immense experience as a coach/mentor for various lines of business in different Organizations. Rajani has trained more than 30,000 people on various soft skills. Prior to his entrepreneurial stint, he was a People Manager with SAP Labs India, for 11 years contributing to the Organization’s growth by developing talents. Rajani was identified as a high potential manager within the Organization for two consecutive years, as a mark to his contribution towards people development.
Rajani’s passion for developing people, his instant ability to connect with the audience, his knowledge and creativity on delivering the topics are some of his unique capabilities. He brings experiential learnings from the industry to ensure personal effectiveness for the participants. Over the years, Rajani has transformed himself as an international trainer conducting extensive
workshops in India, USA & Middle East. He has taught executives from companies such as Ashok Leyland, Cisco, NTT Data, Walmart Labs, Adobe, Hewlett Packard, Visa, Qualcomm, SAP Labs, HPE, Continental, Zee entertainment, Vitesco technologies, Times of India, and Deccan Herald.
Rajani holds a People Management Certificate from Dale Carnegie, Situational Leadership Certificate from Ken Blanchard, NLP certificate from NFNLP Institute, TTT from OMI and Corporate Ed Group (Boston, US), and “Train the Trainer” Excellence certificate from Indian School of Business (Hyderabad, India).
In addition, he is also a renowned author and has authored two life changing books. Recently, Rajani represented India as a speaker at SME World Summit – Dubai speaking on “What lies below the Iceberg”..
Key Program Objectives
- Define Executive Presence, emphasizing 3Cs (Confidence, Connection, Credibility) and contribution mindset.
- Evaluate and enhance communication effectiveness, focusing on building Confidence in client interactions.
- Craft a personal brand aligned with values, demonstrating Connection and positioning as a valuable contributor

Programs Benefits
- Learn frameworks and techniques that are practical and ready to implement.
- Maximize learning through effective pre & post-work.
- Use of powerful simulations and real-life cases
- Peer group discussion participants during the workshops
- Deep pre & post-work before and after the program (Ted talks, case lets, HBR reads and reflection points)
- Individual action plan for each participant
- Customized design specific to the team and participation.
Who Should Attend ?
Tailored for mid-management professionals aspiring to elevate their leadership impact, this program offers a focused journey towards cultivating a compelling executive presence. Ideal for mid-level managers, supervisors, and team leaders, it equips participants with essential skills to command respect, foster trust, and inspire teams to excel.

Leadership category
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