Indian School of Business

Business Storytelling and Executive Presence

Indian School of Business

Leadership

About Programme

In today’s corporate landscape, leaders must communicate with clarity, conviction, and impact. Storytelling and executive presence are no longer optional—they are essential leadership capabilities. This programme helps participants craft compelling narratives, simplify complex ideas, and communicate with confidence across diverse settings. By integrating physical presence, voice, emotion, and narrative design, leaders learn to engage audiences, influence decisions, and strengthen their leadership brand.

Programme Content

Explore what defines authentic executive presence and why common misconceptions fall short. Learn how presence shapes perception and influence, and understand storytelling as a core leadership tool for creating impact.

Learn advanced storytelling techniques used by effective business leaders. Practise applying these methods to real scenarios to create clearer, more engaging narratives that support communication, persuasion, and leadership impact.

Learn to integrate data into compelling narratives by simplifying complex information, highlighting meaningful insights, and using numbers to strengthen rather than overwhelm your message.

Identify hidden derailers to executive presence and develop a plan for strengthening it. Build confidence, deepen self-awareness, and practise behaviours that enhance credibility and impact in leadership situations.

Programme Audience

The programme benefits novice and experienced speakers looking to enhance communication:

Ideal for senior executives and functional leaders presenting internally or externally
Suitable for Directors, VPs, HR and L&D heads
Relevant for founders, innovators, R&D leads, and brand managers

Programme Eligibility: Diploma/Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognised university; Minimum 5 years post-degree work experience.

Programme Benefits

The programme equips you to:

Use storytelling as a leadership tool to engage, influence, and inspire
Craft concise, high-impact messages and integrate data into compelling narratives
Build a personal story bank for varied leadership scenarios and communication needs
Strengthen executive presence through voice, body language, and emotional intelligence

Testimonials

"I learnt the power of authentic storytelling to move ideas into action and shape thinking, enriched by varied perspectives."

Mahitha Ravilla

Founder, Stories and Magic with Mahitha

"I gained stronger awareness of my communication style and practical tools to inspire my team and make more aligned decisions."

Prateek Vidya

Chief Growth Officer, Gravity I-Labs

"The programme strengthened my executive presence, helping me project confidence and clarity to build trust and lead in crisis."

Shyama Prasad Roy

Secretary, Capacity Building Commission

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Prashansa Uttam

Programme Advisor

+91 9403890085[email protected]Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm IST

Indian School of Business

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