Executive Presence Influence, and Story Telling -Batch 04

Leaders with strong executive presence can significantly influence company culture, creating a positive and productive work environment.

(Harvard Business Review)

Ever feel the discussion shifting away towards someone with authority when it matters? Effective managers have gravitas and a confident presence that automatically makes them the center of the room. Their voice matters. What they think matters because qualities like executive presence, influence, and storytelling are at the heart of business communication. This

IIM Kozhikode Executive

Presence, Influence, and Storytelling Programme

focuses on helping you cultivate a presence that resonates in every interaction, whether you’re managing teams, presenting to senior executives, or navigating complex challenges. By refining your ability to influence, you'll be equipped to steer conversations, drive decisions, and make a meaningful impact within your organisation.

The programme also delves into the art of storytelling, an indispensable skill for building authentic connections and influencing others. You’ll learn how to craft narratives that resonate with diverse audiences—whether peers, superiors, or external stakeholders—and leverage these stories to create lasting, meaningful relationships. Through practical techniques, case studies, and interactive sessions, you'll gain the tools to elevate your communication and drive growth with a compelling presence, both in person and in virtual settings.

Starts on Duration

March 31, 2026* 12 weeks

Programme Fee

INR 1,24,900 + GST

Format

Pre-recorded Videos + Live-Online Sessions

*Begins with introduction to platform

Empower teams and organisation by learning strategic persuasion techniques

Understand how to build stronger and authentic relationships with external stakeholders

Join exclusive sessions to enhance your storytelling, networking, and communication skills

Programme Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Executive Presence

Understand the concept of Executive Presence

Key characteristics of senior executives with Executive Presence

Importance of Executive Presence in organizational success

Module 2: Self-Awareness

Assessing your current presence impact

Techniques to enhance self-awareness

Cultivating a growth mindset for personal development

Pillar - II:

Module 3: Verbal Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Handling difficult conversations

Gestures, posture and eye contact

Building rapport through nonverbal cues

Public Speaking Techniques

Module 4: Toolkit for Effective Storytelling

Managing presence in virtual settings

Effective Storytelling Narrative building

Module 5: Persuasion Techniques Influencing Strategies

Framework of Persuasion

Building alliance coalitions

Navigating organizational politics

Influencing strategies

Note:

Modules topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped modified adapted to fit the total programme hours.

Recordings from live sessions will be available to the participants till two weeks after the live session is conducted, based on the discretion of the Programme DirectorsFaculty.

Programme Modules

Pillar - III:

Module 6: Building Authentic Connections

Networking Skills

Relationship-building with peers, superiors subordinates

Soliciting Providing Constructive feedback

Leveraging Social Capital

Module 7: Emotional Intelligence Resilience

Managing emotions under pressure

Building resilience Empathy active listening

Module 8: Personal Branding Reputation Management

Crafting compelling narratives

Aligning personal values with organizational goals

Reflecting on personal growth

Handling feedback criticism

Pillar - IV: Managing Critical Relations

Module 9: Adaptive Behaviours

Steering through change uncertainty

Agility Flexibility in decision-making

Fostering collaboration trust

Balancing short-term results with long-term vision

Programme Modules

Module 10: Ethical Perspectives

Ethical dilemma and decision making

Role modelling integrity accountability Creating an ethical organizational culture

Module 11: Executive Presence in Cross-Cultural Contexts

Cultural intelligence

Adapting communication styles

Global Impact considerations

Module 12: Stakeholder Management

Engaging with diverse stakeholders

Influencing without authority

Conflict resolution