Mastering Executive Presence
Develop executive presence by strengthening self-awareness, strategic thinking, storytelling, and negotiation skills to communicate clearly, influence decisions, and lead with confidence.
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Programme Overview
Key Takeaways
Advance professional impact through executive presence
The programme equips you to:
- Strengthen executive presence through greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Communicate ideas clearly using structured storytelling and strategic messaging
- Apply critical thinking frameworks to analyse problems and make better decisions
- Build a credible personal brand that reflects values, strengths, and expertise
- Negotiate effectively to influence outcomes and create mutually beneficial value
Why ISB Executive Education?
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Programme Highlights
Experience a unique blend of expert-led video content, live sessions, interactive activities, and practical insights, ensuring an engaging and flexible leadership learning experience.
Learner Profiles
- Professionals looking to communicate ideas with greater clarity and credibility
- Experienced managers aiming to influence stakeholders more effectively
- Professionals seeking stronger presence in high-stakes conversations and decision forums
- Founders looking to build a compelling personal brand and professional identity
- Entrepreneurs seeking to communicate vision and strategy more persuasively
- Business leaders aiming to strengthen stakeholder trust and credibility
- Professionals stepping into new roles, industries, or senior responsibilities
- Individuals seeking greater confidence in influencing teams and stakeholders
- Professionals aiming to establish authority and credibility in new environments
Curriculum
Chart your path from self-awareness to persuasive communication. Experience a journey through storytelling, personal branding, and influential negotiation skills.
Course 1: Leading Self
- Develop greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence to understand behavioural impact
- Identify emotional triggers and behavioural patterns that affect professional interactions
- Apply self-management techniques to navigate pressure and challenging situations
- Create a structured personal development plan for continuous improvement
Course 2: Critical Thinking
- Recognise cognitive biases that influence judgement and decision-making
- Apply structured frameworks to analyse complex problems and scenarios
- Evaluate options using logic, data, and multiple perspectives
- Strengthen both individual and group decision-making processes
Course 3: Art of Storytelling
- Structure compelling business narratives for professional communication
- Communicate ideas with clarity, credibility, and audience relevance
- Build confidence in public speaking and professional presentations
- Learn storytelling techniques from influential real-world examples
Course 4: Building Your Personal Brand
- Develop an authentic and compelling professional identity
- Clearly articulate personal strengths, experiences, and values
- Communicate confidently in interviews and key conversations
- Build credibility and stronger connections with stakeholders
Course 5: Effective Negotiation and Persuasion
- Understand distributive and integrative approaches to negotiation
- Prepare structured strategies for negotiation discussions
- Adapt tactics to create and claim value effectively
- Manage conflict while maintaining trust and relationships
Note: Courses and topics are subject to change based on our faculty recommendations to keep the content contextual and relevant to the evolving environment.
What You Gain
Programme Certificate
Completing all courses in the programme awards you the prestigious Programme Certificate, recognising your hard work and symbolising your professional growth. (For illustrative purposes only).
Course Certificate
Completion of a course awards you a Course Certificate, a recognition of your advancement in an area within the programme. (For illustrative purposes only).
Digital Badge
Celebrate and share your progress with micro-certifications for timely completion of modules within each course. (For illustrative purposes only).
Programme Eligibility: Diploma/Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognised university; Minimum 3 years post-degree work experience
ISB Online Alumni Benefits
On successful completion of this programme, participants gain the ISB Online Alumni status. The privileges of this exclusive community include:
Community and Network Access
Participants gain access to the ISB Online Alumni portal and the ISB Online Network LinkedIn group, enabling continued connections with senior leaders and entrepreneurs while fostering meaningful peer connections and professional exchange.
Professional Support and Engagement
Members get access to the ISB Online Alumni Engagement team via email, ensuring continued assistance and a direct channel for programme-related guidance, updates, and engagement opportunities.
Learning and Knowledge Resources
The Online Alumni network community receives curated newsletters and regular updates designed to support ongoing learning. Members stay informed about insights from faculty and industry experts through knowledge resources shared periodically.
Beyond the Classroom
Participants are eligible to attend masterclasses delivered by ISB faculty and industry leaders and receive programme fee benefits, including a 5% discount on ISB Executive Education programmes and a 20% discount on ISB Online programmes.
Note: Alumni/network benefits are subject to ISB policy and may change without prior notice.
Programme Faculty
Madan Pillutla
Dean and Professor, Organisational Behaviour, ISB
Deepa Mani
Professor, Information Systems, Deputy Dean of Academic Programmes and Digital Learning, ISB
Mihir Mankad
Visiting Faculty, ISB
S. Ramnarayan
Visiting Faculty, ISB
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