Career Accelerator - Evolving as a leader

Career Accelerator - Evolving as a leader - to prepare yourself to move to next level leadership roles.

Is your organization facing leadership challenges as it evolves and grows?

Ready to transform high-potential employees into the leaders your business needs?

Invest in leadership development and watch your team and organization thrive

Seeking to accelerate your own career growth through enhanced leadership skills?

The Career Accelerator is an intensive two-day workshop designed to equip high-potential leaders with the essential skills and mindset needed to excel in leadership roles. 

Ideal for established companies growing businesses and startups alike it develops strong leadership capabilities in identified key leaders facilitating smooth scaling and sustainable growth.

This transformative program blends cutting-edge theory with reflective exercises preparing participants for senior leadership challenges across diverse organizational settings

Who should attend ?

• High-potential future leaders in organizations
• Mid to senior leaders of critical divisions
• Identified leaders from startups and growing companies
• Professionals aiming to enhance leadership skills and career growth

Areas of Focus

• Leadership Transformation and Mindfulness
• Coaching and Performance Enhancement
• Influence and Organizational Dynamics
• Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
• Conflict Management and Negotiation
• Strategic Decision Making and Risk Management
• Personal Branding and Career Advancement
• Scaling Leadership: Empowering identified key leaders to grow the company

Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Develop a strategic leadership mindset for organizational growth
• Apply advanced coaching techniques to enhance team performance
• Utilize emotional intelligence to navigate complex workplace dynamics
• Implement effective conflict resolution and negotiation strategies
• Make data-driven decisions while managing risks effectively
• Create a personal leadership brand for career advancement
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within their teams

Workshop Agenda:

Day 1

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Introduction and Leadership Assessment

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Transforming to a Leader: Redefining Your Role

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Coffee Break

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM: The Mindful Leader: Active Listening and Presence

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch Break

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Coaching for Performance: Unlocking Your Team's Potential

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM: Coffee Break

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM: The Art of Influence: Leading Without Authority

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Closing Session and Action Planning

Day 2

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Emotional Intelligence: The Cornerstone of Effective Leadership

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Coffee Break

11:15 AM - 1:15 PM: Mastering Conflict Management and Negotiation

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch Break

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Strategic Decision Making and Risk Management

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Coffee Break

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Personal Branding: Positioning Yourself for Success

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Closing Session and Action Planning

About Coach : Deepa Kannan

• 23+ years in corporate leadership coaching and training
• Master Certified Coach (MCC) – International Coaching Federation (ICF)
• Executive Development Program for Transformational Leadership from XLRI
• Social Cognitive Neuroscience Certified Coach from Potential Genesis
• Professional Team Coach & Positive Intelligence Coach
• Former Strategic initiatives Leader in Infosys & Bank of America 

About Coach : Hema Vidhya

• 16+ years in corporate leadership coaching and training
• Associate Certified Coach (ACC) – International Coaching Federation (ICF)
• BSTA Gold Certification – Trainer Mastery Program and Powerful Sales Presentation
• Certified Emotional Intelligence Expert & Facilitator (EQ-i2.0 & EQ360) – Multi Health Systems (MHS)
• Brain-Based Results – Trained Coach - NeuroLeadership Institute
• Certified ICF Organizational Development Coach 

Detailed Agenda:

Day 1 :

Introduction and Leadership Assessment (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM)

• Welcome and introduction to the Career Accelerator program
• Leadership style assessment
• Setting personal goals for the workshop

Transforming to a Leader: Redefining Your Role (10:30 AM - 11:45 PM)

• Case Study: Successful transitions to a visionary leader
• Understanding the key differences between managing and leading
• Identifying your leadership style and its impact
• Developing a leadership mindset

The Mindful Leader: Active Listening and Presence (12:00 PM - 1:15 PM)

• Principles of mindful leadership
• Developing advanced listening skills
• Techniques for maintaining focus and presence
• Practice session: Mindful communication in high-pressure situations

Coaching for Performance: Unlocking Your Team’s Potential (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)

• Understanding the coach approach: Shifting from telling to asking
• Mastering core coaching skills: Active listening and powerful questioning
• Applying the GROW model for structured coaching conversations
• Creating a coaching culture: Integrating coaching into daily leadership practices

The Art of Influence: Leading Without Authority (3:45 PM - 5:00 PM)

• Understanding organizational dynamics and power structures
• Techniques for building credibility and trust
• Persuasion skills for cross-functional leadership
• Practice session: Influencing stakeholders in challenging situations

Closing Session and Action Planning (5:00 PM - 5:30 PM)

• Reflection of key learnings & takeaways 
• Q&A 
• Committing to an action plan for future growth

Day 2:

Emotional Intelligence: The Cornerstone of Effective Leadership (9:30 AM - 11:00 AM)

• Components of emotional intelligence in leadership
• Self-awareness and self-regulation techniques
• Interactive exercises: Enhancing emotional intelligence in leadership scenarios

Mastering Conflict Management and Negotiation (11:15 AM - 1:15 PM)

• Recognising different types of workplace conflicts
• Effective conflict resolution strategies
• Negotiation techniques for win-win outcomes
• Role-playing exercises: Resolving complex workplace scenarios

Strategic Decision Making and Risk Management (2:00 PM - 3:45 PM)

• Frameworks for strategic decision making
• Assessing and mitigating risks in leadership decisions
• Balancing short-term gains with long-term vision
• Case analysis: High-stakes decision making in corporate environments

Personal Branding: Positioning Yourself for Success (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

• Defining your unique leadership brand
• Strategies for enhancing your professional visibility
• Leveraging social media and networking for career advancement
• Workshop: Crafting your personal leadership narrative

Closing Session and Action Planning (5:00 PM - 5:30 PM)

• Recap & Reflection of key learnings
• Developing a personal action plan for continued growth
• Setting SMART goals for implementing new skills
• Resources for ongoing leadership development

Host or Publisher DeeKay Excellence