Executive Presence, Influence, and Storytelling

Command greater influence through refined executive presence and storytelling

  • Strategic storytelling for aspiring CXOs
  • Lessons on effective business communication
  • Doubt solving sessions with SMEs
  • Live sessions with a top faculty at IIM Kozhikode
  • Opportunity for campus immersion at IIMK (#3 India Ranking, NIRF 2024)
Work Experience
Country/Region

Upcoming Application Deadline

Enrol before Invalid liquid data

Programme Overview

While technical expertise lays the foundation for a successful career, rising to the top requires more. Skills like executive presence, influence, business communication, self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal branding are critical for success in senior roles.

The IIM Kozhikode Executive Presence, Influence, and Storytelling Programme focuses on helping you cultivate a presence that resonates in every interaction, whether you’re leading 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.

Who is this Programme for?

This programme is for mid-to-senior professionals ready to elevate their influence and drive transformative change within their organisations.

  • Senior Executives and Functional Heads: Ideal for aspiring CXOs who want to enhance their impact and foster a culture of empowerment within their teams through the skill of strategic storytelling and persuasion techniques.

  • Client-Facing Roles & Consultants: Perfect for executives in client-facing roles who aim to build and sustain long-term, meaningful relationships with key external stakeholders, make the right strategic decisions, and influence key decision-makers.

  • CXOs, New CEOs, and Founders: For professionals aiming to craft impactful narratives and use modern storytelling to authentically engage internal and external stakeholders and drive organisational success.

IIM Kozhikode’s Executive Presence and Influence in Action

With IIM Kozhikode’s Executive Presence and Influence programme, you will be ready to display yourself the way you want to be seen in real time with real impact. During the program, you will receive relevant tools to create your leadership narrative through:

  • Informal influence Recognise the factors influencing your ability to achieve meaningful impact

  • Communication of vision — Use your vision for your future self to strategize your success

  • Informal networks — Identify techniques to diversify your network strategically

  • Focus on narrative building — Learn to weave the right narratives for success

  • Framework for persuasion — Understand the foundations of successful persuasion

A Catalyst for Organisational Growth and Excellence

Expectations From Stakeholder

How the Programme Can Enable Said Stakeholder

Executive Management

  • Maintaining credibility while driving vision

  • Balancing diverse stakeholder interests

  • Inspiring across levels

  • Strong executive presence to project confidence

  • Strategic storytelling to align stakeholders

  • Clear, decisive communication

Senior Management

  • Translating strategic vision into actionable goals

  • Driving team alignment

  • Managing change effectively

  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams

  • Narrative development to cascade vision

  • Navigating uncertainty effectively

Programme Highlights

IIMK-EPIS - Image

12 Weeks of Pre-recorded Videos for Self-paced Learning from Top IIMK Faculty

IIMK - EPIS - Image

3 Masterclasses by the Top Faculty at IIM Kozhikode

LP - IIMK EPIS - Programme Highlights - Icon 7 - Image

10 Debriefing Sessions by Programme Leader Filled with Peer Learning

IIMK EPIS - Image

1-Day Optional Campus Immersion at IIM Kozhikode

IIMK EPIS - Image

Certificate of Completion from IIM Kozhikode

Note:

  • The optional one-day on-campus networking event at the IIMK campus offers learners a chance to connect with peers across cohorts. Please note that additional costs apply.

Programme Coordinator

IIMK EPIS - Faculty Image
Dr. Deepa Sethi

Professor at Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

Dr. Deepa Sethi is a Professor at the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIMK), one of the premier business schools in India. She has experience steering and managing ...

Programme Modules

Programme Certificate

Programme Certificate

IIM Kozhikode will award a certificate of successful completion to participants who complete the programme successfully with 70% of the score in the evaluation. A participant with less than 70% of the score in the overall evaluation will not be awarded any certificate.

Note: The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. IIM Kozhikode reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice.

Key Programme Takeaways

  • Develop a strong executive presence that commands respect and attention

  • Build credibility and trust with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients

  • Influence and persuade others through effective communication strategies

  • Master the art of storytelling to engage audiences and drive change

  • Tailor communications to different audiences and situations

  • Enhance personal branding and reputation

World-class Learning with Live Online Sessions, Faculty-led, Pre-recorded Videos

IIMK EPIS Globally Renowned Faculty

Globally Renowned Faculty

  • Learn from the best instructors and resources from anywhere in the world.

  • Access the experts, regardless of their location.

IIMK EPIS-Cohort Based Leaning

Cohort-Based Learning

  • Learn with an accomplished group of peers and build your network.

  • Gain cross-industry and cross-functional knowledge.

LP - IIMK EPIS - Flexible Learning

Flexible Learning

  • Learn at your own pace with high-quality, pre-recorded faculty videos.

  • Advance your career without disrupting your busy schedule.

Elevate your career with this programme!

Flexible payment options available.

Starts On