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Emerging Leaders Program @ Diversified Lifestyle & Retail Leader | 2025

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GlobalGyan Leadership Academy July 22, 2025

Program Overview

In retail and lifestyle businesses, ideas move at the speed of conversation. Mid-level managers who can’t communicate with clarity, influence without authority, or tell compelling stories about data find themselves sidelined, regardless of their technical expertise or strategic insights.

This reality prompted a leading diversified lifestyle and retail organization to partner with us for a focused intervention: transforming 19 mid-level managers into confident communicators who could drive alignment across functions, engage stakeholders in digital environments, and influence outcomes through the power of structured storytelling.

The challenge was specific but complex. These managers needed to excel in high-stakes conversations where careers and business outcomes hung in the balance, navigate cross-functional dynamics where formal authority meant little, and communicate effectively in increasingly digital and distributed work environments. Generic communication training wouldn’t suffice—they needed practical tools that worked in their fast-paced, relationship-driven industry.

1 Day
 In-Person Workshop

15+
Participants

Mid-Level
 Managers

Projects
 With Reviews

Key Themes Covered

  • Influencing Conversations

Participants explored the art and science of positioning ideas effectively, understanding stakeholder motivations, and navigating complex organizational dynamics to drive alignment and secure buy-in without relying solely on hierarchical authority.

  • Structured & Empathetic Communication

Through intensive role plays and real-scenario discussions, managers practiced balancing clarity with compassion in both verbal and written exchanges, learning how to deliver difficult messages while preserving relationships and trust.

  • Business Storytelling

The virtual labs provided deep exploration of narrative frameworks, teaching participants how to convert raw data into actionable insights and use emotion, metaphors, and anecdotes strategically to capture attention and motivate action.

  • Communicating in the Digital Era

Focused discussions on tools, formats, and techniques that enhance asynchronous and virtual engagement—essential skills for leading hybrid teams and maintaining influence across distributed organizations.

Program Impact

Throughout this intensive program, participants developed capabilities that immediately enhanced their effectiveness in the most challenging aspects of their roles. The transformation was evident in their improved confidence when managing difficult or high-stakes conversations, moving from avoidance or anxiety to strategic engagement with clear outcomes in mind.

  • Enhanced Stakeholder Influence Participants gained the ability to drive alignment and secure buy-in across functions without relying on formal authority, using structured messaging and strategic positioning to influence decisions and outcomes.
  • Compelling Business Communication Managers developed clearer, more persuasive ways to articulate business ideas and strategies, transforming complex concepts into accessible narratives that resonated with diverse audiences and drove action.
  • Data-Driven Storytelling The program equipped participants with practical frameworks for converting data and analytics into compelling stories that engaged stakeholders emotionally while maintaining analytical rigor and business focus.
  • Digital Communication Mastery Leaders enhanced their ability to maintain engagement and influence in virtual environments, developing rhythm and techniques that worked effectively across asynchronous and distributed communication channels.

Srinivasa Addepalli

Director, GlobalGyan Academy; Ex-Tata Group

Suman Addepalli

Director & Faculty Partner GlobalGyan Academy, Author

Semira Khaleeli

Founder, Imagenation;
Ex-InterContinental Hotels

Priyanka Sahay

Senior Leadership Coach, GlobalGyan Academy

Ashok Korwar

CEO Coach; Former Dean, IIM-A, Ex-Polaris Consulting

Gagandeep Singh

Leadership Coach;
Ex-Tata Group, IIM-A & ISB

Dipesh Mohile

Consultant, IIA Ventures;
Ex-Cisco

Chandramoulee P.

Management Coach; Ex-HSBC, Citi, HDFC

Sanjay Yashroy

Adjunct Professor, IIM;
Ex-Accenture (UK), Star India

Vijay Makwana

Founder, Genevraye Consulting; Ex-Blue Tribe, Whirlpool

Usha Rangarajan

Founder, UnLEASH, Leadership Coach; Ex-Tata Tele

Sonali Gera

Certified Leadership Coach;
Ex-Tata Motors, EXL Services

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Srinivasa Addepalli

Srinivasa Addepalli is the visionary Founder & CEO of GlobalGyan Leadership Academy. A former Chief Strategy Officer at the Tata Group and ex-IIM Ahmedabad faculty, he blends 25+ years of real-world leadership with a deep passion for teaching. Known for turning complex business ideas into simple, actionable insights, he inspires professionals to think like CEOs and lead with purpose, clarity, and courage.

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Suman Addepalli

Suman Addepalli is a leadership educator, author, and former COO (Thriive Global, Radio Mirchi, Reliance Ent.) with 20+ years in media and communications. As Director & Faculty Partner at GlobalGyan Leadership Academy, she empowers professionals through impactful storytelling, executive presence, and persuasive communication. Her bestselling book, “Supercharge Your Executive Presence,” has helped many advance their careers.

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Semira Khaleeli

Semira Khaleeli is a seasoned trainer, coach, and facilitator with 22 years in hospitality marketing and sales. Founder of Imagenation, she specializes in selling skills, communication, personal branding, and executive presence. Certified in NLP, DISC, and Emotional Intelligence, she has trained industries like Godrej, Siemens, and Vodafone. Semira also coaches executives remotely with Peakperformer and uExcelerate, empowering leaders globally.

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Priyanka Sahay

Priyanka Sahay is a seasoned leadership coach at GlobalGyan, with a rare blend of corporate acumen and human insight. Backed by 20+ years across banking, entrepreneurship, and academia, she empowers mid-career professionals to lead with empathy, clarity, and strategic intent. A certified counselor and ex-Axis Bank leader, she’s deeply passionate about unlocking human potential through reflective and immersive learning.

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Dr. Ashok Korwar

Dr. Ashok Korwar

Ashok is a management consultant based in Pune. His passion is to help SMEs grow to the next level. His focus is in the IT and engineering industries. Ashok was a strategic advisor to the Chairman of Polaris Software, where he actively engaged in strategic initiatives. He was also a professor at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, where he has served as the Chairman of the PGP, the MEP, and the International Management Group.

Gagandeep Singh

Gagandeep Singh is a Director at Reflexive Lenses Consulting and collaborator at GlobalGyan Academy. He specializes in organization development, focusing on transformation, leadership, and culture change. With expertise in behavioral labs, psychometric tools, and coaching, he partners with senior leaders to drive alignment and growth. He also teaches at IIMA and ISB, blending deep academic insight with practical leadership development.

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Dipesh Mohile

Dipesh Mohile is a seasoned startup advisor and investor mentor with 20+ years of experience, including 12 years at Cisco in sales strategy. Founder of IIA Ventures and Think Beyond Numbers, he helps startups scale, raise funds, and execute growth strategies. He partners with incubators, accelerators, and GlobalGyan to build strong leadership and reduce startup failures, focusing on practical, impactful solutions.

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Chandramoulee Palani

Chandramoulee Palani is a banker-turned-edupreneur with 25+ years in global finance, including leadership roles at Citibank, HDFC Bank, HSBC, and more. An expert in corporate finance, strategy, and cross-cultural stakeholder management, he now focuses on executive coaching, strategic consulting, and teaching at premier institutes like IIM and IIT Madras. A marathoner and author, he blends structured problem-solving with people skills to empower future leaders.

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Sanjay Yashroy

Sanjay Yashroy is a dynamic leader and educator with a rich background in strategy, innovation, digital tech, and venture capital. An MBA from London Business School, he has held leadership roles at Reliance Jio, Pixion, and co-founded Right Angle Digital. Currently an Adjunct Professor at IIM, he blends global insight with Indian philosophy to drive transformation in business and education.

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Vijay Makwana

Makwana Vijay is a PE/VC investee firm operations expert and growth strategist. With experience as CEO, consultant, and marketing leader, he specializes in P&L leadership, GTM strategy, brand building, and sales growth for consumer goods. An INSEAD MBA, he’s worked with global firms like Whirlpool, Rio Tinto, and Standard Chartered. Vijay now leads Genevraye Consulting, helping businesses scale through sharp execution and strategic insight.

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Usha Rangarajan

Usha is a transformation strategist and founder of UnLEASH, driving customer experience-led business change, strategy deployment, and culture transformation. With 30+ years across hospitality, IT, and telecom, she has led impactful projects for airlines, hotels, real estate, and startups. A certified coach, Six Sigma Black Belt, and NLP practitioner, she mentors entrepreneurs and empowers women leaders. Usha also serves as an Independent Director at Sterling Holidays and engages with GlobalGyan.

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Sonali Gera

Sonali Gera is an Internationally Certified Leadership Coach and Global HR expert specializing in Women Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, POSH, and Trauma-Informed Coaching. With 15+ years in global corporate leadership roles at Tata Motors and more, she now empowers leaders worldwide through coaching, leadership development, and complex change management. Passionate about feminine leadership and creating inclusive workplaces.

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