Keynote Speaking

Coach Vikram is legendary for his dynamic, inspiring, and hugely engaging speaking sessions that lead to measurable results. Known for masterfully blending powerful performances, cutting-edge research, and relatable real-world examples. He leads attendees to âahaâ moments that inspire them to bring their best version to the surface!

For more than 2 decades, he has been delivering corporate speaking engagements and learning sessions for the worldâs most innovative companies including ABG, BCG, Capgemini, DBS Bank, Google, McKinsey, Nomura, and Visa. Organizations such as TEDx, SP Jain School of Management, Tata Memorial Hospital, and The Young Presidents Organization are also Coach Vikram’s clients.

Why leaders love to listen to & learn from Coach Vikram:

Known as a âstar makerâ Vikram is one of the most trusted advisors in the world on leadership presence. Many CEOs and senior executives of the Fortune 500 and other organizations turn to him for advice and counsel on self-leadership, influence, and how they can lead with ease. Vikram holds a degree in law and a master’s in Positive Psychology. His number one goal is to teach busy leaders a critical leadership skill that even the finest of business schools still donât impart: Executive Presence. And he teaches in the fastest, joyful, and most scientific way.

Format: As a thought leader and a subject matter expert in the space of Executive Presence, Vikram and his team of researchers customize each speaking engagement according to client goals. Vikram blends a powerful delivery style with his gift for storytelling and humor to connect with the audience and moves them to immediate action to win. Get ready to be armed with evidence-based and actionable tips for achieving greater success.

Activity: Each talk has at least 5 activities to engage the audience

Duration: 3Â hours

Max Audience Size: Up to 100 leaders to create an unparalleled intimacy with the audience

Seating: Amphitheater or Herringbone style seating

Our keynote speaking options:

Topics:

Demystifying Executive Presence -

The Science of Likeability, Credibility, and Trust

Have you wondered why some leaders seem to get better deals and bigger contracts, in spite of you being better qualified or offering a superior product? Well, the secret is that people buy YOU before they buy your ideas, products, or services. And what they buy in you is your presence! Your audience will understand the art and science behind leadership presence â and its influence on human behavior and their stakeholders.Â

Learning:Â

How to get people to like you, trust you, and want to be led by you?
How to determine whether you are seen as a follower or a leader?
How to get your ideas adopted and effectively implement your projects?

The Science and Tools for Influencing with Ease

In this research-based and reflective workshop, Coach Vikram teaches attendees the 3 most powerful star leader strategies based on new science that they can apply at work immediately for greater success and get business results with ease. The audience will understand the latest science behind becoming more interesting, more impactful, and more inspiring; a competitive advantage in the workplace.

Learning:

How to expand your executive image in the fastest way to influence others?
How to lead with confidence and comfort and be more influential?
How to build a holistic outlook to persuade and make an impact?

Personal Magnetism - The Art of Corporate Seduction

Star leaders set the right attention and intention by being present and directing their personal magnetism. This magnetism drives engagement and creates an environment of significance for everyone. Your magnetism combines your energy, interpersonal engagement, and persuasive charm to motivate others. In this speaking engagement the audience will find opportunities to reignite their personal magnetism to show up as the best versions of themselves and articulate a vision that is meaningful to their teams and stakeholders.

Learning:Â

How to thoughtfully carry vibrant energy to every business interaction?
How to engage people with your cheerful spontaneity?
How to exude positive charm to make your stakeholders feel good?

Mindset over Skillset

What are the mindsets and practices of star CEOs?Â Bringing your boldest self to your biggest challenges and high-stakes situations is a science. The level of your mindset spills over into business decisions. It brings opportunities to learn, grow, improve, or adjust in a way that helps you win with ease.

Learning:Â

How to overcome your inner critic to harness your power and bravery?
How to align with successful outcomes before your interactions?
How to take control of your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to boost your confidence and performance?

Mindfulness - Slowing Down to Speed Up

At work, speeding up is expected and still it is not the answer. It often makes things more complex, consumes more energy and, in the best case, solves only a part of the challenge. Slowing down is critical for getting clarity and performing with conviction and speed. In this speaking engagement, Coach Vikram will help you apply the latest research on mindfulness to achieve your business objectives more quickly.

Learning:Â

How to give yourself permission to slow down to speed up?
How to set the right attention and intention by being present?
How to tap into your ‘superpower’ for your overall success and wellbeing?

Networking and Power of Small Talk

Â In todayâs world, business networking is super critical. During this talk, Coach Vikram will show how leadership success is dependent on the leaderâs ability to network both internally (to get themselves assigned to bigger projects ) and externally (to bring business for the organization). Coach Vikram shares with you practical networking skills that feel comfortable and genuine for you.

Learning:Â

How to overcome your aversion towards networking?
How to lead a discussion from small talks to meaningful conversations?
How to tap your networking potential to build solid business relationships?

Personal Branding and Thought Leadership:

The System To Stand Out in 5 Steps

Many leaders think that if they keep their heads down and work hard, they will be acknowledged on the merits of their work. But thatâs simply not true anymore. To be recognized as a powerful leader you have to highlight your professional achievements and stand out. Coach Vikram will show you how to cultivate a powerful brand with 5 simple exercises that obtain buy-in more easily.

Learning:Â

How to connect with your key influencers?
How to skyrocket your credibility and position yourself as a thought leader at work?
How to separate yourself from the crowd?

Habits of success:

Large-scale impact, one habit at a time

Research states that 43% of everyday actions are enacted habitually. Yes, our life is a mass of habitsâpractical, emotional, and intellectual. And one of the most powerful ways to help leaders move to the next leadership orbit is to disrupt old habits and empower them with new habits that would eventually turn into automatic daily behaviors. In this 3 hour keynote workshop, Coach Vikram shares the science of habit change, human behavior, and how business leaders seeking behavioral change can turn the power of habit to their advantage.

Learning:

What are the 3 components involved in building a habit?
How to overcome mindset barriers and blocks with a change in your daily routine?
Top 10 habits of successful leaders

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