YLS Speaker Series: Mr. Rakesh Godhwani, Founder & CEO, School of Meaningful Experiences
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
All that you need to know about YLS Speaker Series: Mr. Rakesh Godhwani, Founder & CEO, School of Meaningful Experiences
This session is only open for the selected YLS participants.
Topic of the Session: From Campus to Corporate: Crafting Your Personal Brand and Navigating Career Transitions
What are the key strategies to successfully transition from academic life to a corporate career? How can one effectively build a personal brand that stands out in today's competitive landscape? If there's one takeaway from our next speaker session, led by Dr. Rakesh Godhwani, it's that mastering these transitions requires intentional effort and strategic planning.
Dr. Rakesh Godhwani, the founder of the School of Meaningful Experiences (SoME), brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights into personal branding and career navigation. Join us at the IIMB Auditorium on 11th August to delve into the intricacies of career transitions and personal branding with Dr. Godhwani, and gain actionable strategies to apply in your own career journey.
Details of the Session:
- Date: 11th August, 2024 (Sunday)
- Time: 6:00 PM onwards
- Venue: IIM Bangalore Auditorium
About the Speaker:
Dr. Rakesh Godhwani is a prominent educator, author, and founder of the School of Meaningful Experiences (SoME). With extensive experience in teaching communication and leadership at top institutions like IIM Bangalore and Ahmedabad University, Dr. Godhwani is a leading expert in personal and professional development.
At SoME, he focuses on the Six Cs: confidence, communication, curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and competence, helping professionals and students alike to develop essential skills for career success. His courses are also integral to corporate L&D programs at organizations like ISRO, HPCL, Deloitte, and Tata.
Dr. Godhwani has authored four books, including the widely acclaimed “Public Speaking Kaleidoscope” and “What to Say and When to Shut Up!” His online course “Effective Business Communication” on EdX and IIMBx has reached a global audience, enhancing learners' communication skills.
In addition to his academic and professional endeavors, Dr. Godhwani hosts the podcast “Plunnge” and the YouTube channel “Conversations with Rakesh,” where he shares insights on communication and personal growth. His impactful keynote sessions, including a highly viewed talk at IIMB Vista 2018, have made him a sought-after speaker in various forums.
Dr. Godhwani's professional journey includes significant roles at Wipro, Intel, and Qualcomm, where he excelled in product marketing, sales, and business development before transitioning to his passion for teaching and writing. He holds degrees from NIT Karnataka, IIM Bangalore, and Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Come and explore the strategies for building a strong personal brand and navigating career transitions with Dr. Rakesh Godhwani. Gain valuable insights that will empower you to succeed in the corporate world.
Important dates & deadlines?
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11 Aug'24, 11:59 PM IST Registration Deadline
Contact the organisers
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AyAyushi Saini vistayls@iimb.ac.in
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PrPrisha Aggarwal
Rewards and Prizes?
Winner
First Runner Up
Second Runner Up
About Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
- A leading graduate school of management in Asia, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) was set up under the IIM Act of 2017.
- With around 107 full-time faculty members, more than 1200 students across various degree/diploma granting programmes and nearly 5000 annual Executive Education participants, IIM Bangalore is an institute of national importance.
- IIM Bangalore's logo carries a proclamation in Sanskrit, तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु (tejasvi navadhitamastu), which translates as ‘let our study be enlightening’.
- It is located in close vicinity to some of the leading corporate organizations in the country, ranging from IT to consumer product companies. This gives IIM Bangalore the added advantage of integrating classroom knowledge with practical experience.
- IIM Bangalore's degree/diploma granting programmes comprise the Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM), the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), the one year full-time Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP), the Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), and the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP).
- IIMB offers the NS Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral (NSR Pre-doc) Fellowship programme with the aim to increase social diversity of management academia in India. All these programmes are very highly rated and IIMB alumni occupy senior managerial and academic positions around the world.
- Along with 11 disciplinary areas, IIMB has 7 centres of excellence that offer courses and conduct research on fascinating questions facing various sectors of industry.