Empowering Success: Cultivating Leadership and Communication Skills

I had the privilege of delivering an engaging and insightful talk centered around the theme of "Empowering Success: Cultivating Leadership and Communication Skills" at the WTMAhmedabad event. Hosted by the esteemed Google Developer Group Ahmedabad (GDG Ahmedabad) on April 27, 2024, the event provided an excellent platform to delve into the crucial aspects of leadership and effective communication.

During the session, I explored the fundamental principles of leadership development and the pivotal role effective communication plays in achieving success in both personal and professional endeavors. Drawing from real-world examples, practical strategies, and research-backed insights, the audience gained valuable perspectives on sharpening their leadership abilities and refining their communication skills.

I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the success of the event and empower individuals to unlock their full potential as leaders and communicators.

Transcript

1. Empowering Success: Cultivating Leadership and Communication Skills Bhumi Goklani Sr. Project Manager, Mindinventory
2. Outline ❏ Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills ❏ Two Key Soft Skills ❏ Common Pitfalls & Consequences ❏ Building Mastery ❏ Q&A
3. Hard Skills vs Soft Skills
4. Hard skills ❏ Specific abilities ❏ Acquired through school, college education ❏ Technical skills
5. Soft skills ❏ Personality traits ❏ Adds value to hard skills ❏ Habitual traits - developed by practice
6. Two Key Soft Skills
7. Leadership ❏ Pioneering initiatives ❏ Adaptability ❏ Decision making ❏ Effectively communicating goals & queries ❏ Inspiring & empower team
8. Communication Verbal ❏ Public speaking ❏ Clear & concise updates at meeting ❏ Clear emails and reports ❏ Asking questions with clarity ❏ Online audio/video meetings Non verbal ❏ Facial expression ❏ Gestures ❏ Body language ❏ Proximity ❏ Eye contact
9. Pitfalls & Consequences
10. Why we fail? ❏ Fear of being judged ❏ Fear of failure ❏ Negative past experiences ❏ Lack of confidence ❏ Striving for perfection ❏ Comparison with others ❏ Stage fear
11. Symptoms
13. Building Mastery
14. If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later! - Richard Branson
15. Building Mastery ❏ Grab the opportunity ❏ Practice, Practice & Practice ❏ Gain experience ❏ Build confidence ❏ Repeat…
16. ❏ Be seen ❏ Networking events ❏ Video meetings ❏ Ask for feedback ❏ Attend seminars and apply tips ❏ Have faith ❏ Q&A tip Tips
17. Any Questions? (Take initiative :))