Shubhra Mohanty

Humanizing Leadership: The Secret Behind Building Inclusive Organizations

Let’s take things up a notch! Let’s introduce you to the future of leadership. While the world has moved on from primitive times to AI, but, has humanity truly evolved? In this journey we have lost touch of the basic paradigms that guide human evolution and growth. Is there a magic bullet? Yes. The answer is heart-driven leadership. Shubhra Mohanty has presented this keynote to audiences around the world and across industries and it has always proven to be an eye opener and the threshold of self-reflection.

Shubhra will equip you with actionable strategies to cultivate empathy and connection, build trust and authenticity, nurture inclusion-oriented perspective, break the stereotypical leadership thereby unlocking growth in organizations for sustainable success.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the importance of embracing the human side of leadership
• Discover the secret strategies that lay the building blocks of a humane organization
• Be inspired to challenge the stereotypes in leadership and embracing authenticity
• Understand the importance of the live and let live principle in leadership
• Understand emotional intelligence and the need to cultivate empathy
• Develop skills to promote inclusivity and diversity
• Explore the benefits of vulnerability in leadership

Women as Leaders: How Ambition Can Break Down Barriers

Gender equality can’t wait and the time to act is now. Doubtlessly, the external barriers have paralyzed women’s growth in the workplace for centuries and have gained much attention but, it is about time women recognize to start the internal barriers that have been silently sabotaging a growth mindset and start addressing them to truly set themselves free. In this keynote, Shubhra Mohanty shares success stories, research and story of her own transformation having encountered misogyny in its worst form.

This inspiring keynote has resonated with women across the world who are ready to shatter the glass ceiling. Mohanty offers workable solutions that will ignite the spirit of self-reliance and confidence in women so that they can make it big in the workplace. Mohanty will work with you to create not only a soul-stirring experience, but, her high energy messages and actionable content will help you cross that fine line between self-doubt and accomplishment.

Learning Objectives:

• Overcome the imposter syndrome and building confidence to break stereotypes
• Understand the significance of role modeling as a great propeller
• Determine the importance of self advocacy in achieving professional goals
• Explore the relevance of personal brand in professional advancement
• Gain clarity about the importance of reskilling and embrace continuous learning and development
• Learn how to improve professional networks
• Master the art of cultivating resilience for professional growth

Welcoming Back Women: Building Gender Diverse and Profitable Organizations

Organizations need to reflect upon the fact that they exist within a social sphere and embracing social living is the first step. Missing out on roughly half of the population is a sure way to cripple organizational growth. Understanding life events as a part of human experience can create a culture that supports rather than hinders growth. These events are universal and inevitable, understanding this will help organizations navigate the complexities of life events while building employee loyalty and enhancing productivity and engagement.

Women experience a unique set of life events that significantly influences their professional journeys and consequently, organizational dynamics. Key events such as marriage, childbirth, career changes, care giving responsibilities impact not only their lives but also the environment in which they work. Embracing these complexities is important for building empathetic, resilient and innovative organizations.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how effective reintegration of women can positively impact business outcomes
• Discover ways that lead to smooth reintegration of women in the workplace
• Explore how effective reintegration of women can foster diversity and inclusion
• Determine how women returning to work help drive innovation and consequently, organizational growth
• Understand how supporting women in the transition future-proof’s the workforce

Great Leaders Look Inward: Addressing Blind Spots and Bias for Sustainable Organizational Growth

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective leadership requires more than just strategic acumen and industry know-how; it demands a deep understanding of oneself, the ability to introspect and the courage to embrace one’s authentic self. Great leaders understand that sustainable organizational growth is rooted in introspection and a commitment to addressing blind spots and deep- seated biases. Embracing the journey of self-reflection and growth ultimately leads to a more equitable, dynamic, and successful organization.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the role of emotional intelligence in leadership and its impact on managing biases and blind spots.
• Learn how to navigate difficult conversations about personal bias
• Explore how continuous self assessment is a tool to eliminate personal bias
• Setting personal developmental goals and using open dialogue to address personal biases.