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Ladder for leadership

Like the game of Snake & Ladder, one wrong move and we are back to square one.
One strategic correct move and we reach our goal.
Aren’t you facing this battle everyday?

Here are some sessions that look into our own heritage to inspire and bring to the front your individual leadership style.

Leadership lessons from courtesans

A music and movement filled session with poems from ancient India sung by women who had the gall to question the King and society.

  • Body language
  • Mentorship
  • Mindset of a leader
  • Mindset of abundance
  • Self worth
  • Negotiation skills

Leadership lessons from Queens

A session relete with music, movement, stories and paintings of how some Queen could command while some others cowered. It all came down to a stable mindset irrespective of gender.

If centuries ago, our leaders could motivate thousands to give their best to a cause, what should we be learning in the 21st Century ?

Leadership lessons from Musicians

Participants will be taken through an immersive workshop of how classical musicians collaborate and make the overall presentation shine through.

How every team member does not hog the limelight, but waits for an opportunity to showcase their individual skill.

Learn the difference between overshadowing and enabling. Let’s get our music going!

Leadership lessons from Indian folklore

Voices with no royal positions.
Those living on the fringes.
Those caught in everyday strife
Those for whom prey-predator interchanges everyday.

​What are some leadership lessons that we could learn from these individuals who were the Hero in their own life (never the sidekick)

Our brand promise ?

Sessions so interesting, Nobody ever yawns !

we are ready to share the secret

  • No Presentations
  • No Theory
  • No numbers from a random study
  • No Comparisons
  • First-of-its-kind activities
  • Readily implementable actions
  • Nostalgia and WOW moments
  • Introspection and personal learning

To know more about the program, do get in touch!

Email

contact@indianshades.org

Testimonials

"...thank you Gowri, we at Bhaskar and my team at WICCI always cherish the sessions we had with you. It took us back to our core, helped us re live our childhood, helped us stay connected during those tough Covid times. I cannot forget even I danced on the screen..."
Akshatha Karangutkar
Akshatha KarangutkarTalent Management & OD Professional II at Samhita Social Ventures
"...absolutely loved it Gowri! You and Priyanka created magic on screen! Big thanks on behalf of our teams!..."
Amit Dubey
Amit Dubey Helping people belong anywhere at Airbnb
"...experiental moments brings everyone together and this is exactly what you created Gowri Priya Sethuram from your magical storytelling performance. Heartfelt gratitude to you and Priyanka on behalf of the entire team..."
Kunal Kamboj
Kunal KambojEmployee Engagement Leader at Airbnb
"...she dance is a poem of which each movement is a word -thanks Gowri and team for beautifully articulating our values... Loved putting this together! Gowri Priya Sethuram..."
Mridula Rai
Mridula RaiStrategic & HR Business leader at Novozymes
"...letting go of my inhibitions has never been so much fun. Thanks Gowri Priya Sethuram for a refreshing session..."
Prashant Srivastava
Prashant SrivastavaHead of IT at Unilever Bangladesh
"...fun and entertaining ..I loved how the subject never lost its essence even while maintaining the sensitivity towards belonging and inclusion..."
Surovi Dey Dhupar
Surovi Dey DhuparDiversity & Inclusion Leader | Leadership Coach at Airbnb
"...remarkable in enabling growth through art and cultural wisdom. Indian Shades has the power to ignite meaningful conversations and bridge gaps through the same..."
Bishwajit Das
Bishwajit DasDiversity & Inclusion Talent Consultant at Careernet
"...is a wonderful ally to have by your side at every D&I event. If D&I sensitisation done differently is your ask, Gowri is your go to..."
Delshad Master
Delshad MasterQueer Sensitisation Catalyst | AVP D&I at Careernet Technologies
"...a clear understanding of the meaning of Diversity and the acceptable behaviors of being inclusive..."
Shrawani Priyadarshini
Shrawani Priyadarshini Learning & Development Business Partner at TechnipFMC
"...had over 300 attendees, and we shared four stories that centered around women in tech, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and employee wellbeing through legacy traditional stories portrayed with puppets. The event was a huge success, thanks in large part to Gowri's creativity, professionalism, and deep knowledge of Indian art and culture..."
Harsha Ravikumar
Harsha Ravikumar Product Manager II at Microsoft
"...beautiful experience of showcasing our Indian culture to a Global audience. giving this art form a true global representation..."
Rukmini Divakar
Rukmini Divakar HR Manager at Quest Software
"...signing their names in traditional movements created a deep connection to history. really meaningful experience for everyone..."
Dwight Cook
Dwight CookFounder at Leading With Pride
"...remarkable skill in seamlessly weaving DEI principles into Indian stories and art forms, creating an intriguing and enlightening experience. combining storytelling and art with DEI perspectives make her an invaluable asset..."
Sabah Mistry
Sabah MistryCEO at IDIA
“...versatile and exceptional employee engagement specialist. Indian Shades' pool of artists, trainers, and speakers are truly brilliant, and their commitment to delivering the best experience is evident... if seeking an exceptional employee engagement experience, Indian Shades is the go-to choice!...”
Shiva Sharan
Shiva SharanChief Growth Officer at Ethika Insurance Broking Private Limited
I collaborated with Gowri during Pride Month, and her exceptional storytelling through traditional Karnataka puppetry was truly captivating. The stories beautifully drew real-life parallels to workplace conversations and effectively addressed biases about the LGBTQ+ community. Her professionalism shone through as she handled audience questions with ease, demonstrating her deep knowledge. Working with Gowri was not just a professional delight but also a personal inspiration. Best wishes to the Indian Shades team!
Sadika Raghavan
Sadika RaghavanBusiness HR, DEI (Pride & Veterans) ERG co-chair at Intel
We leveraged the services of Gowri Priya, to host two PRIDE events, one virtual and one in person Her approach is to keep participants engaged, through relevant content Her knowledge of various concepts and ability to bring forth their cultural significance, is immense She made feel all participants included, engaged and it was very constructive use of our time Thanks Gowri Priya
Anil Jaisingh
Anil JaisinghSenior Vice President at Moody's
Gowri is an excellent curator of DE&I programs designed to tell powerful stories by using Indian art forms. Her delivery is flawless and so is her amazing attention to detail. It was a pleasure hosting her at our office and she moved everyone with her powerful story-telling through cultural context!
Sromona Banerjee
Sromona BanerjeeAssistant-Vice President at Moody's
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Thank you Gowri, we at Bhaskar and my team at WICCI always cherish the sessions we had with you. It took us back to our core, helped us re live our childhood, helped us stay connected during those tough Covid times. I cannot forget even I danced on the screen.
Akshatha Karangutkar
Akshatha KarangutkarTalent Management & OD Professional II at Samhita Social Ventures
Absolutely loved it Gowri! You and Priyanka created magic on screen! Big thanks on behalf of our teams!
Amit Dubey
Amit Dubey Helping people belong anywhere at Airbnb
Experiental moments brings everyone together and this is exactly what you created Gowri Priya Sethuram from your magical storytelling performance. Heartfelt gratitude to you and Priyanka on behalf of the entire team
Kunal Kamboj
Kunal KambojEmployee Engagement Leader
The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word -thanks Gowri and team for beautifully articulating our values... Loved putting this together! Gowri Priya Sethuram
Mridula Rai
Mridula RaiStrategic & HR Business leader at Novozymes
Letting go of my inhibitions has never been so much fun. Thanks Gowri Priya Sethuram for a refreshing session.
Prashant Srivastava
Prashant SrivastavaHead of IT at Unilever Bangladesh
It was such a fun and entertaining performance Gowri! What I loved most was how the subject never lost its essence even while maintaining the sensitivity towards so many various aspects (of belonging and inclusion). Also, Bhamini was quite a tough cookie to impress even by someone as might as Veerabhadra (as she should have been considering she was choosing a life partner which is one of the most crucial and significant decisions one has to make). Thank you for all the innovative ways you connect with people, entertaining them, sensitising them and also create awareness about little know facts from our mythology.
Surovi Dey Dhupar
Surovi Dey DhuparDiversity & Inclusion Leader | Leadership Coach
I enthusiastically recommend Gowri for her remarkable talent in enabling growth through art and cultural wisdom. Her captivating artworks reflect a profound understanding of diverse cultures, inspiring creativity and fostering an appreciation for cultural heritage. Through her art, she has the power to ignite meaningful conversations and bridge gaps, making her a true cultural ambassador. A phenomenal artist making a significant impact!
Bishwajit Das
Bishwajit DasDiversity & Inclusion Talent Consultant at Careernet
Gowri is a wonderful ally to have by your side at every D&I event. She not only understands D&I well but also uses her own unique blend of dance and contemporary techniques to sensitise an audience. She also has the ability to comprehend exact client requirements and then tweak her performance accordingly, so as to meet client's expectations perfectly, every time. Her performances leave audiences engaged, excited and enthralled and clients thoroughly satisfied.
Delshad Master
Delshad MasterQueer Sensitisation Catalyst | AVP D&I at Careernet Technologies
A great session under the D&I umbrella "Where does the rainbow begin" was facilitated for two consecutive years. Gowri was able to understand the needs for my organisation and curate this program for a clear understanding of the meaning of Diversity and the acceptable behaviours of being inclusive. All our employees who participated in her session had great learnings to go back and apply where ever possible. I hope we keep recreating the magic through your distinctive and creative learning methods. Thank you for priortizing us and being so accommodating always.
Shrawani Priyadarshini
Shrawani Priyadarshini Learning & Development Business Partner at TechnipFMC
I had the pleasure of engaging with her for an internal event that had over 300 attendees, and we shared four stories that centered around women in tech, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and employee wellbeing through legacy traditional stories portrayed with puppets. The event was a huge success, thanks in large part to Gowri's creativity, professionalism, and deep knowledge of Indian art and culture.
Harsha Ravikumar
Harsha Ravikumar Product Manager II at Microsoft
Gowri created a beautiful experience of showcasing our Indian culture to a Global audience. The experience throughout the session was gripping, creative, meaningful graceful and mesmerising. Employees loved her session and is beautifully giving this art form a true global representation. She organizes quality workshops. Virtually creating a gripping experience is challenging but Gowri does a great job by putting the entire show together. Thank you for such an amazing session and we look forward to more such sessions from you.
Rukmini Divakar
Rukmini Divakar HR Manager at Quest Software
Gowri created a wonderful experience for our LWP participants by teaching them how to sign their names in traditional dance hand movements. She is incredibly engaging and graceful. While none of the participants could come close to her eloquent moves, signing their names in traditional movements created a deep connection to history. She created a really meaningful experience for everyone.
Dwight Cook
Dwight CookFounder at Leading With Pride
Gowri's warmth and enerygy elevates the energy of the room which can be a difficult task to do in an online environment, Gowri does it so effortlessly. She possesses a unique talent for actively involving all participants, ensuring that everyone feels engaged and included. What truly sets Gowri apart is her remarkable skill in seamlessly weaving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles into Indian stories and art forms, creating an intriguing and enlightening experience for all.
Sabah Mistry
Sabah MistryCEO at IDIA
I highly recommend Indian Shades and its founder, Gowri Priya Sethuram, as a versatile and exceptional employee engagement specialist. We have had the pleasure of collaborating with Gowri and her team on various engagement sessions, and each time, they have brought out the true essence of the topic, whether it's traditional culture or corporate culture. Indian Shades' pool of artists, trainers, and speakers are truly brilliant, and their commitment to delivering the best experience is evident in every session. Gowri herself is a remarkable artist, and her events like Kampany Katcheri and Yakshagana have entertained and engaged our audience beyond expectations. We look forward to continuing our engagement with Indian Shades and bringing more of their engaging programs to our clients and their employees. If you are seeking an exceptional employee engagement experience, Indian Shades is the go-to choice!
Shiva Sharan
Shiva SharanChief Growth Officer at Ethika Insurance Broking Private Limited
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