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A Cross-Level Leadership Development Workshop by Bombay Chamber
Equipping leaders to think clearly, respond effectively, and lead with intention in complex environment.
Introduction
Leadership today demands more than technical expertise or positional authority. It requires the ability to think strategically, respond under pressure, manage people effectively, and navigate constant change without losing clarity. Most leadership challenges are not skill gaps, they are gaps in how individuals process situations, relate to others, and make decisions in real time. This workshop focuses on strengthening these core capacities. It brings attention to how leaders show up in everyday interactions, how they influence team culture, and how they handle complexity, uncertainty, and responsibility. The session is designed to be practical, interactive, and grounded in real work scenarios, ensuring that participants can immediately apply what they engage with.
Key Takeaways
● Clearer and more structured approach to leadership and decision-making.
● Improved ability to manage teams, expectations, and communication.
● Greater awareness of personal leadership impact and effectiveness.
● Practical tools to navigate uncertainty and workplace complexity.
● Stronger ability to build aligned, accountable, and functional teams
● A more consistent and grounded leadership presence.
Objectives
● Strengthen clarity in leadership thinking and decision-making.
● Build awareness of personal leadership patterns and their impact on others.
● Develop the capacity to handle uncertainty, pressure, and complexity.
● Enable more intentional, consistent, and effective leadership behaviour.
Who Should Attend
● Mid to senior-level professionals.
● Team leads and people managers.
● Emerging leaders stepping into leadership roles.
● Business owners and founders managing teams.
● Professionals responsible for decision-making and team outcomes.
Topics to be covered
* Leadership in practice: moving beyond roles and titles.
* Decision-making under pressure and uncertainty.
* Understanding personal leadership patterns and blind spots.
* Communication that drives clarity, accountability, and alignment.
* Navigating power, authority, and responsibility across levels.
* Building trust, psychological safety, and ownership within teams.
* Responding effectively instead of reacting impulsively.
Session Approach
The session is designed to be highly interactive and application-focused:
* Real-time reflection on current leadership challenges.
* Scenario-based discussions drawn from workplace situations.
* Small group problem-solving and peer exchange.
* Guided exercises to map decision-making and response patterns.
* Facilitated conversations to translate insight into action.
The emphasis is on participation, not passive learning.
Speaker Profile
Pallari Gajaria (she/they) is a therapist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, rooted in narrative,
sensory-informed, and social justice-oriented practice. She is the founder of Pakhru Counselling based in
Ghatkopar, Mumbai.
They work closely with neurodivergent individuals and queer communities, and are an AAC educator
supporting non-speaking individuals through tools like Avaz. Pallari co-runs Queerstion, a support group
for folks questioning their identity, and is currently training in Play Therapy, and Animal-Assisted Therapy.
Their work centres car authenticity, and emotional agency—both in the therapy space and in the systems
we move through.
