Personal Branding for Independent Directors: Board Stewardship Huddle
Board Stewardship Huddle: Interactive Learning And Networking Evening @ Taj Santacruz
The high-powered event was designed to bring together the brightest minds from the board community comprising of Independent Directors, CEOs, CXOs, Company Secretaries, Compliance Professionals, and service providers, to the boardroom services
Shailesh Haribhakti delivering the keynote at Board Stewardship Huddle, Mumbai
What makes the Huddle unique?
The term “huddle” is more than just a meeting — it represents a powerful philosophy of collaboration, focus, and unity, much like a sports team coming together to strategize before taking action. This collaboration is fertile ground for pioneering solutions, innovative strategies, and collective initiatives, all aimed at achieving individual and shared success.
The programme featured the official launch of an e-book titled All About Nomination and Remuneration Committee authored by Purvi Sheth a renowned NRC member and Independent Director on multiple boards. In addition, three interactive sessions, explored the most pressing topics for board professionals today: Enhancing NRC (Nomination and Remuneration Committee) Performance, Crafting CVs for Independent Directors, and Personal Branding for Independent Directors
Meet the experts
The sessions were led by Board Stewardship’s Founder, Vikesh Wallia, along with Shailesh Haribhakti, Chair of the Advisory Board, recognised as a leading Board Icon in India. The expert panels featured some of the brightest minds in the field, including Purvi Sheth, CEO of Shilputsi Consultants and Independent Director on multiple boards; Dr. Rajgopal Thirumalai, Independent Director at HDFC Group and Unilever India Group companies; Dr. Prakash Kewalramani, CEO of Impact HR Services and Director at Careers4Sure; and Dr. Amit Nagpal, Founder of Your Board Profile.
Speakers @ Huddle
Personal Branding for Independent Directors
The session on personal branding was led by Dr Amit Nagpal, Founder and President of the Bloggers Alliance. It was in Q & A format, with questions from Mr Vikesh Wallia.
Dr. Nagpal shared practical frameworks for developing a personal brand, advocating for authenticity as a foundation. He pointed out that building a genuine brand helps attract like-minded professionals and organizations, fostering meaningful connections and loyalty. Additionally, he discussed the importance of digital presence, urging participants to be consistent across platforms to build trust and convey a clear message.
The session also delved into storytelling as a tool for personal branding. Dr. Nagpal advised participants to craft stories that communicate their values and experiences, making their professional journeys relatable and memorable. According to him, storytelling can strengthen emotional connections with audiences, which is essential for influence and leadership.
Through real-life examples and insights, Dr. Nagpal provided actionable steps, encouraging professionals to assess their existing brand, identify gaps, and continually refine their brand narratives to stay relevant. His approach combined self-reflection with strategic visibility, underscoring that a well-crafted personal brand can enhance career opportunities and lead to long-term professional growth. This session empowered participants to take control of their narratives and use them to build lasting professional relationships and influence. Vikesh Wallia appreciated the power-packed session by Dr Amit Nagpal.
(Complied from various sources by Bloggers Alliance team)
