LeaderClasses
( an IIM alumni venture )

Private,  1:1 Executive Growth Strategy Call
For Board, Executive & Senior Leaders‍

With Mr. Venkatesh, Founder CEO, LeaderClasses
An Internationally Seasoned,
Executive Growth Advisor (for 25+ Years)
+
Global CXO Coach (for 15+ Years)
&
An IIM Lucknow Alumnus (Full Time PGP)

Are You A
CEO
C-Suite Leader (COO / cIO / cTO / CFO / cMO / CXO)
CXO-Track Leader (SEVP / EVP / CVP)
Or
A C-Suite Aspirant (SVP / VP / ED / Director Level)
keen on :-

Your Annual Compensation In India In USA, EMEA, Rest Of Asia, ANZ
Level - IV INR 1 C - INR 2.5 C $ 250 k - $ 500 k
Level - V INR 2.5 C - INR 6 C $ 500 k - $ 1 MM
Executive Leadership - I INR 6 C - INR 10 C $ 1 MM - $ 2.5 MM
Executive Leadership - II > INR 10 C > $ 2.5 MM

Are you keen on
learning How & Where
LeaderClasses can help compound your success ?

If you find our
Executive Growth Strategy Call
valuable,
Are you willing to
Invest Now & Get Started Immediately in
Our High Impact Executive Growth Program
And / Or
One On One CXO Coaching
to achieve this ?

If so,
glad to invite you to a
~45 Min, Pro bono, Confidential,
1:1 Executive Growth Strategy Call
with Mr.Venkatesh, Founder CEO, LeaderClasses.

Why do Board, Executive & Senior Leaders request this 1:1 call ?

Wiser Leaders capitalize on every opportunity to Learn & "Get the Edge" from the Mistakes & Successes of others without paying their Life & Time as the price.

This Pro bono, Executive Growth Strategy Call is a unique opportunity for Leaders like you to gain Expert guidance from Mr.Venkatesh's :-

a) Rich Experience of 25+ years in the Leadership & CXO Ecosystem as an Internationally Seasoned Executive Growth Advisor across Retained Executive Search, Leadership Advisory, Executive Development & Executive Education - Working with Boards, Founders & Executive Leaders across India, United States, EMEA & Asia.

b) Globally seasoned, Board Level, Deep expertise - CXO Hiring & Executive Level Advisory Consulting Experience with 35+ Top Tier Global Organizations (Including 15+ F500) with clear understanding of :-

c) Super-specialist Transformational Executive Mentorship Expertise - Gained by Guiding & Learning from 37000+ Top Tier Senior Management (VP/CXO) & Executive Board Leaders over these 25+ years via Deep conversations, many of which were at their crucial, strategic career inflection points. Exceptional learning & Hypervaluable insights gained in the process.

d) Proven, Battle Tested, Unique, Multi-Industry, Global, C-Suite Perspectives, shaped & evolved over time - Bringing Context, Pattern Recognition & Cross-Pollination of Insights to enrich each Executive Growth conversation.

e) Experience of being a Regular, Expert Speaker at various Top Tier B-Schools (Including several IIMs), working with HiPo (High Potential) Talent Pools & Leadership Cohorts. (CXO & Executive Level Programs)

His Detailed Executive Bio & LinkedIn credentials are accessible below.

This is NEITHER a Sales Pitch NOR a Generic Advice session.

This is a High Quality, Direct, High Impact, Executive Level conversation with a Senior Leader who :-

This may also be the start of a Strategic Partnership that can turn your experience into outsized Executive Growth & Wealth outcomes for you, if there is a mutual alignment of Values & Expectations.

Leaders who find this value stack a rare & fantastic opportunity for them to gain expert answers to key Executive Growth challenges they face / may face soon, apply to request this 1:1 Executive Strategy Call.

Who is this session NOT for ?

This session is NOT for you if you :-

a) Primarily want Job Openings / Placements, Introductions / Referrals from our network or are seeking Short-Term Interview practice.

b) Are not comfortable with candid feedback on your Portfolio, Positioning or Trade-offs.

c) If you are looking for "Shortcuts / Magic Wands" for your success OR are unwilling to invest the requisite Efforts sustained over Time to work towards achieving your Goals.

d) Are unwilling to take Immediate, Decisive action on the suggested steps NOW & are just "Thinking about Growth", "Collecting Perspectives", "Exploring", "Having Conversations" etc, but deferring actual action & getting started NOW, citing various excuses for inaction / decision making inertia.

e) Are unable to / unwilling to financially invest immediately & get started swiftly in High Impact Executive Growth Programs / Executive Growth Coaching to achieve your career goals, if you find our session valuable.

How Does This Work ?

Get started

Apply To Request Your
Executive Growth Strategy Call
With Mr. Venkatesh, Founder CEO - LeaderClasses.

Language :-English

Mode :- Telephonic Call to Your Registered Mobile Number.

Call Duration :- ~ 45 Min.

Apply Now

Corporate Crorepati Aspirants Workshop

Day & Date :- Saturday, 27th Jan 2024.
Time :- 09:00 AM IST - 12:00 Noon IST.
Language :- English.
Fees :- INR 250/- Only

( Pay Via Eazypay - ICICI Bank's Payment Gateway )

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Detailed Executive Bio of
your Executive Growth Advisor & CXO Coach

Detailed Executive Bio of Mr.S. Venkatesh,
Founder & CEO, Awesome Firms ( Owns LeaderClasses )

Executive Biography Image of S. Venkatesh, Founder & CEO, Awesome Firms (Owns LeaderClasses)

S. Venkatesh

Founder & CEO, Awesome Firms ( Owns LeaderClasses )

★An Alumnus of IIM Lucknow (Full-Time, PGP, Class of 2001, Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow )

★ Seasoned Entrepreneur - 25+ years at Work, 22+ years at Entrepreneurship across multiple ventures in the US ( San Francisco + New York ) & Indian Markets.
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★ 15+ years of Retained Executive Search Consulting experience, personally successfully executing 200+ searches in New York & India, for 35+ Top Tier Organizations (Including 15 of the Fortune 500) focused on Executive & Senior Management Level Talent Acquisition Consulting, for positions offering an Annual Base Salary of over US $250K & its equivalent in the US, EMEA & Asian Markets across a variety of Industries & Functions, with intimate knowledge of & expertise in these market segments.
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★ Over 25+ years, have directly / indirectly, successfully Guided & Learnt from :-
  • 25000+ Senior Management (VP & CXO Level Leaders) &
  • 12000+ Executive Level Leaders ( Presidents, MDs, Group CXOs, CEOs & Executive Board Members),
primarily across India, USA, UK, Singapore, EMEA & Hong Kong, helping them achieve greater professional success, personal growth while successfully evolving their Careers & advancing their game.

★ Deep understanding of our focus Industries & the needs / challenges of Innovative organizations & Top Tier professionals, gained over 25+ years.

★ Trusted relationships & Privileged access earned with some of the finest Executives & Entrepreneurs in these Industries, across Geographies, over 25+ years.

★ Was a Visiting Professor (Adjunct Faculty) at IIM Lucknow & IIM Indore for a few years. Enjoyed the Opportunity & Privilege of this Invitation, Honour & Responsibility. Regretfully, could not continue this longer because of Entrepreneurial pressures on my time.

★ Had the Honour of being invited to & Have delivered several highly rated Workshops / Guest Lectures / Presentations on various topics, at 50+ premier Institutes including several IIM’s, IIT’s, NIT’s, BITS-Pilani etc guiding atleast 5000+ Executive MBA, MBA & Engineering students, over the last 25+ years.

★ Strategic Career Management, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Learning, Growth, Self Mastery, Holistic Wellness & Spirituality Enthusiast.

★ Personally, an Eclectic Reader & a voracious consumer of authentic research & credible information from the world’s finest sources – Over 30+ years, have loved reading the finest books, blogs across multiple topics – Interests include Innovation, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business, Technology, Futurism, Biographies, Human Brain, Mindfulness, Naturopathy, Herbalism, Advanced Nutrition, Scientific Exercising, Health, Holistic Wellness, Traditional Indian Sciences of Life ( Ayurveda, Siddha & Yogic Sciences ), Personal Mastery, Life Transforming Experiences, Lives & Messages of some of India’s Greatest Saints, Human Consciousness, Spirituality etc.

★Sharing my Research, Experiences & Learnings via our pioneering Transformational Mentorship Programs - Our "Corporate Leadership Program" & "Evolve Your Career Program".

★ Leaders I have guided over the last 25 years have held / currently hold Senior Leadership roles at several of the finest organizations* including :-
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. I am Keen on Knowing How much more I can Grow and / or Earn in my career. How Does LeaderClasses assess My Executive Growth & wealth Creation Potential ?

To assess your potential for Executive Growth & Wealth Creation , LeaderClasses leverages proven , time tested , scientific approaches gained over 25 + years of partnering with some of the World’s most respected organizations & the finest Senior Management & Executive Level  Talent across the Americas, Europe & Asia. ( Our Experience Profile is detailed later in this page ).

By answering a few questions Sincerely , Honestly & Clearly , you can enable us understand your Executive Growth Journey, Current Leadershship Profile , Short Term Goals , Long Term Aspirations, Current Challenges & Your Efforts Invested so far / Willing to invest NOW, to Achieve your Goals.

By cross referencing these data points with insights gained over our rich & deep experience, we will be able to get a broad , preliminary idea of your Executive Growth & Wealth Creation Potential.

In our Consultative, Diagnostic, Executive Growth Strategy Call with our Founder CEO via structured questions, we will probe deeper on multiple areas & at the end of the call, we will be able to better assess your Executive Growth & Wealth Creation Potential.

Additionally, we will also be able to Expertly Guide you on Creating a High Level Action Plan to Achieve your Career & Wealth Creation Goals.

We will also let you know if we may be able to help you Execute this action plan & if so, in what areas !

To get this done, as a first step, read this page THOROUGHLY & Apply to request your Consultative, Diagnostic, Executive Growth Strategy Call with our Founder CEO, via this "Apply Now"  link.

2. Who is the “Executive Growth Strategy Call”, A "Must attend Session" for ?

Our “Executive Growth Strategy Call” is a must attend One On One, Confidential, Consultative, Diagnostic Expert Session for you with a Global CXO Coach if you have the Psychographic & Leadership profile traits outlined below.

Your Psychographics :-
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a) You are already successful, yet serious about your next leap within/outside your current org.
b) You feel you can play at a much higher League of Responsibility, Compensation & Influence in the years ahead.
c) You are keen to leverage every edge that can give you a strategic advantage to advance your game.
d) You obssess about your Scope, Executive Impact,Influence, Board Readiness & Legacy.
e) You understand that Time is a far more valuable currency than Money. Hence, you will strive to learn from & partner with the finest Experts, without trying to reinvent the wheel yourself OR making truly expensive mistakes.
f) You deeply respect the value of Executive Level, Transformational Mentors & their potential impact on your Life Success.- Especially in identifying & overcoming your Blind Spots, Providing you a safe space for Strategic Counsel to prevent Missteps at crucial junctures etc.
g) You understand the importance of investing in your Executive Development + Leadership Brand & have an Open Mind receptive to learning.
h) You align with our belief that "Strategic Thinking" combined with "Execution Discipline" compounds success. Hence, you are willing to work hard + learn & do what it takes to achieve your goals.
i) You are a rare blend of Innovator + Risk Taker + Higher Order Thinker + Executor Par Excellence.
j) You value your Time & respect ours. Hence, you will not waste either of our time.
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Your Leadership Profile :-

a) You are a CEO, CXO, CXO-Track Leader (SEVP/EVP/CVP) or a C-Suite Aspirant (Now at SVP/VP/ED/Director Level) preferably in a Mid-to-Large organisation.
b) You are an Enterprise-scale Leader managing significant P&L , Transformation or Technology Charter with multi-stakeholder complexity OR Aspire to get there soon & are willing to learn + do what it takes to get there fast.
c) You aspire to have a Strategic Career Inflection in the next 3-5 years Eg :- Group CXO, CEO, Executive Board Transition, CXO, International Relocation, Portfolio / Board Careers, Asymmetric Wealth Creation Opportunities, Industry Repositioning etc.
d) High Integrity, a strong Moral Compass,Strategic Thinking, Higher Order Thinking & Decisiveness are key traits you cherish & practice diligently.
e) You are keen on Actualizing your Leadership Potential +  Maximizing your Wealth Creation Potential by aligning your Role, Responsibility, Equity & Compensation with the value you create.
f) You aim to be in the Top Decile of Roles & Compensation for your Industry, Function & Geography.
g) You are serious about Joining and/or Growing in the “Corporate Crorepati League", earning an Annual Compensation :-
★ Between INR 1 Crore - > INR 10 Crores in India OR
★ Between $ 250K - $ 2.5 MM working in Leadership roles in USA, EMEA, Rest of Asia, ANZ.
h) Your goals are Strategic Priorities for you.Hence,You are willing to invest Time, Fees & Efforts NOW to execute a Strategic Growth Plan - Not just "Thinking about Growth" or "Seeking Advice" or "Collecting Perspectives", but willing to take IMMEDIATE, decisive action to get started on this journey NOW.
i) After our One On One Executive Growth Strategy Call, if you find the session valuable & we have a mutual alignment of Values & Expectations, you are keen on moving to the next level - From "Gaining Information" to "Taking Action". Towards this you are willing to invest in a High Touch, High Impact, Executive Growth Program and/or CXO Coaching NOW to help you achieve your goals fast.

If this is YOU, Apply to request your Consultative, Diagnostic, Executive Growth Strategy Call with our Founder CEO, via this "Apply Now"  link.

3. What will we actually do in the Executive Growth Strategy Call ?

LeaderClasses Executive Growth Strategy Call is a "Working Strategy Discussion".

We will:
★ Start with your Context, Ambitions, Constraints & Expectations.
★ Stress-test your options against what Venkatesh has seen in similar Executive Growth Journeys.
★ Identify specific steps that can move you closer to your goals.
★ Discuss where our External Leverage can help & where it may not be required.

4. Is it limited to certain industries or functions ?

No.

LeaderClasses Executive Growth Strategy Call is Open to CEO, CXO, CXO Track Leaders & C-Suite Aspirants across ALL Industries, Functions & Geographies Globally.
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This is a "Must Attend" session for Leaders from the following Exemplar Industries :-

★ Tech, Tech Related & Internet Businesses - Including Tech Services, Tech Products, Tech Consulting, GCCs, KPOs & Outsourcing.
★ Banking, Financial Services, Securities & Capital Markets, Insurance & FinTech.
★ Healthcare & Pharma.
★ Industrial, Manufacturing & Infrastructure.
★ Consumer, Retail & Services.
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The commonality is "Seniority", " Understanding of Complexity" & "Seriousness" about Executive Growth, Wealth Creation & the Decisive Leadership will to make this happen NOW.

5. Is this a job search or placement service ?

No. This is "NOT" a Job Placement or “Access to Opportunities” service.

The aim is to:
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Help you see your "Executive Growth Trajectory & Possibilities" more Clearly.

Make you "Stronger & Strategically Valuable" to key stakeholders.

Introductions & Opportunities are NOT the product being sold.

6. What if I am unsure whether I qualify ?

If you are not sure, "Apply Now" with Clear Information on your Role, Scope, Achievements & Expectations.

We will assess fit.
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If we feel the session is better suited for a later stage in your journey, we will tell you honestly.

7. Will everything we discuss be confidential ?

Yes.

As an Executive Growth Advisor (For 25+ Years) & a Global CXO Coach (For 15+ Years) our Reputation & Relationships have been built on the Confidentiality & Trust of our esteemed Clients.

Hence, as a standard practice, All information shared by you & your discussions with us are treated as "Strictly Confidential".

8. How Can i Signup ? What happens after I complete my Executive Growth Strategy Call Request Application by signing up via your registration form ?

Share the required details & Submit your LeaderClasses Executive Growth Strategy Call Request Application Form.

Kindly WAIT for our “Success Page”containing our “Thank You” message.

Do NOT close the window before you see this page. This will ensure that you see our instructions clearly & fully on our website itself.

Once you successfully complete your Application, further instructions are shown on our "Thank You " Page as well as emailed to you to your registered email address (Provided by you in the Registration Form).
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Our Email contains :-
a) Further instructions from us -  The same message you saw in our "Thank You" page after signing up &
b) Contact Details of LeaderClasses Team Members you can Call / WhatsApp / Mail for assistance / support.

Next Steps :-

1. Within Two business days you will receive our Whatsapp message on your registered mobile number informing you of your suitability for our call & if suitable, suggesting potential timelines for your call.

2. If Suitable, Kindly reply to our message containing potential Time Slots for our call & await our confirmation on the same.

3. We will call you telephonically at the scheduled time on your registered mobile number.

4. Kindly ensure that :-
a) You check ALL your email folders (Including your Spam folder) for our email instructions.
b) Our email address is added to your Trusted Senders list so that our emails land in your inbox.
c) You promptly reply to our Whatsapp Messages.
d) You are available for the call at the specified time you had confirmed.

2. How does this Consulting Session registration process flow work ?

LeaderClasses "Leadership Growth Consulting Discovery Call" registration process flow comprises Two steps detailed below :-

Step 1 :- Pay INR 1000 /- by UPI or Net Banking Via Eazypay - ICICI Bank's Payment Gateway. Upon successful payment completion this Payment Gateway page will automatically take you to LeaderClasses Growth Consulting - Signup Form.

Step 2 :- Fill the required details & Submit the LeaderClasses Growth Consulting - Signup Form. Kindly WAIT for our “Success Page”containing our “Thank You” message.

Do NOT close the window before you see this page. This will ensure that you see our instructions clearly & fully on our website itself.

3. What happens after I complete & Submit my Leap For Growth Assessment Form ?

Once you complete your LEAP For Growth Assessment Form, kindly WAIT for our “Success Page”containing our “Thank You” message.

Do NOT close the window before you see this page. This will ensure that you see our instructions clearly & fully on our website itself.

Once you successfully complete & Submit your LEAP For Growth Assessment Form, further instructions are shown on our "Thank You " Page as well as emailed to you to your registered email address (Provided by you in the Registration Form) containing :-
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a) Further instructions from us - The same message you saw in our "Thank You" page after signing up &
b) Contact Details of LeaderClasses Team Members you can Call / WhatsApp / Mail for assistance / support.

Next Steps :-

1. Within Two business days you will receive a Whatsapp message on your registered mobile number informing you of your eligibility / otherwise to request a Leadership Growth Consulting Discovery Call with Mr. Venkatesh, Founder CEO - LeaderClasses..

2. If Eligible, you will be asked if you are keen to take this further.

3. If Interested, within 24 hours of receipt of our WhatsApp message, you can confirm interest by Paying INR 1000/- as our Minimal, Token Fee, paid to request an ~ 20 Min - 30 Min, One On One, Leadership Growth Consulting Discovery Call With Mr. Venkatesh, Founder CEO, LeaderClasses.
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You can pay this Fee via UPI / Net Banking through ICICI Bank's Payment Gateway (Our ICICI Eazypay payment link) that would be shared with you on WhatsApp upon receving your request for a consulting discovery call.

4. Within One business day of payment of this Fee, you will receive our message to schedule your ~ 20 Min - 30 Min, One On One, Leadership Growth Consulting Discovery Call With Mr. Venkatesh, Founder CEO, LeaderClasses.
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5. Kindly ensure that :-
a) You check ALL your email folders (Including your Spam folder) for our email instructions.
b) Our email address is added to your Trusted Senders list so that our emails land in your inbox.
c) You promptly reply to our Whatsapp Messages.
d) You are available for the call at the specified time you had confirmed.

9. What happens AFTER The Executive Growth Strategy Call ? If I want to know more about & apply to join the Paid Programs of LeaderClasses, what should I do ?

Thanks for your interest in LeaderClasses & our High Quality, High Impact Programs.

After the One On One Executive Growth Strategy Call, if we have a mutual alignment of expectations, we will let you know the same & advise next steps needed from your end.

If you find the session valuable & you are keen on moving to the next level - From "Gaining Information" to "Taking Action", you can act on the same & invest in our High Quality, Executive Growth Program and/or One on One CXO Coaching that can help you achieve your goals fast.

Start / Advance in your Executive Growth Journey by Applying to request your Consultative, Diagnostic, Executive Growth Strategy Call with our Founder CEO, via this "Apply Now" link.

2. What happens after I complete my Workshop Registration by paying the fees ?

Once you pay your Registration Fees to attend our Workshop, kindly WAIT for our “Success Page”containing our “Thank you” message.

Do NOT close the Payment window before you see this page. This will ensure that we receive your payment details promptly from our settlement bank.

Incase your payment is debited from your account, but you are unable to see our “Success Page” containing our “Thank you” message, kindly use our “Contact Form” to reach us with your Transaction Details (Your Name, Your WhatsApp Number, Your Email Id, Transaction Id, Date & Time of Transaction, Mode of Transaction (UPI/Net Banking)) & we will get back to you as soon as we can. (Typically within 24 hours).

Once you successfully complete the Workshop Registration by paying the fees via Eazypay– ICICI Bank’s Payment Gateway, our email will be sent to your registered email address (Provided by you in the Payment Form). This email  will contain :-

a) Your Payment Invoice. Kindly retain this.
b) Next Steps / Further Instructions &
c) Contact Details of LeaderClasses Team Members you can Call / WhatsApp / Mail for assistance / support.

Your Web link to join our Workshop will be emailed to you One Day before your Workshop date.

Kindly ensure that :-
a) You check ALL your email folders (Including your Spam folder) for our email instructions.
b) Our email address is added to your Trusted Senders list so that our emails land in your inbox.

3. Will I Get a recording of this workshop after i attend / If is miss attending the same ?

NO. This is a LIVE Workshop. Hence NO recording will be available / shared with you after the workshop.

10. How can i Contact you ?

Kindly submit your enquiry via this "Contact Form". We will strive to get back to you as soon as we can.

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Corporate Crorepati Aspirants Workshop

Day & Date :- Saturday, 27th Jan 2024.
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Language :- English.
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