Welcome to the World Program!


As we progress from the information age through knowledge work into the age of wisdom, Storytelling acts as a superpower in our professional careers. It helps us to create

- executive presence

- leadership communication

- business presentations

- team conversations

- brand messaging &

- professional legacy

At Lighthouse, we help corporate leaders and businesses step up to the future of work with the right balance of purpose, profits, passion and people.


“In the past jobs were about muscles, now they're about brains, but in future they'll be about the heart.” 

- Dame Minouche Shafik, Director of London School of Economics


At this flagship program at Lighthouse, over a period of 2 months we learn about creative expansion, verbal and non-verbal expression, personal growth, leadership presence and people insights that help us create a unique, impactful and memorable presence in life and work.

The self-paced coursework involves video lessons, quiz and assignments, and also group activities on invitation at Lighthouse.

This transformative program is particularly useful for Founders, Corporate managers & leaders, aspiring speakers and influencers, educators and social change-makers who want to create impact with their leadership and brand.

Join this program to experience a radical transformation in the way you think, feel and influence the world.

Who is this program for

  • Business Owners & Founders

    This course will help you to: 1. Become a thought leader 2. Pitch before investors and incubators 3. Create a remarkable and authentic brand 4. Develop trust and credibility 5. Develop a passionate customer community

  • Corporate Leaders & Executives

    This course will help you transform your 1. Professional Storytelling 2. Business Presentations 3. Interpersonal & Negotiation skills 4. Team communication and culture 5. Leadership presence and impact

  • Influencers, Creators & Brands

    If you are a personal brand owner, this course will help you 1. Unleash your voice & creativity 2. Develop positioning & impact 3. Connect and develop your community 4. Become a voice of influence 5. Create a comprehensive plan for a legacy path

Testimonials

From learners across the world

Since the World Program was launched in 2021, it has run over half a dozen cohorts and been able to teach p[participants from 14 countries across 5 continents. The stories shared in bonfire style with deep emotional safety for mistakes and empathy have created a unique ecosystem of trust and community. Click the link below to hear some insider thoughts from some of our learners.
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WHAT YOU GET IN THIS COURSE

Over the 8 weeks of this course, we develop a comprehensive plan to discover, develop and mainstream your story process in your everyday communication and leadership.

  • APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY

    The first 2 weeks are about igniting your passion and skills around reflection, observation, insights, exploration, imagination and creative thinking. We work with prompts, and hands-on activities to generate a multitude of story ideas.

  • SELF-LEADERSHIP

    Over the next 4 weeks we work on the story structure, use of voice and vocabulary, use of posture, gesture and physical flow , and importantly - your fear and power around owning your story on the stage/ across the screen.

  • IMPACT & LEGACY

    In the 2 final weeks of the program our focus is on understanding the people, building connection and trust, developing a story strategy and reserves towards your personal impact, presence and legacy. And not to forget, joy!

Benefits of the program

The program will benefit you on both your personal and professional growth and help you create a strong sense of presence and impact.

  • Thought Leadership, Social Impact & Community Creation

  • Leadership keynotes, Marketing & Business Storytelling

  • Self discovery, Creative intelligence and Personal Branding

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    INTRODUCTION: WHY STORYTELLING IS THE SUPER-POWER WE NEED

  • 2

    STORY COMPASS: NAVIGATING SELF-LEADERSHIP WITH APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY

    • Weekly check-In

    • The Roadmap to Purpose

    • Where to find your stories

    • Prompt: Personal Stories

    • Prompt: Venture Stories

    • Prompt: Business Storytelling

    • Prompt: Storytelling for Educators

    • Process: Creating an Idea into a Story

    • The world needs our story

    • Stories and the New World

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    • MODULE 1 ASSIGNMENTS

    • Check-Out

    • Here's your Story Compass Badge
  • 3

    STORY THINKING: SHIFTING FOCUS TO STAKEHOLDERS, BEHOLDERS & BYSTANDERS

    • Weekly check-In

    • Finding David

    • The Hero's Journey

    • Story Element, Plot and Theme

    • Who?

    • Where and When?

    • What, how and what then?

    • And finally?

    • Language - Power and Purpose

    • Narrative - Who, Why and What for

    • Talk, but how?

    • Value Bomb 1

    • Value Bomb 2

    • Value Bomb 3

    • MODULE 2 ASSIGNMENTS

    • Here's your Story Thinker Badge

    • Check-Out
  • 4

    STORY STRUCTURE: HOW TO WRITE CREATIVELY TO BUILD HOOKS, PURPOSE, EXPERIENCE, INSIGHTS & ACTIONS

    • Weekly check-In

    • 3 things to cook your story

    • Inroads and Outlines

    • Opening

    • Body

    • Closing

    • Transitions: Motion and Stillness

    • Impulse, Purpose and Experience

    • 3 P of Power

    • Value Bomb 1

    • Value Bomb 2

    • Value Bomb 3

    • Twist in the Tale...

    • MODULE 3 ASSIGNMENTS

    • Here's your Story Structure Badge

    • Check-Out
  • 5

    STORY PEOPLE: LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION WITH TOOLS OF DESIGN-THINKING

    • Weekly check-In

    • Twist in the tale

    • People People People

    • The art of audience centricity

    • 3P - Purpose Participation and Process

    • Rapport and Relatability

    • The backdoor to their hearts

    • Media Duality

    • Value Bomb 1

    • Value Bomb 2

    • Value Bomb 3

    • MODULE 4 ASSIGNMENTS

    • Here's your Story People Badge

    • Check-Out
  • 6

    STORY VOICE: BUILDING LEADERSHIP PERSONA WITH VOICE, CHARISMA & VALUE-BASED COMMUNICATION

    • Weekly check-In

    • Power of voice

    • Vocabulary Toll-gate

    • Vocal Persona

    • Your own true voice

    • Elements of Voice Arc

    • Pace and Pause

    • Value Bomb 1

    • Value Bomb 2

    • Value Bomb 3

    • Low hanging fruits

    • Embodying your story

    • MODULE 5 ASSIGNMENTS

    • Here's your Story Voice Badge

    • Check-Out
  • 7

    STORY BODY: HAND, HEAD & HEART OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP

    • Weekly check-In

    • 24 X 7 broadcasting

    • The holy trinity

    • Coming home to your story body

    • Posture and Gesture

    • Arms and Armaments

    • When eyes can talk

    • Feet on the ground

    • All the World's A Stage

    • Culture Context and Clothing

    • Before Between and Beyond

    • Value Bomb 1

    • Value Bomb 2

    • Value Bomb 3

    • How to eat an elephant

    • Here's your Story Body Badge

    • MODULE 6 ASSIGNMENTS

    • Check-Out
  • 8

    STORY POWER: THE PROCESS OF CREATIVE JOY & ABUNDANCE IN OUR LEADERSHIP ACTS

    • Weekly check-In

    • Unleashing our story power

    • The story of a house key

    • The 2 voices in our head

    • As the river flows

    • Head hopping

    • Multiple ways to see and think

    • Thought leadership

    • Value Bomb 1

    • Value Bomb 2

    • Value Bomb 3

    • MODULE 7 ASSIGNMENTS

    • Here's your Story Power Badge

    • Check-Out
  • 9

    STORY JOURNEY: BUILDING TRUST, CONNECTION & IMPACT WITH LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION

    • Weekly check-In

    • Starting your Story Journey

    • Ethos

    • Logos

    • Pathos

    • Kairos

    • Authenticity

    • Integrity

    • Perspectives

    • Empathy

    • Trust

    • Legacy

    • Closing

    • MODULE 8 ASSIGNMENTS

    • Here's your Story Journey Badge

    • Check-Out
  • 10

    CONGRATULATIONS: THE POWER BRAND IS YOU

    • On the day of performance!

    • Story Habits

    • Onwards

    • Meet Sinjini

Sinjini Sengupta

Founder of Lighthouse

I'm an erstwhile Actuarial Leader turned into an award-winning Storyteller, author, speaker & columnist. I've spoken on TEDx multiple times. I am a Distinguished Toastmaster, the highest education degree from Toastmasters International. I'm the National President of Mentoring & Soft Skills at Women Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries. I've had the privilege of walking the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival. I've been humbled with several international awards & felicitations for my literary contributions, influence and change-making.
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