Corporate Training & Development
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Travels to corporate offices and venues across Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Travels across India for corporate events and workshops
India
I help teams and professionals improve how they present themselves at work through practical training in image, soft skills, and workplace etiquette so they can match their appearance and behavior to their career goals.
Pricing Guide
Virtual Power Presence Webinar
Delivery & Scope
- Duration: 60 to 90 minutes interactive webinar.
- Audience Size: Unlimited (typically 50 to 500+ employees).
- Format: Virtual lecture with polls and chat-based Q&A.
- Platform: Delivered via client's preferred tool (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet).
Core Modules
- The Visual Resume: How appearance impacts professional perception in under 3 seconds.
- Virtual Setup: Lighting, camera angles, and background aesthetics for remote calls.
- Waist-Up Dressing: Strategic grooming, color psychology for camera, and accessory choices.
- Digital Body Language: Eye contact techniques and non-verbal trust signals.
Post-Session Materials
- PDF Guide: A Virtual Grooming Checklist circulated to all attendees.
- Q&A Segment: Dedicated 15-minute slot for specific queries.
Corporate Styling & Grooming Workshop
Logistics
- Duration: 4 Hours (Half-Day).
- Location: On-site at Client Office.
- Group Size: Capped at 20-30 participants for individual attention.
- Facilitator: Sonia Pardesi (In-person).
The 4 A's Framework
- Image Foundations: Deep dive into Appropriate, Authentic, Attractive, and Affordable dressing.
- Dress Code Decoding: Guidelines for Business Formal vs. Smart Casual.
- Capsule Wardrobe: Strategies to build a work week wardrobe with minimal, affordable items.
Interactive Demos
- Body Shape Analysis: Volunteer demonstrations on dressing for different silhouettes.
- Color Analysis: Using drapes to show how colors impact authority and approachability.
- Accessory Station: Practical demo on tying ties, scarves, and choosing belts.
- Grooming Standards: Specific guidelines on hair, hygiene, and makeup/facial hair.
Executive Presence & Etiquette Masterclass
Workshop Scope
- Duration: 7 to 8 Hours (Full Day).
- Audience: Leadership teams, High-Potential Managers, or Sales Heads.
- Methodology: 40% Theory, 60% Practice/Role-play.
Morning: The External Brand
- Power Dressing: Advanced styling for leadership (blazers, authority colors, fabric quality).
- Body Language: Decoding micro-expressions, power posing, and confident gestures.
- Cross-Cultural Sensitization: Protocols for dressing and greeting global stakeholders.
Afternoon: Behavior & Etiquette
- Dining Etiquette: Silverware usage, napkin placement, ordering protocols, and business meal small talk.
- Emotional Intelligence: Self-regulation techniques for high-pressure situations.
- Communication: Email etiquette audit and assertive verbal drills.
Deliverables
- Workbooks: Personal Brand Audit worksheets for every participant.
- Roadmap: A 30-day implementation plan for the team.
About Corporate Training & Development
Your first impression at work is your silent introduction. I take this seriously - most of how we communicate is visual, not just words. I help teams and individuals show up as their best selves, not by changing who they are, but by making sure how they look and act matches their ambitions.
What I Cover
- I work on professional image management and the small details that help people stand out for the right reasons.
- My sessions include the basics: dressing for your goals, power dressing, and grooming. We talk about what actually works, not just what’s trending.
- I focus a lot on soft skills enhancement for employees, like body language and presentation skills. Communication isn’t just talking - it’s about what you say without words.
- We work through workplace etiquette, including the tricky bits like business meals and digital communication. I won’t pretend this is always easy, but I’ll show you what matters.
- Personal branding for corporate teams is a big part of what I do. I use a simple framework so your team becomes more visible, credible, and confident.
How I Train
- I offer in-person workshops, online webinars (yes, even huge ones), and keynote talks for all sizes of teams.
- I've trained thousands, from freshers to CEOs, but I keep it practical and honest.
I believe that when you feel like you belong in the room, you’ll make things happen. Let’s get your team there.
Meet your Expert
Sonia Pardesi
14 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Sonia. My own battles with self-image shaped what I do now. I used to think I wasn’t enough, especially as a teen - lots of overthinking, trust me. But helping clients, like one with a cleft palate, made me realise it’s about inner change, not just looks. The pandemic flipped everything, made me go digital. I follow Buddhist philosophy, keep hope alive, and believe everyone can transform. Resilience is my jam.
My Work
What I Offer - I do personal image consulting, life coaching, personal shopping and styling, corporate training, and strategic styling workshops.
How I Work - It’s a holistic image transformation - not just clothes, but confidence, mindset, and authentic self, wherever you are.
Who I Help - I work with individuals and corporates. Trained 7,000+ folks, from junior staff to big leaders at HDFC, LinkedIn, Herbalife.
What Makes Me Different - Certified NLP-based confidence coaching means I connect your style to your self-worth for real, lasting change.