The Ram Charan School of Leadership (RSOL) in collaboration with The Power of Words (TPOW), conducted The Power of Emotional Intelligence, a practice-led student workshop designed to develop self-awareness, empathy, resilience and other human-centred leadership capabilities.

Held on 26 August 2026 at MIT-WPU, Pune, the inaugural session brought together students from the BBA and MBA programmes at RSOL for an immersive learning experience focused on translating emotional intelligence from a theoretical concept into an everyday leadership practice.

The programme commenced with student registration and kit distribution, followed by the opening note, ceremonial lighting of the lamp and the MIT-WPU World Peace Prayer. The inaugural session also featured the introduction and felicitation of Ms. Deborah Sawaf, Founder & CEO, The Power of Words; Mr. Dominic Thomas, Co-Founder, The Power of Words; and the trainers and assistant trainers. Welcome addresses were delivered by Dr. Prof. Datta Bhalchandra Dandge, Vice Chancellor, MIT-WPU, and Dr. Urvashi Makkar, Dean, RSOL, MIT-WPU.

The workshop focused on self-awareness, empathy and resilience as practical skills that can be applied in everyday interactions and leadership situations. Moving beyond conventional classroom learning, students explored practical tools for leadership, communication, resilience and organisational culture.

Participants were also introduced to the Band-Bond Initiative and engaged with approaches to developing a language for emotions, strengthening empathy and resilience, understanding stress and anxiety as part of the human experience, and building sustainable habits that extend beyond the classroom.

At RSOL, leadership development goes beyond business knowledge and decision-making. The workshop reinforced the importance of understanding people, managing emotions, building resilience and leading with humanity—essential capabilities for leaders navigating increasingly complex workplaces and communities.

The Power of Emotional Intelligence marks a meaningful step towards RSOL’s commitment to nurturing leaders who are equipped not only to perform, but also to connect, communicate and lead with purpose.

Leadership with humanity. Culture through practice. Prevention through action.