The event featured Col. Jasjit Singh Kahlon, Leadership Coach, and Expert in Personal Development and Productivity Improvement, as the keynote speaker. Drawing on his vast experience, Col. Kahlon delivered a highly engaging and practical session focused on the essential role of interpersonal skills in achieving both personal growth and professional excellence. The session explored several key concepts, emphasising the importance of the character ethic for building strong relationships, and urging the participants to focus on being influential rather than on being merely powerful. Col. Kahlon highlighted the role of introductions in establishing early connections, and the importance of ‘checking in’ to understand the headspace of others. Participants engaged in a variety of hands-on activities, including trust-building exercises, difficult person attributes exercise, and the use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to better understand personality differences and communication styles. These tools provided insights into handling difficult relationships and maintaining effective communication. A major theme of the session was the analogy of the ‘Emotional Bank Account’, illustrating how every interaction either makes a “deposit” or “withdrawal” in relationships, and how permanent withdrawals can seriously damage trust and goodwill. Col. Kahlon also discussed common barriers to interpersonal relationships, and provided practical tools like brainstorming and consensus-based decision-making to foster collaboration and strengthen team dynamics. The active involvement of the participants made the event a resounding success.

Officiating Principal Ms. Neena Sharma said that in today’s world, technical skills must be complemented by strong interpersonal abilities. She added that initiatives like these empower students to not only succeed professionally but also grow as empathetic, responsible individuals.