The School of Management, DRIEMS University, organised an enriching session on “Building Resilience and Leading Yourself” on 6th November 2026 at Ranidevi Auditorium for MBA and BBA students, focusing on the importance of self-leadership, emotional strength and personal development.
The programme was graced by the Honourable Vice Chancellor of DRIEMS University, Prof. Dr. Gopal Krishna Nayak; respected Dean, Dr. R. N. Sahu; and distinguished resource person Dr. Kalpana Sahoo, Associate Professor, School of Human Resource Management, XIM University.
During the session, Dr. Sahoo shared valuable insights on resilience, self-leadership, emotional intelligence, positive thinking and personal growth. She encouraged students to develop a positive mindset, overcome challenges with confidence and embrace change as an opportunity for learning and improvement.
The interactive session provided students with meaningful perspectives on developing leadership qualities, strengthening self-confidence and preparing themselves for future professional and personal challenges.
The programme was anchored by Dr. Sukanya Nisitgandha Biswal, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. Durga Prasad Nayak.
The session proved to be an engaging and insightful learning experience for the aspiring management professionals, reinforcing the importance of self-awareness, adaptability and continuous personal development.
At DRIEMS University, we believe that true leadership begins with self-awareness, grows through resilience and inspires others through action. Because leadership begins with leading oneself!
