OWN THE STAGE
The Legacy Public Speaking & Storytelling Course
For Mid & Senior Professionals
OWN THE STAGE
The Legacy Public Speaking & Storytelling Course
For Mid & Senior Professionals
First Batch starts in May 9, 2026
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Things you need to know about Own the Stage.
The program had its humble beginnings in Sept 2019, in Bangalore. Today-6 years, 42 batches and 250 weeks of classroom sessions down, Own The Stage has evolved into a legacy program for mid/senior leaders across industries
The course is purely driven by student reviews, please take time off to research about it.
It's an in-person 6-week course curated for Mid/Senior Professional/Entrepreneurs
Only 15 in a batch and each participant is personally trained by the master coach Dirish Mohan
The curriculum is tailored for industry requirements to work on your public speaking, storytelling and presentation skills.
The program had its humble beginnings in Sept 2019, in Bangalore. Today-6 years, 42 batches and 250 weeks of classroom sessions down, Own The Stage has evolved into a legacy program for mid/senior leaders across industries
WHO SHOULD JOIN OWN THE STAGE?
LACK
CONFIDENCE
You lack confidence and aren't able to create the desired impact
EXECUTIVE PRESENSE MISSING
You're failing to make an impact in Team/Board Meetings/Conferences ?
MESSAGE NOT
LANDING
You're struggling to structure and articulate your thoughts in client presentations/ business pitches ?
CAREER MOMENTUM STALLED
...In short, it's impacting your career and stopping you from showcasing your true potential
WEAK STRUCTURING & STORYTELLING SKILLS
You Struggle to articulate your thoughts and influence your audience with stories
Then, OWN THE STAGE
is the course for you!!
Own The Stage is a Public Speaking Program
which helps you work on your fears at both a conscious and sub-conscious level
OWN THE STAGE
What Do You Learn During the Program?
MASTERING STAGE &
EXECUTIVE PRESENCE
As a speaker, stage presence is vital. As a leader, executive presence is a must. The course helps you build on both these skills.
STRUCTURING &
ARTICULATION
The ability to structure and articulate your thoughts with clarity, can prove to be a game-changer in important stakeholder meetings/
ANECDOTAL
STORYTELLING
Anecdotal stories elevate your narrative. The course deep dives into the art of incorporating anecdotal stories in your speeches/talks.
BODY LANGUAGE &
VOICE MODULATION
If you wish to be a confident speaker, your voice & body need to be in sync. OTS helps you discover your authentic style.
PRESENTATION
SKILLS
Most professionals create great presentations, but struggle to deliver it with impact. The course focuses on helping participants deliver time-bound, engaging presentations.
LEADERSHIP
STORYTELLING
A leader is a repository of experiences. However, most of them fail to craft engaging stories. Learn to master the art of leadership storytelling at OTS.
Exclusively designed for experienced professionals ready to elevate their communication impact
FOR WHOM IS THIS PROGRAM ?
DIRECTORS/VPS/SENIOR LEADERS
For Senior executives looking to enhance
PRODUCT MANAGERS/PROGRAM MANAGERS/TECH ARCHITECTS
Middle-management professions in tech roles
ENTREPRENEURS/BUSINESS OWNERS/STARTUP FOUNDERS
Middle-management professionals in tech roles
FOR WHOM IS THIS PROGRAM ?
Exclusively designed for experienced professionals ready to elevate their communication impact
DIRECTORS/VPS/SENIOR LEADERS
For Senior executives looking to enhance
PRODUCT MANAGERS/PROGRAM MANAGERS/TECH ARCHITECTS
Middle-management professions in tech roles
ENTREPRENEURS/BUSINESS OWNERS/STARTUP FOUNDERS
Middle-management professionals in tech roles
About the coach
Dirish is India’s leading Public Speaking Coach and Storyteller, who specialises in coaching mid/senior professionals and entrepreneurs in honing the art of how to own the stage. He is a Tedx Speker, LInkedin Content Creator and writer. Dirish has close to 20 years of experience in Public Speaking and over 18 years’ experience with corporates like ICICI Bank, JLL and Cushman & Wakefield.
For more than 15 years he has mentored and coached numerous established speakers and leaders across India which lists CEO’s/CFO’s/Directors of established organizations as his mentees.
Dirish is a known name in the Toastmasters fraternity- a district champion and multiple time winner in numerous contests held over the years. He is known for his in-depth knowledge of the art form, unique style and the varied perspectives he brings on stage as a speaker.
Dirish launched the flagship course Own The Stage in Sept 2019, 6 months prior to the pandemic. Today the course has legacy of its own, having completed over 250 weeks of classroom sessions, despite 3 waves of the pandemic, with numerous industry leaders who vouch by it. If you wish to be coached by the best in the industry, reach out!
WHAT PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Bangalore's Legacy, Now in Mumbai
Batch 01 starts - May 9, 2026
Interested? Fill the form below to know more
Note:
1) Own The Stage (OTS) is an IN-PERSON program tailored for mid and senior professionals/entrepreneurs and Business Leaders with industry experience .
2) OTS is a premium program , since we take only 15(+2) participants in a batch and Dirish personally works with each of them .
3) OTS is NOT an online course/Webinar modelled upselling program. If you are looking for a tips and tricks program alone, then this is NOT the program for you.
4) If you are looking for a DETAILED COURSE to work on your fears and discover your true potential as a speaker and leader , this is the course for you!
5) The pricing for each batch is fixed and range bound. Your designation/position doesn’t not influence our pricing, so feel free to express yourself to help us serve you better.
