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The Ivy Leadership Workshop

Published on February 20, 2025

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The Ivy Leadership Workshop

Priority Deadline - 31st March 2025 | Regular Deadline - 5th May 2025

9 am to 3 pm IST
3rd - 6th June 2025
INR 35,000 + GST
Grades 8-12
The Emerald Heights International School, Indore

A special course fee of INR 25,000 + GST is available exclusively for Emerald Heights students.

Do Any of these apply to YOU?

You wish you could step into leadership roles but feel you're missing the right tools

You are passionate about joining an Ivy but struggle with leadership opportunities

You want to make your college app shine but lack the guidance required for it

If you nodding your head right now, we’ve got just the program for you! Keep Scrolling to know details!

Discover practical tools for social innovation and realise the impact one person can make. This program will be a turning point for YOUR academic journey.

Ready to make an impact? Leadership is about bold moves, inspiring others, and driving change. If you're ready to lead with purpose, let's get started!

What is The Ivy Leadership Workshop?

It’s an opportunity to—Step Up. Stand Out. Lead with Confidence.

Ever wondered what truly makes a great leader? It’s not just about titles—it’s about influence, charisma, and the ability to turn ideas into action. The Ivy Leadership Workshop is your chance to build those skills, guided by Maya Gobert, a former Cornell Admissions Officer. Over four immersive days, you’ll learn how to inspire, persuade, and problem-solve like the world’s top leaders. Whether you’re a natural leader or just starting your journey, this workshop will give you the tools to lead with confidence and make an impact.

This Isn’t Just a Workshop—It’s Your Leadership Launchpad!

Think of this as more than just a learning experience—it’s a game-changer. You’ll dive into real-world case studies, interactive challenges, and entrepreneurial thinking that push you beyond your comfort zone. Want to command attention when you speak? Think like an innovator? Develop a mindset that sets you apart? This is where it happens. By the end, you won’t just know about leadership—you’ll have practiced it, mastered it, and lived it. Ready to take the leap?

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Meet Your
Mentor

Maya, a top student from Singapore, earned a fully funded scholarship to Cornell University, where she double-majored in Economics and Political Science.

With experience across finance, marketing, and educational consulting, Maya discovered her passion for mentoring. As a former Cornell Admissions Officer, she has helped students from 14+ countries gain admission to top schools like Harvard, Yale, and UChicago.

Now, as Director of Student Innovation, Maya is focused on empowering students to achieve their academic and professional goals.

Maya Gobert
Founder: Leadership & Innovation Lab

Alum & Former Admissions Officer - Cornell University

What will YOU learn?

Module 1: Leadership & Influence

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    Leadership 101 – Learning from the Best

  • Analyzing successful leadership case studies
  • Key qualities that define great leaders

    • Influence & Charisma – Commanding Attention

  • Strategies to make people listen to you
  • Developing your personal charisma

Module 2: Innovation & Self-Discovery in Leadership

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    Design Thinking for Leaders

  • Understanding design thinking
  • Applying it to leadership challenges

    • Unlocking Your Leadership Potential

  • Advancing as a leader: next steps
  • Becoming a leader if you aren’t one yet
  • Alternative ways to demonstrate leadership

Module 3: Entrepreneurship & Leadership Synergy

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    Entrepreneurship 101 – Building Blocks for Success

  • Purpose, Plan, Pitching, and Publicity
  • Case studies of successful entrepreneurs

    • Merging Leadership & Entrepreneurship

  • Brainstorming ways to stand out as both a leader and entrepreneur

Module 4: Showcasing & Integrating Leadership

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    Presentation of Selected Ideas

  • Participants showcase their leadership and entrepreneurial insights

    • Intersectionality of Profile, Entrepreneurship & Leadership

  • Exploring unique intersections in personal and professional profiles
  • Case studies of interdisciplinary student projects
  • Strategies to integrate leadership into any career path
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After coming to this bootcamp, I understood that leadership is not only about motivating people to do something, but it's about having a vision!

- Saira Dua -
Pathways School Gurgaon, Grade 10

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*Since this is the inaugural edition of the conference, the testimonial above is from a similar BRE program where students engaged in a social impact project.*

What will YOU do?

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Step 1: Ideation & SDG Familiarity:

Explore creative thinking techniques and gain insights into the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to identify global challenges.

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Step 2: Leadership Development:

Develop key leadership skills like communication, teamwork, and decision-making to drive impactful solutions.

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Step 3: Design and Innovation Primer:

Learn the fundamentals of design thinking and innovation to create user-centric and practical solutions.

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Step 4: Prototyping and Real-World Application:

Turn ideas into prototypes and apply them to real-world contexts, ensuring feasibility and impact.

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Step 5: Feedback, Pitching & Graduation:

Refine solutions with feedback, master pitching strategies, and celebrate achievements with a graduation ceremony.

Social Innovation Projects

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*Since this is the inaugural edition of the conference, the projects above are from a similar BRE program where students engaged in a social impact project.*

Hear from Your Mentor

You have Questions? We have Answers!

Can’t find an answer? Email us at info@bigrededucation.com

The Ivy Leadership Workshop is for high school students looking to cultivate strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills. Ideal for future changemakers and aspiring leaders, this workshop provides a structured environment to explore personal values, enhance decision-making abilities, and develop a leadership mindset. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants will gain the confidence and skills needed to lead with purpose and impact.

All participants who attend the workshop for all 4 days, will receive the following:

  1. Certificate of Participation from Big Red Education, signed by the mentor.
  2. Opportunity to get an LOR from the Mentor.
On the final day, the Ivy Leadership Workshop concludes with an engaging reflection and application session. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their leadership growth through dynamic presentations, collaborative discussions, and interactive activities. Whether through storytelling, case studies, or creative demonstrations, students will apply their newfound skills in meaningful and impactful ways.
The program will be conducted offline.
Unfortunately, we will be unable to share the recordings of the lectures, therefore we request all participants to attend all sessions.
Expect the program to be highly interactive and engaging. There are many group discussions, activities and competition. All the skill learning session & activities will keep the pace rapid so boredom won’t set in. We ensure a two-way interaction by providing enough time for questions, comments, and discussion. Breaks will be scheduled frequently so you can stretch, walk, talk, and grab a bite.
Please call us at +91-931-0450-013 or email us at info@bigrededucation.com for further information.
If you request to cancel 30 days before the program’s start date, a full refund will be issued. If you request to cancel 15 days before the program’s start date, you will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be granted for cancellations requested within 15 days of the program’s start date. All refunds will be processed within 2 weeks following the conclusion of the program.
Workshop fees are to be paid in full upon receipt of the acceptance email. We accept various forms of payment including Check, Money Order, Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Direct Deposit, and Wire Transfer.
If you fail to inform us that you cannot attend the program, you will be charged the entire course fee. No certification will be provided.

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