The Tuesday Club - Leadership Presence and the Power of Storytelling

The Tuesday Club: Leadership Presence and the Power of Storytelling

Every leader has expertise. Every executive has experience. Yet only a few leave a lasting impression.

In every meeting, presentation, negotiation and conversation, we are telling a story — through our presence, our authenticity and the way we connect with others.

Personal presence is not simply about being confident or charismatic. It is about how you show up, build trust, communicate with credibility and connect with the people around you. Combined with storytelling, it becomes a powerful leadership tool — making ideas easier to understand, messages more memorable and professional connections more human.

What we'll explore:

✔ What creates authentic personal presence

✔ Why storytelling can set leaders apart

✔ Building trust, credibility and influence

✔ Turning experiences into meaningful, memorable stories

✔ Creating stronger professional connections

✔ Practical ways to strengthen your presence and impact

Key takeaways from this session:

• Strengthen your personal presence and leadership impact
• Build greater trust and credibility in professional interactions
• Learn how to communicate experiences through compelling stories
• Make ideas and messages more memorable and engaging
• Develop stronger connections with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
• Discover practical ways to communicate with greater authenticity and influence

Who should attend:

Whether you are an emerging leader or an experienced executive, this session offers an opportunity to reflect on how you communicate, exchange ideas with fellow professionals and discover new ways to strengthen your leadership presence.

Come ready to explore one important question: When you leave the room, what story remains?

Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Time: 10.30 am – 12.00 pm
Venue: MGCC Boardroom, Level 20, Menara Hap Seng 2, Kuala Lumpur

Join us for this Tuesday Club session as we explore how personal presence and storytelling can shape the way we lead, connect and influence.

Speaker Profile

Gurkiran Kaur, Chief Executive Officer, Di PURBA International

Gurkiran Kaur is the Chief Executive Officer of Di PURBA International, where she works at the intersection of business, government and academia to build strategic partnerships, strengthen leadership and enable future-ready ecosystems.

A seasoned international business leader, she brings together global perspectives and strong local networks to advance investment, talent and organisational transformation across Malaysia and beyond.

She partners with leaders and professionals to strengthen executive presence, inspire confidence and create lasting influence through authentic storytelling.