LifeSkylls recently had the privilege of organizing an Employee Engagement Workshop for a leading Pharma company, led by the inspiring Wg Cdr Arti Vasdev (Retd). The session, titled ‘Influence, Persuade, Negotiate: The Human Edge in Pharma Leadership’, turned out to be one of the most interactive and engaging workshops delivered, leaving participants energized and asking for more.
Inside the Workshop
The workshop was designed to help participants sharpen their influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills, with direct applications to the Pharma industry. The agenda included:
– Icebreaker – ‘Persuade Me in 60 Seconds’: Participants tried convincing others to buy random objects, revealing their natural persuasion styles.
– The Art & Science of Persuasion: Combining storytelling, emotional resonance, and Robert Cialdini’s six principles of influence.
– 10 Ways to Influence People (Dale Carnegie): Practical lessons that encouraged empathy, listening, and genuine appreciation.
– Fun Activity – Influence Bingo: A lively game where participants marked influence-related behaviors they observed in real time.
– 4-Step Negotiation Framework: Role plays around Pharma-based scenarios such as cross-department collaboration and R&D budgeting.
Highlight Activity: Influence Bingo!
One of the standout activities was ‘Influence Bingo’. Participants were given bingo cards with influence-related behaviors and were asked to spot them during the session. The game not only kept energy levels high but also reinforced learning in a playful, interactive manner. By the end, many participants expressed how much they enjoyed this activity and even suggested adopting it into future team meetings to strengthen collaboration.
Participant Experience
The session was marked by active participation, laughter, and powerful takeaways. Participants appreciated the real Pharma examples woven into persuasion and negotiation exercises, making the learning practical and immediately relevant to their workplace challenges. Many shared that they left the room with not just concepts, but with actionable strategies to apply in their professional interactions.
About the Trainer– Arti Vasdev
Arti Vasdev is an engineer, a proud veteran of the Indian Air Force with 23 years of service, and a highly sought-after corporate trainer. With a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership experience, and a natural ability to connect with people, she has delivered impactful training sessions across industries. Known for her approachable demeanor and engaging communication style, Arti specializes in Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication, Conflict Management, and Team Building. Her mantra, ‘The flame of learning is eternal and can enlighten every mind’, truly reflects her commitment to continuous growth and empowerment.
LifeSkylls’ Role in Making It a Success
Delivering such a workshop required careful coordination and customization. LifeSkylls worked closely with the client, holding multiple follow-ups to deeply understand their requirements, and partnered with Arti Vasdev to design a program that truly spoke to the Pharma industry’s context.
This collaboration ensured the delivery of one of the most memorable and impactful sessions by LifeSkylls. The credit for its success goes to Arti Vasdev, whose expertise and facilitation created a learning environment that was insightful, interactive, and transformational.
Closing Note
This workshop will remain a shining example of how LifeSkylls blends customer understanding, trainer expertise, and interactive design to create meaningful learning experiences. As participants themselves said, ‘We don’t want the learning to stop here!’ – a true testament to the impact of the session.
At LifeSkylls, we believe in not just delivering workshops, but in igniting learning journeys.
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