Dipika TrehanCo Founder of Elpa'se Published On: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Views 1963

The Corporate Diva is the first of its kind event celebrating women@work! The unique concept is a result of vast research among working women on what are their secret aspirations are and how the workplace can be conducive in making them achieve their desire, that to be a DIVA! It typically is preceded with Corporate fitness and grooming workshops which further culminates into a corporate-centric pageant.

The absence of a platform to celebrate the DIVA in women@work inspired us to build ELPA’SE’s Corporate Diva (workshops and event)

Courage is a love affair with the unknown!

The launch of a new concept is always a challenge. Convincing people and organisations, bringing in funds and sponsorships, have been challenging, But with the successful culmination of our 1st edition in Bangalore, we’ve learnt, with conviction and determination, all challenges can be overcome

We just didn’t stop trying. There are moments that make you question yourself and demotivate you, but all you have to do is to believe in yourself and keep going with strong determination and perseverance.

It’s been tough, but with great pride we share, with our concept being so rich and unique, we got tremendous support from organisations like La Closet (a luxury clothing brand), Fortis La Femme, BIOCON, HARMAN, The Waverly etc. Along with this, for the first edition of the event we had 17 sponsors on board; Faasos, Radnik, Four fountains spa, Rage chocolatier, Radio Mirchietc to name a few, all this in a span of 2 months

We’re a fairly new and small team of equally motivated women. Attrition could be a challenge, but, we are yet to face.

• Belief in Self and the concept of your business
• Conviction and dedication
• The ability to not give up

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SELF BELIEF, only when you believe 100percent in yourself and your work, would you be able to convince your client/customer.

Trusting verbal commitments/confirmations. I’ve learnt through experience, that though in all business workings a human touch of trust and confidentiality is vital, but also it all must be backed by at least an email confirmation if not a formal contract.

• One tip to success

Just believe in yourself and leave no stone unturned to achieve it.

• One mistake you believe every individual must avoid

Giving up after a failure or business low. Its just a phase, and this phases teaches more than success. trust the process and never give up.

• One most important lesson that you have learnt till now

There are no free lunches! Each and every person who connects with you looks out for WIFM (What’s In it For Me). Make sure your interaction is always a value addition.

We plan taking Corporate Diva to a National Level and further reach out globally.

I’d start younger when there are lesser responsibilities and more work time! It’s ironical, the biggest decisions of one’s life(field of study, career, etc.), are made when we’re young and inexperienced, relying totally on our gut.

Beaches, Family, Luxury: a blend of these makes a perfect getaway, Destination comes next.

Accept no one’s definition of Life, Define it Yourself!