Steps Drama Brings Empathy and Emotional Intelligence to the Forefront at NASSCOM People Summit 2025

The NASSCOM People Summit 2025, held on 2nd July 2025 at the prestigious ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, once again proved to be a beacon of innovation, inclusion, and transformation in the HR and workplace strategy landscape. With nearly 500 delegates, over 180 organizations, 65+ speakers, and an agenda packed with masterclasses, roundtables, and showcases, this year’s summit created an inspiring atmosphere for meaningful learning and collaboration.

Amidst this dynamic gathering, Steps Drama Learning Development India had the honour of facilitating one of the summit’s much-appreciated masterclasses. Led by Jahnavi Kamath (She/Her), Bharath B V, and Raj Bharath, the session focused on balancing high performance with wellbeing in today’s demanding workplace environments.

Using the power of drama and experiential learning, the masterclass encouraged participants to reflect, engage, and discuss how to lead with empathy and emotional intelligence skills that are increasingly essential in a world of rapid change and digital transformation.

🔍 Masterclass Highlights:

• Immersive roleplay and storytelling to explore real-world leadership challenges

• Interactive discussions on the intersection of performance pressure and mental wellness

• Practical takeaways on emotionally intelligent leadership and empathy-led team dynamics

This year’s summit was further marked by landmark moments such as the launch of the Nasscom Talent Council and the Academia POV Report, which spotlighted transformative trends reshaping the future of tech education.

With 14 sponsors, 50+ media features, and a social media reach of over 6 million impressions, the event stood as a vibrant hub for tech-powered human transformation.

🙏 Special Thanks:

Steps Drama India extended heartfelt gratitude to the brilliant curation team at NASSCOM, including Sandeep Bahl, Rajesh Nambiar, Leenika Khattar, Kritika M, Mridula Kashyap, Guhan R S, Godwin, and the energetic students from Hindustan University Group of Institutions.

The team also acknowledged the contributions of their behind-the-scenes champions:
Rochan Mathur, Smita Lanke-Hatekar, Tarun Jain, Saquib Shaikh, Kalyani Shah, Prajakta Gatane, Yashasvi Mundhada, and Neha Bang, whose tireless efforts ensured a seamless and impactful session.

💬 A Continued Commitment

As reflected in the voices of Jahnavi, Bharath, and Raj, Steps Drama remains committed to fostering human-centric leadership through experiential learning. This session was not just a one-time exchange—but part of an ongoing journey to embed empathy, resilience, and reflective practices into the heart of workplace culture.

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