Can stories inspire the leader within you?
Join us for an engaging and interactive Readers’ Club session with UK Alumni Ridmi Handapangoda, exploring how stories can shape the way we think, reflect and lead.
Through thought-provoking discussions and shared perspectives, we will explore stories that highlight vision, resilience, purpose and leadership, and discover how reading can offer valuable insights for navigating the future.
Whether you are an avid reader, an aspiring leader or simply curious about the power of stories, this session invites you to read beyond the page and connect ideas from literature with your own leadership journey.
What you will take away
By the end of the session, participants will:
- Explore how stories can inspire leadership, vision and resilience
- Reflect on leadership lessons and perspectives found in stories
- Share ideas and insights with fellow young leaders
- Discover how reading can influence the way we think, make decisions and approach challenges
- Connect stories and personal experiences to future leadership aspirations
- Be inspired to read, reflect and lead with greater purpose
Your journey to future leadership starts with a single page.
Session details:
Date: Friday 28 August 2026
Time: 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. UTC, click here to convert to your local time
Format: Online
Who should attend?
This session is suitable for participants aged 18 years and above
Join us and discover how one story, one idea or one page can spark a new way of thinking about leadership.
For queries please write to digitallibrary@britishcouncil.org