Prior to this appointment, she served as the Chief General Manager and Regional Head of HR for Western Region-II, alongside handling responsibilities as the Chief Human Resources Officer at NSPCL, a joint venture of NTPC and SAIL. In these roles, she successfully spearheaded major strategic talent management programs, industrial relations initiatives, and capability-building frameworks. Her journey within the power major reflects a steady ascent through key responsibilities, having started her career from the grassroots level as an Executive Trainee in Personnel.

In her new capacity as Executive Director, Premlata is slated to drive NTPC’s overarching people strategy, leadership development agenda, and workplace transformation initiatives. Her vast experience across regional operations and joint ventures will be instrumental as NTPC continues to align its human capital with evolving sectoral demands and organizational excellence goals.

This programme is designed for senior professionals with significant responsibilities in talent and performance management, including CHROs and senior HR leaders, CXOs and business heads, talent management and L&D leaders, as well as internal and external leadership coaches. The programme bridges the gap between traditional performance management and a people-centric approach by equipping leaders with advanced coaching methodologies grounded in psychology and organisational behaviour. It will help leaders develop a coaching mindset, align talent strategies with business goals, and build resilient teams capable of innovation and growth.

Speaking on the launch of the programme, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM Kozhikode said, “Coaching is no longer a support function; it is a strategic necessity for leadership success. This programme is designed to empower leaders to unlock human potential, build trust, and create cultures that thrive on continuous learning and high performance.”

Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President, Head India & APAC, Emeritus, added, “In a world where business landscapes evolve rapidly, leaders must go beyond managing performance, they must enable growth. This programme offers an immersive, research-driven approach to leadership coaching, ensuring participants leave with actionable insights and tools to lead with purpose and impact.”

The programme combines the academic rigour of IIM Kozhikode with practical learning through a blended approach of online sessions and an intensive four-day on-campus experiential module. During campus immersion, participants will engage in role plays, group exercises, real-world case studies, and leadership simulations that ensure immediate application of concepts. Designed and delivered by IIMK’s esteemed faculty, including the Institute Director, and leading industry experts, the curriculum covers coaching psychology, performance coaching, talent development, and leadership strategy.

It also delivers a high-impact, application-oriented experience through seven strategic learning pillars. These include mindful leadership techniques, leadership storytelling workshops, data-driven talent strategy using HR analytics, future-ready workforce planning, and cross-cultural leadership frameworks. Participants will also explore the role of AI in workforce planning and gain practical exposure to HR technology tools. By integrating neuroscience-based coaching practices, behavioural insights, and leadership branding strategies, the programme ensures participants walk away with actionable frameworks to inspire teams, retain top talent, and drive organisational growth.

Through this programme, participants will be able to:

●       Develop coaching competencies to inspire high-performing teams

●       Apply coaching psychology in real-world business and talent contexts

●       Build a leadership brand backed by IIM Kozhikode’s academic excellence

●       Gain actionable insights through practical assignments, role plays, and live case discussions

●       Earn an exclusive IIM Kozhikode certification to enhance professional credibility

Programme Details:

●       Programme Dates: September 10, 2025, to September 13, 2025

●       Format: Online sessions as well as 4-day on-campus networking experience at IIM Kozhikode

●       Fee: INR 1,50,000 + GST

●       Eligibility: Minimum graduates (10+2+3)/ Diploma holders (10+2+3) with more than 10 years of work experience.

●       Certification: Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a certificate from IIM Kozhikode