Persona Power

Personality development classes in Mumbai for confidence, communication and presence.

Practical, personalised training that helps you speak more clearly, feel more assured and present yourself well in real situations. The Essential Personality & Communications Class is the recommended place to begin.

Still unsure? Use the 3-question class guide

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Maya Daswani, founder and lead personality development trainer at Persona Power
Maya DaswaniFounder and lead trainer, Persona Power

Trusted by professionals from leading organisations.

A selection of organisations associated with Persona Power training.

  • HSBC
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • McKinsey & Company
  • Air India
  • The Times of India
  • Tech Mahindra
  • L&T
  • ICICI Bank

Selected organisations associated with Persona Power training.

Personality development for confidence, communication and presence.

Practical outcomes to use at work, in interviews and throughout your personal and social life.

Stronger confidence

Build self-assurance you can draw on at work and in your personal and social life.

Clearer speech & conversation

Conversation, listening, voice, speech and diction that others find easy to follow.

Body language & presence

Posture, gestures and everyday body language that support what you say.

Social & professional ease

Social and business etiquette for first impressions, meetings and gatherings.

Interview & presentation readiness

Prepare clear answers, practise presenting and receive real feedback so you can compete for the opportunity with confidence.

Grooming & image awareness

Grooming, image and style choices that fit the context you are in.

Learn with Maya Daswani’s decades of experience and international perspective.

Founder and lead personality development trainer Maya Daswani brings decades of practical experience, an international upbringing across Asia and Europe, American and British education, and finishing-school grounding to every learner she works with.

This work is Maya’s passion: helping people recognise what is holding them back, practise the right skills and become more confident in the situations that matter to them. Her experience across individual, college and corporate training makes every session practical, direct and adapted to the person in front of her.

About Maya Daswani

A portrait of Maya Daswani, founder and lead trainer of Persona Power
Maya Daswani, founder and lead trainer, Persona Power, Mumbai.

The recommended place to begin

Essential Personality & Communications Class.

One practical foundation that integrates confidence, communication, presence and etiquette instead of treating them as separate skills. Your mix is tailored after a personal conversation about your goal.

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What it weaves together

  • Confidence & self-esteem
  • Conversation, listening, voice & diction
  • Body language, posture & gestures
  • Etiquette, grooming & first impressions

What training covers.

The mix is tailored to each learner.

Confidence & self-expression

  • Confidence and self-esteem
  • Assertiveness and positive communication
  • First impressions

Conversation & voice

  • Conversation and listening
  • Voice, speech and diction
  • Interviews and presentations

Presence & image

  • Body language, posture and gestures
  • Grooming, image and style

Professional & social skills

  • Social and business etiquette
  • Professional behaviour and situational awareness

How training works.

Four steps, one-to-one attention throughout.

1. Understand your goal

A personal conversation about what you want to improve and where you need it.

2. Recommend your plan

The class and session plan that fit your goal and format are advised personally.

3. Practise with feedback

Real-life practice with direct, usable feedback in every session.

4. Apply in real situations

Use the skills in interviews, meetings, conversations and social occasions, with confidentiality throughout.

  • Private one-to-one
  • Small and large groups
  • Corporate workshops
  • Fast-track when appropriate
  • Flexible timings
  • Online or in person
Discuss your class options

Duration and fees are advised personally after we understand what you need.

Success stories, in participants' own words.

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Video · Trainee story

A trainee shares why she joined the Saturday Personality Excellence training.

She puts lot of effort and explains it very well in detail. Her examples are very apt and practical based. Each class a lot of knowledge. Overall it was worth doing it.

Rosha Jain
Rosha Jain
Persona Power participant

The class has given me a renewed sense of self-assurance. I believe I have the necessary tools and skills to achieve my long-term objectives. She has a high level of energy and a positive aura. The class is really interactive and useful. The abilities learnt can be put to immediate use.

Prachi Gupta
Prachi Gupta
Persona Power participant

For organisations

Teams that communicate clearly, present well and represent you properly.

Tailored workshops for teams across India and internationally cover employee communication, professional presence, etiquette and presentation, on-site or online.

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Maya Daswani in a classroom setting for professional training
Corporate workshops led by Maya Daswani: communication, presence, etiquette and presentation.

The Persona Power Journal.

Practical guidance you can use this week. Open the Journal

Communication Skills

How to Improve Communication Skills Without Sounding Rehearsed

Listen fully, pause before you answer, and ask one better question. Three small habits that make you clearer from your very next conversation.

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Confidence & Personality

How to Build Self-Confidence Through Practice

Confidence follows evidence: speak up once a day, prepare properly, and note what worked. Small repetitions compound into self-assurance.

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Confidence & Personality

Personality Development: What to Practise First

When everything feels important, begin with conversation and listening. These two skills improve every room you enter.

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Persona Power in the media.

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  • Forbes India
  • Bombay Times
  • Hindustan Times
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Common questions

What people ask us.

A few useful details about the classes. For advice about your own needs, enquire directly.

Who are Persona Power classes for?

People in Mumbai who want steadier confidence, clearer communication and a more assured presence for themselves, plus organisations seeking communication or professional-development training for their teams. Enquiries from students, professionals, young people and teams are all welcome.

What is covered in training?

Confidence and self-esteem; conversation and listening; voice, speech and diction; body language, posture and gestures; social and business etiquette; professional behaviour; grooming, image and style; first impressions; interviews and presentations; and assertiveness and positive communication. The mix is tailored to the learner.

Can I train one-to-one, in a group, online or in person?

Yes. Training is available one-to-one, in groups and for corporate teams, online and in person, with flexible timings and confidentiality. Fast-track arrangements are available when appropriate. Ask which format suits your goal.

Where in Mumbai are classes held?

Persona Power is at 159 Shahid Bhagatsingh Road, Landmark Colaba Post Office, Mumbai 400005. Visits are by appointment. Call +91 97696 65791 or WhatsApp us before visiting.

How do I choose the right class?

Start with the Essential Personality & Communications Class, the recommended all-round choice for most people. Choose Communication Skills for a focused communication need, Advanced Life Skills for polish and professional presence, Interview Skills for interview preparation, the Teens programme for young learners, or Corporate Training for teams. If you are still unsure, use the three-question class guide, then Maya can confirm the recommendation personally.

What results should I expect?

Training is practical: you practise with feedback and apply skills in real situations. Outcomes differ by person and effort; there are no guarantees. After discussing your goal, read how other participants describe their experience.

How many sessions are involved?

The recommended class and session plan depend on the learner, the goal and the format. Contact Persona Power for the appropriate plan for you by enquiry form, WhatsApp or phone.

What does the class cost?

Current fees depend on the learner and format, so prices are not published online. Contact Persona Power for current fees by enquiry form or WhatsApp.

Ready to build stronger confidence and communication?

Tell us what you want to improve. We reply personally by phone, WhatsApp or email.

159 Shahid Bhagatsingh Road, Landmark Colaba Post Office, Mumbai 400005. Visits by appointment. Call +91 97696 65791.

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We reply personally. Your details are only used to arrange your enquiry. For the fastest reply, use WhatsApp Persona Power or call +91 97696 65791.

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