Center for Personality Development

CENTRE FOR PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

The Centre for Personality Development (CPD) at De Paul College, Mysore, is a strategic initiative to nurture students into confident, competent, and value-driven individuals. The Centre emphasizes holistic development through structured programs that enhance both intrapersonal and interpersonal capacities.

FOCUS AREAS

  • Strengthening communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Enhancing emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and resilience
  • Building confidence, positive attitude, and leadership qualities
  • Cultivating professional etiquette and social responsibility
  • Encouraging reflective thinking and personal goal setting
  • Promoting value-based living and ethical decision-making

LIFE SKILLS TRAINING

Regular sessions are conducted to help students develop essential 21st-century competencies such as critical thinking, problem-solving, stress management, and teamwork.

PERSONALITY ENHANCEMENT RETREATS

Specially curated retreats offer students opportunities for self-discovery and introspection through activities like guided journaling, mindfulness practices, and value clarification exercises.

VALUE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Programs based on Vincentian values and Indian ethical frameworks foster moral integrity, empathy, and a sense of community responsibility.

CENTRE IN-CHARGE

Mr. Raghavendra N
Assistant Professor

SOFT SKILLS WORKSHOPS

Workshops on public speaking, group discussions, interview techniques, and workplace etiquette enable students to present themselves confidently in both academic and professional environments.

GROOMING AND ETIQUETTE SESSIONS

Training sessions focus on personal grooming, dress code, table manners, and social behavior to ensure students are prepared for diverse professional and social interactions.

INTERACTION WITH MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS

Invited talks by psychologists, corporate trainers, life coaches, and achievers inspire students to overcome personal challenges and build a growth-oriented mindset.

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND COACHING

One-on-one mentoring and counseling is provided to help students address personal barriers, clarify career goals, and unlock their full potential.
The CPD plays a key role in De Paul College’s commitment to producing well-rounded graduates equipped with the mindset and skills necessary for professional success and personal fulfillment.