Rajeev Nirmalakhandan
Signature Story Strategist
for Leaders & Candidates
A Strategic Creative Partnership for
Executives & CEOs • Candidates Running for Office • Founders
You have strong ideas.
They just aren't LANDING in
high-stakes rooms.
I help leaders win trust and alignment
in decisive moments.
I leverage STORY and CINEMATIC PRESENCE
to shape how leaders are experienced-
So their ideas drive action.
"Raj didn’t just teach me what to say.
He completely shifted how I was perceived at the highest levels.”
-David M • Executive / Producer / Director
Signature Story Strategist • Filmmaker • Professor
20+ years directing performance, story, and persuasion.
Most coaching focuses on what to say.
I focus on how you’re being received.
For leaders whose vision isn't sparking action-
Elevate your authority, presence, and influence.
When This Work
Becomes Unavoidable
The room nods. But nothing moves.
Your team agrees. But doesn’t act.
Stakeholders understand the idea. But hesitate to back it.
You leave a vital meeting- know something didn’t land. But don't know why.
At this level, the problem is perception.
If people don't feel you, trust you, or believe you- action doesn't spark.
When Leaders Bring Me In
Before board, investor, or executive meetings.
Before high-stakes pitches or campaign moments.
When stakeholder support is uncertain.
Before a decision carries reputational, political, or organizational consequences.
Hi, I’m GLENN, President of Skybound. We help folks lead and collaborate better. Professional development should be fun and engaging, and aimed at making workplaces more HUMAN.
we help leaders & teams to:
Show up bravely
& authentically
Connect and
communicate well
Tap into play
& creativity
Meet Raj.
Strategic Creative Partner
for High-Stakes Leadership Moments
Leaders struggle when their ideas aren’t being experienced the way they intend. That’s the gap I work in.
I’m a filmmaker, professor, and strategic creative partner who specializes in how leaders are perceived in high-stakes rooms: boardrooms, campaign strategy sessions, investor pitches, and moments where trust and alignment determine what happens next.
For over 20 years, I’ve directed performance and story. Not motivation. Not theory. I leverage story and cinematic presence to shape how my clients land so their ideas earn real buy-in and people rally behind them.
My clients come when something important isn’t moving. This work isn’t about confidence or strategy. It’s about perception.
When perception shifts, influence follows.
STORYLIZE.
Where Strategy, Story, & Influence Converge.
When success depends on buy-in, alignment, and momentum.
What influence looks like when the room matters-
You walk into the room.
There’s quiet misalignment in your team.
Stakeholders wait.
Leadership watch. Not just the idea, but you.
Most leaders lead with details.
Timelines. Metrics. Outcomes.
Not you.
You frame the struggle in a way, the room feels it.
Then you shift perspective. Not with more data-
With a story. A new vantage point. With poise.
Suddenly, your idea isn’t just a proposal.
It’s a perspective shift.
The room leans in. Resistance turns into curiosity.
Alignment follows. Buy-in becomes momentum.
They trust your judgment. See your leadership. They believe.
That’s when influence is earned.
That's when you RISE.
This is what I do-
Build belief in you and your vision.
We bring the fun
Imagine if professional development wasn't so meh. Our coaching and training programs tap into the power of play, creativity, and game-based learning.
Testimonials
“Raj helped me turn my ideas and values into a clear, compelling message that actually moved people. His unique perspective as a filmmaker and longtime professor sharpened my communication, strengthened my presence, and helped me make a true impact. If you’re serious about influence and results, Raj is someone you want in your corner.”
-Ken M, Candidate for Governor,
Business Leader, & Former Mayor
"Raj didn't just teach what to say- he completely shifted how I communicate and present myself at the highest levels. Before working with him, I struggled to confidently articulate my experience and pitch projects to agents, executives... Raj’s filmmaker’s sensibility and strategic storytelling framework transformed my presence and clarity, making my pitches instantly more engaging and persuasive. As a result, my ideas landed, decision-makers leaned in, and I began securing opportunities that had previously felt out of reach. If you need your ideas to be trusted, backed, and acted on, Raj delivers- period.”
-David M, Executive, Producer & Director
“Working with Raj was a game-changer for my launch. He didn’t just help me write a script- he took the full scope of my professional and personal experiences and shaped them into a powerful, emotional story that truly represented who I am and what I stand for. Raj has a rare ability to find the through-line in your life and turn it into a message that builds instant trust and credibility. He also directed my on-camera presence, helping me deliver the story with confidence, compassion, and leadership- without feeling forced. If you want your story to actually move people, you want Raj on your team.”
-John M, Entrepreneur & City Councilor
THE STORYLIZE PARTNERSHIP
Clarify your perspective.
STORYLIZE your ideas.
Elevate your presence.
This isn’t a six week course or a motivational boost.
It’s a strategic creative partnership.
I work alongside you as your thought partner, narrative architect, and creative catalyst.
We clarify and frame your vision.
We STORYLIZE your ideas so they land with precision and power. We elevate how you show up so your presence earns trust.
This work is for leaders with real vision whose ideas deserve alignment, belief, and momentum. You want to shape the room and inspire your people to rally behind your idea?
Let’s start the conversation and see if this partnership fits.
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How we support you
We’re Houston-based certified leadership coaches, and specialize in serving leaders and teams within creative, marketing, and tech fields.
We help you and your team excel, and have fun while doing it, through a mix of leadership coaching, team building, playful training workshops, and engaging online content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: What is the StoryLize Signature Story System?
Storylize is for leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, managers, candidates, and rising leaders- especially women, who feel underestimated or overlooked but are ready to step into visible, influential leadership.
Question 2: Is this program right for me?
This is for leaders who don’t want group coaching, online courses, or another set of videos to watch. It’s a private, one-on-one partnership designed around your specific challenges, high-stakes conversations, and leadership moments- not a generalized curriculum.
Question 3: How is the program structured?
This is a highly personalized 1-on-1 strategic partnership.
Performance and presence direction from the perspective of a film director.
Master influential communication and storytelling using screenwriting principles.
Personalized story concepts for yourself and your initiatives.
Presence, clarity, and leadership credibility through rehearsal and role-play.
Everything personalized to your real-world, high-stakes scenarios and challenges.
What the heck is leadership coaching?
What is leadership coaching? How’s it different from mentoring or consulting? Watch the below video or read more about leadership coaching here.
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