Rajeev Nirmalakhandan

Signature Story Strategist

for Leaders & Candidates

STORYLIZE

The Influential Communication &

Storytelling Accelerator for Rising Leaders.


A highly personalized partnership for leaders

whose ideas aren’t landing in ways that drive action.

Together, we sharpen your message, elevate your presence,

and establish real influence.

Who I Partner With to Elevate Influence.

Executives & CEOs

When you lead at the top, your ideas need buy-in from boards, stakeholders, and teams. I help executives sharpen their presence so that their vision commands trust, alignment, and momentum in high-stakes rooms.

"Raj’s filmmaker’s sensibility... transformed my presence, making my pitches instantly more persuasive." -Executive

Candidates Running for Office

In campaigns, your story and message must inspire belief. I partner with candidates to craft narratives that resonate with voters, the media, and donors, ensuring you speak with clarity, confidence, and impact.

"If you’re serious about influence and results, Raj is someone you want in your corner.” -Gubernatorial candidate

Entrepreneurs & Founders

When pitching investors or leading a growing venture, your ideas need to break through. I help founders transform complex visions into stories that capture attention, gain trust, and secure the backing you need.

"Raj has a rare ability to find the through-line and turn it into a message that builds trust and credibility." -Entrepreneur

The STORYLIZE Process

Not a course. Not generic strategies.
A strategic advantage. Bespoke. By your side.

  • Influence Diagnosis

    We pinpoint exactly why your ideas aren’t gaining traction where clarity breaks down, resistance forms, or authority is lost.

    Result: immediate clarity on what’s limiting buy-in and how to fix it.

  • Message & Narrative Design

    We shape the core narrative behind your ideas so they land with clarity, authority, and emotional pull.

    Result: ideas people understand, remember, and support.

  • Cinematic Communication

    We rehearse and role-play. I direct your presence from the perspective of a film director on how you show up in high-stakes environments.

    Result: stronger presence, faster alignment, fewer objections.

  • Persuasion & Buy-In

    We position ideas so others want to support them, reducing skepticism and resistance before they surface.

    Result: approvals, momentum, and trust. More, "Yes, great idea, let's do that."

  • Creative Strategy for Pitches, Campaigns & Fundraising

    You gain access to my original, strategic story concepts tailored to your goals, audience, and message, including donor and fundraising narratives for nonprofits.

    Result: ideas that feel compelling, strategic, and hard to ignore.

  • Real-Time Strategic Partnership

    We work on what’s upcoming: meetings, initiatives, funding conversations, and leadership moments.

    Result: clarity, confidence, and control when it matters most.

A strategic creative partnership

designed to amplify your impact.

And move people to action.

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Step 1
IDENTIFY
Uncover the beliefs, habits, and blind spots that keep you overlooked or unheard when the stakes are high.
Step 2
TRANSFORM
Develop influential communication and storytelling skills that bring clarity, authority, and confidence—without performance or posturing.
Step 3
AMPLIFY
Align others with your vision, earning buy-in, commitment, and momentum through credibility, clarity, and story.

Imagine when your vision sparks the enthusiasm and passionate belief you know it deserves.

Let's not imagine. Let's make it happen.