What is the DLC Membership Process?

This is an online invite-only club. However, we will take into consideration applications for review that are endorsed or referred by a DLC member. The application is reviewed by the membership committee (consisting of 5 DLC members) to ensure the required criteria is met. Once the membership committee approves the application, the potential member is invited for an interview.

What are the DLC membership Charges?

To become a DLC member of any chapter, selected members can decide the duration of their membership and are subsequently required to render the following charges:

How do I pay the Membership Charges?

Upon acceptance into the Club, the selected member will be guided to a payment link. Once paid, the member will be issued a physical ID and virtual account to access all the DLC Offerings - business and lifestyle resources, invitations to physical and digital events and curated privileges. Within the first three months members will participate in Club orientations and be welcomed into their local chapters. In due course, members will undergo forum training prior to being placed in one. The welcome kit and introduction letter will cover all aspects in more detail.

What is the structure of DLC?

DLC is the World’s 1st Business Platform that is built on the tenets of business knowledge, lifestyle improvement and forum connections. Backed by a global community of domain leaders, DLC provides its members with curated, ready to apply and credible Business and Lifestyle knowledge along with the benefit of Forums.

What is a Forum & how does it work?

Forums consists of a small groups of 6-10 members, chaired by a member-moderator. Your Forum members act as your board of directors who offer you advice on your personal life and business based on their experiences.

What is a YouTurn Event? What are its key features?

YouTurn is a signature DLC event that is hosted live, three times a year, in every DLC chapter city. A YouTurn event is based on a particular Learning or Lifestyle committee theme and is focused purely on introducing members to the finest components of that particular event’s theme, from strategy and marketing to fine wines and hospitality.

A section dedicated to exclusive curated-and-bespoke gifting. A specially curated list of highly personalised and limited-edition gift ideas from a select few of DLC’s most valued partners, limited reserves and releases and more. Be it bouquets designed by floral artist, exclusive wine bottles and cigar blends, food hampers, these exclusive-offerings are made available without any commission or added-costs.

What is Business Date?

A unique DLC offering that allows a member with a certain professional interest and goal to connect with another member who can help the former reach that goal. A DLC member has to simply Sign-up, tell DLC what exactly the kind of information you seek and when is a good time for you to connect, and the AI will set you up with another member of similar interest for your Business Date.

What are City-Chapters?

A City-Chapter refers to one of the many locations across the globe, where Della Leaders Club has been established by officially setting up an office. There are currently 15 City-Chapters that exist around the world, they are: New York, London, Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Indore and Ahemdabad

What exactly does the DLC Community comprise?

We are a global community of leaders that stands on the tenets of business knowledge, lifestyle improvement and forum connections. Sticking to our ethos of being a truly global community, we welcome all nationalities, faiths, genders and ages. We ensure that 40% of our members are Entrepreneurs, 40% are Professionals and 20% are Young Leaders. With 30% local representation in every chapter city, DLC thinks and acts globally - ensuring that our members are always ahead of the curve in any given situation, at any point in time.

What are DLC Retreats?

Chapter-wise Mini Retreats and International Annual Mega Retreats for members and their immediate families to learn, bond and rejuvenate over the course of 2-3 days. DLC hosts two kinds of retreats: DLC Forum Retreats exclusive themed retreats that are designed to address specific needs of DLC’s various Forum Members. One mega Global Forum Retreat will be held annually. DLC Chapter Retreats are one-of-a-kind experiential getaways for members located in a particular chapter which welcomes their spouses/partners. An Annual Global Retreat will also be hosted in which members from all chapters can attend along with their spouses/partners.

What Would You Pay For

Your Personal Board of Directors?

Why Join a DLC Forum

Forums are a complete gamechanger in a Leader's Personal and Professional Life.

We at DLC know that leaders are often lonely at the top. While one may share 95% of their highs and lows with one another, Forums have the potential to address the remaining 5%.

Thereby stems our endeavor to demolish this elitist mindset and Democratize the world of Forums by bringing the World's Best Forum Facilitators on one of the most advanced Forum Applications.

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The History Of Forums

1911

The first recorded forum: in J.R.R. Tolkein’s The Lord of the Rings
1978

The Young Presidents Organization (YPO) adopted forums
1990’s

More peer leadership organizations such as the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), YEO, CEO Forum adopted forums and its popularity grew rapidly
2020

Forums are thriving and have been integrated globally, by leading companies like Google

Benefits of Joining a Forum

Forums are for life

As you grow, your Forum grows with you. Building on the personal commitment and effort put into reaching a mature stage of meaningful exchange within the forum, these are bonds which remain for life. Over time, your Forum becomes your soundboard, an integral part of your decision making and a trusted support system you can count on at the highest and lowest points of your life.

Confidentiality: creating your own safe space

Confidentiality is one of the foundational pillars a Forum is built on. It ensures a safe environment where members can share openly and honestly. Members can explore sensitive issues without the fear of further disclosure to anyone after the meeting or outside the Forum. By undergoing in-depth training & a renewed emphasis on maintaining confidentiality, Forums create an environment of mutual trust which encourages members to confide in each other fearlessly.

Peer-to-peer shared learning

DLC Forums provide a safer space to discuss various personal and business issues. Your peers are like your close group of friends who have faced similar problems. As a result, being part of a group of people having like-minded thinking can act as a learning experience for all the Forum members.

Member's Testimonials

DLC Forums have helped me realize that I am not the only one dealing with numerous problems. It is a space where you meet like-minded people with similar issues.

I cannot imagine not having had such a great group of supporters and confidants that I can count on. My Forums have provided me with meaningful relationships and to say that I have had an outlet to unburden myself is an understatement.

DLC Forums gives me holistic professional as well as personal growth. All problems discussed in a DLC Forum have multiple perspectives from various leaders.

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Global, Regional and Chapter Forum

Members, their Spouse / Partner and Young Adult Children can select a format to reap the benefits of Forum that best suit their needs. Following the same Forum fundamentals, all Forums must comprise of 6 to 10 Forumites who are from non–competing backgrounds. All Forum Meetings are Member, Spouse or Young Adult - moderator led meetings. It is recommended to hold a Forum Meeting each month and 1 mandatory in-person Forum Retreat every year.

GLOBAL

For those who want to learn of the business practices, culture and personal experiences from other countries. Gain a truly global perspective comprising of the same 6 to 10 Forumites from across the world. By blurring geographical boundaries, monthly meetings will be held online, culminating in one mandatory in-person Forum Retreat every year.

REGIONAL

Offers the perfect balance for those members who wish to gain a broader perspective and experience share with Forumites beyond their chapter city but would wish to be more locally connected and grounded to members within their region. Monthly meetings will be held online. However, owing to the closer proximity, Forumites might find it beneficial to hold more In-Person Forum Meetings besides the mandatory In-person Forum Retreat.

CHAPTER

For those who prefer the intimacy of a monthly physical meeting, chapter forums are an ideal option. Interact, converse and share experience with Forumites from the same Chapter City. Monthly in-person meetings offer a chance to build deeper connections.

Types of DLC Forums

We extend the benefits of forum to the entire family, be it a member, spouse/ partner or their young adult children. All Forums must adhere to the DLC Forum process to best avail its benefits.

MEMBER FORUM

The Global Honorary Forum Committee is composed of experienced and recognized Forum Facilitators from all over the globe. Having come on board with sheer passion for our vision, our Committee will ensure that all DLC Members are placed in a suitable non-competing environment so that they can derive the maximum value they can.

SPOUSE / PARTNER FORUM

Extend your DLC Forum benefits to your spouse or partner. Have them join a Spouse/Partner Forum; authentic, confidential sharing spaces for their personal transformation.

YOUNG LEADERS FORUM

Young Leaders deal with their own trials and tribulations in the nascent stages of their entrepreneurial journey. The Young Leaders Forum proves to be an ideal launchpad for success, connecting with peers in similar inculcating the benefits of a forum very early in their journey.

FAQs

How long does a DLC Forum meeting last?

Whilst each forum is free to decide the duration of their meeting, it is recommended to schedule a meeting agenda for a period of 3-4 hours.

Can a DLC Forum member switch to another DLC Forum?

Forum takes 2 to 3 years to reach a mature stage of trusting exchange. However if a member wishes to switch to another forum for any reason, they are free to do so provided they follow the forum migration protocol.

What Would You Pay For

Your Personal Board of Directors?

Why Join a DLC Forum

The History Of Forums

1911

1978

1990’s

2020

Benefits of Joining a Forum

Member's Testimonials

Zaheer Khan

MO Fathelbab

Percy Chowdhry