Ahalia School of Commerce and Mathematics conducted a talk on student development program titled “HOW TO BECOME OPTIMISTIC IN PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE” on Wednesday 17^th January 2024. The session started by 11:00 am. The speaker of the session was Smt. Chandrika Jayasankar, IRPS (retd) Former Deputy Chief Personnel Officer, Southern Railway. Dr S N Jagadeesh Principal ASCM welcomed all the students and faculties for the session. Laxmi Panicker from 1st year BBA gave a general introduction about the Resource Person. The resource person who herself was a source of motivation to students gave encouraging examples from her own life and inspired students to be self-motivators. She discussed the importance of positive thinking and attitude which brings optimism in our personal life and professional life and such constructive changes can make one brighter and more successful both in personal and professional life. The session was an inspiring one among students. The program was anchored by Drishya from 1^st year BBA. Vote of thanks was delivered by Bavana Babu from 1st year BBA. The program ended by 1:00 pm.