Hi Aravind,
Find attached and follow the steps below:
1. Ask Venkatesh to talk to DEO along with you. Tell him that you will take the appointment. Ask him the convenient dates.
2. Take the appointment.
3. Prepare a file of documents for demonstrating the need. Also if possible get recommendation from close people of DEO
4. Finally demonstrate the need of the period "Lead with Values".
Thanks,
Suraj Pabbathi