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For Individuals & Businesses

As Personal Branding Consultant

Bringing years of expertise in Image Management, Positive Psychology, and Strategic Brand Development. With a unique ability to merge style and substance, she helps individuals and leaders transform their personal brands to resonate powerfully in today’s competitive landscape.

Dr. Usha’s personal branding approach focuses on more than just image enhancement; it’s about storytelling, credibility, and impactful presence. She carefully tailors each client’s strategy, encompassing digital positioning, PR, and event strategy, with a deep understanding of each client’s industry, aspirations, and target audience.

By positioning clients as credible and authentic voices within their industries, Dr. Usha empowers them to build brands that are not only memorable but also meaningful.

With a client portfolio that includes business leaders, public figures, and industry pioneers, Dr. Usha is adept at guiding individuals to articulate and amplify their unique value propositions in impactful ways. Dr. Usha has successfully developed personal brands for clients across 30 countries creating a global experience

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Image Building
Psychometric Analysis
Etiquette & Protocols
Lifestyle Management
Wardrobe Capsuling
Personal Color Analysis
Signature Fragrance Consulting
Body Language Training

As Corporate Relations Consultant

A strategic and results-driven corporate communications consultant with extensive experience in corporate liaisoning and relationship management, particularly within educational institutions.

Specialising in forging strategic collaborations that enhance placement opportunities and develop internship programs aligned with industry needs. Dr. Usha is recognized for her ability to create impactful partnerships that drive positive student outcomes and bridge the gap between academia and the corporate world.

Her areas of expertise encompass corporate liaisoning and partnerships, strategic collaborations and alliances, internship and placement programs, educational consulting and advisory, career development and mentorship, relationship management, and industry-academia connections.

Dr. Usha's skills include corporate and academic relations, strategic partnership development, career strategies and mentorship, as well as event coordination and program management

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Corporate Liaisoning and Partnerships
Strategic Collaborations and Alliances
Internship and Placement Programs
Educational Consulting and Advisory
Career Development and Mentorship
Relationship Management
Industry-Academia Connect
Strategic Planning and Execution

The Katalyst

PUBLICLY

Actively involved in global engagements and strategic partnerships across India, Middle East and Australia. My work focuses on fostering international collaboration to drive impactful initiatives.

SOCIALLY

Dedicated to empowering young kids and women in the areas of cyber security, mental health, physical safety, and anti-drug abuse. Through awareness campaigns, have reached 247 women and impacted over 200,000+ youth, creating a safer and more informed community.

PROFESSIONALLY

As a Career Strategist and Social Intelligence Expert, guiding individuals and businesses toward achieving their goals and leveraging the power of social intelligence.

PERSONALLY

As a Positive Psychologist and the Author of two insightful books, sharing my expertise and perspectives on mental wellness and personal development.

Signature Expertise

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL

AWARD WINNING CONSULTANT

Her credentials include certifications in International Image Consulting, ESG Proficiency, Cyber Security Training, and Career Mentorship. These qualifications reinforce her authority across branding, ethics, and online presence management

AWARD WINNING CONSULTANT

She has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Best Image Consultant for Individual Styling by the Image and Lifeskills Council of India, and the Women’s Achiever Award by MSME and Times2Leap

STRATEGIC APPROACH

AUTHOR & THOUGHT LEADER

Dr. Usha specializes in aligning her clients’ personal brands with their goals, creating a cohesive identity that leverages their strengths while addressing their unique challenges. Her holistic approach includes psychometric assessments, wardrobe capsuling, social intelligence training, and positive psychology.

AUTHOR & THOUGHT LEADER

Reflecting deep understanding of personal brand & storytelling

Style Lab for Men: The Peacock Effect
SI-The Social Alchemy: Crafting Success through Social Intelligence
Single But Not Alone; A Memoir of Strength & Resilience

Milestones

FIRSTS

India’s First Image Consultant to launch the concept of the Style Club for Men.

RECOGNITIONS

Featured in "Influential Women of the World" in the 4th Edition of the Coffee Table Book of IFIC.

INITIATIVES

Safety Club at NITHM: Initiated the launch of the Safety Club at the National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM) in Hyderabad. This is an initiative of the Cyberabad Police, in association with the Society for Cyberabad Security Council, focusing on physical safety, cybersecurity, anti-drug abuse, and mental health.
Psychometric Assessment Tools: Designed psychometric assessment tools for leading career-building and e-learning platforms.

AWARDS

Best Image Consultant for Individual Styling for Men by the Image and Lifeskills Council of India.
Best Lifeskills Education Consultant by the Image and Lifeskills Council of India.
Societal Grace Award by the International Federation of Image Consultants.
Women’s Achiever Award by MSME and Times2Leap.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified International Image Consultant by the Institute of Image Consultants International (IICI) & Association of Image Consultants International (AICI)
Certified ESG Proficient Director by The Sustainability Practitioners.
Certified Career Mentor by Dheya Career Mentors.
Certified in Celebrity Style Communication Skills by Sabira Merchant.
Certified Cyber Security Trainer and Margadarshak by SCSC in association with Telangana Police.

Published Insights

DESTINATION SUSTAINABILITY

Power of Image in Destination Sustainability – 4th Joint International Conference on Sustainability Development Goals, hosted by NITHM - Hyderabad

INNOVATIVE EDUCATION

DESTINATION SUSTAINABILITY

Power of Image in Innovative Education for Sustainable Development – International Conference organized by Jawaharlal Nehru University – New Delhi.