Paws & Pivot: Show Up & Stand Out: Executive Image & Personal Branding for your Next Role

Hosted by Batul Sadiq, this free, in-person workshop offers a hands-on experience to help participants refine their visual brand. Through guided activities and group discussion, participants will clarify their professional identity, explore how to present themselves with confidence, and develop practical strategies to align their appearance and presence with their career goals.

This event will be held on campus at UMBC in the University Center (UC), Room 310. Visitor parking is available on top of the Administration Drive Garage. View our event assistance page for more information on parking and how to get to campus.
Space is limited; to guarantee your spot, please register by Friday, August 8

About the Host:

Batul Sadiq is the founder of BHS Image Consulting, a premier image and personal branding agency serving high-achieving professionals and organizations across sectors including law, government, medicine, nonprofits, and biopharmaceuticals. With over two decades of experience and degrees from the Fashion Institute of Technology and San Francisco State University, Batul is a leading authority in personal brand styling, known for helping clients align their visual identity with their leadership goals and cultural context. 

About Paws & Pivot:

UMBC is committed to empowering individuals in the Baltimore and Washington metro areas impacted by recent workforce changes through our webinar series, Paws & Pivot. This series provides a crucial platform for recently laid-off federal workers and other affected professionals to connect, learn, and thrive. Our expert-led sessions will focus on providing practical resources and fostering a community of practice centered on successful career transitions, essential upskilling opportunities, and leveraging available community support.

Visit the Paws & Pivot webpage to sign up for reminders about upcoming webinars and to view recordings of previous events.

Learn more about additional areas of support by visiting UMBC’s Resources for Displaced Federal Workers and Beyond.