September 7, 2016

Board Members

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List of Board members for India-Delhi Chapter

SONIA DUBEY DEWAN, AICI CIP

President, AICI India Delhi Chapter

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Sonia Dubey Dewan, AICI CIP is an Image Consultant, Entrepreneur, International Keynote Speaker.

She is the Managing Partner of Indian School of Image Management (ISIM) and the first Internationally Certified Image Professional (CIP) in India chapter by Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), USA.

Dubbed as a “Fairy Godmother of Transformation” by a leading news publication. With over 10 years of experience in the field of Image Management, Personal Branding & Training India’s top companies & startups are among her corporate clients along with many C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, socialites, celebrities & politicians are her personal clients.

  • Certified Image Professional (CIP) by Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), world’s largest and most prestigious association for image consulting education institutes and professionals.
  • Founder & Managing Partner of Indian School of Image Management (ISIM), India’s first AICI accredited education institute in Image Consulting, affiliated with International Image Institute, Canada. www.indianschoolofimage.com
  • Founder & Principal Consultant at BPOSH Image Consultants, India’s dedicated studio offering services in Personal Branding, Image Consulting and Coaching to Individuals and Companies. www.bposh.in
  • Editor-in-Chief of AICI Global Magazine AICI Global Magazine
  • President of Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), India Chapter
  • Awarded “Chapter Member of the Year 2019” at the AICI Global Conference in Chicago.
  • Featured in News24 News Channel, Economic Times, DNA, Times of India, Entreprenuer.com, Dainik Bhaskar other national and regional newspaper and magazine.
  • International Keynote Speaker, she speaks about Image Management, Personal Branding, Positive Body Image, Entrepreneurship and Women Empowerment in companies and institutes in various countries.
  • Face of “Authentic Beauty Uncompromised” worldwide campaign of Association of Image Consultants International Global for the year 2016-17
  • Life member of Indian Yoga Association (IYA) as a Certified Yoga Instructor
  • Treasurer of “VISHIPSA”, an NGO working in the field of empowerment, education skill & image training for underprivileged women and children in India for the past 12 years.

With her customized, empathetic and inspirational approach, Sonia is known for her motivational, exuberant yet elegant quality.

She quotes, “You are your most valuable asset, start investing in it today”

SHWETA GARG

President-Elect, AICI India Delhi Chapter

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She is the founder of Dream Image, an Image Consulting & Behavioral Training Company established in June 2018. Shweta Garg is a certified Image Consultant and Behavioural Change Specialist trained from Core Impression Training Institute, headed by Ms. Neha Malhotra AICI-CIP.

Added a new feather in the cap (October 2018), ABNL USA & ANLP UK Certified International NLP Practitioner. Along with Hypnosis Level 1 Practitioner and Provocative Simulation Certification Programme.

With the experience of close to a decade in the corporate sector and her expertise in flawlessly customizing your transition to a better self has helped her to make a mark in the Image Management and Behavioral Training world.

She is associated with a couple of government organizations for their staff training and employee development programs. She has also convened training in educational institutions, networking forums and has inspired and facilitated many individuals in their transformation journey. Her belief as a trainer is the delightful experience one gains by guiding individuals, groups, and organizations to explore and reach their full potential.

Her aim is to provide high quality and differentiated training by providing the means to improve one’s overall effectiveness and make positive changes.

“PRESENT THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF” – Shweta Garg

SHUBHA JOSHI 

General Secretary and Treasurer, AICI India Delhi Chapter

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Shubha is the Founder of The Image Launchpad (www.theimagelaunchpad.com) catering to Govt. and Private organizations and Individuals. The testimonials by her Indian and International clients prove her exceptional diligence in workshops and personal makeovers.

-Shubha Joshi graduated in Image Consulting from London Image Institute USA, where she was closely trained by Lynne Marks and Sarah Hathorn who are two AICI-CIMs among a handful of Image Masters in the world.

-Shubha is also a certified, professional Soft Skill Trainer and Train-the-Trainer from Image Consulting Business Institute, India- accredited by NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education and Training) and SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority).

-Shubha has a diverse experience of more than 13 years. She began her career quite early starting in the Banking sector at ICICI Bank and then HDFC Bank. Thereafter moving to India’s Biggest Conglomerate – Bennett Coleman and Limited, under its most successful brand- The Times of India Company. The smell of success was even sweeter for her when she eventually moved to Corporate Training and Image Consulting.

  • She’s a Post Graduate in Business Administration in Human Resources and Operations from Symbiosis, Pune.
  • Her interest in Arts propelled her to obtain a Master’s Degree in English too.
  • Co-founder and one of the distinguished speakers of the Toastmasters International club (Lucknow chapter)
  • Level-1 certified in Wines by WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust, London).
  • Erstwhile member of Theatrical Group-‘Samanatar’
  • One of the Winners at the Toastmasters Club contest in 2017
  • Judged various contests at Jaipuria Institute of Management and Institute of Chartered Accountants
  • Formal Image Coach for Mrs. Uttar Pradesh Contest in the year 2017
  • India’s First-ever workshop on Dating Etiquette-‘Love Rules’ organized by Shubha Joshi was extremely successful. It was broadcasted on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM on 11th February 2019
  • The Lucknow Tribune (a local newspaper) on its issue dated 13th July 2019 praised Shubha for her successful work in the area of Image Consulting and Etiquette bringing confidence in people.
  • Her article ‘The redefined Magic wand of Cinderella Story’ was published in the AICI Global Magazine (July 2019 issue)
  • Besides running her own blog she also writes on Medium.com (https://medium.com/@shubhar1311/are-you-addicted-to-unhappiness-4d563c82a71)
  • She is associated with three NGOs Red Brigade helping abused women regain self-confidence through Image management, Robin Hood Army that provides for educational needs of slum children, and Manisha girls’ Orphanage.

Shubha believes, “A well-managed Image fetches you life-changing benefits”

NEHA MALHOTRA, AICI – CIP

Past President, AICI India Delhi Chapter

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She is the Founding President of AICI India Chapter. Neha, Founder of Core Impression Training India’s leading Image Consulting Training Institute provides Professional Image Consulting Courses since 2014.

  • Neha has served a 3 year term as the Chapter President from 2016-2019.
  • Neha is an Internationally trained and certified Image Consultant & Master Trainer trained from the Imagemaker Inc.® headed by Dr. Joyce Knudsen, AICI-CIM.
  • With 15+ years of extensive and diverse experience in the aviation industry by her side, she has proven her mettle as a great mentor and trainer in the Image industry. She has served a term of 3 years as AICI India Chapter’s President, (2016-2019) and has won numerous accolades.

Following are a few of her achievements:

  • Neha is the first one from India to have made a representation in AICI’s International Conference – August 2015 in Washington USA
  • First AICI Member from India to win an International AICI Award – The Rising Star Award 2015, presented at the AICI’s International Conference, held in Washington in August 2015.
  • Neha started the AICI India Chapter in July 2016 and has worked wholeheartedly to bring the Chapter to great heights.
  • She was interviewed as the Founding President of AICI India Chapter and was featured as the Member in the spotlight in the AICI’s Global Magazine ISSUE – October 2016. Neha Malhotra is the first member from India to be featured in AICI Global Magazine.
  • Her Client’s Life transformation story was chosen as the best Story and Neha Malhotra was announced as the winner of “Telling your story 2 contest in April 2017″
  • She further became the first Image Consultant from India to receive AICI – CIC Certification in September 2017, opening the gateway for many aspiring Image consultants in India to pursue this career professionally.
  • She was awarded the AICI –CIP Certification at AICI’s International Conference held at Chicago, the USA in April 2019.
  • Chosen as the “Most Influential Women of the World” 2017 & 2018 and published in an International coffee Table Book for her extraordinary contributions towards the Image industry.

ZOHRA CHITALWALA

VP-Marketing, AICI India Delhi Chapter

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Zohra Chitalwala is the Founder and Director of Image2ImageZosConsultations. As a qualified Image Consultant, she advises individuals and corporate clients on grooming, appearance, etiquette, styling, dining, behavior and communication skills through individual and group training.
Zohra Chitalwala is a certified counselor and has a post-graduate degree in English Literature. Image matters, as people make judgments and assumptions based on limited information and brief meetings. It is essential to create a powerful first impression to be successful in all aspects of life – personal, professional and social. One’s image, which is essentially the message to the world, is mostly visual and it is important to know the science and the art of creating a lasting impact. Zohra Chitalwala through Image2Image offers solutions in various formats for individuals to enable themselves to project an authentic, appropriate, attractive and affordable image. Her specialized fields are Etiquette, Grooming, and Dining.

Image2Image and Zohra have been featured in several news and magazine articles as well as in online portals, as one of the top five stylists of Mumbai in the digital portal luxpresso, in HB&H as a Consultant for wedding shopping, and in Asian Age & Afternoon, Mother & Baby magazine, Spice jet air in house magazine newspapers to name a few.
Zohra has had an article in Times life, Pan India. Coverages – Nettyfeed, Dailyhunt, News Patrolling, iCraze, Set My Wedding, Peaklife Gliterring India, AND MANY OTHERS.
She has conducted a number of workshops for teenagers, young adults, and adults in Image Management, She has also conducted workshops for community young adults
from small towns & villages in Social & Life skills.

Zohra has done many philanthropical workshops, Juvenile jail kids, shelter homes for girls, rescued street children and many more…

In May 2017 Zohra was felicitated by the Association of Image Consultant International in Mexico for her work in philanthropy, being the only person globally to receive it. She was awarded Chapter member of the year 2018 by AICI.

PRIYANEET KAUR

VP – MEMBERSHIP, AICI India Delhi Chapter

Priyaneet Kaur, currently working as Deputy Director (Protocol & Employer Connect) in the Apparel Made-ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC).

A Post Graduate in Apparel Merchandising Management; alongwith strong people skills, I have handled major projects of diverse natures in various capacities and different roles in the Apparel, Hospitality, Media & Entertainment sector. Being an Internationally Certified Corporate Image Consultant, I have been helping people in transforming their Image.

I am also a passionate long-distance runner and have won several accolades in Half Marathon events, in my age category.

REKHA SHAH

VP – EVENTS, AICI India Delhi Chapter

Rekha Shah, started my entrepreneurial journey 14 years ago with a Floral Boutique in Mumbai.
A few years ago I came across Image Consultancy and it intrigued me. I got certified from the top institutions of India and Singapore.

With time I have created a name as a Personal Image Consultant. Whilst this was going on, I had a desire and a longing to help people overcome their problems and pain. I strengthened my spiritual connect and knowledge and now am a Sound Healing Master and a Holistic Healer.
In the last decade, I have adopted a school for Special Children and dedicated a part of my earnings for the betterment of the school.

This year I was awarded the International Award for Individual Philanthropy by AICI global, received by Neha Malhotra on my behalf, for my efforts in Self Defence training of more than 10,00 girls across India for free.