Why a Pencil is Just Like Us Humans | Mrs. Sonia Dubey Dewan | TEDxLNCTBhopal

Sonia Duan's Personal Journey

• Sonia Duan, an image consultant, shares her journey from humble beginnings to finding her passion and purpose.
• Raised by a single mother, she attended boarding school at the age of six, where she discovered her passion for serving the country through defense.
• Despite her dreams of joining the defense, academic challenges led her to pursue biotechnology in college.
• Influenced by her mother's concerns, she shifted to MBA, where she faced job market challenges due to the 2008 recession.
• After trying various career options, she found her calling as an image consultant, combining her interests in psychology, fashion, and communication.

Sonia's Career Exploration and Discovery of Image Consulting

• After completing her MBA, Sonia faced confusion and an existential crisis, questioning her true passions and purpose.
• She stumbled upon the concept of image management and realized her skills and qualities as an image consultant.
• Recognizing the need to bridge the gap between individuals' skills and authentic self-presentation, she started her own image management company.
• Sonia emphasizes the challenges and sacrifices in finding passion and purpose but highlights the fulfillment and ease it brings.

The Importance of Self-Discovery and Embracing Change

• Sonia encourages individuals to embrace their unique inner image and develop their outer image through appearance, communication, and behavior.
• By combining a strong inner image with an effective outer image, individuals can become limitless and adaptable, learning from every experience to achieve their goals.
• Sonia's journey exemplifies the importance of self-discovery, embracing change, and using diverse experiences to build a fulfilling career and make a positive impact.

Sonia's Accomplishments and Investment in Self-Development

• Sonia has achieved her goals of traveling the world, working with people in defense and uniform, and helping them train to build their image.
• She emphasizes the importance of self-development and investing in oneself as the most valuable asset.
• By building oneself up, one becomes a holistic and limitless entity, capable of achieving anything.