Career Shifters

From Sabbatical to an Image Consultant & Soft Skills Trainer

Your Experience. Your Nurturing Strength. Use Them to Build a Career of Transforming Others.

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Why Your Background Matters

Why Is This Career Perfect For You?

You’ve seen life from both professional and personal perspectives

You took a break to care for your family — and that nurturing experience now becomes a powerful part of your journey

You bring real-world empathy, maturity, and insight that can’t be taught in a textbook

You’re ready to re-enter with purpose — not just rejoin, but reinvent

The Opportunity

Why Is This Career In Demand Right Now?

India’s ₹8,737 Cr Image Consulting & Soft Skills industry is growing fast

Professionals returning from breaks are actively seeking guidance on grooming, confidence, and presence

Corporates and institutions now seek trainers who understand career breaks, life transitions

Personal branding, visibility, and executive image are now seen as core to professional growth — especially during transitions

Turn Experience Into Expertise

What Can You Offer?

Conduct confidence and self-image sessions for women and professionals returning from career breaks or personal setbacks

Offer grooming, communication, and personal branding workshops in schools, colleges, and corporate forums

Coach students, young professionals, and entrepreneurs on first impressions, etiquette, and visibility

Run programs for parenting groups, women’s forums, and career comeback communities

Build consulting packages for HR teams looking to support reintegration, inclusion, and professional presence

From Learning To Practice

How ICBI Supports You - End To End

01 Structured Learning: Comprehensive training in Image Consulting and Soft Skills, delivered through world-class curriculum, expert-led sessions, and international certification

02 Real-Time Mentoring: Fortnightly group coaching and monthly 1:1 mentoring to keep you moving forward

03 Pro Bono Toolkit: Ready-made activity templates and outreach tools to help you conduct your first impactful sessions with confidence

04 Trainer Visibility: Listing on ICBI’s “Book Appointment” platform and guidance on building your professional presence online

05 Business Enablement: Access to ₹6 Lacs+ worth of done-for-you training material, proposals, session formats, and TNA tools

06 Assignment Opportunities: Eligibility for internal empanelment and work outsourced by ICBI

07 Peer Community & AI Assistant: Active WhatsApp peer support + your own personalized ChatGPT assistant for planning, brainstorming, and daily queries

08 Lifelong Handholding: You’re never on your own — our team, mentors, and fellow consultants walk with you long after certification

Real Journeys

Real Success Stories: How a Sabbatical Became a Stronger Start

Diya Khurana

India’s second Image Master. Commands a fee of 1 lac for each day of training. Earned 7 lacs from work outsourced by ICBI itself in addition to her own thriving practice

Archana Dahiya

Trained and consulted with over 50 clients for a total billing of 19 lacs within the first 6 months of launching her practice after the course

Poonam Sood

Trained over 7000 people. Earned over 34 lacs from work outsourced by ICBI itself in addition to her own thriving practice

Make The Shift Make Sense

How You'll introduce yourself?

With a strong professional background, I took a sabbatical to care for my family. That phase deepened my
emotional intelligence and gave me a new perspective. Now, as a Certified Image Consultant and Soft Skills
Trainer, I support individuals from all walks of life including students, professionals, and career returnees in building
their presence, confidence, and communication. Backed by ICBI’s globally aligned tools and mentoring, I help
others gain clarity, build confidence, and reclaim their professional identity

The ICBI Advantage

Why ICBI?

World's leading Institute in Image Consulting and Soft Skills Training

17 years of pioneering experience with 4.8 review rating

The only institute offering a complete business launch system, not just a course

Trained over 7,500 professionals across 50 cities in India and 32 countries globally

ICBI alumni have conducted trainings for 543 companies and impacted more than 2 million individuals

Backed by world-class curriculum, international certification, and real business support

Runs the world’s only Book Appointment Platform exclusively for certified Image Consultants and Soft Skills Trainers

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Make it personal.

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Questions You May Have

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I only offer what is mentioned in 'What You Can Offer'?

Not at all. The offerings listed are just starting points based on your background. With ICBI`s training, you can expand your services to suit different audiences, industries, and formats - including corporate, personal, educational, and more.

What is the duration of the course?

Most learners complete their certification in 6-12 months, depending on their pace and preferred learning mode.

How do I get clients after certification?

ICBI helps you build a strong foundation through pro bono work, structured mentoring, and visibility support. You`ll receive outreach tools, access internal empanelment, and get step-by-step guidance to attract paid assignments-right from your early months.

Can I do this alongside my current job or profession?

Absolutely. Many ICBI learners start part-time or weekend-based, and then scale up at their own pace.

Is the certification recognized?

Yes. ICBI`s curriculum is aligned with international standards, and certification is widely recognized within India and across 80+ countries.