AI Powered Personal Branding

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4 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

This course teaches you how to harness the power of AI to build an authentic personal brand that gets you noticed, trusted, and chosen.

Works with

Google
LinkedIn
Johnson & Johnson
General Motors
Warner Bros.

Course overview

Transform Your Career Or Business With the Power of Personal Branding + AI

You might enter this course feeling like you’re blending in—working hard, delivering results, yet somehow not being fully seen or recognized. Maybe you’ve struggled to articulate your unique value or felt overwhelmed by the pressure to stay visible and relevant in a world that moves at the speed of technology. You know you’re capable of more. You know you have something powerful to offer. But turning that knowing into a compelling, consistent presence feels daunting.


This course will give you a profound sense of ownership over your story and your future. You’ll see yourself more clearly and know exactly how to express what makes you stand out, in ways that feel authentic, confident, and compelling. Instead of feeling burdened by the need to promote yourself, you’ll feel in control, empowered by tools and strategies that take the heavy lifting off your plate and make self-promotion natural and sustainable.


By the end of this course, you won't leave with just skills, strategies, and smart systems—you’ll walk away with tangible, customized tools you can put to work immediately. From a branded bio and elevator pitch to a polished digital profile and a personal visibility plan, you’ll build real assets that strengthen your brand. Plus, your one-on-one session with William gives you the chance to dive deeper into any element of personal branding—from clarifying your message to planning your next bold move.


You’ll have the confidence to stop playing small. You’ll stop waiting for others to notice your brilliance. Instead, you’ll show up ready to claim your space, share your voice, and attract the recognition, opportunities, and impact you deserve. You’ll experience the joy of momentum as doors begin to open, your visibility grows, and people start coming to you, drawn by the clarity and confidence of your brand.


Most importantly, you’ll discover that your personal brand isn’t just a strategy or a set of tactics. It’s the story you tell, the voice you share, the difference you make. And with AI as your trusted co-pilot, you’ll finally have the tools, the confidence, and the clarity to tell that story powerfully—and to live it fully.

Who is this course for

01

Professionals who want to stand out, get noticed, and succeed by building a magnetic personal brand that attracts opportunities.

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Team and project leaders who want to amplify their influence, inspire trust, and position themselves as authentic, credible voices.

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Entrepreneurs, Coaches & Consultants who want to attract clients, grow their reputation, and opens doors—while spending less time marketing.

What you’ll get out of this course

Discover Your Authentic, Unique and Compelling Brand

Explore the proven 3-step process for building a powerful personal brand: KNOW, SHOW, and GROW. Understand how personal branding helps you stand out from your peers and expand your career success.

Leverage the Power of AI for Brand Discovery

Strong brands aren't created, they are uncovered. Learn how to unearth and describe your unique and differentiated brand. Use AI with self-reflection techniques to get brand clarity. Then, let AI help you validate self-perceptions with feedback from others.

Tell Your Story (Google, LinkedIn, Meetings, Networking...) in Captivating Ways

Learn how to tell your engaging story in the real and virtual worlds to inspire, influence, and impress your stakeholders. That includes creating a WOW elevator pitch, managing your Google results, and crafting a stellar LinkedIn Profile.

Make it Easy to Be Visible and Deliver Value

Design your personal brand ecosystem — a repeatable system for showing up powerfully across channels. Use the Strawberry Test to make sure your content is ideal for your stakeholders. Discover the 5 secrets for increasing your content visibility and 3 things you must avoid.

Make AI Your Always-On Brand Visibility Assistant

Create thought leadership that connects using AI to brainstorm, structure, and amplify your best ideas. Take the drudgery out of being visible and get your content to stand out from the noise. Learn the 3-part system for crafting riveting content that's memorable.

Expand Your Reach and Influence

Grow your network, visibility and influence strategically — with AI-assisted outreach, engagement prompts, and content calendars. Build a community where mutual support is the mantra. Learn this proven technique for doubling your visibility while halving your effort.

Become a Brand in Demand

Build your own fan club. Then, turn fans into fervent promoters. Explore ways to use touch point analysis to connect and engage with stakeholders in meaningful ways. Attract opportunities that will advance your career and increase your happiness at work.

What’s included

William Arruda

Live sessions

Learn directly from William Arruda in a real-time, interactive format.

Lifetime access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Community of peers

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Certificate of completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Maven Guarantee

This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.

Course syllabus

4 live sessions • 4 lessons

Week 1

Jul 30—Aug 3

    Let's Get Started

    • Jul

      30

      It's time to Jump In!

      Wed 7/303:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

    Making the Most of this Program

    1 item

    Branding, Personal Branding and the 3-Step Process

    1 item

    Uncover Your Brand - Introspection and Input

    1 item

Week 2

Aug 4—Aug 10

    Aug

    6

    KNOW - Define Your Authentic, Differentiated and Compelling Brand

    Wed 8/63:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

    Make sense of your brand discovery

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    Analyze your brand feedback and create your brand evolution plan

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Week 3

Aug 11—Aug 17

    Aug

    13

    SHOW - Tell Your Captivating Story in the Real and Virtual World

    Wed 8/133:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

    Evaluate and impact your Gogle results

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    Craft a riveting elevator ptich

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    Make your LinkedIn profile a magnet for opportunities

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    Master meetings and virtual meetings - they're powerful brand builders

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Week 4

Aug 18—Aug 20

    Aug

    20

    GROW - Expand Your Network, Visibility, and Impact

    Wed 8/203:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

    Create your network building and nurturing strategy

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    Design your visibility plan

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    Explore techniques and AI tools to create and amplify your thought leadership

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    Use the 'Strawberry Test' and 3-Step Communications strategy to increase impact

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Post-course

    Turn Learning into Action And Secure Your One-on-one Coaching Session

    1 item

    Create and prioritize your custom action plan

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    Sign up to get one-on-one coaching with William

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What people are saying

        For the absolute best development opportunity with the world’s foremost expert in personal branding, contact William Arruda. Our expectations were high; and he exceeded them on every level!
Laura Tessinari

Laura Tessinari

Executive Vice President, Weber Shandwick Worldwide
        William shares his content, insights and the secret sauce to success in a charming, relatable way – and our team couldn’t get enough of it. His advice resonates with any audience and his storytelling will leave you informed and inspired.
Nawal Fakhoury

Nawal Fakhoury

Learning and Development, LinkedIn
        William’s explosive energy and ability to tell clever, relatable stories kept participants engaged and inspired to take action.
Chris Perrotte

Chris Perrotte

VP Marketing, SEFA
        William’s enthusiasm is contagious, his insights are valuable and his message is essential to career success.
Elena Bytsjichina

Elena Bytsjichina

Director, American Express Women’s Network
        Enthusiastic, energetic, passionate’… …’Engaging and captivating'… …’Connected very well with the audience’… ‘Very compelling." These are just a few of the glowing comments we received following an informative and inspirational event for our Developing Female Leaders Forum.
Sarah Parry

Sarah Parry

Principal Consultant, PA Consulting, London
        William’s keynote presentation to our global business partner community in Paris exceeded our very high expectations. His passion is contagious, his style is engaging and his material is valuable. His presentation set a new standard for our programs. If you have not experienced William in action, you must!
Luanne Tierney

Luanne Tierney

VP Global Partner Market

Meet your instructor

William Arruda

William Arruda

William Arruda is a globally recognized pioneer in personal branding, credited with transforming the concept into a global industry. With over two decades of experience in the field, he has worked with a diverse range of clients, including CEOs, career-minded professionals, coaches, and consultants. His personal branding products and methodologies have been used by millions worldwide.


William has delivered keynotes and learning experiences for some of the world's most revered brands, including American Express, Google, Gucci, BP, LinkedIn, Nestlé, and Microsoft. His insights have been featured in 1,000+ publications, including Time, Fast Company, The Financial Times, GQ, and The New York Times. As a Senior Contributor to Forbes, his column on personal branding, leadership, and careers has garnered over 10 million views.


An accomplished author, William has written three definitive books on personal branding, including Digital You, Career Distinction, and Ditch. Dare. Do! His contributions to the field have earned him the title of the World's #1 Branding Expert by Global Gurus in both 2022 and 2023.

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AI Powered Personal Branding

Cohort 1

$1,497

Dates

July 30—Aug 20, 2025

Payment Deadline

July 30, 2025
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Course schedule

4-6 hours per week

  • Wednesdays - Live, Interactive Sessions

    11:00am - 12:00pm EST


  • Special One-on-One with William

    Pick a time that's mutually convenient

    This special private session gives you a change to focus on what's most important to you!

Free resource

30 Surprisingly Smart (and Simple) AI Best Practices for Personal Branding

Discover 30 surprisingly smart and simple ways to use AI to elevate your personal brand. This practical, easy-to-use guide is packed with best practices that help you uncover your personal brand, amplify your visibility, streamline your content, and stand out in a crowded digital world. Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your brand strategy, these actionable tips will give you an instant edge—with less effort and more impact.

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Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

Frequently Asked Questions

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Join an upcoming cohort

AI Powered Personal Branding

Cohort 1

$1,497

Dates

July 30—Aug 20, 2025

Payment Deadline

July 30, 2025
Get reimbursed

$1,497

4 Weeks