GMU Pharmacy Students Association (GPSA), in collaboration with Tectons, a pharma-business startup specializing in educational programs that launched in 2024, hosted an engaging and inspiring workshop titled “All About Personal Branding.” The session featured Dr. Omar Fouad, a highly competent professional in personal branding, marketing, and influential networking, who shared valuable insights on building a strong professional identity. The event attracted a large number of pharmacy students eager to enhance their personal brand and career prospects. Dr. Omar Fouad shared his impressive career journey, which began in 2014 when he co-founded Enactus MSA – a pharmacy student initiative at his university. He later moved across different pharmaceutical companies across Egypt and finally UAE. Dr. Omar is a consultant for Tectons, helping them in their journey towards professional growth and success.
Dr. Omar Fouad explaining the importance of creating your own professional identity. He encouraged students to think about their goals and how they present themselves, both in person and online. Dr. Omar highlighted LinkedIn as a great tool to connect with professionals and build a network. He suggested students avoid relying solely on AI-generated content and instead focus on being authentic in writing your LinkedIn content. Students were guided to think about what makes them special, focusing on six key parts of personal branding: values, passion, what makes them different, unique skills, goals, and purpose. Dr. Omar shared his own experiences, encouraging students to believe in themselves and find ways to stand out in their careers.
Dr. Omar Fouad ended the session with a powerful quote: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” Students left feeling motivated and ready to build their personal brands and follow their career dreams.
The GPSA continues to bring industry experts to GMU, helping students learn, grow, and prepare for their future careers.