BUS 125 — Build Your Expert Brand: Content Fundamentals for Professionals
Quarter: Winter
Instructor(s): Ashley Faus
Date(s): Jan 26—Mar 2
Class Recording Available: Yes
Class Meeting Day: Mondays
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 5:30—7:00 pm (PT)
Please Note: No class on February 16
Tuition: $435
Refund Deadline: Jan 28
Unit(s): 0
Enrollment Limit: 45
Status: Registration opens Dec 1, 8:30 am (PT)
Quarter: Winter
Day: Mondays
Duration: 5 weeks
Time: 5:30—7:00 pm (PT)
Date(s): Jan 26—Mar 2
Unit(s): 0
Tuition: $435
Refund Deadline: Jan 28
Instructor(s): Ashley Faus
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Enrollment Limit: 45
Recording Available: Yes
Status: Registration opens Dec 1, 8:30 am (PT)
Please Note: No class on February 16
Your personal brand is more than a buzzword—it’s your competitive edge. Whether you want to advance your career, grow your business, or become a trusted voice in your field, standing out requires more than just showing up. It’s about crafting a compelling presence that sparks curiosity, builds trust, and keeps people coming back.
Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, this course will help you:
- Define your unique voice by uncovering the experiences, expertise, and insights that set you apart
- Identify the right platforms, including LinkedIn, blogs, newsletters, podcasts, and YouTube, to connect with peers and grow your professional audience
- Develop content that resonates, from thought-provoking posts to scroll-stopping stories
This course is designed for entrepreneurs and professionals; the content is not lifestyle- or consumer-focused.
ASHLEY FAUS
Head of Lifecycle Marketing, Portfolio, Atlassian
Ashley Faus is a marketer, writer, and keynote speaker. She is the author of Human-Centered Marketing: How to Connect with Audiences in the Age of AI. Her work has been featured in TIME, Forbes, and the Journal of Brand Strategy, and she has led workshops and spoken at INBOUND, Harvard Business Review, and MarketingProfs. Faus is a LinkedIn Top Voice and frequent podcast guest, with appearances on The Marketing Millennials and Do This, NOT That. Textbooks for this course:
(Required) Ashley Faus, Human-Centered Marketing: How to Connect with Audiences in the Age of AI (ISBN 978-1398619388)