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EASY TIPS FOR POWER DRESSING FOR SUCCESS THIS FALL 0

1.   Clothing is about being your best self for work and personally.  You are a walking billboard for whatever you do for a living.  Think of attire as creating a visual scenery that gets our attention so we can decide we want to talk to you more and get to know you better.  There is power behind your attire!

2.   Don’t go with all trends.  Not all trends flatter every person nor will they convey your optimal brand for success.  Plus, trends can get expensive.  Instead infuse one or two things into your wardrobe that are trendy.

3.  The main goal is to be yourself and convey a genuine personal brand:  have high self-confidence and be comfortable.

a) Pick clothing that you are comfortable wearing and provide for ease of moment.     If you feel uncomfortable in your clothes, then you will come across as stiff, uncomfortable and edgy.  Not the ideal personal brand for success.

b)  Pick colors that accentuate and add color to your skin tone.

c)  Pick colors that attract and engage others while making you feel good.

d) Wear low-maintenance garments that don’t fade, ball-up or attract stains. If your clothes look worn out, so will you.

4.  Pick your accessories wisely.  One or two accessories can bring your entire outfit to life and give the appearance that you know what you are doing and have a mission of success.  Plus, people now have more to talk to you about- accessories are conversation starters!

5.  No matter what your weight, you can look well-put together and dressed for success.  Create length in your silhouette by elongating your body line- wearing v-neck collars and shoes that have more of a pointed toe-box.

 

Posted on: 10-10-2011
Posted in: Being Memorable, body weight, Business Brand, Clothing, Personal branding, Poor Image, self-confidence, Self-image

Need A Job? Develop The Missing Link To That New Job: Your Personal Brand. 0

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The more I work with individuals, either within a company looking to get promoted or those having lost their jobs looking for a new one, the more I realize a huge missing link for job seekers.

It seems people don’t realize that people buy people.  We don’t initially buy your credentials or fabulous resume.  We buy YOU, as the person!!  The statistics are indisputable.  75% of all buying decisions (that includes buying people) are based on what emotions are stirred up for us, not so much about the content of the product or service.

What does that mean?  This means that as a potential employee or current employee looking for a promotion, you need to be keenly aware that your personal brand and unique selling proposition is what sells you.

As an employer, I’m looking for that well-rounded individual that fits the job description completely:  you must have a polished and well-thought out appearance, behavior and have the communication skills to effectively communicate with staff, prospects, clients and network optimally.  In short, you must have that self-confidence in your physical and mental abilities.

I totally realize that when you have lost your job or don’t like your current job, you don’t necessarily have and display high self-confidence.  But that high self-confidence is exactly what you need to develop.  This self-confidence is easily recognizable by and attractive to employers. We all want to be around self-confident people.  High self-confidence translates into being memorable and effective as a human being.

Have you reflected on and refined your personal brand lately?

Posted on: 08-15-2011
Posted in: Behavior, Being Memorable, Clothing, Communication, Job Search, Networking, Personal branding, self-confidence, Self-image

What Message Is Your Appearance Sending? 0

Every time I travel through the airports from speaking engagement to speaking engagement, I am reminded of why our presence and appearance matters to our personal brand.  Specifically, I realize how much of a message we are sending with our visual appearance.

For instance- each time I travel in a business suit, I have a completely different experience going through airport security than when I am dressed in casual attire (jeans, khakis, etc).  Last week, I was on a red-eye flight to Florida.  Thus, I was wearing my coordinated travel gear (ie, sweats).  I literally felt like I got scrutinized by airport security- lots of direct looks and odd glances.  Contrast this to last month, when I traveled in a suit.  As I went through airport security, I noticed that no one even looked at me and I felt easily “floating” through the security checkpoints.

Now, I am NOT saying that security officials at airports discriminate and do their job incorrectly. I am saying, however, that you will be treated the way you look and feel. Security officials are human, too.  If you look well put together and like you care about yourself, then you will likely be treated as such.

This applies at the airport and everywhere else, too.  So next time you want to ensure optimal results, do the obvious- make sure your visual appearance is congruous with the way you want to be treated- well!

And if you don’t believe me, next time pay attention to your attire/presence and the way you are treated as you go through airport security.

Posted on: 04-19-2011
Posted in: Clothing, nonverbal communication, Personal branding, Uncategorized
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