Thursday, July 12th, 2012
Over two and a half thousand years ago, the handshake began as a gesture of peace. Today,
there’s no gesture quite as powerful as the handshake in creating rapport, showing respect and
demonstrating professional etiquette in Western cultures.
Nor is there a gesture more contentious. Handshaking spreads germs (yes, even more than kissing!)
and everybody seems to have a different opinion on how to do it correctly. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld
once summed up the problem perfectly saying, “There are absolutely no guidelines for handshakes…
too strong, too weak, sometimes they give you the three-quarter handshake – just the fingers. Early
release, late release, too many pumps, coming in too high, too sweaty, from too far away…” Oh, we
know his pain, don’t we?
Matters become even further complicated when you factor in gender. We’ve all been in a situation
where, in a group of men and women, the men automatically shake hands and the women instead
look sheepish, or give half-hearted handshakes. As a woman, your brain whirrs with questions like,
should I initiate a handshake with a man? Does a firm handshake with another woman come off as
aggressive? Oh, god, are my palms sweaty? Did that guy wash his hands?
The answer? Yes, no, maybe and probably not.
To be taken seriously professionally, women must absolutely engage in handshaking. These days,
women are exposed to more networking situations, and a greater emphasis has been made to target
the issues of gender diversity in senior positions, career opportunities and general visibility. So the
handshake works to even the playing field that little bit more by eliminating some disparity between
the genders. Women shouldn’t be afraid to be the first to offer their hand to a man or a woman, as
it instantly opens the communication lines and projects self-assurance and the desire to build instant
rapport with another person. If you are not naturally confident then it is a great way to help you
project that you are and also break the ice. For those who worry about germs, it’s best to just carry
hand sanitiser lotion.
A good handshake isn’t as easy as it sounds. How often have you experienced the “Wet Fish” (a limp,
cold, unemotional and sometimes wet handshake that conveys apathy), the “Cruncher” (an overly
strong grip that can be construed as aggressive) or the “The Palm Pincher” (only a few fingers and
thumb grasp the palm for the shake, sending a negative message).
In a well-executed handshake, hands are gripped firmly, eye contact is made, smiles are exchanged
and the hands make two firm shakes. It is customary to face the other person straight on and stand
about three quarters of a metre apart. If you’re meeting someone for the first time, then of course it’s
important to make a solid introduction of yourself during the handshake.
To project a confident image through your handshake, it’s important to put effort into grooming,
making sure hands are clean and moisturised and nails are manicured.
Being well-versed in the art of communication and following proper etiquette has the power to
give you an invaluable “one percenter” – that special something that sets you apart and catches the
attention of all the right people. Who’d have thought that a simple gesture of peace could be so
powerful?
Tags: career, career development, Confidence, Corporate Image, Holistic Image, Image, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Presentation, Professional Image, Style and confidence, Success
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Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
The strength or degree of a relationship is often determined by how well you know and understand someone.
Often you might be asked how well you know another person. But rarely would you ever be asked how well you know yourself, for of course it is assumed that you would be the person that understands yourself best.
But how well do you really know yourself and how much attention are you actually paying to YOU? What are you naturally good at, what do you love doing and what do you want to achieve?
According to Tom Rath, author of number one wall street journal bestseller, Strengths Finder, the primary goal of almost any learning program is to help us become who we are not. Think back to when you were in high school. Each subject that you didn’t like and were not good at, you were naturally encouraged to concentrate more on. This may have been effective in marginally raising your marks, but the sacrifice was greater time and labour on your part.
Now if instead, you had spent more of your time and effort in areas and subjects you were naturally strong at, think of how much better you could have performed. Understanding yourself and applying yourself appropriately is key to realising both success and your potential for greatness.
When your key strengths and abilities are honed and applied at the centre of your life, you will not only find that you achieve your goals with greater ease, but you will also be more eager, motivated and personally satisfied. According to Tom Rath, studies show that people who have the opportunity to focus on their strengths are “six times as likely to be engaged in their jobs and more than three times as likely to report having an excellent quality of life in general.”
If you allow yourself to use your strengths and natural talents unreservedly, you will be in a position to truly offer the best you have to give and chances are that you will definitely succeed in whatever you are aiming to achieve.
Let yourself be who you were meant to be. Know and accept your limitations. Know and accept your strengths. Invest in your strengths, focus on your strengths and build on them. This is a core principle at EGAMI. We encourage you to focus on your best assets.
Knowing your unique strengths, making the most of them and projecting them through your image can make a world of difference in your career. By drawing on your key strengths and experiences, you can create a unique identity, one that speaks volumes about who you are and what you have to offer. At EGAMI, we seek to help people market their finest strengths and abilities, to build a strong brand and personal profile, and to most importantly fulfil their potential for greatness.
You have everything it takes. All you need to do is to be more of YOU.
Tags: achieve, career coaching, career development, Confidence, EGAMI STYLE, goals, job engagement, natural talent, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, potential for greatness, Professional Brand, Professional Image, Self-Confidence, strengths, Tom Rath
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Friday, May 27th, 2011
Have you ever heard of the term Personal Branding? It’s not something we have made up, it’s a positioning strategy frequently used by leaders and politicians across the globe, to enhance their personal impact and boost their careers. Our Prime Minister is no exception.
As, a role model for aspiring female leaders, a representative of the Labour Party, the Prime Minister of Australia and an ambassador for all its people, Julia Gillard undoubtedly has a huge responsibility on her shoulders. Central to her performing each of these roles, is the cultivation of a strong personal brand and image that projects a confident, capable and statesman-like figure.
One of the most visible personal branding strategies employed by Gillard is the accentuation of her most identifiable characteristic, her hair colour. By intensifying her hair to a deeper and richer hue of red, the colour’s strengthened connotations of energy and confidence are transferred to Gillard’s persona, lifting her appearance and giving her a more striking and energetic presence.
According to former finance minister, Lindsay Tanner, ‘Gillard has dyed her hair red for years to help build her personal brand. It makes her more noticeable.’ The move also represents Gillard’s embracement of her unique colouring and the development of her assets into a personal trademark that makes her more memorable.
So if you want to advance your career, consider the use of personal branding strategies and how they can help you enhance your visibility, communicate all your skills and capabilities and really project you, at your finest.
Tags: career advancement, career development, Confidence, EGAMI STYLE, Gillard, Holistic Image, Image, Image Consultant, Image Consultants, image psychology, Julia Gillard, labour party, Lindsay Tanner, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, personal branding strategy, personal impact, positioning strategy, Presentation, Prime Minister, Prime Minister Australia, Professional Brand, Professional Image
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Thursday, March 10th, 2011
International Women’s Day on the 8th of March was a day for all women across the world to rejoice! (Particularly if you live in a country where International Women’s Day is actually recognised as a national holiday such as in the Ukraine, Bulgaria, Russia, China or Vietnam.)
Women have made leaps and bounds in their pursuit of equal rights and treatment in the economic, political and social realms. With greater legislative rights, less social biases, the freedom to work in almost any industry and position, the world is seeing an increasing presence of women in high powered leadership positions and more women being recognised for their outstanding abilities and achievements.
This year’s celebration of women’s achievements marks the centenary of International Women’s Day. Organisations across the world have been getting involved to commemorate this special occasion. In Australia, premier fashion magazine Vogue, has teamed up with channel SBS to bring everyone a thrilling season of special screenings, celebrating exceptional women.
EGAMI also joined in on International Women’s Day celebrations with a presentation to the National Australia Bank in Perth that empowered their female team to create a confident and powerful image that reflected their unique style within the boundaries of their industry and enhanced their visibility. EGAMI was proud to partner with the Ready to Work team, which assists disadvantaged women in the community to secure a job through their employment preparation services.
At a parliamentary level, the world’s leading ladies, Julia Gillard, Michelle Obama, and Hillary Clinton gathered at a gala function in Washington to award women of outstanding courage from around the world who had fought to empower women. Julia Gillard has also expressed her desire to push the boundaries for a greater presence and visibility of women on company boards and is prepared to address this through legislation.
EGAMI thinks that this encouragement for Australian corporate companies to increase the admittance of women to their boards is great progress, however it is important to recognise that career advancement and visibility extends beyond exceptional skills and education. In order for women to achieve rapid career advancement, they should consider enhancing their relationship skills and be more active in networking and self-promotion. One woman in particular, from the mining industry, that EGAMI has had the wonderful opportunity of working with and alongside, who has experienced outstanding success and who has been inducted to the WA Women’s Hall of Fame, is Kate Sommerville. Congratulations Kate on your commendable achievement!
Tags: career advancement, EGAMI STYLE, Hillary Clinton, Image, Image Consultant, Image Consultants, International Women's Day, Julia Gillard, Kate Sommerville, Michelle Obama, NAB, National Australia Bank, Networking, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, SBS, Self-Confidence, self-promotion, Success, visibility, vogue, WA Women's Hall of Fame, women of courage
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Friday, February 4th, 2011
They can be seen on the backs and arms of the rich and famous. They can be seen on criminals, sailors, bikeys and the teenager down the street. They can be seen on the catwalks of exclusive luxury brands, Chanel, Rodarte and Jean Paul Gautier. They may even be on you! But who will you show them to?
What are they? They are tattoos!
Sported by celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Megan Fox and David Beckham and seen strutting down the runway of famous fashion houses, tattoos have heavily hit the mainstream. With tattoos at such a high popularity, even companies have taken advantage of the craze by using people as walking billboards to strengthen and promote their brand.
But, while the fashion houses have opted for temporary tattoos, many people are lining up at the local tattoo parlor to permanently engrave a personal statement onto their skin.
So what does this all mean for the conservative corporate environment. What do you do when your highest quality job candidate has tattoos running all the way up his or her arm? With Gen Y entering the job market and the soon to follow, Gen Z, the chances of coming across a tattoo bearing candidate is abundant. Can employers really afford to ban tattoos and turn away young talent? The answer is no. Interestingly though, tattooing was prohibited in New York City as recently as 1997.
Indeed many workplaces have recognised this tattoo trend and have started to incorporate clear sections within their dress code policies to address this and to protect their corporate image.
As an employer, it is important to recognise and celebrate the diversity of your people and employees, but to also maintain a credible, professional corporate image for the company to clients and to the general public. For the organisation to communicate a consistent message across, employers need to ensure that their employees understand the image and perception that the company wants to project and that this image is reflected in the way that their team presents themselves.
The modern interpretation of tattoos is that they are a means of creative expression and individuality. Some individuals even have tattoos of lost loved ones or of family and hence broaching the topic of a tattoo ban can be a highly sensitive matter. In some cultures, tattoos bear religious significance and are believed to ward off bad luck and evil spirits, hence serving as an amulet of protection. With the myriad of different reasons an individual may have for getting their tattoos, employers should establish clear policies and dress codes to avoid misunderstanding and legal repercussions, as well as to be more open minded and sensitive when dealing with employees on the topic of tattoos.
On the other hand, tattoos have been associated with negative connotations for decades. While tattoos may seem cool, it’s understandable that your boss may not take too well to you flashing the skull and cross-bones on your arm to all the company clients in the next business meeting. So if you would like to get a tattoo, think carefully about what you are getting done and consider the size and placement of your tattoo and the implications it could have on your current and future career. It goes without saying that if you intend to work in a highly conservative corporate environment, you are more than likely going to be required to cover the tattoo if it’s in a visible area of your body. For those who are unaware of the boundaries, don’t have any work done above the collar line and nothing past the wrist.
And perhaps consider that having a tattoo is not like buying a necklace or a shirt. Sure you can always buy a new tattoo but you can’t just take it off and change it like you can a necklace or shirt. It is permanent. And whatever you wear from that point onwards may have to be chosen to align with your tattoo, depending on how large the tattoo is and what it conveys. So to those considering getting a tattoo simply because you think it looks ‘cool’, think long and hard and then think again. If do you get a tattoo, consider something that has meaning and significance to you and consider whether it aligns with your future goals and career.
Tags: Angelina Jolie, body art, Body Image, candidate, career, Celebrities, Chanel, Corporate Image, David Beckham, dress code, dress policy, EGAMI STYLE, Fashion, Generation Y, Generation Z, human billboard, Image, Image Consultants, image psychology, Jean Paul Gautier, job, Louis Vuitton, luxury brand, Megan Fox, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, polices, Professional Image, religious tattoos, Rodarte, Style Consultants, Stylist, Tattoo, Tattoos
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Thursday, November 25th, 2010
Individuals can be trained and slowly cultured into strong and powerful leaders. But imagine being suddenly thrust into a leadership position without any prior knowledge or training. Well this was how it all began for Sam Walsh, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Iron Ore.
It was after the unexpected death of his father, that Walsh’s leadership skills came to surface. Despite being only a young teenager, Walsh took it upon himself to start managing all of his family’s affairs. Undoubtedly, this is a feat that only a natural born leader with great strength of will and character would be able to achieve.
With his strong leadership qualities, it is no surprise that Walsh is now in a high-powered management position in one of the world’s leading resource companies. Despite his incredible degree of authority and power, Walsh remains a very open and relatable character. He has been known to prefer a more open-door and informal style to leadership which encourages team involvement and empowerment.
Walsh’s individual style to leadership and high level of professionalism is well reinforced by his external image. His choice of blues and purples in shirts and ties, communicate a sense of formality and professionalism, but also reflect his approachability and openness. From a colour perspective, these colours are well suited for his image as blue is a colour which represents integrity, communication and trust and purple denotes vision and regality.
Walsh is also often seen wearing a handkerchief in his suit pocket, which communicates his gentlemanly characteristics as well as adding an interesting twist, which sets his style apart from the more simplistic and conventional style of other high level executives. The addition of cufflinks and a pin finishes his elegant look, completing the image of a refined, statesmanlike figure.
Overall, Walsh is truly an inspirational leader whom has successfully distinguished himself by cultivating an image which strongly aligns with his professional status, as well as his own personal characteristics and leadership style.
Tags: Body Image, Chief Executive Rio Tinto, Colour consultation, Confidence, EGAMI STYLE, Image, Image Consultant, Image Consultants, image psychology, inspirational leader, Leadership, Leadership Brand, leadership qualities, leadership style, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Presentation, Professional Brand, Professional Image, Rio Tinto, Rio Tinto Iron Ore, Sam Walsh, strong leadership, Style, Style and confidence, Style Consultants, Stylist
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
If you have a dream, then you should chase after it. Sounds simple enough, right?
Well take a step into the shoes of a young woman who has low self-confidence and is struggling to step out of her shell. There is no denying she’s a smart woman, after all she’s excelling academically at university and has the potential to accomplish great things in life. But having potential can only get you so far if you’re shy and unsure of yourself. So it’s not surprising that the thought of attending an interview, which even a self-assured person can find nerve-racking, is petrifying. Not only that, but this lack of confidence can prevent someone from achieving their future goals.
Unfortunately, she’s not alone. This somewhat daunting and over-whelming feeling is a reality for many young people who are just starting their careers. Imagine the surprise of entering the big world of corporate and professional organisations after just having graduated university. Or having the potential and skill, but not being able to portray yourself visually in the way you want to be perceived.
We all have career goals and aspirations at some point in our lives but making them happen is another completely different story. And that’s why projecting a confident image is such an important and powerful tool. We also all have positive qualities, but what many people don’t realise is that confidence defines who you are and helps you in pursuing your career.
EGAMI recognises the importance of nurturing talent and working with young people to build their confidence, establish an influential image, help cultivate their leadership ability and develop life skills. For this reason, we are thrilled to be involved in helping young people achieve their career goals through our image programs and workshops as well as supporting the WA Miss Universe event.
From a holistic perspective, our approach enables young people to develop their own unique brand and create a memorable presence that goes beyond first impressions. For the WA Miss Universe participants, what’s really important is that this is a life skill they will be able to take with them beyond the competition and greatly assist them in their future endeavours.
Tags: career, career goals, career preparation, Colour consultation, communication, Confidence, dreams, EGAMI STYLE, Image, Image Consultant, Image Consultants, image psychology, interview preparation, leadership ability, Miss Universe, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Presentation, Professional Brand, Professional Image, Self-Confidence, Style, Style and confidence, Success, talent, university graduates, WA Miss Universe, Wardrobe Styling, young people
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Friday, October 29th, 2010
Enjoying an exquisite meal at one of Perth’s finest restaurants or sipping cocktails with friends at a fabulous bar is usually an event saved for the weekend. But why? Wouldn’t it be fun to experience Perth’s midweek dining culture? Or perhaps enjoy a drink somewhere with a great atmosphere on a Tuesday night? This passion for socialising, as well as a desire to make a difference in the community was the beginning of a new and exciting idea.
That idea was Dine for Life – which is all about creating an opportunity for the people of Perth to share great food and great company for a great cause. At EGAMI, we are so proud to be a key part of this exciting and unique initiative in charity fundraising. We are committed and passionate about making a difference in the community to those who really need it.
From my perspective, as the Director and one of the founder’s of Dine for Life, it’s all about promoting midweek dining and supporting local business while fundraising for an important cause. Perth has such a wonderful food and wine culture, so why not go to a high end restaurant mid week and enjoy fine dining food for a good cause?
Dine for Life also reminds us to think holistically in business. Simply focusing on profits and revenue takes too much from life, so having a sense of community is imperative in keeping a business grounded. It is important to take time to reflect on your achievements and how you can empower others – for that is real success.
Tags: Dine for Life, Dine for Life 2010, EGAMI STYLE, Image, Image Consultant, Image Consultants, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Perth dining, Perth food, Perth restaurant, Perth's restaurants, Professional Brand, Professional Image, Samaritans, Samaritans Crisis Line, Style, Style Consultants, Stylist
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Friday, October 22nd, 2010
Gail Kelly, Chief Executive of Westpac, is a woman who encompasses the essences of power and success. Recently ranked eighth in Forbes’ illustrious list of the world’s most powerful women, Kelly’s recognition highlights the importance of image and perception in a professional environment. Her reputation as a born leader is evident in her accomplishments; however it is Kelly’s commanding presence that has ultimately established her successful career.
Kelly’s overall image reflects her position as a leader. The use of primary colours in her wardrobe, such as a dominating red, sets apart from the uniformity of grey. Simply wearing red will dramatically enhance positive attributes such as confidence, strength and energy, in comparison to grey which is a psychological neutral and evokes a limited response.
Kelly’s image is complemented by her body language and powerful gestures, as you can see in the image contained within this recent article. This not only allows for effective communication but conveys confidence and leadership.
By self-packaging her positive attributes, Kelly demonstrates a strong holistic image of confidence and success. As you can see, investing in your professional image and personal brand and influencing how you want to be perceived are powerful steps in creating your own success. Congratulations Gail, what a great achievement for an Australian Executive!
Tags: Australian Executive, Chief Executive of Westpac, colour analysis, Colour consultation, Confidence, EGAMI STYLE, female leader, financial markets, Forbes, Gail Kelly, Image Consultant, Image Consultants, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, powerful women, Self-Confidence, Style, Style and confidence, Style Consultants, Success, Westpac, World's most powerful women
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Friday, October 15th, 2010
Men, keep your image current this season by incorporate a different trend into your style. Perhaps introduce a nautical element by opting for a navy suit over black. When it comes to selecting a shirt, choose dark blue stripes or a simple blue shirt to add more emphasis to your image.
Tags: EGAMI STYLE, Fashion, Image, Image Consultant, Image Consultants, men, nautical, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Personal Shopping, Presentation, Professional Image, Style, Style and confidence, Stylist, suits, Wardrobe Styling
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Friday, October 15th, 2010
It has been an interesting month all round, particularly in relation to this year’s AFL. Although many sporting seasons are coming to an end, the team at EGAMI are becoming even busier creating awareness about the power of investing in your image to be remembered. And the team at EGAMI has been expanding! With our focus being on holistic image and image from the inside out, we have recently acquired new talent to refine and diversify our capabilities in order to provide a more unique service. Check out our team here
Tags: Body Image, EGAMI STYLE, Holistic Image, Image, Image Consultant, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Professional, Professional Image, Style, Style Consultants, Stylist
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
It’s commonly understood that black is not a colour. So you can imagine how much I love Renoir’s recognition of black and the significance it holds in the colour world.
Black is one of my favourite colours. Black can be intriguing, sophisticated and elegant. When it comes to selecting black items for my wardrobe, I search for unique pieces and works of art. Such as my beautifully crafted wool blend textured jacket.
A timeless black silk shirt and stunning black lace structured dress add interest and an element of distinction to my professional wardrobe. Adorned with a pair of shiny black heels, they make great staples that can carry you from the office through to functions or events in the evening.
Le Moulin de la Galette (1876), Renoir
Tags: black, Colour consultation, Confidence, EGAMI STYLE, Fashion, fashion trends, Image, Image Consultant, Image Consultants, image psychology, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Personal Shopping, Professional Brand, Professional Image, Renoir, Style, Style and confidence, Style Consultants, Stylist, Wardrobe Styling
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Colour is the foundation of personal styling. When you understand your unique colour palette based on your characteristics and personality, and balance this both intuitively and intellectually, you will know how to create a look and style that is made just for you.
I use colour to communicate my individuality and when I wear the right colours it gives me the image of style and confidence. It plays an important part in my life not only because I am in the field of providing image advice but also because it is how I express my creativity and love of fashion.
Use colour to communicate your individuality by adding it to your life!
Tags: Colour consultation, Colour psychology, Confidence, EGAMI STYLE, Fashion, fashion trends, Image, Image Consultant, Image Consultants, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Personal colours, Personal Shopping, Style, Style Consultants, Stylist, Wardrobe Styling
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
It’s all in the fit! If it fits the body its saying “I look powerful because everything I wear FITS my frame perfectly and is flawlessly tailored”.
Tags: EGAMI STYLE, Image, Image Consultant, Image Consultants, image psychology, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Personal Shopping, Professional Brand, Professional Image, Style, Style and confidence, Stylist, Wardrobe Styling
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Since November 2009 EGAMI has been working exclusively with the WA Miss Universe contestants on the key elements of personal image, presentation and preparing for their final answers. Congratulations to the Miss Universe WA Finalists who came in second and third at the National Competition: Renae Wauhop, from Perth, who was the runner-up and Lia Tapper, from Perth, coming in third. That’s an amazing effort!
Tags: EGAMI STYLE, Image coaching, Image Consultant, Image Consultants, Miss Universe, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Personal image, Presentation
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Invest in a great watch; it will be your lowest cost per wear item. A watch can represent everything about being a man, your research, your masculinity and a snap shot of where you are at a point in time. Select a Swiss watch that is classic and holds its value such as the IWC, Ulysses Nardin or Panerai.
Tags: EGAMI STYLE, Image Consultant, Image Consultants, image psychology, Male image, Male style, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Personal Shopping, Professional Brand, Professional Image, Style and confidence, Wardrobe Styling, Watch
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Be inspired by the confidence and unique style of the women around us. Pay attention to the image they portray and take from it what you need to refine your own personal style to help you achieve what you desire. Look to the bold, bright and high contrast outfits of Michelle Obama for elegance and assertiveness, to the jeans and tailored white shirts of Elle Macpherson to project a quietly confident and self assured woman or the unique and Spanish chic of Penelope Cruz to create an intriguing image of a creative and successful woman. But it doesn’t need to be a celebrity, what about your best friend or work colleague? Who do you identify with?
Tags: Fashion, Image, Image Consultants, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Professional Brand, Professional Image, Style, Style Consultants, Stylist, Wardrobe Styling
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Elegance = Style. It is stunning, respected and desirable.
Tags: EGAMI STYLE, Image, Image Consultants, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Professional Image, Style Consultants, Stylist
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Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Are you the quiet type who finds it harder to naturally promote yourself at interviews or at work? Or perhaps an overly confident extrovert who is often challenged and misunderstood? Did you know that there are ways you can control what you communicate in the workplace through your image? The majority of this communication is through psychology.
Clothes and colour enhance the strength of your verbal message and can say a great deal about your personality and character as well as your position of influence. Consider fabric, colour and style. For instance, red can be worn by those who want to convey assertiveness, while black can be interpreted to mean sophistication and power. In terms of fabrics, silk conveys elegance while white cotton shirts say I’m easy going, approachable and relaxed.
What are you wearing today?
Tags: Colour consultants, Colour consultation, Image Consultants, image psychology, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Professional Brand, Professional Image, Wardrobe Styling
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
What is your new year’s resolution this year? ‘Image’ is the forgotten science of success. It’s the first impression you make and the lasting memory you leave. So what image did you portray in 2009? With 2010 just around the corner, now is the perfect time to re-define how YOU want to be perceived; memorable, authentic, confident, stylish?
Combining style with the principles of influence, EGAMI, invites you to express a more powerful and persuasive professional image this new year. Keep your eyes peeled on our upcoming style and confidence series of events or see our tailored image packages designed to put you ahead of the game so you feel empowered to Step Out With Confidence In 2010!
Tags: Confidence, Corporate Image, Image, Image Consultant, Personal Branding, Professional Image, Style, Success
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