UNITED STATES, Jan 21 — There is no better time than a new year to inspire
professionals to shine the spotlight on their personal and
professional goals. As we begin this year’s journey it’s
a wonderful time to really delve into what’s working in
your life – while also acknowledging what’s not. During
this uncertain and treacherous time for the employment
picture, I encourage you to see yourself in terms of a fresh
perspective and consider exciting ways to reinvent yourself
for 2010.
Don’t let 2010 pass you by before you take the necessary
steps to discover how to stand out and be unique in
today’s crowded and competitive business arena
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here is no better time than a new year to inspire
professionals to shine the spotlight on their personal and
professional goals. As we begin this year’s journey it’s
a wonderful time to really delve into what’s working in
your life – while also acknowledging what’s not. During
this uncertain and treacherous time for the employment
picture, I encourage you to see yourself in terms of a fresh
perspective and consider exciting ways to reinvent yourself
for 2010. Step up your visual image, celebrate your career
accomplishments, and stake your claim in the professional
spotlight.
As author D.H. Lawrence wrote, “Why do fashions in
clothes change? Because really we ourselves change in the
slow metamorphosis of time.” My brave clients who have
worked with me as their coach over an extended period of
time understand that the image journey is a process and a
continuum, not an isolated acute one-time event.
Professionals continue to evolve and grow over time as they
set their sights on career advancements or top–tier jobs.
Are you wearing clothes that date you back to five years
ago? Is your hairstyle a throwback to 1980s big hair?
Gentlemen, do your slacks resemble those triple-pleated
ballooning numbers from the era of Miami Vice and do your
high-waisted trousers and baggy suit jackets make you look
like a character from a 1930s vaudevillian show?
Time for a Tune-up
Even luxury sports cars need a tune-up now and then, and
this is the year when your presence needs to shift into high
gear and exude an updated sense of classic-modern style with
a dash of fashion spice. Otherwise you might fall behind in
the slow lane as others pass you by en route to coveted
positions and winning career roles.
Perception is reality! If your superiors or colleagues see
that you are not renovating your appearance, you may not to
be taken seriously and might miss an opportunity for a
promotion. Don’t let your image become a clunker due to
neglect. Take advantage of the expertise of a professional
image coach who can help you define your authentic
self-brand and then assist you in creating a visual presence
from the inside-out – one that supports you in achieving
your career aspirations and carries you full speed ahead to
your desired destination.
The Devil is in the Details
A hard fact I recently learned by reading comments from
CEO’s of Fortune 500 Firms is that one of the top reasons
they don’t promote their people has nothing to do with job
performance – but instead with poor personal appearance.
When I read that I wondered whether the HR people or top
managers in those firms are really ready to have the kinds
of difficult, sensitive, honest conversations that are
required to candidly cover the topic of employee appearance.
Personal image is probably not a subject they feel
comfortable discussing, and even if they do bring it up,
image consulting is not their area of expertise.
During phone conversations I have had with top CEOs they
are very descriptive about what image challenges their
organizations face. They tell me the minute details of
employee dress and appearance and I am always amazed at how
they can recall such specific examples of people within
their companies who sabotaged promotions because of a poor
image. Trust me when I say that people at the top of your
organization do indeed notice the “little things.”
Brand Me Successful
A professional image coach can be constructive and offer
you suggestions to bring out your authentic brand style
while also understanding the culture and position you hold
within a company. I understand how important it is to be
honest with people regarding the visual image they are
projecting to others. Sometimes it may take a while for
professionals to step up and make the commitment to discover
their new and improved brand image. But once you do you will
feel more self-confident, be more productive at work,
establish relationships with greater ease, and be more
successful within the organization.
Don’t let 2010 pass you by before you take the necessary
steps to discover how to stand out and be unique in
today’s crowded and competitive business arena. Start
investing in your visual presence today to set a positive
trajectory on this year’s path to greater career success.
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managers in those firms are really ready to have the kinds
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