There is no better time than the new year to inspire professionals to shine on their personal and professional goals.When we start our journey this year, it's a great time to really dig deeper into what's going on in your life-and acknowledge what hasn't happened.During this period of uncertain and dangerous employment prospects, I encourage you to look at yourself from a new perspective and consider exciting ways to reshape yourself to 2010.
Enhance your visual image, celebrate your professional achievements, and prove your claim in the professional spotlight.As author D.H.Lawrence wrote: "Why is fashion changing?Because we have really changed in the slow transformation of time."My brave clients have worked with me as their coaches for a long time and they understand that the journey of image is a process and continuum, not an isolated acute process --time event.
Over time, professionals continue to grow and grow, and they focus on career development or top-level work.Are you wearing clothes from five years ago?Can your hairstyle be traced back to 1980?Gentlemen, are your casual pants with those three?Pleated balloon numbers from Miami's Vice President era and do your bestWaist pants and loose suit coat make you look like a character in the 1930 vaudevillian show?Time for a tune-Even luxury sports cars need to be adjusted-In this year, your presence needs to be transformed into high-end, giving off a classic sense of renewal.Modern style with fashionable taste.Otherwise, when someone else passes you on the way to a coveted position and to win a professional role, you may fall behind in the slow lane.
Perception is reality!If your boss or co-worker sees that you are not renovating your appearance, you may not be taken seriously and may miss the opportunity to promote.Don't make your image clumsy because of negligence.Use the expertise of a professional image coach who can help you define your true selfBrand and then help you create visual effects fromSomeone who supports you in achieving your career ambitions and allows you to move at full speed to the destination you want.
Devil in detail, I recently learned by reading the comments of Fortune 500 CEO that one of the main reasons they don't promote employees is not related to work but their personal performance is very poor.When I read that I was wondering if the HR staff or senior management of these companies were really prepared to face the honest conversations that were difficult, sensitive, demanding to cover the subject matter of employee appearance frankly.Personal image may not be a topic they are happy to discuss, and even if they come up, image consultation is not their area of expertise.
In my phone conversation with top CEOs, they describe very much the image challenges their organization faces.They told me the details of the staff's dress and appearance, and I was always amazed at how they could recall the specific examples of people in their company who were vandalizing promotions because of poor image.Trust me when I say that people at the top of your organization do notice "little things.
"Successful brand my professional image coach can be constructive and provide you with advice to show the true brand style while learning about the company's culture and position.I understand how important it is to be honest with people about the visual image they project to others.Sometimes it may take a while for professionals to come forward and commit to discovering their new and improved brand image.
But once you do, you feel more selfBe confident, be more productive at work, build relationships more easily and achieve greater success within the organization.Before you take the necessary steps to discover how to stand out and stay unique on today's crowded and competitive business scene, don't let 2010 slip away from you.Start investing in your visual image today and set a positive trajectory for this year's greater career success path.