Think about your visual appeal. Are you as appealing looking as an iPhone 4S?
There’s little doubt that when it comes to our technology toys, and even other high-end toys such as cars, design is all-important in making a purchasing decision. But what about your own personal visual design appeal? Is it as appealing to yourself, and to others, as it could be?
Every time someone contacts me because he or she is interested in improving their image, our initial conversations begin by defining the concept of image. I ask each individual why he or she is interested in the possibility of working together. Their answers play an important part in defining the concept of image. Since image covers several fields of study, it’s important for me to understand how an individual is defining the concept of image. Not only does it end up being the basis for how we may work together, but it helps people get clear about why this is an important pursuit and goal.
As the New Year begins, people interested in improving their appearance wonder whether working with an image consultant or stylist will help them achieve their goal. Before making that determination, there are a few key things to know ahead of time. The most important thing is to first know your goals, as this will have a lot to do with the kind of professional you choose to work with.
For most techies in Silicon Valley, if your laptop computers and mobile devices are as badly synched as your clothing is with your lifestyle, you’re in big trouble!
Think of a fresh approach to occupying a fresh “you” with your personal image. There’s plenty of iniquity to get riled up about in the world today. But not putting your best personal image out there would be one of the greatest injustices because you have total control of it.
Making your personal image deliciously irresistible is similar to what goes into serving up a delicious plate of authentic Mexican food.
This past weekend while in Hawaii, I met Hector and Helena Sol, two well-known Silicon Valley restaurateurs who own and run Palo Alto Sol and Viva Sol in Mountain View, and who really love running these thriving hot spots. The more we talked, the more we both became clear about some pretty big things that I think you’d really appreciate reading.
Do you see and interact with others through a “generational lens”? This past weekend I attended an educational curriculum for professional image consultants that examined the four generations: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Generation Y, and how to apply this information into our practices. The reasons for appreciating generational differences and similarities are twofold. First, there’s a chance to help workplace culture understand how to bridge the communication gap between generational differences. Second, is an opportunity to better understand an individual on the basis of his or her generational identity.
Over the past twenty years as an image consultant, people have often asked me what are the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to their personal iamge. So, in the spirit of helping you and your friends start 2011 on the right foot, here’s a list of the 7 biggest mistakes people constantly make. It’s really important to know what these mistakes are because , if you are making them yourself, I can consult with you and help show you a better way to see yourself and look authentically your best and mistake free.
Way back in the beginning of my career, I received an award from my employer as part of its “You’re What We’re Famous For” recognition program. I reveled in the award because, at age 20, I was so young to be working in such a high-end retail environment and struggled so much in that first year to find success. I was what Neiman Marcus was famous for. As I flew away from the retail nest and as my image consulting practice became more prominent, it became vital to be true to what I have become famous for.
Goal setting isn’t something to casually do like deciding where to have lunch. It’s better to evaluate how you’d like to improve your life, then set reasonable and measurable goals.