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End of the Year speech – tips for delivering the ultimate company speech
End of the year is a time of looking back and summarizing achievements and making plans for the New Year. It is the time of Christmas parties, awards giving evenings and company speeches. If you are the one to deliver a speech, here are a few tips on how to...
What I learned as a Toastmaster
I have never been shy of standing in front of a crowd, big or small. I have to admit, I enjoyed being in the spotlight and surely I love to talk. Years of company training sessions, various professional presentations and I thought I knew it all. When I went to my...
Business etiquette for professionals – leadership skill or relict of the past
When bringing up the subject of business etiquette, I often sense the natural resistance to any imposed rules. We tend to treat those rules as if they restrict the freedom of our behaviour. But I like to think of etiquette as a Highway Code. Compliance with the rules...
Cufflinks – an accessory of polished professional
Are the cufflinks an essential element of office wear or they should be reserved for formal occasions? For gentleman who wants to stand out or show his status, cufflinks are a great accessory that make a statement. Clothes do not make the man, but attention to...
Image of a leader – your executive presence
Executive presence is an unwritten competency for leaders and in today's economy, it is a must if you want to accelerate your career. Studies* among 4000 professionals show that executive presence constitutes 25% of what it takes to get promoted and equally important...
Why your image matters?
Your image is a very first thing that is available to others and is immediately evaluated and judged. Even if you truly believe you care more for someone's values, personality and character, you also judge others based on their appearance. It happens instantly and...
Body language: make a good impression
Body language impacts how others perceive you. What really matters, it is not what you say, but how you say it and, most importantly, how your body conveys that message. According to the research studies - words, tone of voice and body language - account...
Neuroscience of the first impression
Image perception and the first impression creation process is somehow similar to the decision-making process when it comes to buying products. Economics Nobel prize winner Daniel Kahneman describes the decision making process theory in his book ‘Thinking, Fast and...
Update your wardrobe – summer look for business professional
Summer is a great time to look at your wardrobe and refresh it a bit for the season. Your thick woolen suits and double ply cotton shirts should be replaced with light garments and thin fabrics. Warm season is also a great time to wear bright colors and you should not...
First impression you make only once
"First impression is an idea, feeling or opinion about a person formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence." We deeply believe that it is our character and personality that counts, but the reality is that people make judgements about who we...
5 tips for your personal brand
Understanding that client's perception of you impacts your relationship and your business is a first step to look into your personal brand. If you do not have yet a strategy for developing and maintaining your personal branding, here are 5 elements you need to...
The importance of non verbal communication
"Body language is the process of using facial expressions, gestures, gaze, tone of voice and postures in order to send and receive non-verbal messages." Language, as a form of communication, is quite a recent discovery. Considering the history of a mankind, and while...
Greetings card for Easter – Etiquette Tips
Have you already prepared and sent your Easter greetings cards? No? Probably you are not the only one. Nowadays, we simply send an email, sms or post a general wishes on Facebook. While sending traditional cards might seems to be obsolete, it still is a nice gesture...
How to achieve timeless elegance – tips for modern gentleman
Ever wonder how some men look good with such a little effort? The key to timeless elegance are bold classic pieces in your closet that will make you look and feel good. Having those is a base for every outfit, that can be accessorised with a stylish seasonal elements....
5 rules to match a tie
Do you want to look stylish, fashionable and yet elegant and appropriate? Then have a collection of ties! There are 5 rules when it comes to your tie... Man's wardrobe must look boring in comparison with a closet of a woman. In a way men are limited to suits, shirts...
Personal Branding Rules – Unique, Reliable, Consistent
When thinking about Personal Branding you can’t forget about 3 elements – Unique, Reliable, Consistent Unique You need to stand out from the rest. If you, as an executive or entrepreneur, are like the others, why anyone would choose you, how would they know you...
Signature stuff for great personal brand
When considering your personal brand and image, you must be aware of every single element and make it special to provide a unique experience. This is what I call a signature stuff. You may consider to use specific colors for your logo, website, stationery, office...
Personal Brand Audience
Your personal brand audience is all the people you have contact with and every interaction you have with them, whether random or frequent, has an impact on your image and your brand as an individual. Now that you have assessed your personal brand, it is time to look...
Personal Branding
Learn why personal branding is essential for shaping how others perceive you in business and personal life.
Offline vs. Online Personal Branding
If you wonder whether you have or not your personal brand, I can assure you have one. And if you wonder what it is, well... this is simply "what people are saying about you when you are not in the room". It is your reputation and how you are perceived by others....
Corduroy – fabric for autumn
Corduroy is a cotton fabric that is used to make pants, skirts, jackets, and outerwear. It is warm and soft with a particular texture. Corduroy pants are casual and can be part of an everyday outfit for informal occasions. They come in all colors, although black,...
Socks – a small thing that matters
It seems like there is nothing special about socks. They are just something you have to wear and they don’t really matter. However, this minor detail can ruin any outfit if the choice of socks is not given proper thought. There are a number of things to consider when...
Ascot – Alternative neckwear
Many men despise wearing ties. They don’t wear a tie because they want to; they wear a tie because they feel like they have to. They wear them out of a sense of obligation and only feel like themselves once the tie is off. Men who do not like wearing ties should...
How to look ‘preppy’
The Preppy style is inspired by American Ivy League colleges. These students primarily come from the upper classes and have a specific way of dressing and acting. It involves more than just an outfit; it is a lifestyle. In addition to clothing, a prep has a neat...
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