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October 11, 2014

A Note from Beverly

 

Welcome to the launch and celebration of my 'Image is Everything' Newsletter. I'm thrilled to be able to serve you in this capacity!  This newsletter is designed to help you build upon your image and help you manage the way others perceive you. Each issue will have content that I'm sure you will find of value and help you get immediate results as you move forward in your endeavors.

Own Your Image!

Big Hug,
Beverly


FEATURED ARTICLE  - Five Mistakes That Can Kill a Business Relationship Before it Begins

Are you sending the right signals?

Underestimating the importance of image is a common mistake among professionals, business owners and solo-preneurs.  The image you present has everything to do with the selling opportunities you acquire.  The consistency of that message throughout your business and career will determine your ability to attract, convert, satisfy and maintain your customers and get the recognition at work that you deserve.

There are many ways to make a good first impression.  You can learn communication techniques, body language, and other skills that help you get off on the right foot with the people you meet.  But there are also things you can say or do that will kill your first impression no matter how solid it is.  In this edition we will discuss three of them.

1.  Name Dropping and Bragging - No matter how badly you want to impress someone, resist the urge to brag.  Don't talk about your great achievements in a bragging way and don't deliberately drop names of who you know.  It doesn't impress and it's more likely to make you look like a snob.  Try to let your good points and knowledge come out naturally. 

2.  Who are you again?  Do your research and know who it is you're talking to. If you don't know who they are, get to know them, starting with their name. Using a person's name during a conversation will not only help you remember their name but will give that person a positive impression of you.  Forgetting names is a common first impression blunder that makes you look like you don't care.

3.  Self-Obsession - You create a positive first impression by asking questions and listening to the other person, not talking about yourself.  Keep the conversation focused on the other person, their needs and how you can help them. Asking people questions about themselves can give you valuable knowledge and make them feel important.  If you talk too much about yourself, you seem self-obsessed and people will turn off.

To be continued...



"Early impressions are hard to eradicate from the mind.
       When once wool has been dyed purple,
    who can restore it to its previous whiteness?"
                                   ---Saint Jerome


UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Workshop -
Take Your Career to the Next Level Now - 4 Keys to Help You Get Noticed
November 2, 2014 - 11 am, 40 Exchange Place, NYC  10005

Webinar -
First Impressions Matter - The 3 keys to Using First Impressions to Get More Clients--Coming Soon




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No white after Labor Day?

As we move into October, I wanted to touch on the hot topic 'should we wear white after Labor Day?'

Some people believe this fashion rule is terribly antiquated, while others would never be seen in white after Labor Day.  My view is that first of all, you always want to wear what's flattering to you and your body. However, here in the Northeast (I'm a native New Yorker), if the fabric is too lightweight, I would be inclined to say no, unless its still very hot a week or two after Labor Day.  If white cashmere, or winter white wool, I would say yes.  Of course there are always exceptions as Michelle Obama looked amazing at the 2009 Inaugural Ball where she sported a white chiffon gown in January.  If you live in a place where the temperature is hot most or all of the time, I would say yes.  Here I am on a tour in LA in March of this year rocking my favorite pair of white jeans. Until next time...










INTERESTED IN HAVING BEVERLY SPEAK TO YOUR GROUP?  PLEASE CALL 347-504-4174.

 












 
Beverly is a certified image consultant, coach and speaker.  She helps business owners and professionals who are stuck, overlooked and forgotten, get seen, heard and become highly celebrated. Through her innovative professional development concepts, she inspires her clients to take action and embrace change.  She is the creator of the highly acclaimed programs 'Take Your Career to The Next Level Now - Four Keys To Help You Get Noticed' and 'Your Marketplace Personality - How to Build Rapport and Strengthen Relationships'. Her programs take participants beyond theory to hands on application for immediate results.
 
 
 
 
Beverly Rhoden
(347) 504-4174
beverly@thevisionconsultinggroup.com
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