This One Thing Can Ruin Your Credibility in Q2!
And 3 Ways to Fix It! Well, here we are, April 2021, and the start of Quarter 2. I hope Q1 was productive and a positive sign of a profitable Q2. Major media outlets are posting a variety of articles outlining which Covid restrictions are being lifted and when. One key development in this process […]
Busting the MSP Myth That Appearance Doesn’t Matter
You have seven seconds to make a first impression. What message do you want your appearance to convey to customers and prospects? I participated in an initial sales meeting once that “looked” like this: The first salesperson sat in my conference room chair in a too-tight button-down untucked shirt, exposing bulging buttons and abdominal hair. […]
How to NOT be “THAT” Co-Worker 5 Tips to Building NOT Repelling Office Relationships
You all know them, THAT employee in the office or colleague that just doesn’t get it. That person who rolls their eyes or always responds to your questions in an exasperated, angry tone. Are you picturing “that” co-worker in your mind? I knew you were! Every office has one or maybe two. I call them […]
Take Your Presentation from Blah to Brilliant!
Seven Successful Presentation Skills to Win Your Audience! How many presentations do you give on a daily basis? This is a trick question. The answer: all day! Whether we are at the office delivering the quarterly numbers, sitting across the table in a heated negotiation, teaching about Newton’s Law in Science class, or networking at […]
Five Professional Image Tips Thanks to Marco Rubio’s Boots!
What would the media say about your professional image? The run for Presidential office has taken a turn. A shift from the pressing issues of the economy and global warming to the significance of Republican Senator Marco Rubio’s shiny black boots! Of course, this focus on fashion is a direct attempt at fellow Republican opponents […]
Office Holiday Party Etiquette – Five Tips for Success!
As the Andy Williams song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” The air is crisp, jovial family meals, vacation days, big sales at the mall and the dreaded, er…I mean exciting Office Holiday Party! In life, we are always seeking opportunities to create special memories to cherish for years. When it comes […]
The Business Bite & Other Dinner Etiquette Tips
How many business dinners have you attended where your final memory of your dinner companion was chewed food discarded on the side of their plate or strands of spaghetti slowly being slurped into their mouth? Disgusting, right!? Question: Do table manners really impact our image?
“Image”ine the Possibilities! Your Appearance = Success.
Imagine interviewing for your dream job. Imagine giving a presentation to C-level executives. Imagine a dinner meeting with clients to renew a huge contract. Now think about your personal appearance. How important are first impressions? It takes more than just a strong handshake and confident “hello” to get someone’s attention. What you wear is equally […]