DON’T LET YOUR IMAGE SABOTAGE YOUR CAREER

Developing your self-image starts with building your self-esteem and truly loving and valuing the person inside. Good self-esteem means continuously working to improve yourself outside, while holding a healthy appreciation of the person you are inside and taking care of both.

Consider the trust factor. Clients need to trust that you are giving them good advice (selling them what they need, for example) and your image can exude trust or doubt. It’s very difficult to overcome a poor first impression, regardless of your knowledge or expertise.

Having good manners and etiquette is one of the most important components of professional dynamics. When meeting people both your nonverbal and verbal behavior help to define your social skills. Using effective handshakes, good eye contact, and making the proper introductions shows good etiquette.

To get ahead (and to stay ahead) in any career, pay attention to your workplace image as it is a powerful communicator.  The nonverbal messages your image sends can work on your behalf, or they can work against you.  Your clothing is a primary component of your image and it’s a potent communicator with its own coded language.

A professional image attracts investors and clients. It also sets your performance benchmark for your clients and motivates and elevates staff performance. Raise your professional and personal standards until even you are impressed. http://www.advanceimageconsulting.ca

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