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Seminars and Group Sessions

Image Management; The impact on business
In this half-day seminar, we discuss the visual impact and messages that we send. You will learn about the limitations affecting your image and how you can overcome them.

Topics include: Visual Impact, Consistency of Image, Attributes, Limitations, Image Management, and Dynamics.

Image and the Frequent Traveller
Learn the art of packing light but right. Get insight into capsule creations that work in any situation. Learn correct introduction etiquette, handshakes, tipping, who pays for lunch etc.

Body Language; the unspoken message
The body supplements what we say. But are they delivering the same message? The
Elements of this component include vocal impact,
Topics include: Vocal Impact, Advantages, Limitations, Impact/Influence, and Dynamics of Interaction

Men's Wardrobing Techniques
“Can you take one set of accessories, one pair of shoes, a few garments from your closet, pack it in a suitcase and live for 2 weeks?” This session teaches you how. It includes wardrobe techniques, styles, fabric, colour and capsule dressing and knowing if your tailor is measuring for the best fit.
Men, do not miss this!

Make-up techniques
A made-up face simply says “I have paid attention to the rest, now for the best” Get the complete look with skillfully applied make-up application techniques. Learn how to highlight features through blending. No longer are we willing to look painted or theatrical.

Surviving the interview
This is a long-term investment skill. Maybe we have skills but can we bag the job? Learn how to create the resume and image that would have the visual impact required to get the interviewers attention. Understand how your responses leave impressions in the interviewers' minds.
Topics include: Resume writing, researching the job and the company, follow-up after sending the resume, visual impact and the interview.

The New Dress Code - Business Inventory
Includes the do's and don'ts of each level of business dress. Learn how to invest in and create a quality wardrobe that looks great anytime. Quality and not quantity capsule dressing techniques.

What Do I Wear?
Always the question, ladies. Understand the international standards of mode of dress. Decipher your invitation so that you know what to wear. You will not look out of place again.

Telephone Skills
Good phone skills is one of the avenues to gain the competitive edge. Understand the barriers to communication. The ten commandments to calls that impress. Listening, verbal and non-verbal cues. Answering the phone and using technology, graciously. "So glad you called" strategies for successful sales calls.

The Protocol of Effective Meetings
Meeting planning and preparation. Ten steps to conducting a meeting. Managing a meeting.Keys to powerful presentations. Strategies for successful sales and cold calls, working the crowd, conventions and trade shows.

Corporate Dress Code Policy
Ensure that complete branding of your product. Have a “codified” dress code in effect. Policy will include: Understanding the impact of business attire on the on the corporate product and your personal development within the company; what is considered acceptable attire(the dress code) Dress down do's and don'ts. Maintaining the corporate brand in how you dress when attending a company function.
(This project is undertaken only after a complete needs assessment and understanding of the company image needs and policy for public interaction)

 

Individual Services

Wardrobe Analysis
For those serious about change. You will learn how to get rid of the dead wood, understand how quality and not quantity can give you the image you deserve.
Learn how to audit, de-junk and re-invest in a new wardrobe.

Body and figure analysis
How many of us really know our bodies? Do not be limited by magazine images that do not reflect how the majority of us look. Learn the true way to assess your body so that you can get a good fit.

Make-up techniques
A made-up face simply says “I have paid attention to the rest, now for the best” Get the complete look with skillfully applied make-up application techniques. Learn how to highlight features through blending. No longer are we willing to look painted or theatrical.

Surviving the interview
This is a long-term investment skill. Maybe we have skills but can we bag the job? Learn how to create the resume and image that would have the visual impact required to get the interviewers attention. Understand how your responses leave impressions in the interviewers' minds.
Topics include: Resume writing, researching the job and the company, follow-up after sending the resume, visual impact and the interview.

Also available as group session

Individual Consultations start with a need assessment, after which we decide on what other services may be required. Initial consultations, on the phone or in person generally last about 45 minutes. After this, we can provide figure and wardrobe analysis, personal shopping services and make-up skills.

 


 

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