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When you walk through someone’s door or they walk through yours, your image and presence has an immediate impact. This executive presence has been a recent hot topic as the result of a survey and book published by New York’s Center for Talent Innovation. According to the results of the survey, to demonstrate executive presence you must have three key characteristics. Gravitas, Communication excellence and a pleasing Appearance. Or I like to call it the ABC’s of appearance, behaviour and communication. This is not news – it’s a subject that has been around a long time. I remember “back in the day” learning about these traits at what was called modelling and deportment schools. ..

Spring – only a minute ago it was summer. The year has flown by so quickly and isn’t that the lament of so many of us. But, “It is never too late to be what you might have been,” according to George Eliot (the pen name of English novelist Mary Anne Evans) with this well-known quote. As spring is the season of renewal perhaps it is also time for us to revitalize our personal brands. Here are a few tips to help you shine in spring. ..

Iris Apfel is a fashion icon and celebrity who is 93 years young. Her flamboyant style is what is most memorable about her – the unique way she wears colour and outlandish pieces of jewellery. A friend of mine is also a very colourful personality. She always wears beaded necklaces, bright clothing and accessories. A diminutive woman but you certainly wouldn’t miss her in a crowd. Her style is unique and makes a statement. Neither of these women reflect my style aspirations yet I admire the way they express their personality and personal brand through what they wear. ..