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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. ..

Participating in a work conference in Las Vegas was a highlight of my corporate working life. The trip was a mixture of work and pleasure and a major component of the organisations rewards program to their employees. I felt very honoured being part of an elite group who were being rewarded for their contribution to the business. Investing in your people and having happy employees who are enthusiastic brand advocates is one way to boost your business. Generally only major companies can reward their people this way and but even small business owners like myself can invest in our people and continue to build our brand.   ..