(Video) Dared to Jump. Then Dared to Turn Down a $3k Speaking Engagement!: Lessons Learned from a Trapeze
A real time example of building the courage muscle….. (Trapeze Debut: I Dared to Jump! ) This was my first experience on the trapeze; it was both exhilarating and scary at the same time. Believe it or not, facing my fears in this social, “out-of-the-office” setting gave me the confidence to “find & use my authentic voice” in an extremely difficult professional situation later that same day. Having chosen to face my fears and jump from that ridiculously tall platform, I left feeling empowered and aligned on the...
read moreCathy Inspires From The Inside-Out…You’ll Want to Check Her Out!
I always appreciate it when people share about their style progress & success -whether we’ve worked together or not. When I do have the privilege of collaborating with someone on their personal style & branding, one of my goals is to not only wardrobe them such that they look and feel a-mazing, but also give them sustainable style tools, tips, and tricks for their inside-out style journey. A huge TREAT (pic above) landed in my inbox from a past client turned lovely friend – Cathy. “Thought you’d be proud I...
read moreTrue or False: Men Who Are Attractive Enjoy A Premium On salaries, Upwards Of 10% Compared To Their Less Appealing Colleagues.
True: Attractive Men Earn Higher Salaries. Source – “Beauty and the Labor Market,” a paper by Daniel Hamermesh and Jeff Biddle. Published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. …Guys, don’t be ashamed to take an honest look at your visual presentation and attractiveness. A stronger sense of “attractive” can be achieved in small steps & in phases if necessary. Consider the way you wear your clothing (fit), or the language of your look (the visual story that’s being...
read moreVideo: Sophia Verara’s Hottest Looks of 2011
Watched an old episode of Modern Family last night and was moved to Google! WOW! ……Now here’s a gal who really knows how to dress her shape & style. The fabric graces in just the right places, the silhouettes maximize her assets and minimize her challenges (we all have them!). ….She Looks confident in her skin AND her style! Tip: Lightweight fabrics grace and drape off the body more beautifully than heavier fabrics. Especially where you are broad, curvy, or full figured, consider lighter weight fabrics to...
read moreWho’s Taking Purposeful Action Today?
….Whew, still basking in the fact that 2011 is over! Can you believe we’re already 4 days into a brand new year? What purposeful action are you taking today? Living a Life on….Purpose Who else believes in taking purposeful action in life? …Willing to share what you’re up to today? Who believes in setting goals – making resolutions to create the kind of life you really want? Anyone being purposeful about honing their personal style? Taking up a new hobby? Committing to be more _________in 2012? Anyone being...
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