Cut 3 Inches Off My Hair…in 20 Minutes: Meet the Master Behind it All!
Vu, Master Stylist – Obadiah Salon Jeselle, Apprentice – Obadiah Salon These two made a great team! Meet master stylist, Vu, who cut my hair. …And this is Jeselle, his apprentice, who washed, dried, and styled my new do! Vu agrees with me…hair is one of your biggest accessories – whether in a professional or social setting- so I thought to blog about my awe-mazing experience yesterday in case you are looking for a new stylist in Seattle! My Goal: Clean up the ends and style my long layers (hadn’t been cut...
read moreMINDHACKlive: A Real & Raw Interview on Leadership, Personal Brand Identity & Transformation
EDI alum, and CEO/Founder of MX360 Fitness, Cesar Alamar Great afternoon spent with exceptional folks at the Executive Development Institute (EDI)! Established in 1994, the Executive Development Institute (EDI) is a Pacific Northwest non-profit organization committed to building a community of diverse global leaders. EDI partners with over 50 Northwest corporations to meet the growing imperative for global leaders. EDI provides exclusive Asian and Hispanic leadership development programs which are business relevant. Today, over...
read more“Your Clothes Should Be the Least Interesting Thing About You.”
Do you agree with Sarah LeFleur’s take? Recently a friend of mine tagged me in a social media post wanting my opinion on Sarah’s quote. …While I see where Sarah is coming from, my view point is almost opposite of hers! I don’t think that your clothes should be a distraction or overshadow substance whatsoever, but the “least interesting thing about you”? My take is that even though “This Women’s Clothing Brand Is Made For Professional Women Who Hate To Shop” one’s wardrobe should not be –the...
read moreBeing The Dutch Designer Is Easy. Recognizing Your Own Brand: Fine Tuned By Kim!
Nicolette Bouw, The Dutch Designer Meet one my most creative clients, Nicolette Bouw, The Dutch Designer! I recently saw Nicolette’s work featured in 425 Magazine and reached out right away with a huge congratulations as I just LOVED the whole look of the place! Have you seen Margo’s Sweet Shop? Nicolette’s first brick and mortar location, it was even featured on King 5 evening Magazine (http://nibio.net/august-10th-2018/). Check it out in person and get your sweet tooth fix at the Redmond Town Center! Nicolette has...
read moreHow To Build Your Lifestyle Wardrobe With Confidence & Ease!
Tirelessly & decisively championing YOUr confident personal brand, identity & style breakthroughs for game-changing success in business & in life. Be the Total Package, Kim XO 425.503.9885 Kim Peterson works with professionals just like you who are serious about “no more excuses” and want to elevate above the status quo so you can differentiate yourself in the marketplace, achieve greater success with greater ease, and make a bigger impact in the world while attracting more of who and what your really want in business...
read moreMaximize Your Options & Build Your Investment Wardrobe:
…Have you ever wondered if I’d be willing to help build out your #existing wardrobe? Absolutely, I would!This gent shopped the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for a few things and is having me help him design some custom shirts through J Hilburn to coordinate! Tough to fit off the rack he’s one tall drink of water, muscular, and has a V body upper torso. #CustomCasualShirts & #CustomDressShirts are for sure the way to go for ease in getting dressed. What’s next? We’re going to design a custom polo…you know we do...
read moreGroom Your Character Not Just Your Looks
Happy #TruthTuesday! Do you ever wish for people to see the #real you and compliment your essence not just your looks? …Woof, I do!!! My pawrents notice that passersby consistently comment on my looks… But they’re always sure to tell them about my namesake because they say while beauty is fleeting, love and kindness endure forever. I’m still learning, but they chime on saying it’s good to ensure I’m rooted and grounded in something much more sustainable than just my appearance…and to share those good qualities...
read moreDoes This Color Look Good On Me?
No lipstick? Of course…this is a fabulous #color on you!!! #StyleTip: Any hue that is a part of your natural coloring is a great color for you to don! Whether you find it in your eyes, hair, skin – and in this case your lips, wear it with confidence! Met this financial planner yesterday for a brief meeting and while I was WOWed, she was unsure of the color choice. Effortlessly awe-mazing, thrilled she let me share! Unsure what colors are best for you? Call me for a #Custom #ColorAnalysis. Promotion: 10% off during...
read moreDo You Feel Weary? #TruthTuesday
Do you hear it? There is so much noise every day and it’s booming around us, causing distractions, and producing constant static – mentally, emotionally, physically & spiritually. From comparison to the echo in striving in overdrive…do you feel weary? Sometimes the best goal is to do #whatever it takes to #cultivate a #healthy #mindset. What do YOU do to stay the course? CROSSING THE FINISH LINE: Build a champion’s mindset Go the distance to unearth from where the noise is coming Choose to take...
read moreUse This Easy Trick To Pull Your Look Together!
Whether you are a leader, emerging leader, or mama-on-the-go, don’t you always want to feel “pulled together”? Pulling your look together doesn’t mean you have to color match everything throughout your entire outfit. You can create the same affect by using the shapes in your accessories (think jewelry, ties, pocket squares, shoes) to mimic patterns found elsewhere! Is your sense of style more matchy-matchy, or do you like to break it up a bit? #WhatToWear #Seattle #PersonalShopper...
read more“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” -Bill Gates
“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” -Bill Gates Ouch! If we take the emotion out of Bill’s quote we can see it for what it is, take down our masks, and have a conversation for the good of the whole. When we, as a #personalbrand or #corporatebrand, make a mistake no shame or guilt needs to ensue. …We all make mistakes, right? One of the biggest opportunities in today’s market and culture is to ensure your client feels heard (seek 1st to understand) so that in integrity you...
read moreWhat Do You & These Local Celebs Have in Common?
You each have a story to tell…and we all have faced adversity or obstacles in life… It’s just true! Even Seahawks WR, Doug Baldwin. Even the Seattle Symphony’s, Alexander White. (Watch their interviews here: https://tinyurl.com/y8xd8j5m) The truth is, I believe that we can begin to recognize our sense of “I can do this!” when we pause to consciously connect to our #story. In connecting to our story, no matter the adverse chapters, at some level we discover a (perhaps foggy) path back to our unique...
read moreGetting Interview Ready – Easier & More Successful Than I thought!
Meet Maddy Rud, recent UW graduate in accounting and finance, whose savvy real estate mom gifted her a style & shop experience to curate a professional wardrobe for interviewing and beyond. Maddy is insightful, results oriented, pragmatic, and vibrant…and beautifully natural! Maddy was an A+ student during our 3 HR style and shop excursion to curate her professional wardrobe. If you need a star on your team, I highly recommend reaching out to this young woman who’s ready to take on the world! Below, Maddy shares a bit of her...
read moreOutstanding Leader Goes Out of His Way
“Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.” – Sam Walton That said, this senior level exec did just that for a participant in our 2-part Personal Branding for Transformational Leadership, Influence & Success workshop at MCA of Western Washington. The bigger news? She wasn’t even with his company! …This absolutely illustrates #transformational #leadership at it’s finest. Thank you John...
read moreA False Narrative Corrected, A Birthday Celebrated!
(From 7.15.18) Tears of Joy…and…Gratitude: My dad would have been 84 years old today! …Been thinkin’ about him all day. Forever grateful for a beautiful “Cinderella” type ending that happened for us before he unexpectedly died of a heart attack almost a week to the day after our last call (2011). That said, I didn’t know my dad all that well as we had a strained relationship throughout most of my life. In my late 20s we engaged in counseling for a short bit, and in my 30s I committed to doing the forgiveness work -of...
read more5 Key Concepts for Building Your Authentic Personal Brand for Transformational Success
Building and Championing Your Personal Brand: Your Compass to Achieving Greater Success with Greater Ease “Mine your truth so you can own your truth, speak your truth, dress your truth and live your truth out loud in a clear, focused and empowered way. If you take ownership of your unique genius and BE your uniquely savvy self, you will achieve greater success, confidence and fulfillment with greater ease.” – Kim Peterson Regardless of your status or position in business, I have the secret sauce formula to help you advance...
read moreWhy You Should Care About Having The Right Wardrobe
My One & Only! Felt like a grown up to get outta my #puppymama clothes for my guy’s birthday! …Smartest thing I did was curate a wash-n-wear, practical, and affordable mama-on-the-go wardrobe a few days before we flew to pick up Doctor Prescott (our new Bernedoodle puppy) from Toronto. Gorgeous Space – Lincoln Tower TIP: Always get your #wardrobe #rightlyaligned #before you start a new role/change in your life: New job, internship, volunteer position…are you on the speaking circuit? Are you new to the dating scene?...
read moreHave you stumbled into a life not expected, not imagined? Ready to get on track and take charge?
~DURING a Red Carpet Style & Shopping Trip~ Jazzed to introduce you to one of my star clients, Deanna Nowadnick, motivational speaker and inspirational writer, and author of, “Fruit of My Spirit” and “Signs in Life”. Deanna is a woman to be reckoned with and I wanted to feature her because she exemplifies so much – for women (and men) at all stages of life. Dreams coming true, facing fears and experiencing personal breakthroughs, leading with her natural strengths while investing in new skills to help her step...
read moreClient Spotlight: From Fear to Boldness & Tripled Revenues!
Name, Profession, Company JR Nobles, Real Estate Broker, Better Properties Real Estate (www.helpingulive.com) Why did you enlist Kim’s support & What did your life/business look like #BEFORE working with Uniquely Savvy? I came into contact with Kim Peterson and Uniquely Savvy at a time critical time in in my life. My mother had just been diagnosed with terminal cancer and my aunt was also critically ill at the time. I was consumed by both of these major circumstances and was doing everything I could just to keep my head...
read more3 Key Personal Brand Ingredients Needed in Leadership
Authenticity. Empathy. Self-Awareness. Are you incorporating these attributes and values into your personal brand and online presence? Interviewed Tuula Rytyla, Coroporate VP of Microsoft Digital Stores, for my presentation at the National Association of Women with MBAs conference and career fair in Chicago last fall and thought you might be interested to glean. YOU are your brand, everybody has a personal brand! The brand called you includes your story, unique value of contribution, skills, talents, personality, character, vision values,...
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