As professionals we are often called upon to give a presentation to; colleagues, board members or the public. Many people are terrified at the thought of standing in front of a crowd to present. The ability to stand in front of a crowd and present with confidence and conviction will help you build your professional reputation in your industry. Giving a great presentation is a
I receive emails frequently asking ” What should I wear ?” & “What does black tie event mean?” So I would like to share with you a table that breaks down dress codes for different events and what is expected. Have you ever received an invitation to an event and the dress code states – “Black Tie” or “Black Tie Optional” What does this dress
Does your office celebrate Casual Friday? It’s a good way to kick off the weekend isn’t it. Not having to worry about a stuffy suit or tie. For many places of employment it can be seen as a corporate response attempting to raise worker morale in a sometimes stifling white collar office environment. But now, it’s under threat. It’s time to leave the tropical shirt for
As a boss or manager you have a responsibility not only to your organisation and its shareholders but to your employees. Demonstrating respect, communication and concern for them will benefit you and them. Where employees are concerned, great leaders don’t take. Great leaders give. So how do you get voted the BEST Boss? Make yourself available: Strike the right balance between paying attention to those you
How often do you walk through the city of Sydney and see a mirage of professional men wearing a suit? But have you ever noticed the men in suits just don’t look complete and polished. Just like corporate women it is the finer details that set you apart from the masses. Men generally wear are navy, black or charcoal suit but its the length or
Rapport is the ability to relate to others in a way that creates a level of trust and understanding. One way to build rapport is to know how to – telephone talk. So how do you build telephone rapport with colleagues and clients when communication is via the landline or mobile? As professionals when developing rapport it isn’t about ‘making best friends’ with your caller.
Last week I had the pleasure of speaking to the amazing Sydney Executive Assistants at the EAN Conference 2013 on Professional Image. As an Executive Assistant the professional image you project must reflect your personality and credibility as well as that of your executive. Often you will be in situations where you are the representative of your organisation and your executive. So it is important
Time management refers to managing time effectively so that the right time is allocated to the right activity. Professionally how do you manage your time or not? As a professional, you may be frequently interrupted or pulled in different directions- deadlines to meet, presentations to prepare while colleagues are depending on your work. While you cannot stop interruptions, you do get a say on how much
We all subconsciously give away hints as to our true emotions, through our body language and gestures. As a professional working to climb the corporate ladder the key is to understand the meaning of the gestures. Just as important is being able to read other peoples body language and gestures. This will help you to communicate your message most effectively. A guide to reading body
Dress Code Policies are, and always will be, a hot topic. Most people cringe at the thought of someone telling them what to wear. Is it not time employers, multi-nationals through to SME’s, develop a dress code policy that is in sync with the image/brand of the organisation yet allows employees to express individuality? If employee’s deal extensively with the public, it may be appropriate
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