IMAGE IMPACT SEMINARS are comprehensive, hands-on presentations and workshops that focus on enhancing one's professional image. Emphasis is placed on appearance and behavior for the corporate environment. The wardrobe information provided in these workshops is based on internationally accepted guidelines for business attire. A module on business etiquette and/or personal color may be included. Upon completing the training, participants experience increased credibility and confidence. Image Impact Seminars focus on visual impression. (A detailed description will be forwarded upon request).

IMAGE: SELF ANALYSIS gives participants a chance to review a variety of components that create an individual's personal and professional image. Attendees complete an in-depth questionnaire to provide an objective and realistic self-evaluation. Once participants identify where they are and where they want to be, an action plan toward improvement can be developed. Emphasis is placed on nonverbal and verbal image: body language, appearance (styles, lines, designs, colors that flatter various body types) and verbal communication are addressed.

Upon request, information that addresses the challenges of full-figured (women) and portly individuals (men) or the concerns of small stature/petite individuals may be included. Specific principles of optical illusion and proportions are presented -- color, personal style, and shopping tips are discussed.

IMAGE BUSINESS CASUAL Casual dress is no longer a trend; it is the mode of dress for many professional environments. An employee's personal choice of attire reflects the overall image of the organization. This workshop clarifies the levels of business casual attire that reflect various levels of responsibility. Parameters for appropriate business casual are defined; what is and what is not acceptable based on organizational dress codes is clarified. Participants leave this session with the confidence to either build an effective business casual wardrobe or to make a successful transition to a dress-down policy.

Note: Business casual dress codes can be written (customized) for your organization.

IMAGE BUSINESS ETIQUETTE Business Etiquette is a combination of courtesy, common sense and confidence. It's the difference between being perceived as a novice or a professional. Effective business environments exercise at least a modicum of business etiquette. Possessing such skills can be a promotional catalyst; a lack thereof can hinder professional growth. These "codes of conduct" begin as perceptions and are the foundation for reputations. IMAGE: Business Etiquette covers a number of categories including Business Meetings; Working a Room/Networking; Business Entertaining (includes a dining module); Business Beyond Our Borders and High Tech Etiquette. Each category covers a number of topics. An increased sense of confidence and an increase in professionalism are typical outcomes of this program.

Note: IMAGE: Business Etiquette can cover a wide variety of topics. Clients identify major areas of concern and the consultant will customize a program to them.

The following workshops address wardrobe challenges for men as well as women:

FLATTERING THE FULL FIGURE This seminar deals with the challenges of full-figured (women) and portly (men) individuals. Specific principles of optical illusion and proportions are determined -- color, personal style, and shopping tips are discussed.