Business Etiquette: Body Language

by | Jun 2, 2015 | First Impression

Body language is one of the keys to your success both professionally and personally. Our movements are speaking as loudly as our words, whether you know it or not.

Here are 9 tips that will significantly enhance, magnify and boost your image. 1. Powerful handshake – Is yours powerful? Are you sure? Have a friend check it out. You must make web to web contact with your hand. Business deals or job opportunities are lost due to wimpy handshakes. This a very important part of your first impression. Remember, to always stand for a handshake. This shows respect.

How to Be Charismatic

by | Feb 22, 2013 | First Impression

Let’s do a quick exercise. Take a moment and think of the word “charisma”.  Make a list of all the people that pop into your mind that have it.  Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, and Oprah have it.  Dean Martin, Liz Taylor, John Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and...

How to Improve Your Posture

by | Jun 19, 2012 | First Impression

Recently, I was asked by the popular blog, Fabulous After 40 to write a post for their site.  Of course, I was thrilled.  See my article below about posture. Having good posture is important at any age. The Importance of Good Posture Have you ever heard the saying “an...

Gossip: Do You Know What I Heard?

by | Mar 20, 2012 | First Impression

This is just about the best piece of advice you will ever receive: never gossip.  Just don’t get involved in it.  It is messy and it is childish.  If you are a gossip,  you may want to take an internal audit and see what exciting substantial activities you can...