Even in blah weather there’s time for style. Add a brightly-colored scarf or hat to your outdoor ensemble. For indoors, wear that royal purple tie you got as a gift. Perk up a dark jacket with a blouse or shirt in the pink or lime green family. It’ll light your not-so-tanned face and help you look healthy.
You can control how much the weather affects your mood and how that positive mood informs your image. In turn, you radiate a positive attitude that says: Do business with me!
“People who deal with life generously and large-heartedly go on multiplying relationships to the end.”
– A.C. Benson
PEACE AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL.
A cautionary word as I get into a subject that’s frankly, delicate.
But it must be covered…or uncovered: panty lines.
Much to my dismay this morning at the gym, someone’s were in my face. I looked up and saw panty lines on one of the sales executives walking through the workout area. Now ladies…and gentlemen who love your ladies…please, let’s proactively put this disturbance behind us…and get it off our behinds.
Why would you ruin a perfectly good look by letting panty lines foul it up? Clients with whom I’ve had this discussion and several of my friends know there’s not much that sends me into orbit like panty lines. They ruin a perfectly nice behind and muck up a perfectly professional look.
I know what you’re saying: Roshini, I can’t do the thong thing.
Fine. Figure out another way to cover up. There are lots of options out there. If you want specific ideas, please e-mail me: roshini@roshinimedia.com. I have lace, cotton, and even satin suggestions for you in nearly every price range. Only you can fix this fiasco from the bottom up.
Sometimes looking at something from a different angle can teach you a few new things…or tricks. On Sunday, I was running late for church (my family might tell you that’s not new), so I had to sit in a section that’s not my usual. I noticed so many different things about the place just because of this seemingly minor change.
I got to thinking: how could this help my clients and others who want to become better presenters? One way is to really be honest about your strengths and challenges when it comes to presentation moments. Then look at your strengths and challenges from a different vantage point. Maybe your challenge is that you feel on edge when you know you have to present. Well, did you have coffee prior to the talk? Caffeine can be a negative for many people in speaking settings. Try going without it and see what happens.
Is a strength your sense of humor? Do you use that humor when you speak? If not, try to. Tap into your inner comedian. You’ll have more fun, and your audience will remember you and the things you say longer. Isn’t that the original point…