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ð¥ Executive Presence, Trust Engineering and Personal Branding for Client-Facing Professionals
Free Resources here: dale-carnegie.co.jp/freebundles
My Point of View
In business, first impressions and successful personal branding are not accidental.
Be intentional about the image, energy and credibility we bring into the room. People are immediately forming a view about our professionalism, judgement and likely value.
ð© Know the Rule to Break the Rule
#5. Q: Why must your tie knot sit tight at the collar?
Make sure your tie is tied up tight at the neck and there isn't a gap opening up between the top of the tie knot and the buttons on the collar, because the tie has slipped down. It ruins the triangular symmetry of the knot and the shirt collar and looks sloppy, lacking in self-awareness and that you are not able to pay attention to detail. We need to keep an eye on this, because ties can loosen off during the day and before you know it, a gap had opened up.
ð The 4 Vs of Executive Presence:
Visual - Do I look prepared, credible and appropriate for the situation?
Vocal - Does my voice tone sound calm and confident?
Verbal - Are my comments clear, concise and beneficial?
Value - Am I making a useful difference to the people and business around me?
ð¯ Todayâs Executive Presence Intention
Todayâs meetings:
Meeting with Melissa Inooka, Commissioner for the Queensland Trade and Investment Office in Tokyo talking about expanding the Alumni in Japan who graduated from Australian Universities
Lunch at the Tokyo American Club, Azabudai
The impression I wanted to create:
I wanted to try a new outfit today combining my summer suit with a summer tie and it was the first time to wear it. I received it from a friend when he retired and had no need anymore for dressing for work. I went for a stronger pocketsquare colour to add contrast to the outfit, in case the tie looked too washed out.
The Impression Construction Elements
Suit: Gianni Versace Milano 1976 grey suit with a Prince of Wales check, a mauve window pane pattern, peak lapels, Barchetta breast pocket, 35mm double cuffs, flap pockets, side vents.
Shirt: Thomas Pink London 1984 white shirt with English Cuffs. Abbeyhorn Holme 1749 horn collars stays from Kirby Allison Dallas 2007.
Tie: Nicky Milano 1920 in a light cream with dots in a Four-In-Hand knot
Cufflinks: Stanford University gold cufflinks from my time there on a two week Executive Course on Strategy.
Pocket Square: Isaia Napoli 1920 yellow and blue linen pocketsquare in a reverse puff. Stabiliser from Kuska Fabrics Kyoto 1936.
Watch: Vintage 37mm rectangular steel case Longines Saint-Imier 1832 S30 EFCo which has a black face on the dial and a steel strap.
Fragrance: Blenheim Bouquet Eau de Toilette Penhaligonâs London 1870
ð High Shine Shoes: The high shine shoes were TLB Mallorca 1946 burgundy Adelaide Oxfords Artista series with a Picasso last and punched toe cap French calf from the D'Annonay tannery 1838.
âš Todayâs Featured Detail
The light cream tie and stronger yellow pocketsquare combination. Originally, I chose a lemon coloured pocketsquare, but I had trouble with the mauve in the window pane pattern in the suit, so I switched to the yellow and blue pocketsquare which could hold its own.
One Rule to Remember
There can be many colour elements making up our look, but they should not compete with each other. Make one colour dominant and let the others be subservient to it.
ð Executive Presence Coaching in Tokyo
I coach leaders in Executive Presence, Leadership, Communication, Presentations and Sales.
For coaching or training in Tokyo, contact me at greg.story@dalecarnegie.com.
We have a bonus for you packed with free resourcesâone thatâll make you go, âYep, this is exactly what I wanted.â Head to the link now. Dale-Carnegie.co.jp/en/about/freebundles
ð dale-carnegie.co.jp ð Free white papers: bit.ly/4nbN0pj ð Free e-books: bit.ly/42MbKMK
âïž Dr. Greg Story â President, Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training. Author of Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, Japan Presentations Mastery and Japan Leadership Mastery.
ð¥ Executive Presence, Trust Engineering and Personal Branding for Client-Facing Professionals
Free Resources here: dale-carnegie.co.jp/freebundles
My Point of View
In business, first impressions and successful personal branding are not accidental.
Be intentional about the image, energy and credibility we bring into the room. People are immediately forming a view about our professionalism, judgement and likely value.
ð© Know the Rule to Break the Rule
#5. Q: Why must your tie knot sit tight at the collar?
Make sure your tie is tied up tight at the neck and there isn't a gap opening up between the top of the tie knot and the buttons on the collar, because the tie has slipped down. It ruins the triangular symmetry of the knot and the shirt collar and looks sloppy, lacking in self-awareness and that you are not able to pay attention to detail. We need to keep an eye on this, because ties can loosen off during the day and before you know it, a gap had opened up.
ð The 4 Vs of Executive Presence:
Visual - Do I look prepared, credible and appropriate for the situation?
Vocal - Does my voice tone sound calm and confident?
Verbal - Are my comments clear, concise and beneficial?
Value - Am I making a useful difference to the people and business around me?
ð¯ Todayâs Executive Presence Intention
Todayâs meetings:
Meeting with Melissa Inooka, Commissioner for the Queensland Trade and Investment Office in Tokyo talking about expanding the Alumni in Japan who graduated from Australian Universities
Lunch at the Tokyo American Club, Azabudai
The impression I wanted to create:
I wanted to try a new outfit today combining my summer suit with a summer tie and it was the first time to wear it. I received it from a friend when he retired and had no need anymore for dressing for work. I went for a stronger pocketsquare colour to add contrast to the outfit, in case the tie looked too washed out.
The Impression Construction Elements
Suit: Gianni Versace Milano 1976 grey suit with a Prince of Wales check, a mauve window pane pattern, peak lapels, Barchetta breast pocket, 35mm double cuffs, flap pockets, side vents.
Shirt: Thomas Pink London 1984 white shirt with English Cuffs. Abbeyhorn Holme 1749 horn collars stays from Kirby Allison Dallas 2007.
Tie: Nicky Milano 1920 in a light cream with dots in a Four-In-Hand knot
Cufflinks: Stanford University gold cufflinks from my time there on a two week Executive Course on Strategy.
Pocket Square: Isaia Napoli 1920 yellow and blue linen pocketsquare in a reverse puff. Stabiliser from Kuska Fabrics Kyoto 1936.
Watch: Vintage 37mm rectangular steel case Longines Saint-Imier 1832 S30 EFCo which has a black face on the dial and a steel strap.
Fragrance: Blenheim Bouquet Eau de Toilette Penhaligonâs London 1870
ð High Shine Shoes: The high shine shoes were TLB Mallorca 1946 burgundy Adelaide Oxfords Artista series with a Picasso last and punched toe cap French calf from the D'Annonay tannery 1838.
âš Todayâs Featured Detail
The light cream tie and stronger yellow pocketsquare combination. Originally, I chose a lemon coloured pocketsquare, but I had trouble with the mauve in the window pane pattern in the suit, so I switched to the yellow and blue pocketsquare which could hold its own.
One Rule to Remember
There can be many colour elements making up our look, but they should not compete with each other. Make one colour dominant and let the others be subservient to it.
ð Executive Presence Coaching in Tokyo
I coach leaders in Executive Presence, Leadership, Communication, Presentations and Sales.
For coaching or training in Tokyo, contact me at greg.story@dalecarnegie.com.
We have a bonus for you packed with free resourcesâone thatâll make you go, âYep, this is exactly what I wanted.â Head to the link now. Dale-Carnegie.co.jp/en/about/freebundles
ð dale-carnegie.co.jp ð Free white papers: bit.ly/4nbN0pj ð Free e-books: bit.ly/42MbKMK
âïž Dr. Greg Story â President, Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training. Author of Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, Japan Presentations Mastery and Japan Leadership Mastery.
