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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
18. Q: Whatâs the rule for putting stuff in your trouser pockets?
Donât stuff things into the front or rear pockets of your trousers, like mobile phones, keys, wallets, etc. It looks messy, bulgy and destroys the elegance of the line of your silhouette. Our suit coat should have a nice drape and that line should be kept through to the trousers. Pocket items can destroy that line and make us look slovenly.
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:
Economist Intelligence Corporate Network (EICN) luncheon at the ANA Hotel in Akasaka
Joint chamber networking party at the Shinjuku Hilton
The impression I wanted to create:
This was a big Chamber event, so I wanted to stand out in the crush and just wearing a suit jacket and tie did that by itself, let alone the strong blue shirt.
The Impression Construction Elements
Suit: Custom light grey Birdâs Eye suit with fabric from Vitale Barberis Canonico Pratrivero 1663, Notch lapels, Barchetta breast pocket, 35mm double cuffs, flap pockets, side vents.
Shirt: Custom blue shirt Winchester style with white collar and white English Cuffs. Abbeyhorn Holme 1749 horn collars stays from Kirby Allison Dallas 2007.
Tie: Shantung navy silk tie handmade in Italy for Rampley & Co London 2014 in a reverse puff. The striped tie had to be strong enough to complement the blue shirt, without competing with it.
Cufflinks: Opal and gold cufflinks
Pocket Square: Diroma London 1980 dark blue and white 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: Floris London 1890 Special #127 â Churchillâs favourite
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 Winchester blue shirt against the bird's eye grey suit created a strong contrast. This blue shirt colour was one I wore back in the 1990s and l aways loved it, so I got my tailor to make it again.
One Rule to Remember: With such a strong blue colour, the tie cannot compete with the shirt and the pocketsquare also has to be subservient.
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
18. Q: Whatâs the rule for putting stuff in your trouser pockets?
Donât stuff things into the front or rear pockets of your trousers, like mobile phones, keys, wallets, etc. It looks messy, bulgy and destroys the elegance of the line of your silhouette. Our suit coat should have a nice drape and that line should be kept through to the trousers. Pocket items can destroy that line and make us look slovenly.
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:
Economist Intelligence Corporate Network (EICN) luncheon at the ANA Hotel in Akasaka
Joint chamber networking party at the Shinjuku Hilton
The impression I wanted to create:
This was a big Chamber event, so I wanted to stand out in the crush and just wearing a suit jacket and tie did that by itself, let alone the strong blue shirt.
The Impression Construction Elements
Suit: Custom light grey Birdâs Eye suit with fabric from Vitale Barberis Canonico Pratrivero 1663, Notch lapels, Barchetta breast pocket, 35mm double cuffs, flap pockets, side vents.
Shirt: Custom blue shirt Winchester style with white collar and white English Cuffs. Abbeyhorn Holme 1749 horn collars stays from Kirby Allison Dallas 2007.
Tie: Shantung navy silk tie handmade in Italy for Rampley & Co London 2014 in a reverse puff. The striped tie had to be strong enough to complement the blue shirt, without competing with it.
Cufflinks: Opal and gold cufflinks
Pocket Square: Diroma London 1980 dark blue and white 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: Floris London 1890 Special #127 â Churchillâs favourite
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 Winchester blue shirt against the bird's eye grey suit created a strong contrast. This blue shirt colour was one I wore back in the 1990s and l aways loved it, so I got my tailor to make it again.
One Rule to Remember: With such a strong blue colour, the tie cannot compete with the shirt and the pocketsquare also has to be subservient.
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.
