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ð¥Trust Engineering, Personal Branding and Executive Presence 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 outcomes.
Let's 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
24. Q: Whatâs the rule for belt longevity in menâs style?
Throw out those favourite belts which have been worn for a long time and are now fading or where the belt holes are now too big and look ugly. You can try and restore them with the use of colour creams used for shoe cleaning, but if that doesnât work, then it is sayonara time.
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:
I attended a seminar at Baker and McKenzie on Cyber Security, Azabudai
Had lunch at Uber with a client also Azabudai
Online meeting with an intern from Griffith University who will be joining us for a few weeks in November.
I attended the American Chamber Education Committee networking function at Toranomon Hills Business Tower
The impression I wanted to create: I wanted to look professional for the Baker's event and the American Chamber event, as there might have been potential coients in he crowd - there weren't.
The Impression Construction Elements
Suit: Custom blue suit with a window pane pattern, notch lapels, Barchetta breast pocket, 35mm double cuffs, flap pockets, side vents.
Shirt: Geoffrey Beene New York 1963 white shirt with English Cuffs. Abbeyhorn Holme 1749 horn collars stays from Kirby Allison Dallas 2007.
Tie: Stefano Bigi Milano 2005 white, blue, bronze striped tie in a Four-In-Hand knot.
Cufflinks: Simon Carter London 1985 mother of pearl cufflinks.
Pocket Square: David Jones white cotton pocketsquare in a Presidential fold. 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: Acqua di Gio Georgio Armani Milano 1996
ð High Shine Shoes: The high shine shoes were Pollini San Mauro Pascoli 1953 wing-tip Derbys.
âš Todayâs Featured Detail: I saw the tie on a mannequin in a shop window in Nakadori in Marunouchi, while I was strolling down the street and I noticed how striking it was, so I got them to take it down and I bought it.
One Rule to Remember: I wanted the tie to be the star, so I purposely chose a simple white Presidential fold so that there was no competition with the tie.
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¥Trust Engineering, Personal Branding and Executive Presence 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 outcomes.
Let's 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
24. Q: Whatâs the rule for belt longevity in menâs style?
Throw out those favourite belts which have been worn for a long time and are now fading or where the belt holes are now too big and look ugly. You can try and restore them with the use of colour creams used for shoe cleaning, but if that doesnât work, then it is sayonara time.
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:
I attended a seminar at Baker and McKenzie on Cyber Security, Azabudai
Had lunch at Uber with a client also Azabudai
Online meeting with an intern from Griffith University who will be joining us for a few weeks in November.
I attended the American Chamber Education Committee networking function at Toranomon Hills Business Tower
The impression I wanted to create: I wanted to look professional for the Baker's event and the American Chamber event, as there might have been potential coients in he crowd - there weren't.
The Impression Construction Elements
Suit: Custom blue suit with a window pane pattern, notch lapels, Barchetta breast pocket, 35mm double cuffs, flap pockets, side vents.
Shirt: Geoffrey Beene New York 1963 white shirt with English Cuffs. Abbeyhorn Holme 1749 horn collars stays from Kirby Allison Dallas 2007.
Tie: Stefano Bigi Milano 2005 white, blue, bronze striped tie in a Four-In-Hand knot.
Cufflinks: Simon Carter London 1985 mother of pearl cufflinks.
Pocket Square: David Jones white cotton pocketsquare in a Presidential fold. 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: Acqua di Gio Georgio Armani Milano 1996
ð High Shine Shoes: The high shine shoes were Pollini San Mauro Pascoli 1953 wing-tip Derbys.
âš Todayâs Featured Detail: I saw the tie on a mannequin in a shop window in Nakadori in Marunouchi, while I was strolling down the street and I noticed how striking it was, so I got them to take it down and I bought it.
One Rule to Remember: I wanted the tie to be the star, so I purposely chose a simple white Presidential fold so that there was no competition with the tie.
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.
