Archive for May 2009
HUGO BOSS sample sale
client event: Please join me as Callosum client, Beta Boutique partners with Style Chicago to co-host an 11,000 piece HUGO BOSS sample sale for MEN & WOMEN up to 80% off retail price. Callosum is proud to be co-producing this fantastic event. I will be at the private Style Chicago Preview Shopping Party – shop…
Read Morecorporate chameleon
Do you bring YOU to work? Have a separate professional and personal persona? Karma chameleon will tell you it’s an unhealthy way to live! Not only is it lonely, it’s destructive to your career and personal life. Yes, it’s appropriate to leave the hi-tops, Halloween costume and personal Facebook photos are home, but bring your…
Read Moreattractiveness as a deterrent
leadership presence tip: It’s not uncommon for women to feel beauty deters them from being taking seriously in the workforce. A common reaction is to ‘create flaws’ in order to be respected; however, de-feminizing or joining the ‘boys’ in old school bonding behavior will only further diminish your effectiveness as it leaves the TRUE YOU…
Read Morespeaking skills – poignant pause
speaking skills tip: Nerves got the best of you in a meeting or pitch? When client asks a question, give yourself a moment to think before responding. Inexperienced sales/account members feel the need to respond immediately – or risk being perceived as unknowledgeable. In fact, it’s just the opposite! A quick response often leads to…
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