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First Impressions Image Training & Coaching

Our fee structure varies depending on our clients' needs and the time required to meet those needs. For a complimentary 15 minute Skype or phone discussion you are invited to call me on *information hidden*

A new client can expect total confidentiality, respect and their outcomes met. To do this, our initial meeting is relaxed in an informal environment - the intention is to flesh out a brief that meets all their expectations and needs. From there we devise a plan of action that addresses all areas that need attention.

I am not a university grad - but a well read and practiced image management consultant with 27 years of experience in this field. My background is in IT initially as a Systems Analyst & Programmer for 4 years. My creative side wanted something more - and it was then, I decided to conduct my own business and studied under many schools to open my first business specialising in Skincare and Beauty Therapy. I sold this business to open another - this time a retail store selling high-end recycled fashion in Sydney's Double Bay. After a few years - again I sold this business to open First Impressions Image Consultancy 27 years ago. I am a Certified Image Professional with the AICI - our association representing image consultants worldwide. I am also a qualified NLP Master Practitioner and Timeline Therapist.

As discussed about - my background in each of my roles prior to becoming a qualified image management consultant gave me a great understanding of what makes people do what they do when they don't do it well - visually speaking. Of course there were important courses I attended, books I studied plus experiencial learning along the way. But it was my innate ability to see beyond the exterior of how my clients dressed to uncover who they really were to enable them to express that to the world.

I've worked with both men and women across varied roles and industries including: professional services firms, manufacturing, IT, banking and accounting firms - and of course with entrepreneurs and solopreneurs.

I recently had the privilege to work with a group of people who were regularly called upon by their organisations to present to their peers and clients. Although they knew their topic well, they were not so accomplished at addressing questions from the floor. I presented the acclaimed Think On Your Feet program (r) - a registered training program out of Canada - that gives people the strategies to answer with confidence any questions they are asked by using mini-structures to 'hook' the content on - so that they keep to the question, and answer concisely and clearly. I love delivering this program because those who attend really 'get' the structures and gain the confidence they need to master the Q/A sessions at the end of their presentations.

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