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Why Are Communication Skills Important in Image Consulting?

As in any profession that relies on presentation, training, teaching, feedback, advice, and coaching, communicating clearly is vital. Luckily image consultants have many ways to share their information: visual (showing), verbal (speaking), and non-verbal (doing). We provide invaluable insights, tips, information, and guidance, helping our clients in many different arenas with their personal and professional challenges. For example, if qualified, we may help entry-level and higher-level business groups solve myriad workplace challenges in leadership, sales,

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What Exactly is Image Consulting Training?

It wasn’t until the late 1970’s and early 1980’s that image consulting gained traction in this country. Before then, no one really considered their attire and their public appearance in a formalized way, and these principles were really only treated at finishing schools or fashion schools. The only professionals who really paid attention to their public appearance were models, TV personalities, and politicians, and these individuals occasionally hired a consultant to advise them about their

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How to Improve Listening Skills

Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, communication is a big part of every aspect of your life, and knowing how to talk to people in any situation gives you the advantage of leaving a better first impression. One thing that many people forget is that in reality, only half of communicating with others is speaking, the other half is listening. One University of Missouri report found that most people spend 30% of their time speaking

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Seven Communication Techniques to Engage Men

Those who work in image consulting often have to work with and communicate with men, but they may not always fully appreciate the best ways to engage with them. This is true not only for image consulting professionals, but also in all situations when males and females interact. Communication among different genders can seem complex, and this has led many to believe that it’s because we communicate vastly differently. However, that’s not always the case.

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How Much of Communication is Nonverbal?

Did you know that you are always communicating to those around you? Intentionally or otherwise, verbally or nonverbally, you are always saying something. Being aware of what we’re communicating is necessary to ensure that we are accurately conveying whatever message we want to get across. This awareness results in a higher degree of clarity increased trust, and stronger professional and personal relationships. What Is Nonverbal Communication? Nonverbal communication incorporates many areas that include physical expressions,

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