Image is quite simply the way others see and perceive us. The components of image are appearance, behavior and communication.
How you present yourself to the world influences the way people react to you.
For
example, if you arrive to give a presentation on investment
strategies dressed in a sports cap and casual clothing, your audience
may think you are not a competent business professional. You may have
an advanced degree in finance and be a leading expert in your field,
but your image is not aligned with your talent.
Image
impacts not only on how others see you, but also on how you see
yourself. No one is perfect and I will teach you how to disguise the
parts you do not like and enhance your natural assets, thereby
creating the illusion of a balanced body. This will empower you to
feel more confident and positive and it will influence the way you
interact with the world.
Many
may argue that image is superficial – it’s what is inside that
truly matters. However, image is very much about being true to who
you are as a person. In the absence of information about someone’s
character, how do we assess his or her abilities other than by using
our animal instincts of sight and smell which has helped man to
survive since time began? How do we even determine our approach to
them? No one ever has a second opportunity to make a first
impression.
When
we meet someone for the first time, our impressions are formed as
follows:
Factor
Our first impression
Image
and appearance
55%
Body
language
38%
Spoken
word
7%
Most
of us want our outward image to be synchronised with who we are and
what we wish to accomplish.
Managing
your image is the process of putting your best self forward. You are
not attempting to be just like everyone else. You are improving what
you have, while preserving your uniqueness. But not everyone knows
how to achieve this successfully
Companies
rely on image to establish credibility with their customers. Most
consumers would not buy products and services from a company that
presented an image of sloppy workmanship and poor service.
In
that same way, your image can establish your credibility. Image is
what opens doors for you, but once inside, your knowledge and
competency is what earns respect. Knowing that you look the very best
you can allows you to relax, which automatically gives others the
impression of confidence.
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