Professional Image Skills

Overview:

Our Professional Image Skills program is designed to be either a 1 or 2 day program that will assist you in putting your best foot forward and making a great impression.  Remember, your image speaks first.  Our Dardis Communications’ instructors will assist you in learning how to win over audiences by being professional!  Whether you’re presenting, selling or just entertaining clients, our Professional Image Skills program will help you convey the essence of professionalism.

Learning Objectives & Sample Agenda:

Benchmark

• Heighten your awareness of how you look from the audience’s perspective.

Leadership Presence

• Learn how to differentiate yourself as a true leader through your presence, words, and actions.
• Learn the skills of today’s most influential leaders.

Professional Image

• Learn how quickly first impressions are formed, why they are important, and how to ensure a positive one.
• Uncover the key elements of a professional image.
• Conduct a wardrobe assessment and engage in peer discussion regarding the findings.
• Learn how to apply the appropriate attire according to various business related settings.
• Uncover the best practices as it relates to true business attire.
• Uncover the Foundation Five for suit colors and patterns.
• Learn why and how to dress “one notch” above your audience.
• Uncover glamour do’s and don’ts.
• Learn how to create a core professional wardrobe and core casual wardrobe for both men and women.
• Learn the messages that colors send and which ones are appropriate for you.
• Identify and discuss the three levels of business casual – Basic, Standard and Executive.
• Learn the differences between professional attire versus business casual attire.
• Deliver a positive and memorable handshake.

Business & Social Etiquette

• Learn the messages that body language and nonverbal communication send.
• Learn how to appropriately create conversations and engage in small talk.
• Learn how to develop and refine your listening skills.

Dining Etiquette

• Learn how to demonstrate appropriate etiquette on how to introduce yourself and others.
• Uncover how you look, carry yourself, and listen will affect what others do with the message you deliver.
• Learn how to use open ended questions to fully engage a prospect and/or client.
• Apply the skills and best practices around luncheon and formal dining etiquette.
• Uncover dining do’s and don’ts, as well as the duties of the host, hostess, and guest.

Professional Image Service & Personal Coaching Options:

• In-home wardrobe consultation
• Professional image services to include: personal shopping, as well as hair and make-up consultation