Comments for Bravura Coaching & Image http://www.bravuracoaching.com Bravura Coaching & Image Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:59:23 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on This is Your Brain on Prada by Nick http://www.bravuracoaching.com/2011/11/07/this-is-your-brain-on-prada/comment-page-1/#comment-949 Nick Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:59:23 +0000 http://www.bravuracoaching.com/?p=1149#comment-949 Lovely entry, I have to tally agree and nice to have a scientist acknowledge that "high" we all feel as a genuine socialogical response! Lovely entry, I have to tally agree and nice to have a scientist acknowledge that “high” we all feel as a genuine socialogical response!

]]> Comment on Recession Dressing: Why Personality beats Personal Brand by Mandy http://www.bravuracoaching.com/2011/10/17/recession-dressing-why-personality-brand-beats-personal-brand/comment-page-1/#comment-829 Mandy Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:19:17 +0000 http://www.bravuracoaching.com/?p=1098#comment-829 That's a good point, David. It's also about being self-aware of how things change as your career progresses. Career growth may involve a different way of looking and being. Star performers re-evaluate these things as they evolve and tweak accordingly. Thanks for your comment! That’s a good point, David. It’s also about being self-aware of how things change as your career progresses. Career growth may involve a different way of looking and being. Star performers re-evaluate these things as they evolve and tweak accordingly. Thanks for your comment!

]]> Comment on Recession Dressing: Why Personality beats Personal Brand by David Mace http://www.bravuracoaching.com/2011/10/17/recession-dressing-why-personality-brand-beats-personal-brand/comment-page-1/#comment-824 David Mace Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:08:49 +0000 http://www.bravuracoaching.com/?p=1098#comment-824 I think the key is the self awareness piece. Star performers regularly seek, receive and listen to feedback thus increasing their self awareness. Once we know ourselves, then we are in a position to make changes for the better (or perhaps to cause the effects we want!) I think the key is the self awareness piece. Star performers regularly seek, receive and listen to feedback thus increasing their self awareness. Once we know ourselves, then we are in a position to make changes for the better (or perhaps to cause the effects we want!)

]]> Comment on Is YOUR wardrobe standing in the way of your dream job? by Mandy http://www.bravuracoaching.com/2011/10/10/recession-dressing-is-your-wardrobe-standing-in-the-way-of-your-dream-job/comment-page-1/#comment-810 Mandy Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:49:54 +0000 http://www.bravuracoaching.com/?p=1076#comment-810 That's a great point, Pia. Thanks for sharing. It's a very nuanced and subtle process to understand not only what suits your colouring and shape, but also what's appropriate in your industry AND in your country, if you're a foreigner. It's about being mindful, keeping one's eyes open. I'd love some further feedback from others living in the UK, but from elsewhere. Does your experience mesh with Pia's? That’s a great point, Pia. Thanks for sharing. It’s a very nuanced and subtle process to understand not only what suits your colouring and shape, but also what’s appropriate in your industry AND in your country, if you’re a foreigner. It’s about being mindful, keeping one’s eyes open. I’d love some further feedback from others living in the UK, but from elsewhere. Does your experience mesh with Pia’s?

]]> Comment on Is YOUR wardrobe standing in the way of your dream job? by Pia McKeown http://www.bravuracoaching.com/2011/10/10/recession-dressing-is-your-wardrobe-standing-in-the-way-of-your-dream-job/comment-page-1/#comment-808 Pia McKeown Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:17:29 +0000 http://www.bravuracoaching.com/?p=1076#comment-808 I loved these stereotypes! It is, however, not necessarily the industries only that do have their own secret or widely acknowledged "dress codes". Different countries tend to have them too. As a Finn I always think how my coutrymen who are used to extremely loose dress codes react when they first arrive in England. In Finland you can really wear a jumper in almost every office (excluding the bank customer service counters). It must be a small a shock to have a first job interview in a regular company in the UK and realise that almost everyone wears formal clothes in the office. Maybe sometimes cultural things increase the risks of faux pas? I loved these stereotypes! It is, however, not necessarily the industries only that do have their own secret or widely acknowledged “dress codes”. Different countries tend to have them too. As a Finn I always think how my coutrymen who are used to extremely loose dress codes react when they first arrive in England. In Finland you can really wear a jumper in almost every office (excluding the bank customer service counters). It must be a small a shock to have a first job interview in a regular company in the UK and realise that almost everyone wears formal clothes in the office. Maybe sometimes cultural things increase the risks of faux pas?

]]> Comment on Recession Dressing: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Smarten Up by Mandy http://www.bravuracoaching.com/2011/10/03/recession-dressing-when-the-going-gets-tough-the-tough-smarten-up/comment-page-1/#comment-768 Mandy Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:23:01 +0000 http://www.bravuracoaching.com/?p=1042#comment-768 Hi Rotzy. Interesting that you mention that. Think of what Obama was wearing in the few days coming up to election (and I'm sure it wasn't because nothing else was clean!). Dark colours and red are seen as colours of authority & assertiveness. Wear both together for extra zing. Roger Dooley writes a cool blog (link to article below) and he mentions that for men, wearing red (as a tie, for instance) conveys one's status. Definitely worth a read: http://www.neurosciencemarketing.com/blog/articles/red-effect.htm Thanks for sharing! Hi Rotzy. Interesting that you mention that. Think of what Obama was wearing in the few days coming up to election (and I’m sure it wasn’t because nothing else was clean!). Dark colours and red are seen as colours of authority & assertiveness. Wear both together for extra zing. Roger Dooley writes a cool blog (link to article below) and he mentions that for men, wearing red (as a tie, for instance) conveys one’s status. Definitely worth a read: http://www.neurosciencemarketing.com/blog/articles/red-effect.htm

Thanks for sharing!

]]> Comment on Recession Dressing: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Smarten Up by Rotzy http://www.bravuracoaching.com/2011/10/03/recession-dressing-when-the-going-gets-tough-the-tough-smarten-up/comment-page-1/#comment-767 Rotzy Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:18:33 +0000 http://www.bravuracoaching.com/?p=1042#comment-767 A colleague told me that the White House Comms team conducted lots of research into 'power dressing for men' with the conclusion that the ultimate combo was dark suit, white shirt and red tie. A colleague told me that the White House Comms team conducted lots of research into ‘power dressing for men’ with the conclusion that the ultimate combo was dark suit, white shirt and red tie.

]]> Comment on Recession Dressing: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Smarten Up by Mandy http://www.bravuracoaching.com/2011/10/03/recession-dressing-when-the-going-gets-tough-the-tough-smarten-up/comment-page-1/#comment-765 Mandy Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:31:48 +0000 http://www.bravuracoaching.com/?p=1042#comment-765 Thanks Colin! Looking part of the 'tribe' is indeed critical (see my next post for more on that). Ties are still well and good, but naturally depends on your industry. I'm seeing a lot more in the corporate space. As for the red lippy, go with caution, my friend! Hope to see you here again! Thanks Colin! Looking part of the ‘tribe’ is indeed critical (see my next post for more on that). Ties are still well and good, but naturally depends on your industry. I’m seeing a lot more in the corporate space. As for the red lippy, go with caution, my friend! Hope to see you here again!

]]> Comment on Recession Dressing: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Smarten Up by Mandy http://www.bravuracoaching.com/2011/10/03/recession-dressing-when-the-going-gets-tough-the-tough-smarten-up/comment-page-1/#comment-764 Mandy Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:10:44 +0000 http://www.bravuracoaching.com/?p=1042#comment-764 That's true, Pia - remember those angular suits? Big shoulders. 'Convincing' as you say, appears as more conservative. It's about being aware, and reflecting, what's going on out there at the coalface. That's almost certainly why we buy more grooming products when the economy is in the doldrums - we still want to have luxuries, however small. But the vibe is not OTT. I appreciate your comment! That’s true, Pia – remember those angular suits? Big shoulders. ‘Convincing’ as you say, appears as more conservative. It’s about being aware, and reflecting, what’s going on out there at the coalface. That’s almost certainly why we buy more grooming products when the economy is in the doldrums – we still want to have luxuries, however small. But the vibe is not OTT. I appreciate your comment!

]]> Comment on Recession Dressing: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Smarten Up by Mandy http://www.bravuracoaching.com/2011/10/03/recession-dressing-when-the-going-gets-tough-the-tough-smarten-up/comment-page-1/#comment-763 Mandy Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:48:12 +0000 http://www.bravuracoaching.com/?p=1042#comment-763 Great points, Christine. People are more switched on about what message their 'packaging' is sending. If you're quality, how you dress can help to convey that. Clothes are a form of communication. We (usually) think before opening our mouths to speak. Maybe we're thinking more now - before opening our closets - about how our clothes speak too. Thanks for commenting! Great points, Christine. People are more switched on about what message their ‘packaging’ is sending. If you’re quality, how you dress can help to convey that. Clothes are a form of communication. We (usually) think before opening our mouths to speak. Maybe we’re thinking more now – before opening our closets – about how our clothes speak too. Thanks for commenting!

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