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Kara July 12, 2013

5 Practical Tips for Interview Success – Part 1

Did you know that you have about 10 seconds from the moment you walk through the doors of an interview room to win over your interviewer? During this time, your interviewer will be looking at the clothes you wear, the way you stand, and will evaluate the grip of your handshake. From this information, they will form an opinion of you, your abilities, your personality, and will have already decided whether you are right for the job. Scary, I know!

Kara July 4, 2013

Special Release: Audio Presentation Kit on Business Etiquette in China and India SAMPLE

When I decided to launch the Executive Impressions’ newsletter on confidence and class, I released for a limited time a sample of my first product launch: an Audio Presentation Kit on Business Etiquette in China and India. This free gift was so popular with my newsletter subscribers, I decided to make it available to all of my loyal readers on this blog. In this sample, you will find over 10 minutes of combined audio and presentation slides (.mp4 format) that will give you a few tips when doing business in China and India.

Kara June 28, 2013

Top 5 Dos and Don’ts for Fabulous Cocktail Party Etiquette

It’s summertime! The warm weather heats up everybody’s festive spirit and that means more after work drinks, more weekend get-togethers, and more cocktail parties. Do you know the basics of cocktail party dos and don’ts?

Kara June 14, 2013

3 Steps to Remembering Names at Networking Events

Three steps to remembering names at networking events

No matter how many networking events we attend, we always seem to be confronted with the same problem time and time again: how to remember names at networking events. You’re not alone. The reason I decided to write this article is because I find it’s the most common problem professionals or entrepreneurs have at networking […]

Kara May 31, 2013

The Cultural Intelligence CLICK!

It was a historic day in 1972. An elegantly dressed lady steps out of a plane, walks down a set of stairs onto a tarmac in China. It was the first time she had ever set foot in this mystifying country, and was only mildly familiar with its culture. Yet, she immediately connected.

Kara May 16, 2013

Five Body Language Secrets for a Powerful, Professional Image

Are you looking for body language gestures for a powerful image in business? Perhaps you want to appear more confident in the office. Or maybe you want to feel more confident in professional situations. Keep reading, because in this article, I share with you five ideas of body language gestures you can use.

Kara April 29, 2013

The Secret of Colour for a Powerful Professional Image

Do you ever wonder why at networking events some people immediately stand out from the crowd while you seem to move through unnoticed like a ghost? In my experience, it is often because those people have discovered the secret of colour to create a powerful professional image.

Kara April 16, 2013

Professional Punctuality

In business, before you are assessed on your appearance, body language, and facial expressions, you are first and foremost assessed on whether you are ‘on time’. Punctuality in business is very important. It’s a critical part of your professional image. Without it, the most expensive Armani suit or Chanel dress may not save you from […]

Kara March 28, 2013

Four Table Manners to Impress During a Business Lunch

4 table manners to impress during a business lunch

Whether it’s a job interview or an important meeting, you need good table manners to impress during a business lunch. Every move you make needs to project confidence and grace.

Kara March 15, 2013

Five Tips for a Successful Business Lunch

Are you looking for etiquette tips for a successful business lunch? Business lunches can be stressful. Within the space of one and a half to two hours, you have to impress your client with your business know-how, show off your skills as a gracious host, uphold your professional image and engage in conversation as you […]