Well the temperature outside as I write this is 15 degrees so Spring definitely feels like it's here. That means changing the wardrobe around again - always therapeutic though. Time to get rid of that tired winter stuff that you're in danger of diluting your brand with!  Get some colour into your outfits too.....

We've had a great start to the year with some wonderful new clients and our business expansion into the Channel Islands going well. Julie Jones is doing a wonderful job over there and Walking TALL has created quite a stir of interest.

Much international work is lined up for April and May to include presentations in Vancouver, Amsterdam, Cape Town and Johannesburg. But as you know I love to travel......

We hope you enjoy our Spring newsletter and as always let us know your thoughts and what you'd like more or less of.....

Best wishes

Executive Business Dress Survey

During 2010 Auricas, the management training consultancy, conducted an executive business dress survey, which included oil industry, local government, recruitment, transport as well as many other business groups.

One of the findings showed that 42% of men dressed in a suit, shirt & tie on the majority of days, and 50% said that they would prefer a male consultant, when visiting them, to also be wearing a suit, shirt & tie.

So remember, if you're selling or providing consultancy generally your clients like to see you smartly dressed. There are always exceptions of course when casual can work, but do give consideration to the research and in addition think about these areas when meeting a client:

•  Who is the client I'm seeing today and what are their expectations
• What is the situation or environment
• What are my expectations
• What are my objectives

By considering these points you'll come up with what is most appropriate.