Welcome to the June/July edition of my Coaching Newsletter.
It has been quite a whirlwind couple of months for me with
a series of 6 image and presentation skills workshops for a corporate client in Brisbane and Perth in April/May/June, a career planning workshop in Melbourne for another client and, coming up, more lunchtime talks and career management workshops in Sydney on top of the regular individual face-to-face and telephone career coaching consultations with clients I enjoy so much. I love the travel and also delivering to large audiences even thought it means a lot of preparation and a number of sleepless nights wondering if I have prepared enough! Everything has gone really well so far so all the practice and preparation ensured success.
Perth presentation skills & professional image session
After my last Perth presentation I flew to Hong Kong to spend several days holiday with my two daughters as my older daughter has decided to take a big step in her fashion career and make the move from Sydney to London. Hong Kong, my old home, was the perfect place to meet en-route to the UK.
Beautiful Hong Kong by night, June 2011 (photo by Marc Hoyler)
As a self-confessed 'helicopter' mother it was hard to say goodbye to Jes and her boyfriend, Marc, as they embarked on the London chapter of their lives, however I am so proud that I have two independent, career-minded and determined daughters with enormous warmth, heart, talent and dedication. What more could a parent ask for? As a career coach, I know that such positive attitude, enthusiasm plus talent will ensure success. (A blog post on 'how parents must let go' is on the cards ... !)
With Jo & Jes, Hong Kong June 2011
Enough about me! This newsletter addresses some important issues on identifying and using your Sphere of Influence to reach your key target market while promoting your business, service or product; Business Etiquette and how not to put your foot in it when making introductions in a business setting; following on from last month's article on Cross Cultural Differences regarding communication and body language, find out about cultural differences when it comes to attire ... and ... practical guidance on how to strengthen your resume using tangible accomplishments!
Finally, my webdesigner, Andy, (www.luredesign.com.au) has added a link to my FREE e-book, Dress for Success, on my home page - check it out: www.stylesuccess.biz and tell me what you think!
Be inspired to live a life filled with meaning and clear direction. Feel empowered to achieve your personal and professional goals. If you are at a cross road in your life regarding your career, relationships or personal direction here is where you may find the answer. Enjoy!
