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A powerful, fresh approach to optimising what you have, 1 Mar 2001
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This review is from: Branding Yourself: How to look, sound and behave your way to success (Paperback)
BRANDING YOURSELF has got to be THE image "change management" manual for professional individuals, wanting to optimise their potential. As a Business Image consultant in SA I have found the holistic approach that Ms Spillane has adopted in order to revamp your "presence" both practical and well balanced.
For business' in South Africa who are grappling with the interpretation & implementation of Business casual - this book offers a logical and practical process to arriving at the most suitable solution. Furthermore the principles shared in the book can be easily adapted from London and New York to Johannesburg and Cape town.
I think that this business manual gives new meaning to the old adage - "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail"
A crucial read for anyone serious about succeeding in life
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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A fast sassy read packed with real practical information, 6 Sep 2000
This review is from: Branding Yourself: How to look, sound and behave your way to success (Paperback)
Mary Spillane has been the UK's leading image consultant for many years. But her books and work have always gone much futher than advising on appearance and personal grooming.
Branding Yourself is all about presenting yourself to get the results in business and everywhere else which you really want and I found it hugely helpful.
Its lay out is user-friendly. Lots of white space, big margins and clear type. Her flip style is seductive, and its packed with jokes which make her sometimes tough messages more palatable (and memorable)
Try: 'Any old jacket and trousers do not make a power suit, Pseudo suit, yes; power suit, no.' or
'If you brush you teeth unconscious of any methodology, it's time to invest in an electric toothbrush..... Bad breath makes for bad deals.'
Her advice ranges from the dangers of being misconstrued by kissing on greeting in a business situation to how to handle yourself in an interview situation to get the result you want.
It's well indexed, there's a helpful reading list and lots of practical examples.
Try it - it may prove invaluable.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Just what you'd expect from Mary Spillane, 19 Sep 2000
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This review is from: Branding Yourself: How to look, sound and behave your way to success (Paperback)
I met Mary 10 years ago when 'in between' jobs and found her medicine on my image tough to swallow but invaluable. Have used her in my company and recommended to other CEOs. Her latest book is particularly useful to British men who are so reluctant to ask for and accept feedback. Read the tips on Presentations and Voice projection if you want to be more effective in meetings. A fast study and very useful.
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