If you want to grow your personal trademark, you’ve got to come to terms with your own power. Power for the most part is a misunderstood term and a hugely misrepresented capability. What I’m talking about is a different type of power than what we usually refer to. It’s what I call influential power. In other words, it’s being known for making the most significant contribution in your particular area. Think of it as ...
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There’s a price to pay for having your dinner cooked for you, quite aside from the cost, the price of being seen out and about, on show in the public arena. For some, seeing and being seen is the attraction, however, a public persona must always be assumed as watchful eyes and ears are in ample abundance. Restaurants are judgemental venues and are disappointingly prone to being impressed by power. It’s ...
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Just look around you. Think about the trainers you wear - one look at the unique ‘swoosh’ on the side communicates who’s got you trademarked. Again, the distinctive three stripes down the side of the t-shirt right through to the handbag you’re carrying with the interlocking G’s speaks volumes! If you’re interested in what it takes to stand out and shine in 2019, then it’s time for you to take a lesson from ...
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For the past century, the western world has been fascinated by the allure and the unique style expression of Parisians. French women are famous for their trademark effortless chic. Their mantra is quite simple ‘it’s about pleasure and enjoying life by feeling good about yourself.’ French beauty is an attitude – an allure. Quite simply, it’s in their culture. Parisians are receptive and attentive towards beauty rituals; however, they know not to become distracted by ...
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What is it about certain people that knocks us over when we meet them? What is it that they have that we don’t? Are they better looking, smarter, more charming or are they just incredibly lucky? More to the point are the successful and confident people born that way or does money make a difference? Money can’t buy charisma, however, you can learn to be more charismatic and for that matter absolutely anything else ...
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Everyone knows someone with that indefinable ‘wow factor.’ The woman who moves with ease and grace; whose personal presentation complements the occasion and speaks warmly with eloquence. We all know that woman - the one who seems to have it all together. She could be who you want to be. Many express this hope in a variety of ways. They buy the nicest things that inspire elegance, dress their best and carry ...
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Men and women who have a keen sense of personal style seem more confident and as strange as it may sound, they appear to be much happier than other people. So began my quest to determine how they achieved this sense of ease and elegance. It’s not as hard as you may think. It takes discipline and knowledge, however it’s unbelievably empowering. Individuals with style invariably generate a charismatic presence, a ...
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Martin Turner is our London based tastemaker. Martin’s career in travel, events, and communications started in 1981 in Australia working with corporate and entertainment clients on projects in television, film, concert, group and business travel logistics. He was Director of Travel for St George Bank and Director of Incentives and Conferences for ITG before returning to the UK in 1997. Martin was Global Head of Events for Credit Suisse before switching to ...
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Vitality is not some type of mysterious quality that is possessed only by a select few. But what is it? Are you born with it? Can you acquire it? Vitality is a part of each and every person and we are all capable of nurturing and allowing it to transform our daily lives. Inner vitality is brought about through a combination of diet and relaxation, while outer vitality encompasses exercise, hair, skin ...
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Style never goes out of fashion! Style is international, classic and timeless. It’s your entrance to the world that signals that you are global, rather than suburban. Style is about owning your look. It’s about being confident and wearing your look with a smile both inside and out! A contemporary, classic style is a look that people never tire of. Just think of Audrey Hepburn, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Grace Kelly. The common mistake ...
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