HOUR 123: Bright Minds podcast by Bright Red Marketing. Hosted by Dahna Borg. Episode 7: Making A Good Impression with Kara Ronin from Executive Impressions.
Here are todays takeaway points:
If you want to make a good impression you need to have good social skills, and research has shown this skill is vital for business success, especially if you’re in an industry or role where you need to connect with people.
It’s important to note that what you say is not as important as how you say it and there are techniques that can be taught to assist in making a good impression.
For example, use the power pause. This is when you pause from talking for two or three seconds……………………………..and then start again to drive a point home. Kara also discussed the upswing and downswing in your voice. (Watch my video or listen to the podcast for further details).
Your posture plays a huge role in making a good impression. Slouching or leaning when you talk is less effective than standing up straight when you’re communicating. Also you need to be aware of your hand positioning.
Finally, we’ve all heard about power dressing and why wearing a dark suit is more powerful than a lighter colour suit, however Kara explained that dark accessories can be just as effective.
In the tropics it’s not practical to wear a dark jacket, therefore for men, wearing a dark belt, trousers and shoes can have the same effect, and for ladies, wearing dark jewellery and other accessories can work the same way.
iTunes: http://apple.co/2f0WeCY
Dahna’s Website: http://www.brightredmarketing.com.au/podcast/
Kara’s Website: http://www.executive-impressions.com/
Dr. Tyson E. Franklin
www.tysonfranklin.com
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