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Polish Your Persona

Polish Your Persona

By Janika LeMaitre

Learn from business etiquette and personal branding specialist Janika LeMaitre, how to "polish your persona" and earn greater respect by defining a sophisticated presence.

Janika provides a road map on self-awareness, self-presentation, dressing, dining etiquette, social media, personal correspondence, core values, and more.

You’ll learn the basic concepts behind what makes certain behaviors polished, how you can adopt these habits, and create an elegant reputation for yourself.

Visit her website: www.better-professional.com.
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Why Invest in a Personal Stylist?

Polish Your PersonaJun 15, 2022

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Why Invest in a Personal Stylist?

Why Invest in a Personal Stylist?

In the final episode of Season 2, Janika and Maria discuss building a trusted team around you of people who provide services to help advance your agenda when polishing your persona. And, this may include a personal stylist.

Their discussion covers how a stylist is a secret weapon for people evolving their style, how to look for one that compliments you and your needs, and questions you should ask yourself to prepare when interviewing a stylist.

They end the conversation with three key takeaways to ensure you are well equipped for the next steps.

For any questions, insights, and feedback, please email us here: inquiry@better-professional.com.

Jun 15, 202228:56
When & Why You Should Dress Boldly
Jun 08, 202224:49
How to Present Yourself as an Expert: Communicate Through Clothing

How to Present Yourself as an Expert: Communicate Through Clothing

Janika and Maria provide light on why your self-presentation is as important as your message and how communicating your expertise through dressing can work in your favor.


Learn about:

• How and when people make assumptions by knowing the "seven-second rule."

• Adhering to your own standards, circling back to capsule wardrobes.

Creating consistency to compliment your "brand."

• The feeling you get when you dress a certain way.

• The effect of fashion labels, tailoring, cut, fit, color, etc.

They provide two key take-aways at the end of the episode.


For any questions, insights, and feedback, please email us here: inquiry@better-professional.com.

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Gray Areas of Dress Codes
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The Great Fashion 'Pivot'
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𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆: 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒐𝒔𝒕 & 𝑩𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑮𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕

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Matters relating to good hygiene I discussed as well as elegant hairstyles for ladies.
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