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4 Tips for Putting Your Best Self Forward

Successful Independent Consulting

You have less than a second to make a good impression! If you want new clients as a solopreneur, you must make a good first impression. Everyone makes unconscious judgments when they see a photo and according to research from Cornell University , these perceptions persist even after we’ve met the person.

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Research: Can You Tell How You Come Across on Zoom?

Harvard Business

If you want to make a good impression and gauge what a colleague actually thinks of you, should you meet in-person or over videoconference? In those cases, setting a meeting on Zoom might level out the playing field, allowing you to be as aware of your impression as someone who is feeling more secure.

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Consultants: Is Your Email Signature Helping You Stand Out from the Crowd?

Successful Independent Consulting

Details matter, particularly when you’re making an initial impression. Adding a Photo or Logo As an independent consultant, it’s important to stand out from the crowd and make a good first impression. You want people to relate to you as a human, and putting a face to the name will make you easier to remember.

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How Consultants Make A Great First Impression At Client Meetings with Mark Bowden: Podcast #67

Consulting Success

First impression is really about human communication and how you can use your own behavior and body language to influence and persuade people. Having four books on the subject under his belt, Mark give some tips on how consultants can make a great first impression.

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Digitizing Logistics: Harness the Power of Data in 4 Steps

All eyes are on you to make an impact — fast. Ready to impress your boss with killer results? That’s where your data comes in. In demand generation, data is essential for knowing who you should target and how.

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The undisputed importance of appearance and how to get it right

Tom Spencer

Making a thoughtful investment in your appearance and paying attention to detail will play a crucial role in delivering an unforgettable first impression. Please make sure to polish your shoes carefully before the interview. You are not looking to be comfortable, but rather impressive. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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What is a Brand and Why Do You Need One?

Consulting Matters

A brand in general is the promise you make to your future clients that you consistently deliver on. All of it matters and all of it forms an impression. You cannot make a powerful difference by playing small. Many people think a brand is nothing more than a logo. Or a trademark. Or that pithy tagline.