Lauren Solomon, Expert Stylist And Trusted Image Adviser - Says Image Matters!

Jan. 11, 2012 - PRLog -- Based on a S&MM/Equation Research Study, 94.23 percent of people polled said they would have a tough time giving a sale to a sloppily dressed sales rep.  Eighty percent people said they would avoid hiring a sales rep that was sloppily dressed.  The poll also shows that sales people who are overweight, older, and younger, who have a heavy accent, or are unattractive – all will make significantly more sales than anyone who is merely dressed shabbily. Lauren Solomon, MBA, AICI CIP, is the trusted image advisor to CEOs, millionaires and business start-ups alike, and she concurs.  She has made it her life’s work to help people from all walks of life to put their best image forward. Author of Image Matters! First Steps on the Journey to Your Best Self, Lauren is the former Vice President of Professional Image Development at Chase Manhattan Bank; creator and lead instructor of the professional skills workshop, The Brand Called Me, at the New York University Stern School of Business; a faculty member of the Image Consulting Certification Program at the Fashion Institute of Technology; and President Emeritus of the Association of Image Consultants International.   Past President of the Association of Image Consultants International; resident image expert for Career TV and the Lifetime TV series, Remake My Life; and an image industry spokesperson. She is the author of Image Matters! First Steps on the Journey to Your Best Self, co-author of #1 Best Seller, The Law of Business Attraction, and Executive Image Power.  

It is known that image consultants make style and clothing suggestions to transform a person’s outward appearance. They are experts at bringing out the best in people, whatever each person’s career or lifestyle.   Lauren has spent her professional life dedicated to positively and powerfully altering people’s image. She says it’s done in a way that “takes each individual’s unique message from the inside and expresses it authentically and effectively on the outside. It has transformed the lives of my clients around the globe propelling them to their greatest success.” www.LaurenSolomon.com
Some employees and business owners grab the first thing they see in the morning, where as others put thought into what is the most appropriate outfit for that day. Having an extensive wardrobe of all the latest fashions isn't necessary, however establishing your own professional image and a strong sense of individual personality and style is the key. Statistics show that: 95% of employers said a jobseekers personal appearance affected their opinion of the applicant's suitability for the job.  91% said they believe dress and grooming reflected the applicant's attitude toward the company.  61% said dress and grooming had an effect on subsequent promotions.

An article from Small Business Canada, reads: “Promotion isn't just advertising or press releases or sales events; promotion is also how you present yourself.  Although we've all been advised not to judge people on our first impressions, we all do it. Worse, we form these judgments within two to thirty seconds of meeting someone for the first time! As a business owner, you want to ensure that everyone who meets you forms a positive first impression. After that, they'll be predisposed to think favorably of you. Creating a good first impression is especially crucial if you provide a service; every face-to-face contact you make reflects upon your service (and colors your business image).

Lauren Solomon is the recipient of the AICI's IMMIE Award (the highest professional honor awarded by the Association of Image Consultants International) for Leadership and Professionalism and recipient of the New York/Tri-State Award for Outstanding Achievement, Lauren has a Master in Business Administration from New York University and is certified as an image consultant in Global Image, International Protocol, Advanced Corporate Training, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Etiquette, Color Assessment. She is an internationally renowned speaker, author, coach and media personality.

Lauren is interviewed on “Dare to Dream” radio, live or listen to the podcast on: http://www.deborahdachinger.com/interview-archives. Debbi Dachinger’s “Dare to Dream” radio show is a syndicated, multi-award winning program, that’s been featured in news sources around the world. Author of the new bestselling book “Dare to Dream: This Life Counts,“ receiving 5-star reviews and is available on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/dp/1467930814

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