In today's episode, I am joined by the fabulous Naana Badu and we discuss how to stand out and get noticed at work through your style.

Naana changes lives through style! As a Style Coach and Speaker, she coaches high-performing women of colour to elevate their wardrobe to exude confidence, be instantly recognizable, and feel 100% authentic in any room.

With 15 years working as a management consultant in the Information Technology (IT) industry, she's navigated corporate spaces and learned firsthand the career-changing power of style, authenticity, and confidence. Through her style and image consulting firm, Badu Basics, Naana has dedicated 15 years to helping women of colour discover and embody their bold, authentic style.

In this episode, we discuss why style is an important part of professional presence and career management, and how it can be used as a communication tool, marketing tool, and asset to differentiate oneself.

What you will learn:

- How to use style in developing your personal brand - Style is a visual representation of your executive presence and can be used strategically to create career change through conversations with peers, potential clients, recruiters, etc. You can use style intentionally to effectively showcase who you are as a person and the type of work you do, as well as to make yourself more visible.

- How to stand out from the crowd using your mannerisms and intonation - Career coaching can help with developing these skills in order to make sure you stand out from the crowd and that you're communicating your authenticity and energy.

- How to align your outward appearance with who you are - We discuss the importance of being mindful about style and how it can shape perceptions, as well as how it can accelerate the career results you are trying to achieve. In order to be successful in the workplace, it is important to maintain a consistent brand through quality work, appearance, behavior and communication.

LINKS:

Badu Basics Website - https://www.badubasics.com
Conversation Starting Style Course  - https://bit.ly/3PmmECS

Other episodes you may enjoy:

Episode 216: 3 Easy Ways To Build A Personal Brand That Will Grow Your Impact And Income

Episode 215: How To Avoid Being Overlooked For Great Opportunities

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