In today’s episode, I’m answering one of the most common question women ask me before we work together: Should I wait to lose weight to buy new clothes. Because I’ve been fortunate enough to work with clients at all stages of weight loss, I’ve learned a few things about what works and what doesn’t when dressing for weight loss. 

One of the biggest things we forget about getting dressed during weight loss is that there are actually three different stages of weight loss and with those stages, three different strategies for shopping. In this episode I’m covering:

• What you need to think about before your weight loss journey starts
• Strategies for maintaining your style during periods of active weight loss 
• The biggest mistakes clients who have lost weight and hit their goal make when it’s time to shop for a new wardrobe. 

No matter where you are on your weight loss journey, there’s something in this conversation for you (including if you haven’t  lost a single pound but you’re thinking about trying it). 

Want to learn how to confidently create your signature look no matter what size you are? Join the waitlist for my next Style Your Brand Workshop starting October 26th to grab your spot in this intimate group styling experience and getting it for the early bird price (get $2oo off!): http://eepurl.com/dzF0oL

Join me over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/

In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my best tips for dressing for TV and media appearances including why it’s important to think of your looks for media as a piece of your marketing strategy. Tune in to get my best advice for furthering your personal brand and detailed tips on how to pick your outfits for camera. I’m also covering:

• Why you need to plan ahead for media appearances so you’re not reacting and picking options to wear that aren’t a good representation of your personal brand
• The importance of a developing a signature look for media appearances to create memorability to build a relationship with viewers (to get them to buy or engage with you)
• How having a signature look helps you get the attention of producers (and get booked more)
• The most important factor you need to take into consideration when picking your outfit for TV
• What types of fabrics to look for and what fabrics to avoid on camera
• The most common colors that media studios use in their backgrounds and how to dress to look amazing on set

Want to learn how to confidently create your own signature look?Join the waitlist for my next Style Your Brand Workshop to grab your spot in this intimate group at the special early bird price:http://eepurl.com/dzF0oL

Join me over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/

My guest today is Sara Intonato. Sara is a level two Ashtanga Yoga teacher, a business mentor to health and wellness professionals, an advocate for special needs families and one of my wisest friends. I invited Sara onto the show this week to chat with me about how she approaches many of the challenges we all face in our daily lives from managing anxiety, to repairing our body image, to sharing how she used the tool of yoga philosophy to help her get through one of the hardest periods of her life as a young mother. 

One of the most unique aspects of Sara and her work is the depth of her devotion to yoga not simply as a form of exercise but as a way of life. Listen in to hear Sara’s unique take on the power of yoga to train our bodies and mind’s to face discomfort so we can become more resilient no matter what life throws at us.

CONNECT WITH SARA:

Check out Sara’s online courses here: https://sarayoga.com/yoga-philosophy-online-course-new/

Connect with Sara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraintonato/

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In today’s episode, I’m answering three listener questions. The questions I’m tackling today are popular ones I get asked a lot so there’s probably one in the lineup that will help you. Listen in to hear how I answer these three listener questions:

• I’m starting in a new role at work and I’m wondering if you have any tips for how  I look professional and credible but also approachable? This will be my first time managing a large team and I want to make the right impression from the start.

• How do I handle people at work noticing and commenting that I’m dressing differently when I’m trying to position myself for a leadership role after being in a different role for years?
•  Find my blog post on dressing like you're in charge here: https://www.nicoleotchy.com/post/2017/02/17/how-to-dress-like-you-re-in-charge-the-lady-boss-edition

• As a new business owner, I really want to start dressing for my personal brand but it feels overwhelming to me and expensive. How do I get started?

Have a style question for me? I’d love to answer it for you in a future episode. Email me at: [email protected].

CONNECT WITH ME:

Website: https://www.nicoleotchy.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my good friend and marketing master, Stacey Harris. Stacey is the founder and CEO of digital marketing agency, Uncommonly More, a contract marketing department for female-owned brands ready to build a bigger impact.  Listen in to hear as Stacey candidly shares how her journey from solopreneur to CEO of an agency has unfolded alongside her continued exploration of her personal style.

Because Stacey can’t help but drop marketing gold whenever she opens her mouth, you’re also going to get some amazing advice on how to market your business and brand without feeling sleazy or inauthentic. In this episode, she also shares:

• The key difference in marketing actions when you’re aiming for profitability vs. popularity.
• How to set social media metrics that you’re excited to hit AND are profitable.
• The important shift that happens when you change your business from a company name to your actual name as an entrepreneur.
• How  Stacey’s decision to dye her hair pink launched her business and mindset into a new space.
• ...and so much more. Be sure to connect with Stacey at the links below.

CONNECT WITH STACEY:

Website: https://uncommonlymore.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestaceyharris/

Hit The Mic Podcast: https://thestaceyharris.com/podcast

CONNECT WITH ME:

Website: https://www.nicoleotchy.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/

Email: [email protected]

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my personal journey and struggle with being visible and five things that have helped me become more comfortable with being visible so I could grow my brand and business. If you tell yourself that you’re just someone who does better “behind the scenes”, this episode is for you. If you know you need to put yourself and your business out there more but feel anxious or hesitant, I’m sharing some ways to shift your mindset so you can increase your confidence and grow your brand and business.

Tune in to hear more about each of these five tips:

Tip 1: How to uncover the conscious and unconscious stories about visibility from your past that are holding you back today (even and especially the beliefs that don’t seem to have anything to do with your business or work)

Tip 2: How to find the necessary balance between pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and not exhausting and depleting yourself in ways that won’t help your business or brand

Tip 3:  Why it is critical to surround yourself with people who get what it’s like to be visible in the ways you want to be and who you need to stop asking for advice (and validation) immediately

Tip 4: How to use your clothes to make stepping into your visibility more fun and something to look forward to

Tip 5: The pep talk you can give yourself when you feel like hiding and not putting yourself out there

If these tips resonated with you, I’d love to hear which ones you are going to put into action so send me DM or email and let me know!

CONNECT WITH ME:

Website: https://www.nicoleotchy.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/

Email: [email protected]

In today’s episode of the podcast, I’m chatting with my friend and master coach Lisa Carpenter about how we are (or aren’t) getting dressed during COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of that on our moods. This conversation was part of a guest series in Lisa’s group program, Weight Loss From Within so we touch on topics like the connection between how we approach what we wear and what we eat, how to know when you’ve crossed the threshold from comfort to numbing in what you wear and with what you eat, and the steps you can take to dress your body with love and care even if you're trying to change your weight. This episode is jam-packed and very honest. You don’t want to miss it!

CONNECT WITH LISA:

Website: https://lisacarpenter.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisacarpenterinc/

CONNECT WITH ME:

Website: https://www.nicoleotchy.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/

Email: [email protected]

In today’s episode I’m talking about how personal style and our personal brand are intertwined with my guest, Tara Newman. Tara is a business and leadership coach, the CEO of the Bold Leadership Revolution, and the founder of the BRAVE Society. She was my business coach for all of 2018 and 2019 and a key driver behind me increasing my own visibility with this podcast. Tara coaches women business owners helping them financially profit and emotionally prosper by doing their most important work.

In this episode, Tara talks about her insights from participating in my Style Your Brand Workshop and what she uncovered about her style and her beliefs about personal style in the program. Tune in to hear how Tara began playing with her style and getting noticed despite doing the workshop during a no spend a month in her home. I know you’ll have some great insights from hearing what it took for Tara to refine her style as she grew her business and her personal brand. 

CONNECT WITH TARA:

Website: https://www.taranewmancoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetaranewman/

CONNECT WITH ME:

Join The Style Your Brand Workshop: https://www.nicoleotchy.com/style-your-brand-workshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/

Email: [email protected]

In today’s episode, I’m sharing some tips for dressing for speaking engagements. This is one of the MOST requested topics I get on Instagram so I hope this answers your questions. I want to break this down into two categories of speaking engagements because the strategy behind dressing for speaking engagements of different sizes, differs a little bit. Listen in to hear the difference and how you can leverage your wardrobe to make an unforgettable impression at your next talk or presentation.

In this episode I cover:

-The key differences to keep in mind when dressing for speaking events on a stage and more intimate group settings like a presentation or a networking event.

-How to use color and silhouette to establish your presence on stage.

-The exact outfit details will help you be memorable at smaller, more intimate speaking events like book signings or networking presentations.

-What to be thinking about when it comes to dressing for your personal brand and preparing for your next public speaking event.

-What you need to ask about the venue you will be speaking in to ensure you don’t blend in with your surroundings, making your message less memorable to your audience.

...And a lot more!

CONNECT WITH ME:

Join The Style Your Brand Workshop: https://www.nicoleotchy.com/style-your-brand-workshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/

Email: [email protected]

Download my tips for looking amazing on camera: https://mailchi.mp/ncostyle/dressing-for-the-camera

Why is it important to tell a story in our personal branding photography? How do we tell the stories of our work, business, and identity well? I’m exploring just that in this episode with my guest, Elle Darcy.  Elle is on a mission to help women to show up like they mean business. She does that by working with her clients to create magnetic brand photography that leverages their online presence and embodies their complete brand story. Elle is also a brand strategist and coach and is dedicated to promoting and celebrating women-owned businesses through mission driven photojournalism. 

As you’ll hear in this episode, Elle is truly gifted at helping her clients tell every part of their brand story so they can capture the attention of their dream clients. Tune in to hear her tips for capturing the three parts of every brand story, how your photographers should be building trust through their process, and how much you should be prepping before your branding photoshoot.

CONNECT WITH ELLE:

Elle’s Website: https://www.elledarcy.com/

Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elledarcy/

Support Elle’s efforts to increase visibility for women-owned business during the COVID-19 pandemic here: https://www.elledarcy.com/shopelledarcy

CONNECT WITH ME:

Grab Your Spot On The Style Your Brand Workshop Waitlist: https://www.nicoleotchy.com/style-your-brand-workshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/

Email: [email protected]