Boosting Leadership Presence Through Personal Style with Michael Bruce Image Consulting
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Boosting Leadership Presence Through Personal Style with Michael Bruce Image Consulting

Season
4
| Episode
45
8/22/2023
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Have you ever considered the impact of your personal style on your professional growth? Prepare to look at your wardrobe differently as we chat with Bruce and Pamela from Michael Bruce Image Consulting, who'll guide us on how to express ourselves more authentically and communicate more effectively. 
 
 We dive into the enriching world of personal style, discussing how it can be a catalyst for change in how we show up. Our guests illustrate this by sharing Season Leadership Co-Founder Susan’s wardrobe transformation, highlighting how the changes she made helped her show up more as her authentic self. We discuss the subtle elements like fit and color that play a significant role in cultivating a positive self-image, and how the right style and even small changes can empower you to take control of your career. 

Bruce and Pamela share actionable advice you can take today to start transforming your own wardrobe and leadership presence. Our guests help us navigate the overload of seasonal trends, advising us to be daring and bold, and take intentional steps towards change that can have a lasting impact. Listen and be inspired to embrace the season of summer in your wardrobe and beyond.
 
 Bio:Michael Bruce Image Consulting is a premier, head-to-toe Image Consulting company based in the greater Seattle area. They work with a diverse client base around the country to identify and elevate their personal style by educating how to dress authentically for their lifestyle, body type and budget. Working with clients to first address their “interior,” allows Michael Bruce Image Consulting to dress their “exterior” with a personal style that is authentic to them individually and therefore, long-lasting. 
 
Bruce Pflaumer owner of Michael Bruce Image Consulting offers experience and expertise of more than 25 years in the apparel industry including, buying, merchandising, apparel design and development, and brand building. Pamela Forgrieve wears many stylish hats for Michael Bruce Image Consulting. She is a Certified Image Consultant, Certified Wardrobe and Bridal Stylist and she’s the Director of Operations & Logistics.


 Resources:
Michael Bruce Image Consulting - MBIC

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