Personality Development Workshops at GIM

Enrollment is now open for a complete and comprehensive Personality Development Workshop at Global Image Management.  At GIM, workshops are more personalized as fewer students are accepted per batch.  The topics are based on international Personality and Image Enhancement standards.

The schedule for the workshop start on March 25, 2011.  Receive a certificate of completion of a 10 session workshop before the Holy Week this Summer 2011! 

All workshops will be held at the Event Factory, Eastwood Mall, Eastwood City, Libis, QC.  You may check the website, http://www.globalimagemanagement.com/ for more details of the workshop. 

You will receive a 10% discount when you enroll before March 1, 2011! 

See you all soon!


Personality Development Workshop

Analyzing Color Analysis

Did you know that for each individual, there are particular colors that would "empower" or complement their looks and features?  It was realized a few decades ago that certain colors bring out the best in certain individuals.  This was the beginning of Color Analysis and Image consulting.

What exactly is color analysis and how would I know my best colors?  Color analysis is a system or a process used by image consultants in finding out each individuals true "best" colors.  Consultants have different techniques in doing this.  In my case, I use drapes and color flags to determine my students' or clients' best colors.  The goal is for them to discover what are the best colors for them to have and to wear, as these colors are the ones that complement their skin, hair and eye color. 

You will notice that one of the photos of myself stands out more than the other.  Can you guess which of the two is my best color? Find out after the break!

Believe in your possibilities!

Last December 2, 2010, I had the privilege of sharing my hosting skills to a beloved organization that's close to my heart, the Tahanang Walang Hagdanan.  I've been hosting their events for over 5 years now, and every show is always memorable as I meet so many great people who truly have shown their great potential beyond their disabilities. 

The show, "Beyond Limits", was in celebration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, showcased different performances by special guests and celebrities.

The event, held at the Philam Life Auditorium in Manila, was hosted by myself and DJ Jack Melo.  Special performances include a dance number by Regine Tolentino, a song number by Tippy Dos Santos and a special finale number by Fatima Soriano.



TWH Wheelchair Dancer performing Salsa



One of my personal beliefs is that anything is possible in our lives with faith, hope and love.  Being a part of TWH events continues to solidify my belief, as I witness how people can truly go beyond the limitations they have been born with and excel in what they do.  Whether it's for our image, our careers, our lives or relationship, as long as we believe in our possibilities, we have the potential to make things happen!

More Photos after the break!

18 hours in Davao: Power Dressing, Durian Coffee, Pomelos galore!

Last night, I gave a talk on Power Dressing at the Apo View Hotel, Davao City. The audience were a group of OBGYN doctors, members of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society.  The event was produced by Filipinay, the program promoting different pills like Althea, Daphne, etc.  It was a joyous and exciting event, since the doctors and their guests were dressed in shimmery and glamorous party wear as the event happens to also be their induction of new officers and Christmas Party. 

During the talk, the participants had the chance to discover the different levels of professional clothing, casual wear and evening wear.  Plus a make-up instructional was given towards the end of the session.  Although it was a two-hour talk, they expressed their appreciation for the topic as it has enlightened them on the different dos and donts of corporate dressing.  I look forward to seeing them again when I visit Davao, looking strikingly professional. 

It was a really short trip (a total of 18 hours from MNL-DVO-MNL) but fulfilling.  I had the chance to speak to professional doctors, buy a big box of pomelos plus I had Durian Coffee with a beauty queen friend, Nadia Shami.  It was great seeing Davao again, and I look forward to another Davao trip in 2011!

Photos coming up soon!

Photos from the 2nd Image Forum

Finally, after two weeks of being stuck in my camera, the Image Forum photos have been uploaded! Here is a glimpse of the 2nd Image Forum. See you on the next one, it will be on February 2011! Announcements will be made by January next year.

Above are the participants and organizers of the Image Forum.  Aside from the organizers, Delby, Abby, Dina, Julia and myself, two other AICI members attended the event: Bill Daland and Vicky Abraham.  My sister, Karina Agustin, another image consultant, DLSU professor and JRP instructor, also attended the event.

 After the speakers' presentation, the forum was conducted in which the participants can ask any questions to either myself and Raymond Ciriaco. 

Here I am during my presentation of Expanding your Career as an Image Consultant.

Delby P. Bragais did the opening remarks, along with the brief presentation of AICI while Abbygale Arenas-De Leon emceed the event. Dina H. Loomis and Julia Robillos took part in organizing the event.

More power to the image consulting industry in the Philippines!

What is an image consultant

For the past 9 years, I’ve met so many people from the beauty, fashion and corporate industry here in the Philippines and internationally.  After the initial introduction, they would ask what I do for a living and I’d respond, “I’m an image consultant.”  So far, about 90% of the time, I would be asked “What exactly is an image consultant?”  Still, they’d press on and ask “So, what is it that you do as an image consultant?”  So, here is my version of the answer…

The image consulting industry in the past couple of years has increased in terms of the number of image consultants around.  I remember when I first became a member of the AICI, or the Association of Image Consultants, International, in 2006, there were just 3 of us on the list of Philippine members.   The number started increasing the years after that, and today we have 19 Philippine members.  However, despite this fantastic increase in our numbers, there are still so many Filipinos unaware of what an image consultant does.

An image consultant is a professional expert, coach, teacher, facilitator, resource of improving one’s appearance, behavior and communication. So what exactly do we do as image consultants?  We guide you to improve your image through one-on-one consultations or group sessions.  Here is a general breakdown of what a typical image consultant is able to do.

For appearance, we can work on any aspect of your personal or professional appearance enhancement.  Color Analysis, power dressing, wardrobe development, personal shopping services, make-up and hairstyling training/application are some topics an image consultant can help you improve with. 

Behavior pertains to your interaction, decorum and presentation of yourself.  Topics like visual poise, posture improvement, business and social etiquette, interaction skills are typical ones that image consultants teach.

Communication skills are what image consultants are also able to work on and develop.  There are many clients that always seek a way to improve their communication.  There are some communication experts that teach grammar, articulation and projection for public speaking.  An image consultant can do these as well as help you in developing confident communication skills, conversational skills, effective and professional communication.

So, that’s what an image consultant is.  Their next question normally would be “How much will it be to hire one?”.

That’s going to be another conversation and perhaps another article.

For more information on image consultants, log on to http://www.aici.org/ for the Association of Image Consultants, International.  To find out how to improve your appearance, behavior and communication towards your professional success, log on to www.globalimagemanagement.com or contact me at karen@globalimagemanagement.com.

Thank you for attending the 2nd Image Forum

Yesterday, the 2nd Image Forum was held at the Event Factory of Eastwood Mall.  Guests began arriving at 2pm, and the afternoon proved to be fruitful as the topics discussed were very valuable to building your image consulting or training business.  It was also nice to get to know new people who are either related to the image business or are interested to get in the image industry.  It was also great to encounter old acquaintances during the forum!

Once again, to all those who attended the 2nd image forum, thank you very much!  Thank you also to Raymond Ciriaco, who gave an inspiring message about the value of one's character.  To all the efforts of my fellow organizers, Delby P. Bragais, AICI FLC, Abbygale Arenas-De Leon, Dina H. Loomis and Julia Robillos, more power to us and the future Image Forums!

If you weren't able to attend the Image Forum, don't worry as we aim to do the forum every other month.  Please do attend our next image forum sometime on February.  Keep checking this blogspot (or my facebook account) for the announcement!

I'll be posting photos of the Image Forum this week, so keep posted on this spot!