Positive thinking = Positive life

As a businesswoman, I am a believer of the power of positive thinking.  It is through positivity that we can achieve our goals and any other ambitions we have.  Between hard work and positivity, I would even say that it is the latter that allows us to turn our dreams into reality.  In the first place, it is with that mindset that we are able to set goals.  When negativity creeps into our minds, we are completely unable to see the possibilities that lie ahead of us.

Positive thinking is not only applicable to setting financial or business goals.  It is also essential for our personal lives (social life, love life, etc...)  If you think about it, we are more beautiful when we think of good things.  For example, if we wake up from a good dream, we find ourselves looking great in front of the mirror.  But if we wake up from a bad sleep, plus if we are dreading the day we have ahead of us, no matter how long we apply make-up we somehow don't feel as beautiful as before.  Positive thinking truly affects our appearance and our behavior with the people we relate to everyday.

with GK Kids after conducting a workshop for them!  Such positive energy from them!

Here are some tips on how we can achieve a positive life:

Sharing Personality Development with the Pinoy Youth

Since September last year (2013), I've been invited by Touch Mobile and Globe Telecom to conduct Personality Development to the thousands of youth participants of the Leadership and Youth Summit Series that they have been organizing.  I have been conducting classes and workshops on image enhancement since 2002 but this is the first time that I would encounter literally thousands of youth in one event.  It is gratifying to be able to share so many Personality Development lessons to these Filipino teens, especially because of how eager they are to learn about what some would consider are lessons only taught in expensive finishing schools in Manila.

More pictures after the break!

Karen Agustin-Ostrea guiding some male participants on how to walk with confidence in Gapan, Nueva Ecija last August 22, 2014.

Congratulations to the newly crowned Miss International 2013!

Congratulations to Bea Rose Santiago, who was crowned as the 2013 Miss International in Tokyo, Japan last December 17, 2013! She is also the Philippines' 5th Miss International Title Holder, following the win of Precious Lara Quigaman last 2005.  I was one of the trainers for Bea Rose Santiago before she flew to Japan for the Miss International 2013.  It is an honor to be part of the training team who helped Bea in her journey for her crown, Bea did a marvelous job for her country as she elegantly glided on stage and especially when she gave her winning speech in a very regal and poised manner.

Bea in her venus-cut styled deep fuchsia gown embedded with sequins and crystals.

Absolutely fit for the crown!

More after the break!

New Global Image Management Office

The new office of Global Image Management is now open!  Visit us for your Personality Development needs.  To celebrate the opening of our new office, we are offering special discounted rates for our Personality Development sessions until March 9, 2014.  Enroll now so you don't miss out on these valuable classes!

Visit us at:

Unit 210, 2nd floor, Cityland Makati Executive Tower 2,
De la Rosa st. corner Medina st., Pio del Pilar,
Makati City, Philippines

Landmark:  It's the first building on De la Rosa, if you are coming from South super highway, it's across SM Hypermarket and near Cash & Carry.

We offer a FREE Personal Image Profile Assessment, email karen@globalimagemanagement.com to request for a schedule for your free Personal Image Profile assessment.

Check out the sessions for next week and the fees after the break!

GIM recognized as one of TWH's partners

Last February 22, 2013, I had the honor of hosting the 40th Year Anniversary Event of one of my advocacies, Tahanang Walang Hagdanan.  His Excellence, President Benigno Aquino III, graced the event as he presented awards to PWD achievers.  Secretary Dinky Soliman of DSWD also presented the certificate of appreciation to various partners of TWH, including Global Image Management.  Aside from my hosting job during the event, I accepted the recognition given with gratitude.

Here are some photos during the event!  It was wonderful to see that the number of partners of TWH in empowering Persons with Disability is steadily growing.  I hope that organizations and individuals will continue to share our passion in motivating and empowering PWDs in their infinite possibilities!

Global Image Management receives a recognition as one of TWH's partners

His Excellency President Noynoy Aquino III presents recognition to 5 PWD Achievers

More photos after the break!

Handshaking Guide for a Global Professional

With traveling made easy and occasionally affordable, the world has been within reach for professionals.  It is almost inevitable for a globally competitive professional to encounter new people, practically on a daily basis.  More than ever, it is essential for a professional man or woman to be aware of how to create that cutting edge first impression to those that they encounter.   In today's international arena, the most acceptable physical contact for business greeting is through the handshake.

A professional handshake

All photos by: Gelbert Aplal of Rouge Studio

To give a professional handshake, consider the following guidelines:

Global Image Management in Malaysia

Last October 2012, Global Image Management began its vision of going truly Global.  We conducted a Business Etiquette Workshop for Executive Assistants and Administrative Personnel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the Sunway Putra Hotel.  An interactive and dynamic session on the important points of business decorum was conducted for the 40+ participants.  To invite Global Image Management facilitators, email karen@globalimagemanagement.com or call +632-3479350.

Class Picture for the Business Etiquette Workshop, held at Sunway Putra Hotel, KL, Malaysia

Participants listening to Business Etiquette conducted by Karen Agustin-Ostrea

Giving Business Etiquette tips