Did you know your savvy shopping skills can have a direct, positive impact on your salary and overall job satisfaction?
According to acclaimed Silicon Valley venture capitalist, Heidi Roizen, they can!
The trick is to harness your masterful shopping techniques and apply them to your business negotiation strategies relating to salary, promotion possibilities, special projects, teams that you want to be on, work hours, etcetera.
I was recently watching Heidi Roizen speak at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business Women in Leadership Conference and my ears perked up when she shared a handbag analogy that I think you’ll appreciate too.
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Have you ever been in a dressing room excited to try on all the goodies you found, but once you put them on, piece by piece, you’re just not sure you look good in them?
You ask your girlfriend to come out of her dressing room and take a peek at your cobalt blue sheath dress…she loves it! You even get another thumbs up from the store’s sales associate. So you decide to go ahead and get it. Once you’re home you ask your partner what he thinks and he says, “You always look great!” But you’re still not convinced. Now, the magic seems to be dissipating and the more you contemplate the new top, trousers, dress, necklace or pair of boots…the more you question yourself and your style choices.
Sound familiar?!
Don’t worry…you’re not alone in your self-doubt!
I’ve got four telltale signs to share with you, guaranteed to increase your confidence with all your fashion decisions.
Get the proof you need by making sure your new garment or accessory passes this simple Q&A test:
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Today marks the 1st official day of spring!
It’s the perfect time to start thinking about your warm weather wardrobe.
New clothes and accessories are one of the best parts about starting a new season…wouldn’t you agree? Just don’t let budgeting for them suck out the fun factor!
In fact, just as your outfits should empower you, so should your smart shopping strategies.
To avoid overspending and becoming a financial fashion victim, I’ve got a quick tool that’s certain to help. I call it a lifeSTYLE diagram. I first introduced this chart to new clients during their closet overhaul and wardrobe revamp, but soon got feedback that it’s super helpful when creating and adhering to a fashion spending plan each season too.
Rather than starting with a dollar figure, let’s first assess your lifestyle.
Here’s how it works:
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Color is a form of nonverbal communication.
It’s powerful. It’s persuasive.
There is an art to it and there is a science to it.
So, why not take advantage of the opportunity and wear colors that help you further succeed in business?!
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