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7th May - Nicola Barnard presents “Colourful Language”

Psychologists have determined that colour is the first thing noticed about a person. Its impact is immediate and lasting.  Colour affects mood, apparent body shape, apparent age, your outlook to life and the overall impression you make on others. Wearing your best range of colours will make you look younger, healthier, vibrant and energetic. Wearing unflattering colours can make you look older, ill, exhausted or dull.

Colour can be used strategically to subconsciously communicate to others. You are doing it constantly. Do you know what you are communicating and why?

Nicola Barnard, the principal Image Advisor of Phoenix Professional Image-Management, will introduce you to the fascinating world of colour and show you how to use colour to compliment your natural abilities and personality which will enhance your personal and professional success.

She is unique in the Image Profession having come from a Medical Science background. She has also gained valuable experiences in wine industry customer relations, clothing retail and as a vocalist and performer in musical theatre.  This special blend of skills and experience provides her with insights that assist clients in making the right presentation choices for their profession, goals and lifestyle.

Nicola’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Certificate of Image-Management obtained with High Distinction, the Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and she is a qualified consultant in the Extended DISC behavioural profiling system.  Nicola is also the first person in the Southern Hemisphere to be trained, in New York, in the principles of “Personal Feng Shui” (Dressing with Intention utilising Feng Shui principles).

Nicola is an experienced image advisor & trainer in the business arena, and a respected media commentator on image management.

Nicola was the founder of the Australian Chapter of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), the professional body for Image Consultants worldwide. She also volunteers her services to the Vision Circle Foundation, and is a member of the Australasian Association of Professional Organisers (AAPO) and the Australian Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW).