Rhea Punjabi

Your Image is YOU in the mind of others! It is a MENTAL PICTURE that others create of you. It reflects the condition of your MIND and HEART . An image is formed within few seconds of people meeting us! Image Management is the art and science of managing one’s appearance to create powerful first impressions, to get more opportunities in life and acquiring necessary soft skills to perform when these opportunities present themselves. It covers the complete spectrum of appearance, behavior, communication and digital foot print. It is all about respect —respect for self and respect for others, respect for occasions, roles, and goals.  Image Management is Visual Communication. Visual Communication = Appearance .This includes Clothing, Grooming, Body Language and Etiquette. Appearance is one of the most EMOTIONAL and CONTROVERSIAL topics in the world! Whether we like it or not, we are always communicating. even when we are silent, we are actually communicat...

What is an elevator pitch? Also called an Elevator Speech or Elevator Statement, an Elevator Pitch is a short sales pitch telling someone who we are and do we deserve to be hired by them. An elevator pitch is typically for 30 to 60 seconds in duration, that is the time you would spend in an elevator ride.  If your pitch in those 30 to 60 seconds leave a powerful first impression, it will lead to a conversation or exchange of business cards or a meeting. To perfect your elevator pitch, here are few Do's and Don'ts: Do's: 1. Include your name and attach an identity or credential (e.g. Actor, Comedian, Artist) 2. Create a hook: Try to find something in common between the recruiter/listener and you (e.g same college, same home town etc.). This is help is striking a great rapport 3. Mention your goals and interests . This will enable the person to connect you to the right person within his/her organization 4. Don't just say " ...

Whatsapp has now become the most preferred mode of conversation, substituting many SMSes and phone calls. We are glued onto our mobiles like never before, sending good morning, good night messages without even knowing what is the other person's wish. Thus, the need to discuss some simple, basic things which we tend to overlook. 1. Read the message? Please reply, courtesy sake 2. Overuse of emojis- I agree these are our saviors when we don't know what to reply but overusing can display a lack of interest. Ask yourself, do you really want to send that message across? 3.  Don’t have conversations with one person in a Group. We have a private window for that 4. If you are a part of groups which have a defined purpose, please stick to the purpose. Not everyone is comfortable receiving irrelevant forwards. And honestly, the spam messages can get really annoying especially when we receive the same messages from same people on different groups EVER...

Is it possible to communicate without words? Yes! We are communicating at all times even when we are silent. We cannot NOT communicate. Body language is a type of non-verbal communication. It includes the gestures, poses, movements and expressions that a person uses to communicate something. Following are few tips to appear confident by using the right body language: 1. Maintain eye contact but don’t stare Giving eye contact shows that you are confident and creates a connect between the listener and you 2. Smile It is important to maintain a pleasant face and smile during the conversation.  A smile shows that you are approachable and also helps to release endorphins- happy hormones 3. Crossed arms and legs are a big no no! Crossing arms and legs will make you appear defensive. Show you are open to new ideas and opinions by keeping an open body language 4. Nod when listening Nodding shows that you are an active listener. It works as a go...

Hi, friends! Here are some tips to kill that Interview Phobia. Read on! 1. Did you know that it takes only 4 seconds to create an impression?! And did you know that your first impression is already created even before you appear for the interview?! How? You may ask. The way you talk on the phone, your digital presence and not to miss your resume. These all speak before you do. Thus, it is important to create a powerful impact on these channels 2. Research well about the company. When the interviewer asks you questions such as why do you want to join our company or what all have you heard about our company, your answers are ready! Your promptness will also show that you cared to read about the company and that you are serious about joining them 3. Be confident. How? Always maintain eye contact, a pleasant face, positive and open body language 4. Prove that you will be an asset to the company. When asked why do you want to join them, show what you would bring to the ta...