Cindy Ann Peterson Quotes

“The key to dressing with purpose is to understand how to use your personal colors, style, body shape, and proportion to achieve your personal goals and objectives.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Clothe yourself with harmonious style and a consistent message.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Courage through the tears and smiles through the fears, that's real character.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, The Power of Civility: Top Experts Reveal the Secrets to Social Capital

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client About Size

Don’t Say… You don’t fit into this store’s clothes.

Do Say… This store doesn’t cater to your needs.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client
About Shape

Don’t Say… We need to get you looking like an hourglass figure, which is considered the perfect figure.
Do Say… Let’s find your body shape and work with styles to define the look for your desired effect, as we are all precious works of art, each unique and amazing.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, Cindy Ann Peterson's AICI CIC Accelerator (℠): Peterson's Power Prep Primer

“The current coronavirus crisis continues to have a significant impact on the economy, employment, and people’s lives in general. And, as many meetings are now conducted on Zoom, Skype, or some other cloud-based video conferencing service, it is even having a psychological impact for those fortunate enough to be employed.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client About Size

Don’t Say… You don’t fit into this store’s clothes.
Do Say… This store doesn’t cater to your needs.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, Cindy Ann Peterson's AICI CIC Accelerator (℠): Peterson's Power Prep Primer

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client About Shape

Don’t Say… We need to get you looking like an hourglass figure, which is considered the perfect figure.
Do Say… Let’s find your body shape and work with styles to define the look for your desired effect, as we are all precious works of art, each unique and amazing.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client About Weight or Age

Don’t Say… Your weight and age are a major factor in your style decisions.
Do Say… We are not concerned with your weight or age, since this doesn’t matter. Let’s look at your measurements and find the perfect looks for your body shape and style you want to project.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client About Color/Colour

Don’t Say… Since you want to hide your body, wear black.
Do Say… Let’s look at your personal coloring and find your best colors, so no color sabotage allowed. You come alive when you wear your best colors. Let me show you.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client About Updating Their Look

Don’t Say… Your wardrobe is out of date.
Do Say… Looking at your wardrobe, would you be interested in adding some new styles that will be perfect for the office and also carry out to a night on the town?”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client About Footwear

Don’t Say… Unusual size of feet or bunions can be problematic to finding shoes.
Do Say… Let’s find some shoes to fit your needs. I know a number of good brand/retail options.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client About Foundation Garments

Don’t Say… Your body needs extra support and your current undergarments aren’t working.
Do Say… One great way to look and feel good in everything you wear is to wear foundation garments that fit. Did you know that you should get a new bra every six months, or if you gain or lose weight? Let’s find some that fit you and make you feel fabulous.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client About Hair and Makeup

Don’t Say… Your hair and makeup say you’re trying too hard to look young.
Do Say… Keys to beauty are finding the styles that work best for you now. Could we take a look at an idea book? When you look at your face we have internal and external lines. Let me show you how we can work on this to your advantage.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client About Proper Fit

Don’t Say… Did you know when you wear clothes that are too tight you look ten pounds heavier?
Do Say… You say it’s been a while since you went shopping, let’s try a few items and see what works the best. We want it to fit and make you feel fabulous. Would you like to try this? Okay?”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client About Wardrobe Transition

Don’t Say… I can see you have lost your edge for dressing. It’s so sad when you see a person lose their identity.
Do Say… I am so glad you called me. I am thrilled that we get this time to work together and define your next great life adventure. Let’s get started. This is what I’m trained to do, you’re in great hands! It’s my pleasure to help you today.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“The key to dressing with purpose is to understand how to use your personal colors, style, body shape, and proportion to achieve your personal goals and objectives.

Clothe yourself with harmonious style and a consistent message.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“In A COVID-19 World, Don’t Zoom Away Your Credibility.

Your attire and grooming are some of the simplest things you can do to maintain your professional bearing.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“This raises an interesting question in what constitutes “appropriate dress” while teleconferencing. While various authors have issued various guidelines over time, the abrupt turn for America at large to resort to teleconferencing has left somewhat of a sartorial lacuna.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“In the absence of clear contextual teleconferencing rules, one way to look at this might be to not ask the question of how you should look.

Rather, put yourself in place of the person or people that have to look at you during the teleconference, and ask these three questions:

1) Does it demonstrate personal respect for the position you hold?
2) Does it demonstrate respect for your peers?
3) Does it demonstrate respect for the institution of which you are a part?”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Imagine a video conference in which you are appearing in court, or in a multinational meeting where millions or billions of dollars are on the table, or a meeting where you will be discussing the status of a project or program, and where the daily conduct of business has always been coat and tie, but is now conducted virtually.

Some might ask, “what difference does it make? I’m on time, I’m in attendance, and I know the subject. Who cares what I look like?”

Viewed from the perspective of those that have to look at you, however, the message is completely different.

It not only makes you appear unprepared, it shows a lack of respect for the position you hold (not to mention gravitas), as well as a lack of concern for the responsibilities that have been entrusted to you.

It also shows a lack of respect for those in the virtual “room” with you, and it shows a complete disregard for the institution of which you are a part.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, The Power of Civility: Top Experts Reveal the Secrets to Social Capital

“Being properly dressed and groomed for a meeting is the first step in demonstrating that you not only care about your own credibility, but you are keenly aware of how you could be perceived by others. Above all, you understand that you are, in fact, the face of your institution.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, The Power of Civility: Top Experts Reveal the Secrets to Social Capital

“An excellent current day example of online executive presence is Dr. Anthony Fauci’s testimony to the Senate Health Committee on Tuesday May 12th, 2020. Providing his testimony virtually, Dr. Fauci was well groomed and dressed in a coat and tie, just as he would on a normal work day. His suit clearly was not a $8000 Brioni. Rather, it reflected a senior government official with a simpler taste who is more focused on the weightier issues of public health currently afflicting the US and the world. As the face of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, his suit not only signals deference to the institution he leads, but reflects a keen awareness for how his appearance could be perceived by everyone online.
Even from home, the message in his persona was “I know my job, I’m prepared, and I take it seriously.” Rhetorically, imagine if he had appeared in a bathrobe looking like he had just gotten out of bed.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Of course, everything is about context. No one who is attending your virtual meeting on being a software developer, or lawn mower repairman, or a big wave surfer at Nazaré, is likely to expect you to appear in a suit.

The point is to give some serious consideration to how people normally dress in your profession.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Don’t let the fact that just because the meetings are now virtual, you no longer need to be concerned with how you look.

It is important to send the message that you are just as prepared and take your job just as seriously when meetings are virtual.

This could be especially costly to your career if your boss or someone more senior to you suddenly appear as an unexpected attendee.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Your attire and grooming are some of the simplest things you can do to maintain your professional bearing. Don’t allow yourself to get lazy and allow these small oversights to cost you your credibility, job or career.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Creative solutions to our new reality are key to a positive future.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, The Power of Civility: Top Experts Reveal the Secrets to Social Capital

“The links of human compassion create a beautiful unbreakable bond.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, The Power of Civility: Top Experts Reveal the Secrets to Social Capital

“Listen with intent to learn”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, The Power of Civility: Top Experts Reveal the Secrets to Social Capital

“Every day, you can dress for smiles and success! Why hide your beauty when you are meant to shine and sparkle? It's your time to shine!”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today