How To Make A Lasting Impression

So often, we make initial business contacts by e-mail or through social media. It may be months — or even years – before we meet. While written content shapes the first impression, the vibes we give off in person make a lasting impression. The timbre of our voice, our body language and eye contact can help or hurt everything that came before.

Some professionals prefer to think that what they say is more important than physical appearance. But in fact, folks are sizing you up before you even take off your coat, says Christine K. Jahnke, a speech coach and author of the book The Well-Spoken Woman. She recently explained that to a senior-level engineer at a large defense company who used to wear a ski parka to professional meetings. (Jahnke insisted he purchase an overcoat.)

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In a video, Jahnke demonstrated some of her tips.

Whether you are giving a speech; going on a job interview; or delivering a presentation, here's how to make a lasting impression:

Modulate your voice. When we're nervous, we speak more quickly — something that comes across both on the phone and in person. Purposely slow down. Any hesitation can make you sound unsure of yourself, but a deliberate pause can emphasize a key point.

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Before picking up the phone or heading into that important meeting, take a cue from the yogis. Breathe in deeply through your nose, hold it for a moment or two, and then audibly exhale. Not only will it help you relax, it will improve the quality of the sound.

Maintain eye contact. Leonardo da Vinci famously said "the eyes are the window to the soul," but there is such a thing as over doing it. You can't hold that gaze for the whole meeting (we all need to blink once in a while), and you don't want to seem like you're staring. Be sure to make eye contact when you first meet someone, and when delivering your most important lines.

During pauses in the conversation, don't look up at the ceiling – it seems like you're trying to pluck answers out of the air. Instead, look off to the side during that pensive moment. Bring your eyes back and hold them steady as you complete a sentence; "Hand off the thought with your eyes," Jahnke says. Too often people look away at that point because "they're in a big hurry to get to what they're going to say next."

Drop & Shop

June 2011 saw the successful launch of the first Drop & Shop campaign in Riyadh, which assisted hundreds of people from over 200 families in the Riyadh province. Now, Atheeb Social Development Division and Harvey Nichol's Riyadh have once again partnered up for the winter leg of their charitable initiative, this time expanding their reach across the Kingdom to include Jeddah and Alkhobar.

Launched Nov. 20, the two-week campaign will conclude on Dec. 4, but only after a series of regional celebrity appearances at their various collection points assembled in the Kingdom.

"The first ever Drop & Shop campaign was remarkable, but this time we have taken it a step further, elevating our standards in terms of organization, expansion of our reach, volunteer involvement and the enthusiasm of the community," stated Princess Maha Bint Abdulaziz Al Saud from Atheeb. "Personally,List of affordable Breitling prices for used and authentic Breitling in miumiukeke. I am so proud of all the volunteers who have participated in our winter 2011 campaign. They give Saudi youths a good name, and we hope to continue on in this manner for all our future Drop & Shop initiatives."

Focused on the collection of sweaters, coats and jackets for the upcoming winter season, the entities have enlisted the help of Al Hama Company, under which falls prominent fashion brands, Donna Karan New York and DKNY, as well as the multi-brand boutiques, Escape. It is through the strategic inclusion of Al Hama that Drop & Shop now has collection points in three main regions of the Kingdom — Riyadh, Jeddah and Alkhobar — thereby expanding its supportive reach in assisting a greater number of underprivileged families across Saudi Arabia.

In addition, the volunteer committees responsible for the organization and distribution of the amassed donation have also expanded to assist Jeddah and Alkhobar. Saber, Mabbara and Youth Initiative Group have teamed up with Sawa'ed Atheeb and Helping Hands, who were the volunteer groups for the first campaign, to consolidate their databases of individuals and families who would benefit from the clothes drive. In addition,etareplicawatches at discount prices from Timepiecetrader. the groups will also help increase awareness of the initiative amongst the public.

As with the last Drop & Shop, a network of celebrity athletes, comedians and actors have again offered their support for the cause by making publicized appearances at the various drop-off points.

Last Sunday, Saudi Hip Hop artist, Qusai, used his celebrity status to draw in a crowd of young fans to the Donna Karan New York boutique in Al Khayyat Center in Jeddah. "If I can use my name and take advantage of it to help my people, as they are our brothers and sister, than that's great," humbly stated the artist, whose new album is due out January 2012. "As human beings, we need to always remember that life isn't always balanced — some people are privileged, others can barely get by. It is our responsibility to give back to the community and society; it's about the cause."

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In keeping the campaign community-centered, Harvey Nichols Riyadh also asked Arts and Skills Institute students to design their own window displays to accompany the campaign. Lulwah Albegami, a 24-year-old fashion major, submitted the winning display model.

"For this winter campaign, we hope to double the number of people we assisted during the first one," stated a spokesperson for Atheeb. "And we hope to continue to double it for each successive initiative to come."