http://jumptheq.com.au/ Jump the Q Articles http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9945 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9945 In a recent interview with the Channel 9 Today show, Professional Image Consultant and Personal Branding Strategist, Rachel Quilty from Jump the Q highlighted the benefits of developing a signature style, particularly if you were a busy mum or professional. It has been said that, ‘A celebrity is influential when she has a definable style’. Individuals such as Victoria Beckham and Paris Hilton who have created a distinct... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9944 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9944 Appearing on TV or in a Video Blog can create an enormous boost to your Personal Brand. A media or video blog interview is your opportunity to enthusiastically, knowledgeably, and succinctly communicate your message and reach your target audience. 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Overseas shoppers would agree that Australia... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9880 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9880 Our image reflects to the world who we think we are, what we think we are worth, and/or who we’d like to be. Our image is not just our clothing and accessories. It’s our overall grooming, our posture, facial expressions, how we speak, our manners and how we move. Who are you projecting to the world? A smiling, confident, well-groomed person inspires confidence in others, and that is good for business. It inspires... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9879 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9879 Last weekend I was invite to attend the sneak preview of Precious. These events are prior to Advanced Screenings and generally are by invitation only. I had heard that Oprah was an Executive Producer of the movie and that the cast included high profile names such as Monique, Mariah Carey and with other celebrity cameo appearances. With this in mind my expectation was of an inspiring uplifting movie that would pleasantly pass a few hours on... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9665 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9665 “Want to make this your best year yet?” Go find a note pad and consider these questions… Knowing what you want is the first step to getting it. Knowing what’s holding you back is the second step to making sure you get to keep it. Write down your answers so you can see your progress later. 1.What do I want to achieve this year? 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You shuffle through hangers unable to find what you are looking for, and the few key pieces that you actually wear are being smothered by everything else in your closet. It is incredibly frustration, and you are not alone if you are not sure how to get it under control. In fact, getting started from scratch with... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9041 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9041 How nerve racking can it be attending an event as a single or flying solo? Even the best Networkers have a moment where they take a deep breathe. Read some of their tips and tactics to enjoy any event solo. Rachel Quilty, Personal Brand Strategist and Etiquette Coach provides a few tips on how to start conversations at events in October 2009 Cosmopolitan's article on "How to Fly Solo Anywhere". 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Everyone at the top of their profession knows the keys to dressing for success. These people know that you have to dress for the situation and that you have to wear clothing that is appropriate. Successful people know how to dress right. Dressing for success is not only about choosing the right clothes. It... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8221 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8221 Paris Hilton - Still the Brand. In 2007 we published an article which questioned how Paris Hilton's personal PR would survive her time in jail? Well if the recently released results are true- Paris Hilton survival instincts were on cue and her personal brand suffered very little if anything it her brand equity increased dramatically. The most googled celebrity for the past year was recently name - yes you guessed it! The Heiress herself.... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8257 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8257 Well, you would think that the world had better things to talk about then the US President’s jeans. No - we we're not investigating the complex DNA molecular structure that makes him unique and identify how this man came from nowhere to leader of the free world. No – we we're talking about the jeans he wore to bowl the first pitch of the Baseball World Cup. Now, while some people may disregard this as gossip magazine... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7992 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7992 Cosmopolitan readers will get the scoop in the Oct Issue. When interviewed by Cosmopolitan magazine, Rachel Quilty, Professional Image Consultant and Etiquette Coach with Jump the Q revealed that some, well a lot of women have a fear of attending events alone. 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This new film is a French bio movie of fashion designer Coco Chanel, the only fashion designer to make TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people of the 20th century. Audrey Tautou (The Davinci  Code, Amelie) plays the legendary "Coco" Chanel in an enthralling exploration of her early life before she... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7947 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7947 With end of financial year sales upon us, now is the time to be creating a shopping list of wardrobe essentials. Discover what's worth stretching your budget for, and what can you get away with buying on the cheap? T-Shirt Save or Spend? Save. Save on tees because "you wear them close to your skin, so you wash them more, and they don't have that long of a shelf life. 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Careers are made and lost on your ability to continually improve, advance and reinvent yourself.   TV programs such as What Not to Wear, Biggest Loser, Australian Princess and Extreme Makeover highlight our desire to change.   What is not apparent at first is how the makeover changes beliefs and attitudes. Our new ‘look’ improves our lives and our approach to... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7170 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7170 Top 2009 Trends We’ve been anticipating the new trends and finally they are starting to emerge in retail stores. As Sarah Gale of Project Runway fame explained seven archetypes for autumn/winter are likely to be seen as they flow from Europe and the US:- 1. Country Chic – Adopting that equestrian feel we seen in the movie ‘Australia’. Introducing knitwear with buckles and straps. Plaids... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2853 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2853 First appearances are everything. Rachel Quilty, National Manager of Jump the Q , a leading Professional Image Consulting firm, says, 'It is vital for job seekers, who are often competing with dozens of hopefuls, to make a great impression and be memorable'. Her number one suggestion is to always dress appropriately for the interview and the job. Once you've got that right, creating a 'wow factor' that will ensure you're remembered is simple... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6944 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6944 What do Sonia Kruger, Dannii Minogue and Jennifer Hawkins have in common? Apart from being vivacious, talented and beautiful celebrities? They have all experienced body image issues. Too slim, too short, too fat, too [fill-in-the-blank]. Their life is a true balancing act to always look camera perfect. As a celebrity they’ve been placed under enormous scrutiny. And maybe we’ve even made a comment about their current... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3364 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3364 This is a genuine question -seriously! Many people have a personal reputation but a select few have a genuinely valuable personal brand. That is, there is real brand equity in that person's name; and it can be measured using the same methodology that one would use to measure corporate brands. Paris thrives on a personal brand - one very distinct from her famous hotel surname - and it is big business. There are estimates that in recent... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6752 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6752 Confessions of a Shopaholic is coming to our screens soon, but while a lot of us can identify with Becky Bloomwood’s ability to blow the credit card on clothes she can’t afford, the current recessionary times have meant most of us have had to reign in our ‘Inner Shopaholic’. That said, a stylish appearance is still important in a work context, so how can you put your best foot forward, even if your... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6753 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6753 Extract: Forbes.com Most shoppers have cut way back. Those who, before the downturn, bought so-called "aspirational" brands--Gucci purses, say--are paring down and making items last longer. But even in tough times, there are some things a girl just won't give up. We all want to keep ourselves looking good--for professional and personal reasons. Plus, it's just fun to indulge, even if it's in something little like a... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6647 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6647 Every day we have amazing clients who touch our lives. One truly inspiring women who flew from Far North Queensland to share her journey with us as she determinedly overcome her hesitation and emerged a new woman and soon to be new mum. Teresa's Personal Style Journey  I had the best time in Brisbane meeting with you both, it was life changing.  I'd be so happy to share my story with your... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6421 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6421   What’s your New Year’s Resolution? 2009 is the year for taking responsibility for our lives. Our lives today are the result of the choices we have made in the past. Fortunately for us, we have the ability to decide we want a different life, to make different choices and to have different results. Take the Challenge! We live in a world full of victims who fail to take responsibility for their actions and... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6946 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6946 Amazon.com Widgets Trinny and Susannah have a unique way of telling you that you may not be wearing styles which suit your body shape. They have built an empire on the frustration that women around the world share about their bodies and finding the clothes that fit. The secret is that if you know your body shape and the styles that suit your figure. Shopping suddenly becomes a breeze and not the... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6619 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6619 The Golden Age of Couture   If this is to be a year of change, then what better way to start the year than with a visit to this wonderful exhibition.   At a glance this may look like an exhibition of gowns and accessories from an age of indulgence. It may look like a display of clothing made for the rich and famous by the worlds most renowned designers. It is that and so much more.   As always this... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6419 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6419 Whether you’re a spender or a saving during an economic downturn, you still want to be fashionable. If you want to look fashionable, then a few trendy items in your wardrobe are a must. However, buy inexpensive items and buy only a few. Incorporating trendy accessories into your wardrobe is an inexpensive way to look fashionable without spending a lot.   Shopping on a budget is no problem when you follow... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5814 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5814    Celebrities are faking it! It started with Bay Watch and has become an institution in Hollywood! Now available in Australia. Safe Tan has been worn by Presidents, Playmates and literally every A lister in between. Its safe and its said to be the best tanning product on the market. Buy yours today.   What makes Safe Tan unique? Safest Ingredients & Colours Making it possible for Pregnant women,... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5810 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5810 Wardrobe Makeovers are a full day consultation with an morning and afternoon session or two separate sessions. This life changing consultation involves initially declutter your existing wardrobe and the second is creating a wearable wardrobe by considering co-ordination options with existing items and creating a shopping list of new garments needed.  Most people wear 20% of their wardrobe 80% of the time,... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5809 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5809 Does your Personal Style reflect your personality, abilities and potential? What you wear is a silent recommendation and lets everyone else know a little about you? Discover how can become your own fashion stylist!  Learn how your personality traits, colour toning and body shape affect what you should wear and what looks best on you. Your Personal Stylist consultation will give you the wow factor. Time poor, this... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5806 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5806 Shopping Tour with Personal Stylist As any recipient of well intentioned shopping advice, will tell you, you almost always end up buying something that isn’t your style or colour. While they gush ‘You look great!’ you doubtfully consider yourself in the mirror but encouraged by the positive words you shrug and discount your inner voice, which is screaming at you not to buy it. Not so, with a Personal Shopper or... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5805 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5805   Discover what colours make you look your best! Our Personal Colour Analysis Consultation will: Teach you how to choose & co-ordinate colours, Expand your colour choices and make you look years younger by helping you to always choose the right colour for you, Give you a personalised shopping guide and colour profile to make shopping enjoyable and productive! Simply, a... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4988 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4988   EXPOSED: THE WARDROBE SECRETS TO LOOKING YOUNGER, TALLER, RICHER AND SEXIER!   Brisbane’s leading style and organization experts will share their fashion and wardrobe organization advice in a one-day workshop.   WHO:             Rachel Quilty, Jump The Q, Pina Fiorenza, and Narelle Todd, Successful... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4990 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4990 Yes Carrie brought to the world towering gladiator heels, quirky silhouettes and oversized flower accessories to name just a few. However, what left women around the world green, was more about the wardrobe and less about what was in it. No doubt custom built wardrobe sales around the world have skyrocketed as a result of that magic movie moment. Making over your wardrobe requires a stock take of your existing clothing and... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4987 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4987      ANYONE CAN ORGANISE THEIR WARDROBE; YES ANYONE! SUMMER WARDROBE WORKSHOP   Brisbane’s leading style and organization experts will share their fashion and wardrobe organization advice in a one-day workshop.   WHO:             Rachel Quilty, Jump The Q, Pina Fiorenza,... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4582 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4582   Style & Wardrobe Makeover Workshop - Brisbane   Fall in love with your wardrobe again in this engaging & practical style and wardrobe makeover workshop. Brisbane’s leading style and organization experts will share their fashion and wardrobe organization advice with you in this one-day workshop.  One lucky attendee will win an unforgettable style and wardrobe makeover, $2,200... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4584 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4584 In a recent new movie, a well intention but pathological mother played by Dianne Keaton, convinces her ‘baby’ 20 -something daughter ( Mandy Moore) to buy a matronly poka -dot dress, with the words ‘Just do as I say! .’ As any recipient of well intentioned shopping advice, will tell you, you almost always end up buying something that isn’t your style or colour. While they gush... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4583 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4583 Our world is often frantic and bordering on overwhelm as we juggle to achieve the perfect ‘balance’. Work, exercise, shopping, time with family and friends and just life in general, is a lot of balls to be juggling. When recently questioning the calm order of a Professional Organisers life, I was told the answer was ‘outsourcing’. No – you can’t out source time with family... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4581 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4581 First impressions count as we look at the link between your image and the bottom line Successful people dress today for the position they want tomorrow. They say, ‘An ounce of image is worth a ton of performance’. Is it time you started saying the same thing in your business? Research indicates that 67 per cent of first impressions are accurate. Your personal image tells the world who you are and where... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4580 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4580 Social psychologist confirm our first impression is made up of:- ·         55% visual ·         38% tonality ·         7% the words we use.   Within 6 – 30 seconds a person... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4579 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4579 Your personal brand ...   amplifies your credibility and improves your personal persuasiveness.   Personal success relies largely on our ability to communicate … you can express your potential quietly and effectively without saying a word.  It is widely known that the right brand image strengthens and supports your message.   A good brand name gives a good first impression, is easy to... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4578 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4578   Work Your Image to Your Advantage   Ten top tips to break free of your old restraints and reinvent yourself.   1. Develop a signature image, one that reflects your potential and goals. 2. Develop an image modus operandi …develop simple habits which support a favourable image i.e. once a fortnight reward yourself with a manicure. 3. Look confident, capable and in control, with clean, neat and... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4577 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4577 Personal Branding is the art of self packaging.  The following 8 tips will help you to brand yourself and jump the queue:   1.    Specialisation: Focus your brand on area of achievement. The best positioning you can have among your prospects and customers is that of an expert, an authority in your area of expertise.  What one area of specialisation will be the most helpful to my brand?... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4576 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4576 Are you using the Halo effect to your advantage? The Halo effect is why your image so important?  In those first 6 seconds decisions are made about you: 1.   Do we like you? 2.   Do we trust you? 3.   Do we want to do business with you or spend time with you?   If you have a positive personal brand, you are attributed with other positive aspects. This is known as... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4575 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4575   While you may still be rugged up and wearing your black winter threads, Spring and Summer fashions are now in store and will soon be on sale. Often by the time we feel like shopping for the new season the range available is sadly depleted. By recognising the merchandising trends of stores we can become clever Style Shoppers. By September the Spring range will have been in store for about 8-10 weeks and will start being... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2989 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2989 Spring is a fabulous time to cast a critical eye over your wardrobe and refresh and renew your wardrobe. We keep clothes for a variety of reasons, according to Professional Organiser, Narelle Todd. An item of clothing may remind you of a certain event or feeling, or you remember how much you paid for a blouse and feel guilty because you haven't worn it enough. Or wishful thinking may be causing you to hold onto those outfits which are a... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4411 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4411 There is no doubt when you mention romance, the novels by Barbara Cartland will inevitably come up. While the storylines may have had an all too familiar but always winning formulae – distressed girl, dashing hero, reluctant love, pulsating danger, then glorious heaven like, earth shattering recognition of ones other half and ever lasting love. Very simple really! As a girl, a grandmother figure in my life gave me my... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4410 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4410 Lessons from the Boy’s Club series. The Long Lunch…for women is a myth. So often we talk about doing lunch and we must ‘catch up’. While recognizing the importance of attending networking events, we race in last minute swiftly consume the meal and make rapid notes of the speakers key points. Promising ourselves we’ll implement them when we return to the office. Thinking of the... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4409 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4409 The paparazzi have determined Britney Spears is the new ’ wine glass’ shape. Jackie O, is proudly a triangle or pear shape. Studies show that within Australia, women are more likely to have Jackie O’s body shape, a triangle. Closely followed by the rectangle. Image consultants are trained to determine very accurately body shape and prominent features such as a long torso, short neck which may impact on... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4408 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4408 Following the popularity of TV program ‘Ladette to Lady’ and the resurgence for etiquette and finishing classes, Brisbane’s Rockmount House, training centre for Jump the Q has become affectionately known as the Australian ‘ Egglestone Hall ‘. Enquiries on how to ‘be a lady’ have staggered the small but exclusive Executive Finishing School.   General... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4407 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4407 They say that ‘ those who do not know themselves adopt the current fashion’. Harsh words but there is an element of truth behind them! Clearly to remain fashionable you need to combine aspects of current trends while maintaining a sense of self or signature elements. This is truly the home of the Brave! Independence Day serves as a reminder that the individual is something which deserves to be protected. And... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3897 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3897 Women around the world are in revolt,demanding a gift that says 'I really do care'. As opposed to the 'guilt' giving of flowers, chocolates or the card 'says it all'. Well why wouldn't we ! However, in the frame of being 'strong women who are true to themselves'. I say let's not cry ' I knew you would forget!', 'Why would you buy me that ?' or 'This champagne tastes on a beer budget thing isn't working!'. Yes, we are inclined to act... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3898 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3898 Personal Branding Expert, Rachel Quilty has revealed to Women's Network Australia magazine 'Working Women' readers the truth about branding your business. So often businesses are so focussed on their brand identity - logo, trademarks, advertisements, brand name that they overlook the only truth in branding that matters. A brand is also a promise to your customers. A successful brand therefore delivers what it promises. We all... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3901 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3901 What is appropriate work wear ? Good question ! Surprisingly enough we all know what work wear isn’t appropriate. Well dressed and groomed staff give the impression of - efficiency, - attention to detail and - professionalism. If your staff, dress down, dress up for night clubbing or dress indifferently. It’s time for a dress code. 10 dress code tips: 1. Identify work wear consistent with your business image 2. Select work... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3900 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3900 The world is fascinated with Makeovers. TV programs such as What Not to Wear, Biggest Loser, Australian Princess and Extreme Makeover highlight our desire to change. What is not apparent at first is how the makeover changes beliefs and attitudes. Our new ‘look’ improves our lives and our approach to it. Madonna knows it.. so does Nicole..so does Katie for that matter. We watched as Nicole stepped onto the red carpet with... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3899 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3899 Get smart and tailor your wardrobe for success - with a message that you mean business. Dressing smartly - solidifies your professionalism and positions you. Minimise accessories - Give the message that you are in control. Be feminine, not sexy - Is the attention on your work or your ?? Don’t dress too trendy – It implies you’re more interested in the way you look than your work. Watch your skirt length - just... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3896 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3896 Frankie Magazine caught up with Jump the Q's General Manager and internationally accredited Professional Image Consultant to query the age old art of introductions. Frankie Magazine caught up with Jump the Q to query the age old art of introductions and other modern etiquette. May Edition of Frankie Magazine proves that modern manners aren't dead! In our more relaxed society, Generation Y may be forgiven for not knowing the rules.... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3892 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3892 Roads blocked, traffic diverted as Jump the Q joins the Australia's biggest morning tea fund raising campaign! 'It is the perfect opportunity! To introduce ourselves to our neighbours and raise funds for a cause close to many hearts' , Rachel Quilty, General Manager explained. Throughout May Jump the Q will be contributing a % of profits to the cause and Jump the Q asks clients, colleauges and friends to... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3894 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3894 Design an image that attracts clients. Position your business image for your market’s expectations. In 30 seconds your client has judged your business and decided whether they like you, whether they trust you and whether they will do business with you. How you will treat a client is reflected in your business image. Sixty-seven percent of first impressions are accurate. If you look good, your product will be good, your... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3893 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3893 Debbie Mayo-Smith , Best Selling Author, Sought After International Speaker & Trainer recently asked General Manager, Rachel Quilty of Jump the Q for her top customer service tip. Debbie Mayo Smith went on to include this contribution in her latest book - '101 Quick Tips: Create a Great Customer Experience '. The request by Ms Mayo-Smith recognises the incredible influence that image has in percieved quality customer service. If you... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3890 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3890 Somewhere in the archives of your own history (if you are old enough), or in the history of our mothers is the well known concept of the double standard. In conversational parlance, this loosely means that the same situation can be perceived from two value perspectives, which are usually significantly different. Our society has moved quite a way from the moral double standards applied to women in bygone decades, yet the workplace and... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3878 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3878 Regardless of the politics, party platform or policy ... women have the privilege of witnessing history in making. Never in the western world have women in politics been so prevalent, persuasive or so powerful. It is exciting to follow the campaign trail of Hillary Clinton, the incredible job being performed by Anna Bligh as Qld Premiere, the trusted colleague and confidante of the Prime Minister and 2IC Julia Gillard, and history making... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3895 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3895 Hello! Style Magazines and France at Leisure have invited Di Cant to escort a group of fashion conscious travellers to Paris. The fashion tour will be fully escorted with the advantage of having your own personal stylist, Di Cant with you to help make shopping decisions. Di will also introduce you to her favourite things to do while in Paris– some cheap and cheerful, some very exclusive and not always known about. Jump the Q has... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3891 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3891 Work can be a drudge or a dream—or anything in between. Like everything else in your life, you determine exactly what it’s going to be. If you’re waking up each morning on fire, feeling called to great service and devoted to an inspiring purpose, vision, and mission, no doubt you feel as if work isn’t work at all: It’s a kind of play with monetary benefits. On the other hand, if you turn... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3561 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3561  Yes... they are coming to Australia.   Famed for their wit, cheek and ability to magically transform women of all shapes and sizes, London based style experts Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine first teamed up in 1994 to write 'Ready to Wear', a weekly style guide for the Daily Telegraph in the UK, which was a huge hit and subsequently ran for seven years. They've since created two highly successful television... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3666 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3666 With the rebirth of High Teas as the new networking event, proper etiquette is vital. Many decisions are made at social events, knowing how to be comfortable in those environments is essential so you can put the business of what to do behind you and focus on your networking. Proper etiquette plays a large role in effective networking, because good manners go far beyond the dinner table and leave a lasting impression. As the pendulum begins to... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6649 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6649   Our clients are people who don’t wait for things to happen, they make them happen. The look for the result. Our clients are often treated as celebrities because they behave like celebrities.   Our clients don’t wait in line, they Jump the Q. And this is very true of our next client.   My Story - Barbara As a regular national and international business traveller, thank you for making it... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6648 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6648   I am truly inspired by the passionate women who work incredible hours to ensure their voice and those the represent are heard. Kerre - My Personal Style Story As a businesswomen of a recreational based business of over 20 years I felt a little inadequate with my casual approach to style & wardrobe. I had my first consultation with Jump the Q when I wasn't happy with the results I was receiving during the my first few... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3667 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3667 Each season brings with it a number of classics re-invented. Ofen the savy shopper can purchase some quality accessories and items which transend seasons. We've asked Jump the Q's personal shopping stylist to give us some ideas to keep in mind as we hit the shops. Top five 'Should Buy Now' items:- 1. Swim suits Keep on the look out for expensive swim suits dramatically marked down. Be ready for next season with a... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3665 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3665 Ever wanted to wake up with a new look and new attitude to life. This week end program is the closest you’ll get to a “Cinderella” transformation. Leave work on Friday and watch your work colleagues jaws drop on Tuesday. Our Make Over Weekend will establish you, as a strong and independent women ready to move on in the world on her own terms... How would a Make Over change YOUR life? Why not? Jump the Q! An... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3377 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3377 We live in a culture that constantly bombards us with inducements to buy, to accumulate stuff. But when it comes to clothes, no matter how full our closets are, we can often be heard to wail, "I have nothing to wear." That's because we often confuse fashion with style. Style is the ability to distinctively sort through the maze of things, make a selection and do so in a way that is in keeping with how we see ourselves. With style, we stamp... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3366 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3366 It's that time of year where we wonder what happened to the year?  Easter seem only weeks ago and now we are counting sleeps til Santa arrives. Scary! As women we tend to question our productivity and whether we achieved all that we thought we should.  Take 30 seconds to consider what you did achieve... You've done great! Well done. It is always interesting to review the years hit predictions and judge how accurate they... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3365 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3365 Who knew Posh had such a sense of humour? This book is a great gift for every yummy mummy, celebrity watcher or Style maven. Or why not let Victoria do the hard work of telling your teenager daughter what’s appropriate and what’s not! The style advice is straight forward and on target for various body shapes, all the while giving us a  voyeuristic view of the Beckham household. And an insight into why Victoria... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3367 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3367 FREE Business Branding & Image Audit: Start the New Year on a great note! To make your 2008’s resolution to review your business image and revamp your brand a lot easier; Personal Branding expert, Rachel Quilty of Jump the Q has released the chapter she contributed to the newly launched book ‘How to run a Successful Business from Home and Stay Sane!’ Essentially a Business Brand Image Audit for all... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3363 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3363 Are you ready for your 15 minutes of fame? That was the question I asked myself when I attended the opening day of the Andy Warhol exhibition in Brisbane recently. How prepared are you? Could you be ready at a moment’s notice? Over the years I have appreciated the line ‘it is an attitude of having life under control that contributes to style’. Because at the very heart of effortless style is good judgement,... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3298 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3298 Ten top tips to break free of your old image, take a gamble and reinvent yourself and work your image to your advantage. 1. Develop a signature image, one that reflects your potential and goals. 2. Develop an image modus operandi …develop simple habits which support a fabulous image ie once a fortnight reward yourself with a manicure. 3. Look confident, capable and in control, with clean, neat and tidy grooming and hair styles as... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3368 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3368 Is running a business from home what you were expecting? Do your business days seem to be filled with lots of lists, but no results? Do you want solutions to your home-based business challenges? How to run a Successful Business from Home and stay sane! IS THE BOOK FOR YOU!-everything you need to build and grow a profitable business- Order on line today or download an order form. Over a million Australians operate their business from home.... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3370 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3370 It’s time for small business to think big when it comes to image and branding. You know, five years ago you never used to hear the words image, brand and small business in the same sentence. That was because it was assumed that to have a brand you had to be a multi national and branding was driven by mega amounts of advertising. We now know that is not true, in fact every small business has a brand whether they want it or not! Now... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3262 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3262 Madonna knows it.. So does Nicole. Your appearance is so important. The world is captivated by Hollywood transformations, the new look Nicole, the super slim Kate and super mom Demi Moore’s gorgeous new body . Pop stars and Movie stars alike are continually re-inventing themselves. Why ? Because their smart… When we change our looks, we also adopt a new attitude. We let go of the old attributes connected with that look... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2992 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2992 We want to stand out from the crowd. At Jump the Q we recommend you Brand yourself! and develop your signature style .. The following is an extract from our Brand Yourself! seminar. So you want to ... Jump the Q! First you need to Determine what is a brand? Discover why is branding yourself is essential? Learn the laws of branding  and lastly develop a Personal Branding Strategy What is a... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2954 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2954 As the dark hues of winter are replaced by the brilliance of nature's spring, our wardrobes should also be reflecting Mother Nature. Successfully storing your winter clothes will mean a hassle free start to your next winter season as well as preparing your wardrobeyou're your dazzling spring and summer wear. Here are ten tips to help you successfully swap your wardrobe over from winter to spring/summer. -  Collect all your winter... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3081 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3081 Psychologists have determined that colour is the first thing noticed about a person. Its impact is immediate and lasting. What you wear has a direct effect on the way you think, feel and behave. Social psychologist say our first impression is made up of 55% visual 38% tonality 7% the words we us. Within 6 seconds a person has formed an opinion of us and we have made a irreversible impression. Everyone judges by the visual image presented to... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3058 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3058 "I drink champagne when I win, to celebrate . . . and I drink champagne when I lose, to console myself." – Napoleon Bonaparte The only wine entitled to the name Champagne is the sparkling wine produced in the French region of the same name. What temperature to serve Champagne ? Serve champagne with style by cooling the wine to right temperature. Champagne is best drunk chilled but never iced. The younger and livelier the... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3080 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3080 You may have heard of Karen Corban, CEO of Universal Events. She has just shared the following with Jump the Q: Naturally we are very proud of Karen! As a women it is great to see! And it is worthy of sharing with other women. Karen Corban was invited to attend the Annual Business Review Weekly (BRW) magazine Fast 100 awards night. This list ranks the fastest-growing Australian companies in terms of their average compound annual growth rate... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3082 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3082 In 30 seconds your potential client has judged your business image and decided whether they like you, whether they trust you and whether they will do business with you. You can manage the impressions your clients make of your business in that time. Recent studies have confirmed: Sixty-seven per cent of first impressions are accurate. People judge you firstly by what you wear, then by how you speak, and then by the words you say. * Seventy per... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3072 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3072 Summer is just around the corner and spring fashions are flooding into the stores. Now it’s time to resurface and rethink your summer wardrobe. It’s time to consider what purchases will add this year’s summer fashion influence to your wardrobe and what items you need to replace or replenish your existing warm weather wardrobe. Make a list of your summer activities Look over your calendar for the next few months... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7513 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7513   Update Your Image Today!   You will be out the door effortlessly each morning looking stylish and fresh for an adventure...   Our Easy 7 Session Makeover Puts Colour and Style Back into Your Life. Imagine! You can: ·         Revitalise your image Develop your signature style  Stand out from the... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7416 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7416 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2852 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2852 Travelers to Brisbane CBD would be familiar with the gracious 1862 Victorian Queenslander on Ipswich Road, Annerley. The property will from September be the new headquarters of Jump the Q, Brisbane's only dedicated, Professional Image Consulting and Finishing School. Jump the Q offers personal and professional development courses guaranteed to improve your professional business image, chances of promotion and new business success. The... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2851 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2851 Using work wear to enhance your business image... We all have very little time in which to make a first impression with those we meet. Psychology studies confirm that within 30 seconds your personal and business images (the 'looks' you convey to the world) have made a lasting impression. The customer has decided whether they like you, whether they trust you and whether they will do business with you. But while this is very little time, you... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2799 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2799 Your professional image affects everything about your business: its market standing, its ability to attract and keep clients and to penetrate markets, and the price of its products and services.   Here are three interesting facts about image: 67% of first impressions are accurate. People judge you firstly by what you wear, how you speak, and then by the words you say — and they do it within 6 seconds. So,impress... http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2768 http://jumptheq.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2768 What makes one person a success and another a failure?  Most would agree that success does not result from IQ alone, we've all seen brilliant people fade into mediocre jobs.  Nor does it arise solely from great clothes, effective people skills or a good attitude.  True and lasting success depends on a great Total Image.  As an image professional I am often mistaken for someone who concentrates solely on...