Want to do business?
Are you facing this year's deal but your confidence is wavering? We list 5 conditions for you to succeed.
Looking the other person in the eye is essential. If you waver your gaze, half is lost. Use Dermalogica's Stress Positive Eye Lift to get that alert look. Positive Eye Lift is a fast-acting eye treatment that requires little preparation. If you're early, try intensive care eye pads or eye masks.
optimise the handshake
The road to a good handshake goes like this: Initiating - firm - dry. A sweaty handshake immediately reveals your nerves. Extreme Antiperspirant is an effective way to prevent sweat and shine on your hands (and face!). When it comes to the actual handshake, you have the advantage of taking the initiative. Don't wait for the other person to extend their hand, show that you are in the driver's seat. And hey, don't squeeze the person you're greeting, it's not a competition. On the contrary, an excessive handshake can have the opposite effect.
the smile
White, clean teeth and fresh breath are recommended if you want to make a good impression. A good little investment is something from the Italian Marvi range - from mouthwash in a small handy bottle to small toothpaste tubes. If you want to get that dazzling white smile quickly but don't have access to water, there are clever little disposable cleaning cloths that you thread on your finger and brush your teeth with.
it's all in the details
Don't forget the little details! Poorly groomed nails don't make a good impression. There's always room for a small nail clipper from Dovo, but even more cheeky is to invest in a luxurious little manicure kit from Benjamin Barber, in a case of very well-made imitation leather. Nose hair is as annoying as it is unattractive, but you can easily remedy that with a mechanical nose hair trimmer that comes in a stylish faux leather case along with a brush for cleaning.
dress like a king
Then we come to the clothing part. Remember that clothing is also part of visual communication. What do you want to convey? The first step is to be well groomed. The second step is to wear something that makes you feel comfortable and stylish - this will automatically give you confidence.
A tip to help you prepare is to hang your suit or coat/jacket on cedar hangers, which will not only keep your clothes in shape, but will also repel insects and give off a mild cedar scent. If your shirt has become creased during the day, Laundress' Crease Release Spray, which is also available in a travel size, can easily remove the worst of the creases.
let the scent seal the deal
Let the scent become an extension of your personality or reinforce the parts of your personality that are needed for that specific negotiation.
Are you in a difficult negotiating position and need to signal confidence? If you want to give the impression that you are composed and in control, you should use cold scents, preferably with the note Vetiver. The idea here is that the scent shouldn't take over the room, but float as a discreet "feeling" around you when you meet your surroundings. Creed Original Vetiver is a good example of a fragrance that does just that.
If you want to walk into a meeting with poise and confidence, you need something powerful, but that doesn't take over the room. You want the perfume to manifest your position without being overwhelming and intrusive.
