Executive Presence Coach in Bangalore

Executive Presence Coach in Bangalore

How to create a strong first impression virtually and personally?

It takes just one glance or less than five seconds for a person to evaluate you when you meet them for the first time. In this time, others form an opinion about you on the basis of your appearance, body language, posture, mannerisms, and how you are dressed. First impressions are almost impossible to undo or go back.

As recent events unfolded worldwide in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual meetings have become one of our most important tools to build and maintain relationship with business clients. Therefore, you need to master how to conduct yourself during virtual meeting with a potential client.

Why making a first impression is important?

Making a strong first impression can help you develop relationships with customers and clients. Your attitude, behaviour and personal presentation will most likely influence the clients decision. Although making a positive first impression virtually is difficult, you can get well-prepared and follow several etiquette to create a lasting impact on them.

Coach Samira Gupta (PCC-ICF), a corporate trainer in India, as well as she has a global presence, can guide you on how to create powerful first impressions. Her client base is spread across the country, mainly Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Noida, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Goa, and also internationally (US, UK, Australia, Dubai, and Nepal).

What is the etiquette to create a powerful first impression?

It is said that you get only one chance to make a great first impression. If you don't immediately engage a potential client, it's unlikely that they will consider doing business with you. Follow these tips to make yourself unforgettable in every virtual and personal meeting:

Show up in formals

Get dressed from head to toe. Wear a properly fit formal shirt, and you can also go for a smart blazer or a soft jacket that fits well to look authoritative but approachable. Wear a smartwatch and also ensure that your clothes are clean as well as ironed.

Maintain good grooming

Groom yourself properly because appearances matter, especially positive first impressions. It's generally the grooming that makes a great impression. Therefore, always be well-groomed even while attending virtual meetings.

Positive & confident body language

Whether you're meeting personally or virtually, it is still important to maintain your body language and professionally communicate with others. It important to maintain confident body language along with posture, eye contact, smile, facial expression, hand gestures.

Ask genuine questions

Asking genuine questions can help you get along with the clients in a meeting. Implementing genuine questions into interactions with business partners or clients, especially while remote, can go a long way in terms of creating and demonstrating a more trustworthy relationship.

Active listening

Active listening means paying full attention to what the opposite person has to say. Being an active listener can secure connection and transparency with your partner during online meetings when it's otherwise easy to get distracted and lose focus.

Conclusion

Virtual and personal meeting etiquette is important to maintain healthy remote dynamics with the clients. The better prepared you are to engage professionally, the more productive your meetings can be. Therefore, your appearance is crucial for making the right first impression and building long-term relations that rely upon mutual respect and understanding.

Coach Samira Gupta (PCC-ICF) can guide you on how to create powerful first impressions. Her client base is spread across the country, mainly Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Noida, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Goa, and also internationally (US, UK, Australia, Dubai, and Nepal).

She has coached individuals and corporate professionals from different industries such as FMCJ, Law firms, Consulting, Airlines groups and several companies from Fortune 500. Samira has a strong desire to make a positive difference in people's lives through her expert coaching skill, knowledge, and corporate leadership experience.

Guest Post By Samira Gupta - Executive Presence Coach in Bangalore