Long before we speak, we announce ourselves.
Are your clothing choices as authentic as you are?
Because we call a person authentic when he/she shows up as the best version of themselves -- consistently and with purpose!
Let your clothes work for you and...
In our private work together, you will discover that you are the Artist in your own closet
My Custom Image Programs combine style, color, fit, hair, makeup and shopping with wisdom, transformation and healing. Working together we transform your wardrobe to match who you are on the inside – and deeply influence and elevate your non-verbal communication and personal/professional leadership as a result.
Whether you need to create a new personal style quickly or prefer to do so more gradually, you and I will work closely together in whichever program best fits your needs.
Work with me in person or virtually
"Kathleen can help you with your decision about what to wear on the day of the event. I wish more speakers would take her advice and make smart choices for how to best appear on video"
Need a Speaker or Contributor Who Can De-Mystify What It Means to “Dress for Success?”
“Dress for Success” is a loaded phrase.
It implies a high standard and is just vague enough
so people have no idea where to start.
Because I believe personal style starts on the inside, I’ve often felt at odds with the fashion industry –
despite over 20 years of working within it.
To me, “Dress for Success” means choosing clothes and accessories within the context of who you are, what matters most to you, meaningful goals (personal and professional), and your present reality. Ultimately, it means having a closet that supports you to look and feel your best every single day.
Audiences leave my talks with an inspired blend of actionable information, new ideas for their closets, and a changed perspective on the role that fashion and style plays in their lives. All talks and workshops are tailored to the needs of your specific audience.
Featured In:
The Entrepreneur Way Podcast: Showing up as the Most Authentic Version of Yourself That You Can
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Beyond Fashion: How to Cultivate Authentic Style
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what people say about working with kathleen
“Senior leaders within our organization have been challenged by our changing demographics and the fact that we do not have a written dress code. Many older employees had progressively gotten more casual in their appearance and new employees seemed to not understand what was appropriate for a work environment like ours.
Kathleen did a fabulous job talking to me about our needs and then working with our employees. She demonstrated a high degree of empathy and her ability to connect with our employees was evident. Everyone who attended was pleased and talked about it for some time. She is extremely knowledgeable, did a great job presenting, and provided great advice to our employees.
Kathleen really listened to our concerns and needs and tailored her efforts to helping us achieve our goals. Every employee who attended our workshop had positive reviews and Kathleen surpassed our expectations. We have already talked about asking her to come back for another workshop, she did such an excellent job and was a pleasure to work with.”
Management Services, Bureau of Reclamation
“Kathleen presented a workshop “Develop Your Authentic Clothing Vibe” at Truckee Meadows Community College this past summer to rave reviews! How to dress professionally and on a budget was her focus. She doesn’t talk down or make anyone feel uncomfortable. She engages her participants and fields their questions. The information was valuable and beneficial. This is a specialized workshop on a topic that is not often addressed. If your organization or company needs a seminar contact Kathleen!”
Professional Development Manager, Truckee Meadows Community College|Reno, NV
“On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce board, staff, and young entrepreneurs academy, thank you so much for taking the time to join us to discuss professional dress and presentation. The advice you shared was invaluable for our students as they head to their next venture.”
“Kathleen’s presentation has sparked interest with our staff. As Pre-K Teachers, it is a difficult balance to dress practically as well as professionally. Kathleen gave us simple clothing cues to look for to be intentional in the message our appearance conveys. Weeks later teachers are still talking about ‘shopping your closet’ and ‘wardrobe orphans.’”
Child and Family Services, Washoe County School District
“I am a consultant in Early Childhood Education and had the good fortune to participate in a workshop for Early Childhood educators that focused on the image people project based on what they are wearing. It was fun, informative and non-threatening.
A few days later at a meeting, teachers were noticing what their colleagues were wearing and the message: “Suzanne, you are wearing a coat with lapels – we’ll be taking you more seriously.” While there was humor embedded, I noticed that the teachers looked more professional at this meeting.”
Administrative Faculty, University of Nevada, Reno
“Kathleen gave a very informative presentation to the Reno eWomenNetwork chapter centered around the different levels of dress, proper business dress and showing up authentically in your clothes. Her presentation provided just enough visual interest to keep the audience engaged and her handouts provided guests some great take-home information.
Her talk was interesting, relevant, and met our stringent time constraints of 20 minutes, allowing for a lively Q&A. I would highly recommend Kathleen.”
Executive Managing Director, Reno eWomenNetwork, Inc.
