Fare Bella Figura - Make A Good Impression, Be A Sharp Dressed Man, Episode #35

Fare Bella Figura - Make A Good Impression, Be A Sharp Dressed Man, Episode #35 (Video here:https://bit.ly/3QJbnNd )

I run my own soft skills training franchise business in Tokyo and many years ago, I decided to dress for success. Each day I consult my schedule and that day's work content drives my satorial choices. Before I head out the door every day, I check myself in the mirror and ask, "Do I look like one of the most professional people in my industry".

This day I had a networking event for the British Chamber, a podcast interview for Japan's Top Business Interviews with Tim O'Rourke, the Country Manager for Meltwater, lunch at the Tokyo American Club, a new client meeting at our office in Akasaka, another podcast interview with Christian Mecker President of Bosch Mobility for East and South Asia, some work back at the office and then another networking event for Dan Slater's Delphi Network at the Anzdaz Hotel. What outfit would you choose?

I wanted to look sharp for all of the day and evening events and the podcast interviews, so I went with my grey custom bird's eye pattern single breasted suit, with flap pockets, double cuffs, double pleats, side vents, kissing buttons on the sleeve which work, notch lapels with a straight corner (English style), and straight lapels (Italian style), pigstiching on the lapels and curved quarters at the bottom (Italian style). The fabric was from Vitale Barberia Italy. The shirt was also a custom blue and white butcher's stripe with a white collar, with horn collar stays and white French Cuffs. I originally bought this same shirt from Thomas Pink, but my watch has shredded the French Cuff of the left side, so I can't wear it anymore. I do like that fresh blue and white stripe combination, so I asked my tailor to make me a new one.

The blue cufflinks matched the blue in the shirt. The light blue tie was from Barneys New York, with my usual double Windsor knot. The pocketsquare was a strong blue from Etro to create some contrast with the light coloured suit and tie. The corporate badge from Dale Carnegie. The watch was my gold Versace with the Medusa motif and the custom cobolt blue Nubuck Alligator strap for Jean Rousseau. The shoes were black high shine wingtip brogue calfskin Derbys from Pollini and grey knee length socks to keep my hairy shins under control.

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About The Author

Dr. Greg Story, President Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training

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The bestselling author of “Japan Sales Mastery” (the Japanese translation is "The Eigyo" (The営業), “Japan Business Mastery” and "Japan Presentations Mastery" and his new books "How To Stop Wasting Money On Training" and the translation "Toreningu De Okane Wo Muda Ni Suru No Wa Yamemashoo" (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのは止めま

Dr. Greg Story is an international keynote speaker, an executive coach, and a thought leader in the four critical areas for business people: leadership, communication, sales and presentations.?He leads the Dale Carnegie Franchise in Tokyo which traces its roots straight back to the very establishment of Dale Carnegie in Japan in 1963 by Mr. Frank Mochizuki.

He publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter

Has 6 weekly podcasts:

1.?????Mondays -??The Leadership Japan Series,

2.????Tuesdays – The Presentations Japan Series

Every second Tuesday - ビジネス達人の教え

3.????Wednesdays - The Sales Japan Series

4.????Thursdays – The Leadership Japan Series

Also every second Thursday - ビジネスプロポッドキャスト

5.????Fridays - The Japan Business Mastery Show

6.????Saturdays – Japan’s Top Business Interviews

Has 3 weekly TV shows on YouTube:

1.?????Mondays - The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show

Also every Second Thursday - ビジネスプロTV

2.????Fridays – Japan Business Mastery

3.????Saturdays – Japan Top Business Interviews

In the course of his career Dr. Greg Story has moved from the academic world, to consulting, investments, trade representation, international diplomacy, retail banking and people development.

Growing up in Brisbane, Australia he never imagined he would have a Ph.D. in Japanese decision-making, become a 39 year veteran of Japan and run his own company in Tokyo.

Since 1971, he has been a disciple of traditional Shitoryu Karate (糸東流) and is currently a 6th Dan.

Bunbu Ryodo (文武両道-both pen & sword) is his mantra and he applies martial art philosophies and strategies to business.