Fare Bella Figura - Make A Good Impression, Be A Sharp Dressed Man, Episode #74

Fare Bella Figura - Make A Good Impression, Be A Sharp Dressed Man, Episode #74 (Video here:https://bit.ly/3VXvTfH)

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 sartorial 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 was Day One of High Impact Presentations, which I was co-teaching and so a white shirt was obligatory, especially in 32 C heat. You definitely don't want to wear a coloured shirt and have wet blotches showing up when you are teaching this high energy, high heat generation course. I normally lose a kilo in weight each day teaching it because of all the output required. I wanted a dark suit for the same reasons.

The mauve tie choice was to look approachable and welcoming to the class participants coming from this monster $1.26 trillion firm. Attendees of presentations training are always nervous, so as instructors, we need to strike the right balance of professionalism without being intimidating. That is why i would never wear a strong red tie or go for a "power look". They are usually stressed enough at the start already.

I invited my co-trainer and colleague to a nice and quick sushi lunch at Tsukiji Sushi Jin in Ark Hills in Akasaka. Because I am always chasing clients, I don't often have a chance to have lunch with my colleagues, so it was a nice chance to catch up.

Off to the hospital to visit my wife after class.

I chose my blue Ermenegildo Zegna Cool Effect summer suit, with a subtle window pane pattern, notch lapels, side vents, double cuffs, over the calf navy socks, custom white shirt with French Cuffs, mauve and blue cufflinks, horn collar stays by Kirby Allison, blue and purple Pocket Square by Etro on a reverse puff, mauve tie by Celine tied with a double Windsor knot, silver corporate badge by Dale Carnegie, black and gold Mont Blanc pen, business card holder from Lanvin, 30mm Longines C30 EFCO stainless steel rectangular case and bracelet

High shine, black, calf leather Pollini Oxfords. I quite like these shoes, because they are quite wide and I have a broad foot, which can sometimes makes wearing sharper last shoes uncomfortable. Standing all day teaching means the shoes have to be comfortable.

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Dr. Greg Story, President Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training

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Bestselling author of “Japan Sales Mastery” (the Japanese translation is "The Eigyo" (The営業), “Japan Business Mastery” and "Japan Presentations Mastery". He has also written "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しょう) and his brand new book is “Japan Leadership Mastery”.

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,

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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:

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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.