Fare Bella Figura - Make A Good Impression, Be A Sharp Dressed Man, Episode #100

Fare Bella Figura - Make A Good Impression, Be A Sharp Dressed Man, Episode #100 (Video here:https://bit.ly/4eSRFYC)

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 I had some internal meetings and was teaching online for a multinational company's APAC executives on the subject of Speaking With Impact.

I wanted to dress up for the online class and look highly professional and credible as an expert instructor. It is supposed to be autumn here, but the days are still quite warm, so I chose my grey Brioni single breasted, notch lapel, three roll on two (three buttons with the top button hidden under the lapel), summer suit in wool and silk. It has an incredible hand when you touch it, because of the silky touch. There is a light blue window pane throughout the suit, it has a Barchetta suit breast pocket (Barchtetta means "small boat" in Italian and the pocket is shaped like the prow of a boat rising to the left), side vents, pocket flaps, double cuffs, over the calf grey socks.

The strong blue and white Bengal stripe shirt is custom in a Winchester style with a white collar, with metal collar stays, white French cuffs, blue and silver cufflinks to match the shirt. Such a strong stripe makes it difficult to pair with a tie, so I went for my navy Chanel tie with a simple pattern to contrast with the stripe. The pocket square was light blue to not compete with the stripe, but to also contast with the suit.

The silver corporate badge was from Dale Carnegie, the pen my black and gold Mont Blanc, the business card holder from Lanvin. The watch was my vintage 36mm Gucci with a very simple black dial, and the black strap in crocodile leather.

The high shine shoes were dark brown Carmina Majorca toe cap Oxfords with a Swan's Neck design, using a Rain last, vegano calf leather and featuring JR Redenbach soles.

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About The Author

Dr. Greg Story, President Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training

Contact me at [email protected]

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,

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.

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