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As a cosmetic surgery practice, we are often dealing with patients who have spent a lifetime thinking that "beauty" is out of their reach. Not true! Beauty is a lifestyle choice, and there are many practical choices we can all make to feel more beautiful every day. We invited Sarah Collins to speak to some of our patients at a special event about simple tactics that could help them feel beautiful, organized and prepared to take on the world. Her philosophy - that success and style are closely linked - is one that we share. Her presentation to the crowd was insightful, direct and to the point. Many of the guests remarked that she was a highlight of the evening. We did a great deal of business that night and I am sure that Sarah's inspiring words to the crowd were at least partially responsible for our success. Dr Trevor Born, October 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At Richardson Partners Financial, we focus on serving the wealth management needs of high net worth Canadian families and how we present ourselves is important. Sarah really took the time to research our needs to develop a customized program demonstrating appropriate social etiquette. Hosting dining etiquette and wardrobe selection workshops, Sarah actively engaged our Investment Advisors providing useful tips and practical knowledge to ensure that our first impression creates a lasting impression. Tammy Clark Vice President, Marketing Richardson Partners Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . My purpose in consulting Sarah was to have advice on how to dress based on who I am (rather than who I think I am!), as well as to learn and benefit from her skill in putting together outfits and wardrobes. As I put it to a friend - Sarah was to keep me from unknowingly living in a rut - because who knows when they are in a rut or are ruttIsh in personality or inclination. And will your best friend tell you? (And if she did would you want to listen to HER advice). We all are good at presenting ourselves to a degree, and all have blind spots due to self image, the opinions of our friends and families, or just a lack of a sense of visual balance and harmony. When I empowered Sarah I had to be ready to have someone see me in a new way, and to show me, by example, my own presentation / style strengths and limitations. The first thing that happened is that I learned where my own instincts are A OK! I also learned some great new practical skills around putting things together and completing a look, and Sarah helped me stretch beyond my comfort zone, while still within my personal style. As she had me try things on, a new person came into focus. I had flashes of seeing someone else in myself - someone sitting above the rut looking down at me and beckoning! I can hardly wait to see what happens next! Andree Ryckman President Andree Ryckman Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I have been working with Sarah Collins for the past three years and, with her assistance, have built a wardrobe that works for all the different facets of my life. With Sarah's advance work scouting for additions each season, I save a lot of time and have ended up with just the right coordinated items to let me expand my daily selection by mixing and matching different pieces. Most importantly, Sarah has increased my confidence in how I look, which increases my confidence in meetings and presentations. Sarah's fashion skill has been a strong positive for both my Timothy's life and my personal life. Becky McKinnon President Timothy's Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I have a wardrobe consultant. Another way to describe her is a closet buster... I may have less in my closet than I did before Collins enetered my life, but I now have more outfits. Clothes that I despaired of wearing because of boredom, uncertainty or (let's be honest) lack of imagination, gained new life once Collins recast them in new roles. Dierdre Kelly Style Columnist The Globe and Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . We engaged Sarah to give a presentation to 70 of our female clients and business associates. She handled the diversity and size of the group extremely well and everyone had something to take away from her session. Her talk was both informative and entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed having her speak to us. Diane Brooks Blaney McMurtry LLP |
