Image Consultant

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2016

An extraordinary career

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Marina Prinsloo— Image & Body Confidence Coach Marina Prinsloo AICI, APICSA is Founder and CEO of

The Image Coach & The Image Consultants International Academy, a professional Image

and body confidence consulting firm based in Midrand, Gauteng. Marina brings to her work

as a Personal & Corporate Image & Body Confidence Coach and public speaker, 17 years of

experience in image and a lifelong interest in helping others achieve their maximum poten-

tial.

She is experienced in image development, corporate branding, design, fashion show produc-

tion, personal coaching, public speaking and training development. She has produced and

directed a multitude of fashion-shows and judged as many Beauty Pageant nationally & Internationally. As a corporate

and Image trainer she provides programmes in image management, communication skills, corporate protocol, etiquette and

presentation skills to companies and indivuals. She has also launched a new, but vital programme, coaching women to

accept & love their bodies because all shapes and sizes are beautiful and unique and needs to be celebrated! Working to-

wards a stronger inner confidence— best beauty secret!

Marina was trained by the leading consultancies in South Africa and Internationally. Marina is President *APICSA

2014 - 2017 and also accredited to *AICI. She is committed to teaching the individual how to make the most of her per-

sonal appearance and impression as she is to enabling companies to maximize their potential, by teaching personal devel-

opment & communications skills to executives and employees.

Marina believes the psychological advantage of developing a self-assured personal style can lead not only to sales success

and career advancement, but also to a life enhancing sense of well-being and confidence. Marina’s firm belief in personal

service drives her work as a consultant/coach. She says, “Image directly impacts the way that we and the world perceive

us. A clear outer identity that is aligned with our personal qualities and skills will positively effect our interactions with

others. True Self-confidence, personal effectiveness and our ability to deal with change are greatly empowered by the

awareness and mastery of personal communication tools. Let us use them and make dreams happen.”

APICSA = Association for Professional Image Consultants South Africa

AICI = Association for Image Consultants International

Resume:

Practicing Master Image Coach for 16 years (Dr Joyce Knudsen USA , Retha McPherson SA ; TAIC Australia in

Collaboration with SA Image)

Providing Corporate Services for 10 years

Qualified Etiquette and Protocol Coach (16years: Dr Joyce Knudsen USA , Retha McPherson SA ; The Etiquette

Academy UK )

Qualified Pageant, Modeling and Finishing School Coach (16 years: Damelin )

Qualified Laser Liposuction Trainer (Crystal Medical UK )

NLP Coach Fundamentals: (Action Factory SA)

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Here are 10 good reasons why you should become an image consultant or Personal Stylist: (Compiled by Dr. Joyce Knudsen PHD) Comments by M Prinsloo (1) You Can Earn A Great Income As an image consultant, you have the opportunity to earn whatever you want to earn. Some image consultants charge their clients R550—R850 an hour; some charge R1050 an hour and more. Some work part time and make enough to cover all their living expenses. Others make it their full-time career and earn high six-figure incomes every year. (2) You Can Help People To Succeed And Live Better Lives. A person’s image can make the difference between success and failure in personal life, social life and business life. As an image consultant, you can take your clients’ lives in your hands and make them better by positively shaping and molding their images . . . . . not just their external images – but their self-images, too . . . the confidence and self esteem they feel about themselves. In the process, you will earn their gratitude (and a sense of achievement from helping someone else that will stay with you forever.) (3) You Can Earn The Respect Due An Accomplished Professional. Think about this title: “Certified Image Consultant.” That title says a lot. It conveys a picture of learning . . . of competence . . . of professionalism. It says to the other person, “This is a person of knowledge . . . of accomplishment . . . of skill – the kind of person who deserves my respect.” (4) You Can Work When And Where You Want. An image consultant does not need an expensive office or any fancy equipment. You can work out of your home, if you want. You can choose to meet your clients in their homes or offices. An image consultant does not have to work any set schedule. You can work 12 hours a day or you can choose to work 12 hours a month. You counsel your clients by appointment. And, you set the time and place. My business is conducted exclusively around my family time and responsibility and grows year on year. (5) You Can Have The Fun And Enjoyment Of A Glamorous Career. Some image consultants help their clients by going shopping with them to pick out the clothes that will make them look best. I did that for a Local public official’s wife and picked up an extra R5000 for a few hours of “fun” work—M Prinsloo. Others do the same thing for South African Stars – even more fun. Some image consultants travel across town to advise a local business person on the proper etiquette for an important business dinner. Others travel across the world to lecture large groups on the importance of image. I did that, too. I went to Hong Kong with my husband – all expenses paid for both of us. (A LOT of fun!) I have done training & workshops in Dubai & Botswana and Na-tionally all expenses paid by clients. (6) You Can Be An Image Consultant Regardless Of Your Age Gender or Background. Grandmothers become image consultants. So do their granddaughters. University Degrees become image consultants. So do high school dropouts. People from big cities like Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town and little towns like, well, East Anywhere, become image consultants. People who have lived in the same place all their lives become image consultants. So do people who have moved to homes in other countries. I have trained ladies from all walks of lives and from various places in the country. (7) You Can Have The Job Security Of A Professional. Styles change, but image always stays in style. It always has and always will. Cleopatra wanted a good image. So does Cleo Jones. In South Africa the Image Industry is still in infancy with a huge growth potential in the next few years. (8) You Can Have Clients Seek You Out And Come To You. One thing you should know about being an image consultant . . .. . If you do it well, your clients will become walking, talking, praising, recommending, and referring “billboards” for YOU. Other people will see the great job you have done for Mrs. X and they will want that kind of image help for themselves, too. So, they will ask Mrs. X to tell them how they got that great look. Then, your phone will ring. Word of Mouth is your best recommendation!! (9) You Can Reach Your Horizon – And Then Go Far Beyond. Think about you as an image consultant. What do you see in your mind’s eye? Do you see yourself advising a client about the best clothing style for his or her body type? What is their best hair style? What eye glasses look good on them? What type of shoe should they purchase? Do they know the right colors that will flatter them? Do they know proper etiquette? That’s what you can do – and you can earn a good living . . . an outstanding living . . . doing it. But that horizon is not the last one for you as an image consultant. Think about you in an entirely different setting – standing at the podium addressing a room full of corporate executives. You are advising them what they need to do to mold their employees in an image that moves their company ahead. Moreover, you are being paid several thousand rands for a few hours of your time to do it. Think about being called upon to appear on TV shows and being quoted in newspapers and magazines as an expert in the image field. (I am all the time.) Yes, that is the horizon that is open to you as an image consultant if you do your job well. (10) You Can . . . (Well, You Pick This One!) We all have different aspirations in life. Nine of the reasons to become an image consultant I have listed above would apply to most of us. But you are not “most of us.” You are YOU. So add your own 10th “good reason to become an image consultant” to this list. You well know, of course, there are no guarantees about success in life, and I can’t give one either. Like everything else in life, what you achieve in image consulting is up to you. It depends on how well you are trained and how well you apply what you learn.

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You are interested in starting your own business and you love the fashion industry and empower-ing women then this course is for you. On completion of this training programme, you will be able to start a business as an Independent Image Consultant. Rated as the most complete training course in SA includes Male & Female, Corporate and Eti-quette. After training support are given for 6 months. As a result of our accreditation with APICSA on completion of training you are already on the APICSA FLC level. Image Consultant Training: 7 Days— R 21 500 Part time classes available: 7 months. Combined Home Study & Only: R15500.00 1. Psychological Aspects of Image

Effects of Image

Self – Concept : Theory/Individual Identity

General Values & Clothing: Value & Theory

Personality Theory

Defence Mechanisms 2. Social Aspects of Image

Origins, Motives & Function of Apparel & Grooming

Non- & ‐Verbal Communication via Image

Cultural Patterns & Diversity

Roles, Status & Stratification/Rank

Historic Costume

Fashion Industry & Fashion Trends

Etiquette & Protocol

Civility 3. Physical Aspects of Image

Physical Body Perception & Presentation

Body Language

Nutrition/Diet

Exercise/Fitness

Cosmetic Surgery

Grooming 4. Artistic Aspects of Image/Visual Design in Apparel

Art in Dress & Image (including Accessories)

Design Principles (Goals) º Balance º Proportion º Scale º Rhythm º Emphasis º Harmony º Unity

Design Elements (Tools) º Line º Shape º Color º Texture º Pattern º Scale

Personal Style in the Elements of Design

Wardrobe Management 5. Extra modules added by TICIA

Body Confidence coaching Fundamentals

Corporate & Personal Development

Business Entrepreneurship

Marketing Strategy

Image & Body Confidence Consultant

Training: Outline

Materials included :

Complete Professional Make-up Kit.

Full set of comparative drapes. Male & Female Sets

APICSA membership for 12 months

Business Support & Client products

Internationally recognised certification

Personal Stylist Certification

Etiquette Consultant Certifi-cation

Media Stylist Certification

Professional Make-up Artist Certification

Professional Image & Body Confidence Coach Certifica-tion

Corporate Image Consultant Certification

4 Professional Manuals

Full Comprehensive Busi-ness Start-up Kit

Terms & Conditions Apply.

Secure Parking

Complimentary Wifi

Tea & Coffee

Practical Sessions

Lunch Not Included. Coffee

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We have created a distance learning that Will ensure that you ccan study in your own time and space but gain the same level of knowledge and expertise as the students attending training at our training centre. The combination of online skype webinars for every module set up per appointment to your schedule and the ease of studying at home gives you the best of both worlds.

You will get great advice Before you register, you can chat with our executive trainer and course designer, Marina Prinsloo. She is dedicated to giving good advice and assisting students with the choice of which courses to study. Our Lecturers will assist you throughout the course with any questions that might arise. Each of our Lec-tures will present a skype presentation on the practical application as per the training module require-ment. These skype presentations are set up per both Lecturer and Student diaries requirements.

It is easy to start We start our courses with the most basic academic work. So you get a solid foundation before moving On to the higher level subjects. For most of our courses you don't need matric to be accepted on the course. You can register by completing the attached registration form, or online, receive your invoice, make pay-ment and receive the link to your personally allocated encrypted DropBox folder. You could be studying within days!

Great study materials Our study materials are created especially for distance learning students. It is easy to understand And teaches you just the things you need to know. We won't overload you. We teach you step by step. As you complete a module, a assignment must be submitted to measure your progress.

We keep you studying fast Your study materials are always placed in your personalised secure “DropBox”folder, so you don't Waste time waiting on for couriers. We don't want you to pay to wait! When you have a query or request, we will respond within 48 hours...most of the time we respond on The same day.

Great academic support -- and we keep you motivated Nearly all your lecturers are full-time staff at the academy So it is easy to get hold of them. And we love helping students! You will get lots of contact from us...we know you need someone who helps and guides you in Your studies. Your tutor will take between 2 and 7 working days to mark an assignment.

Worried that you will not have enough time? You have 6 months to complete your certification in. But Life do Happens! If you need more study time, you can easily apply for a course extension and get more study time. No Penalties and no re-registration fee.

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Testimonials “Dear Marina, You truly are an exceptional role model and leader. I definitely aspire to be like you someday. Your support and leadership has motivated me to reach the pinnacle of my potential. Thank you for being true to your dream as Image Coach, which had in turn allowed me to be true to my dream."

Christine Pillay, The XFactor Effect Consultancy, Durban “On my way back to Bloemfontein after one of the most amazing weeks learning and doing what I love. Thank you Marina Prinsloo for being such an excellent teacher and mentor. Can't wait to do the Bridal Styling Course.”

- Ansu Maartens -Bloemfontein 'I enjoyed this course so much - excited to start my own business!'

Rozann Horne - 'Scenes' Pretoria '"Excellent and informative workshop presented on Corporate Image. Marina's open and honest presentation had us all on the edge of our seats. What an inspiration."

- Dr Anna Moghokong, Community Investment Holdings Die kurses was wonderlik - Marina het so baie kennis!' Ek het elke oomblik geniet. Ons kursus materiaal van die hoogste gehalte en baie professioneel.

Nelize Smit – “Blush” Pretoria ‘Wonderlik en leersaam – kan nie wag nie om my eie besigheid to begin nie!’

Karen van Wyk – Mpumalanga ‘Thank you Marina for your dedication. You are a blessing and inspired me. Your sincerity and generosity will always be re-membered – your professional touch was the value added service!’

Lady Lea – DJ - Pretoria ‘An outstanding course – I am well equipped for my new, exciting career!’

Tesha Van Wyk – @Gina Corporate Wear, JHB

“From Start to finish - outstanding on every level! Professionally presented, venue great, loved the gardens. Worth every cent of my investment! Special thanks to Marina, your guidance and passion have given me so much inspiration.”

Serra Liswane Mpambo Image Consultants, Namibia

“Tell me and I forget Teach Me and I may remember

Involve me and I learn”

Our training moto - At TICIA you are actively involved through the full training programme to ensure maximum learning. To ensure that this successfully implemented classes are kept to maximum of 8 individuals.

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