Video – The Confession of an Image Consultant
Saturday, February 6th, 2010
We live with ourselves from start to finish; yet, because of our limited ability to view ourselves with an objective eye, many of us have no idea how we truly show up to the world. It is no wonder that when the opportunity occasionally arises with the help of video recorders to “roll back the tape”, the person we see is nothing like we envisioned. My “aha” moment happened last week after taping my first video blog. The first three or four times I looked at the video, I did so in complete amazement. I couldn’t believe that I was that person showing up on the screen. My knowledge came across, at times, as questionable and even laughable based on my body language and inability to clearly convey thoughts surrounding my so-called area of expertise. Real talk: If I were meeting me for the first time (and in a way I was through the video), my first impression would have been less than favorable.
Since that first vlog viewing, I’ve watched the video probably twenty times or more. I will tell you that as I became more accustomed to the that person on the screen, it became much easier to watch and digest. However, in the real world, we know that “you only get one chance to make a great first impression.” So, the audience I managed to garner for my first vlog may require an enormous amount of massaging and cajoling to return to view others.
“So, why on Earth” you ask, “did you decided to publish this vlog?” Easy, it’s called making lemonade from lemons. Listen, if people packaging is what I do, then I need to make sure my package is tight and this piece allows me to look (reluctantly), learn and grow. But in addition, showing you that there is always room for growth, even for the “experts,” and allowing you to witness my own personal growth, is more effective than a million flowery words.
You can expect to see vast improvements in the upcoming future. Here’s a look at my horrifying first vlog.
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