“If you are alive today, someone went to unreasonable lengths

to carry you, birth you, watch over you. And she didn’t do it so you could

be ordinary.”

~ Sally Hogshead

Events

The 20/30 Club of Chicago

We recently provided the keynote address on How To Maximize Your Presence and Influence with Personal Style. Have you helped your members understand how to best represent the organization to engage new members and entrall supporters to contribute?

CSPA Annual Conference

Dec 4-8, 2011, Ft. Lauderdale:  Consumer Special Product Association keynote speaker

for Aerosol Division

Can’t Miss Deal: 30 for 30

Want a taste of how Callosum can make a difference in your personal and professional life?  Give us $30 and we’ll give you 30-minutes of our insight, ideas and tips on how you can make the best impression by mastering your personal brand (an adult word for reputation).  This offer is only valid from Nov 1-30, 2011, Click to reserve your spot!

What You May Have Missed…

Some of the stories that have been recently been part of our social media networks and blog:

Blog: A Feast of Boden Joy: Autumn 2011

Facebook: Chicago Mayor

Rahm Emanuel speaks at the WBDC Women’s Entrepreneurial Conference. Eloquent, direct, and “chasing the future by shaping it.”

Twitter: The ladies of Make Mine A Million $ Business are ringing the bell @NYSE. Callosum is proud to be a 2010 M3 awardee & community member.

We’re Social. Join us.

This past week I celebrated my birthday. I cherished the time for reflection – a time to learn, heal, soak in my life and set up the future so I step authentically, with intention and with joy. This year was without a doubt personally and professionally one of the most challenging to date and yet it ended on a tremendous high note.Last December a family health scare forever changed the family dynamics and my accountability to self. My foundations were shaking and I had no idea where the future would take me.  Inside this chaos I found my footing as I unexpectedly found my heart open to another. The memories are etched and the smiles remain above the lesson a broken heart that let light in to allow for growth. And so my new foundation had begun…

Callosum was on the verge of closing its doors when this August I landed the largest project in our six-year history. It is the “stretch” I have been asking for; the revenue relief to allow me to breathe and build a business I passionately believe in; and the ability to let others know I am OK (I am after all a Personal Branding expert who is good at making lemonade and smiling even when the sky is falling). My prayers were answered. While still uncorking the champagne I continue to be astounded at a now consistent flow of new clients that follow the initial celebration. I am ever grateful to the support of those who held the space for my success while I worked through the fog.

I realize it’s not luck. I had to surrender – to let go of the ledge and have faith that the next opportunity would perfectly appear as a result of persistence, belief in helping others, focus and gratitude. I found my faith. I created a road map and allowed it to bring me out of the current reality I was reluctantly living.

As I teach others to understand, create and embrace their best self, I am reminded to do the same. Each year I do something that scares me as much as it excites me with the belief this keeps me young at heart. It’s in the fear, the tough spots, and the “stretch” that we grow the most. This past I have grown a LOT.

This year I am taking singing lessons. What are you doing?

Featured Article

Becoming More Human is the New Black for Brands

While color-blocking and eco-fashion were considered the “new black” during September’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the ‘new black’ for brands is becoming more human.  According to a recent Fast Company blog, more and more brands are embracing qualities “like honesty, kindness, and simply having a sense of humor about themselves.”  How do you express your brand’s more human side? Read More

Featured Client: Meet Kim

Getting Your Outside Appearance to Reflect Your Inside Values

Juggling a demanding advertising agency career and her new married life, Kim (age 28) was ready for her outside appearance to reflect the way she was feeling inside: confident, witty sharp and ready to share her spunky style.  She wanted to know how to define her personal style, to strategically buy items to create versatile outfits and stand out in a competitive office environment. She wanted to transition from the teenager that graduated college years ago to the woman she is. Meet Kim and find out how Callosum helped her achieve her goals. Read More

Callosum News

Hey, This Website Looks Different

Keep an eye out for our newly branded website. Why the need to re-brand?  Callosum is about building relationships and connecting on a human level (did you checkout the feature article above?). We realize that evolution is part of the personal branding process and our personal brand has hit puberty (we promise, no teenage angst). You can expect a site filled with  great client stories, tips for finding your own personal and professional style and insight into creating consistent, polished & memorable client communications and interactions.

More Ways We Can Help You Succeed

We have recently expanded our services for individuals. You

may now receive one-on-one coacing in the areas of Professional Presence, Wardrobe/Grooming, Voice/Speaking Skills and Business Etiquette. Read about how Callosum can help you

reach your professional and personal goals by improving your personal brand.