{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6509b3acfaa77c00112357d7/6569d56dff391100123098bb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Maximising First Impressions","description":"<p><strong>EPISODE SEVEN</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Maximising first impressions&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Science suggests we have mere seconds to make a first impression. As a former CEO James Rule has witnessed people excel and truly struggle when creating their first impression. He shares five simple yet critical steps to optimise your professional first impression.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We never get a second chance to make a first impression.</p><p><br></p><p>So many people neglect simple ways to optimise their first impression.</p><p><br></p><p>We must consider the impact of our digital and face to face interactions.</p><p><br></p><p>Respect the ´Gatekeepers´ not only is it morally right it is professionally essential.</p><p><br></p><p>The five simple but critical steps to maximise any first impression.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow up with class and style to put the finishing touch to a quality first impression.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE HOST&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>James Rule is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SMEs, the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.</p><p><br></p><p>His twenty year career in elite sport, initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive, has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.</p><p><br></p><p>As a high performance coach James, specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment, we need to take a holistic view of high performance and create it in both our professional roles and personal lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/the-lonely-leader/dealing-with-criticism\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dealing With Criticism</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT &amp; CONTACT&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Website <a href=\"http://www.thelonelyleader.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.thelonelyleader.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lonely-leader/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Lonely Leader's LinkedIn </a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-rule-77255520/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">James' LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/the_lonely_leader/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hello@thelonelyleader.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@thelonelyleader.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</p><p>THIS SHOW WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY LONELY LEADER MEDIA&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>NEWSLETTER</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://lonely-leader.mykajabi.com/signup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign Up</a> to The Leadership Accelerator Newsletter for advice, inspiration and ideas, you'll also receive James' Top 10 Tips for Combating Your Fear of Public Speaking.</p>","author_name":"James Rule"}