Show Up Confident: The Blog by Michele Charles Gustafson

When You're Going Places, First Impression Details Matter confidence firstimpressions hue and style philosophy image imageprinciple leadership professional image speaking strategic image Sep 08, 2023

I'm getting ready to travel to San Francisco to give a keynote talk to 50+ global CEOs at a...

Find Your Best Style & Become A Walking Commercial For Your Business communication style fashion hue and style philosophy imageprinciple personalbranding professional image strategic image style Jan 06, 2023

"I'm not the type to want to stand out so people say something."

‼If you've ever had a similar...

Your Motivation To Get Dressed & Your Success [PODCAST] communication style entrepreneurship fashion hue and style philosophy mindset podcast professional image strategic image style videochat Dec 16, 2022

If you’re getting to your closet and second-guessing what to do with what’s in...

The New Definition of Personal Branding [PODCAST] hue and style philosophy image imageprinciple personalbranding professional image strategic image Dec 06, 2022

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After years of change, the way...

It's (Still) Not (Only) About The Clothes [PODCAST] communication style fashion hue and style philosophy image imageprinciple personalbranding professional image strategic image style Nov 29, 2022

We're calling back the idea...

The #1 Characteristic of Confident, Successful and Happy Women personalbranding personalgrowth professional image strategic image success Oct 28, 2022

I did a lot of talkin' this month but it's the common theme that shocked me once again!

In...

Replace Your 'Elevator Pitch' With This featured in networking personalbranding personalgrowth professional image strategic image Aug 15, 2022

It's a common belief that you need an "elevator pitch" - a short, intriguing snippet of words...

The Truth About "Building Your Brand" confidence hue and style philosophy personalbranding professional image strategic image success Apr 21, 2022

Everyone says:

“Build your brand!”

“Be an Influencer.”

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My Style Prediction For The New Year [VIDEO] entrepreneurship fashion hue and style philosophy professional image strategic image style videochat Dec 28, 2021

I'm not reporting about outfit trends or the "it" look because to simply "dress in style" is not...

Dressing Well Is Not About Fashion [PODCAST] fashion getupanddressed hue and style philosophy podcast strategic image May 18, 2021

This episode title may be controversial but I'm ok with it because I know the truth about the...

What's The Point Of Building An Image Right Now? | Q&A confidence mindset professional image q&a strategic image Apr 19, 2021

A lady from my free Facebook group DM'd me and was brave enough to ask me this big question:

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Meet Me In Locale YLL Magazine | Cover Story & Interview aboutmichele entrepreneurship featured in lloydminster news+media professional image strategic image Apr 13, 2021

When magazine creator and local Lloydminster champion, Kimberly Steier, asked me to be her cover...