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Most people have a vision of what they want to achieve but don't understand that their self-concept, along with the signals they send through their words, actions and image, may be holding them back. Marva Goldsmith, a Certified Image Professional, helps clients create a road map and understand the role that image management (appearance, behavior and communication) and personal branding - the packaging...

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Most people have a vision of what they want to achieve but don't understand that their self-concept, along with the signals they send through their words, actions and image, may be holding them back. Marva Goldsmith, a Certified Image Professional, helps clients create a road map and understand the role that image management (appearance, behavior and communication) and personal branding - the packaging of talents and signature traits into a marketable image - play in their journey.

Proven Background.
Real World Point of View.
Marva knows the transformation process intimately because she has lived it. She began her career as an electrical engineer and has held positions that include federal lobbyist, call center manager and human resources strategist. At the age of 42, she obtained a Master's degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Leadership from Harvard University.

Marva then studied image management with Dominique Isbecque International, the London Image Institute and the Image Resource Group. She received additional leadership training through the Center for Creative Leadership and Georgetown University's Leadership Coaching Program.

Certified Image Professional. Marva is one of fewer than 150 consultants in the United States to be designated by the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) as a Certified Image Professional. She is a founding member of AICI's Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter and serves on the International Board of Directors as the Vice President of Fund Development.

Methodical Approach. Tangible Deliverable. Demonstrable Results.
Marva Goldsmith's training and experience enable her to use proven methodologies to provide a tangible deliverable, actionable recommendations and demonstrable results. Together, you'll set goals, identify brand gaps, create and implement a brand strategy and image action plan, evaluate effectiveness, and respond to emerging opportunities. Your collaboration will be both substantive and rewarding.

Professional Speaker. Author. Marva has worked with clients as diverse as Fortune 500 companies to incarcerated youth, always spreading the good news about image and personal branding. Since 2005, Marva has published six workbooks, including Branding Yourself After Age 50; Creating Brand Strategy for Your Life and Marketing Yourself for the Future. She has spoken at National and Regional conferences, including the 2010 and 2009 National AARP and Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conferences, 2005 & 2003 National Training Officer's Conference, 2004 National Blacks in Government Conference, and Regional SHRM Conferences (2009-New Hampshire, 2008-New York, 2006-New Jersey).