OTS 169: The Greatest Gift – Sylvie di Giusto

Today’s guest teaches people how to make first impressions count.

As a keynote speaker and corporate trainer, she helps individuals and organizations discover how people make up their minds very quickly and empowers them to influence the success of their own careers.

She uses her extensive expertise and multicultural background to work for companies, professionals, and politicians whose first impressions are important. She uses a cutting-edge approach and a competitive mindset to take her audiences on an entertaining journey to reveal how the world sees them and how to leverage it for their success.

She is the author of “Image of Leadership,” the creator of How You Impress, and the co-owner of the Studio for Image Professionals.

Please join me in welcoming Sylvie di Giusto.

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In this episode we discuss:

her thoughts on leadership: “In addition to kindness and care, which should be basic traits, respect is the most crucial aspect of leadership to bring to the table. Respect for yourself, for others, and for the responsibility that is given to you.”
how she recognized the importance of self-care first because “the moment you take care of yourself, people believe you have the ability to take care of them too.”
what it means to be a second role leader and why it is valuable.
how she knew she wanted to move to the United States when she was 5 years old and the incredible story of how that happened for her.
the greatest gift she has ever received, in the form of words from a leader.
the unique way she starts her speeches and the science behind it.

Links

Sylvie di Giusto on LinkedIn and Twitter.
www.sylviedigiusto.com

Books mentioned in this episode:

"The Image of Leadership: How leaders package themselves to stand out for the right reasons" by Sylvie di Giusto

Other Resources:

Listen to my interview with Dorie Clark.
Learn more about the National Speakers Association.

About Robbie:
Robbie Samuels is a keynote speaker and relationship-based business strategist who has been recognized as a “networking expert” by both Inc. and Lifehacker. He helps associations build life-long members by creating more welcoming and inclusive first-timer experiences.

He is the author of the best-selling business book Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences and has been profiled in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. He writes for Harvard Business Review Ascend. His clients include associations and corporations including Marriott, AmeriCorps, Hostelling International, and General Assembly.

He has been featured in several books including Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It by Dorie Clark and The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact by Michelle Tillis Lederman. He has guest lectured at many leading educational institutions including Harvard University, Brown University, Cornell University, Brandeis University, and Northeastern University.

Robbie is the host of On the Schmooze podcast which features his networking strategies and talented professionals sharing untold stories of leadership and networking.
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