3 Myths about Image:
1: IMAGE DOESN'T MATTER Your image is not everything, just what everyone notices first! The importance of image is widely accepted globally, although it manifests itself differently in different societies. In this day and age, self-image is increasingly quoted as an important part of self-fulfillment.
2: IT'S VIP TERRITORY Don't be misled: we all size people up, this is just human behavior at work. People are affected by our image whether they realize it or not. Regardless of age and profession, you need to look current and polished at all times, and communicate properly, both verbally and non-verbally. If you want to look, feel, think and act your best, you will benefit from working with a professional image consultant.
3: CHANGE CAN WAIT Quite the contrary. As individuals, your personal and professional image stand for the ultimate brand you will ever represent. You need the objectivity to recognize issues and the determination to address them. When postponing change, you need to understand and accept the potentially significant costs associated with the status quo.
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Our Leadership Team Bio PageMihaela Ciocan
Mihaela Ciocan, BA, AICI CIP - President, Principal Consultant
ImagePro’s President and Principal Consultant, Mihaela Ciocan is an image management specialist with more than ten years of experience helping people self-actualize and become the success they deserve to be. Her credentials include: Certified Image Professional from the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), BA in Journalism and Public Image and Certified Seminar Leader from the ImageMaker Inc. where she was personally mentored by Joyce Knudsen, Ph.D., the world’s first AICI Certified Image Master.
A well-recognized authority in the image profession, she holds leadership roles within AICI. As President Elect on the Canada Chapter Board of Directors, she is responsible for broadening the vision of AICI through strategic alliances and participating in long-range planning activities. As First Level Certification Co-Chair, she is responsible for reviewing and approving professional portfolios of image consultants worldwide (non-US).
Over the years, Mihaela gave numerous presentations, led training sessions and wrote many image features for trade and business magazines. She was quoted/featured as an image expert on City TV, Shaw Multicultural TV Channel, 1130 News Radio. Her articles and interviews appeared in such publications as: The Vancouver Sun, 24 Hours, Block Magazine, The Vancouver Courier, The North Shore News, BC Business Magazine, The Globe and Mail and The Province.
Mihaela’s down-to-earth style and results-driven approach, coupled with extensive North American and European experience, make her a sought-after image professional. She is not only a highly skilled instructor, but also a practitioner in today’s competitive and challenging business world. She assists a wide range of individuals, from CEOs to moms returning to work; also works with a variety of corporate clients such as: Ernst & Young, UBC Sauder School of Business, TD Bank, West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, BC Construction Safety Network and more.
In May 2010, Mihaela was honoured with the AICI Canada Chapter Member of the Year Award at the International Convention held in Vancouver, BC.
Dan Ciocan
Dan Ciocan, MBA, MSc, PMP - Managing Partner, Director of Marketing
Dan holds an MBA degree from the University of Calgary, with a specialization in Marketing and International Business. He oversees all marketing activities, contracts (e.g. joint venture agreements etc) and directly manages our largest events. He gives speeches on the various aspects of cultural sensitivity/intelligence in international business. His interest in marketing image consulting services stems from his strong desire to help people reach self-actualization. While most of us seek this ultimate personal development state almost subconsciously, achieving it requires a lot more rigor and determination.
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