Top 5 Ways You Can Cultivate Poise like Audrey Hepburn

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Audrey Hepburn had it. Jacqueline Kennedy had it. Even Fred Astaire had it. They all had poise. And you can have it too.

By definition, poise is a self-confident manner or bearing that offers steadiness and stability. It is most often indicated in a particular way one carries himself or herself, and it can make the difference on whether you are respected as a business leader -- or not.

Poise is being aware of your surroundings and being flexible and adaptable. Poise is not something you are born with or can acquire overnight. It is something you must practice daily.

Here are a few ways you can cultivate poise:

1. Practice manners and etiquette.
First impressions count when meeting with someone. Stand tall and act confident (even when you don’t feel it). Give a firm handshake, offer an enthusiastic greeting and maintain eye contact. Always introduce yourself by saying your first and last name. If you forget someone’s name, don’t fret. Just say something like, “It’s been one of those days; please tell me your name again.”

Be mindful of how your behavior affects others and learn the proper etiquette of dining and socializing. People notice your manners, whether you are taking a co-worker to lunch, networking in a crowded room, negotiating a deal or simply interacting around the office.

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16th Achievers & Leaders Summit to be Held on Nov. 9 at EDSA Shangri-La Hotel

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We are inviting you to the 16th Achievers & Leaders Summit to be held on November 9, 2016 at 9 am onwards at EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. The summit has 6 speakers including Jacqueline Whitmore, a business etiquette expert, author and speaker who will talk about personal branding, among other things.

At a press conference held a day before the actual event, Salt & Light Ventures, together with event partner Flair Image Consultancy, brought in Jacqueline to meet with the members of the media, including bloggers. The press conference was held at Balboa restaurant located at the EDSA Shangri-La Mall, just a stone's throw away from the event venue, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. The Philippine Daily Inquirer is also one of the main partners of the event.

Jacqueline said she will be talking three time at the event so you can be sure you won't miss her at any of your bathroom, smoking or coffee breaks. But who would want to miss out on the 6 top speakers who will share stories and information significant  to every leader and achiever.

Aside from Jacqueline, the summit will feature other experts and thought-leaders on the subject matter such as motivational speaker, Bo Sanchez, former Morgan Stanley CFO, now Chairman of International Care Ministries, David Sutherland, Chief Executive Officer of Investors in People Philippines, Gerry Plana, Managing Director of DSM Manila LLP, Carlo Mata, and Chief Learning Engineer of LinkOD Solutions, Luigi Mapa.

Also check out Jacqueline's book Business Class of which all of us who attended the press conference got a signed copy.

Since I will be attending the morning portion of the event, I will surely share with you again additional stories soon. For the meantime, below is my impromptu video interview with the organizers and Jacqueline during the press launch:

Yoshiaki Ito Named President of One Championship (Japan)

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The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE), has just announced another key addition to its team of senior leaders with the appointment of Japanese executive Yoshiaki Ito as President of ONE Championship (Japan). The promotion looks to expand its reach into the country and other Asian nations in the near future.

Ito is the Founder of X-TANK Consulting, former CEO of Haier Asia Group, and a former Senior Vice President at Sony Pictures Entertainment. During his tenure at Haier, Ito was responsible for US$1.2 billion in revenue and over 6,400 employees. Popularly known in inside circles as a business maverick, Ito’s stringent business acumen and undeniable talent has immensely boosted the performance of every organization he has led.

Born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, Ito speaks Japanese, Thai, and English. With over 20 years of professional experience, Ito brings with him a plethora of impressive accolades. He has received various awards throughout his career including being named among the Top 100 global leaders/innovators of 2015 by Nikkei Business, the Direct to Top Award and Best Leader Award from Dell Asia Pacific, as well as the Money Ball Award and Global Best Leader Award from Sony Pictures Entertainment, amongst others.

Victor Cui, CEO of ONE Championship stated: “ONE Championship continues to seek out the top executives from various fields to become part of our elite senior management team. Yoshiaki Ito is an excellent asset to have on our team. He, along with our very capable leadership, will be responsible for taking our organization to the next level and beyond. We are excited at the possibilities and welcome Ito-san to the ONE Championship family.”

Yoshiaki Ito, President of ONE Championship (Japan) stated: “I am elated to join ONE Championship, one of the greatest global sports brands. It’s amazing to be a part of the rapid growth of MMA in Asia. I will focus my efforts on developing the budding Japanese market. Japan has always enjoyed sports entertainment and ONE Championship’s unique live event atmosphere is something I am delighted to share with Japanese fans.”

Ito’s appointment as ONE Championship President (Japan) comes in line with the promotion’s plans to expand into the country. Japanese mixed martial arts athletes are an integral part of ONE Championship’s roster, with exciting fighters such as Koji Ando and Kotetsu Boku, as well as reigning ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya Aoki and ONE Strawweight World Champion Yoshitaka Naito, amongst others.

The move into Japan also remains in line with the company’s aggressive growth and expansion plans. ONE Championship is the first major MMA promotion to hold a live event in mainland China as well as Bangkok, Thailand. Future markets include Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Australia, to name a few. Events are broadcast to a potential one billion homes in over 118 countries worldwide.

For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.