The 5 pillars of self image making

Pillar 1 – Knowledge

Know your subject matter
Have the expertise to back up your knowledge
Be willing to share your knowledge
Be well read
Build a good networking circle
Be non-boastful

Pillar 2 – Presentation

Your articulation skills
Your language skills
Openness
Your listening ability
Having a positive outlook
Ability to give objective and constructive criticism if warranted

Pillar 3 – Appearance

Your physique
Health/weight – diet/exercise
Clothing
No addictions
Stress management

Pillar 4 – Likeability

Mannerisms
Sociable
Your integrity/values
Being helpful
Your generosity
Commitment

Pillar 5 – Positive Mindset

Accept criticism when justified, if you’re wrong, apologise
Two wrongs do not make a right
Where there’s a will, there’s a way
Accept negativity as a challenge to positivity
Judge first in the positive before criticising in the negative
You have the right to be depressed at times, but don’t let it become the norm