Short Bio of Speaker

Susann Collhas BSYA(Col) has many years experience in cosmetics, fashion, colour, style and image consulting, as well as promotions, training and management. She was one of the first professional image consultants in Australia, eventually establishing and managing an Image Training Academy. She has presented lectures and workshops to numerous groups and organisations including schools, business colleges, modeling schools, health retreats, beauty colleges, health care organisations, sales professionals and management consultants. Currently she is a specialist trainer at a beauty training college, as well as working in retail fashion. Susann has taken her understanding and application of colour knowledge past just the visual, or Outer Image, and has added her special area of expertise, Psychology of Colour or Colour Response which reflects the personality or Inner Image. She has achieved national authority status in this area. In addition to her many qualifications, Susann has an international Diploma in Colour Therapy and focuses on the responsible use of colour in the fashion industry, interior decorating and the environment. She is a member of Toastmasters International and a speaker and trainer with the Toastmasters Leadership Institute. Susann's club voted her "Toastmaster of the Year 2004/5 ". She holds Cert. IV Workplace Assessor and Trainer. Her book "LifeColours " is an exploration of colour in its many aspects.

Topics

How to Live in Colour

Topic: Colour Awareness

Level of Sophistication: General to Advanced

Duration of Talk (Excluding Breaks): 1 hour to 1 day workshop as required

Synopsis of Presentation: Colour is magic. It surrounds everyone, everywhere and every day, touching each and every part of life. It's that extra special ingredient that can transform a dreary day or a dull outfit and make life worth living! Most people have a favourite colour and feel good when they're wearing it, but very few, often including those who manufacture coloured products - anything from makeup to cars - recognise that colours have definite psychological effects on all of us. The influence of colour is immediate and powerful, affecting the way we feel about ourselves and our lives to the impressions that we make on others. It's a fabulous and fascinating phenomenon that is as natural a part of the world as the air we breathe. The first impression is always the most lasting one, whether we are looking at a person, a scene or a product we might like to buy. And what is the first thing we see when looking at any of these things? COLOUR! Includes:

POWER OF COLOUR
COLOUR LANGUAGE
PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOUR
LIVING IN COLOUR
BUSINESS COLOURS
COLOUR HEALING

Content and time of lectures and workshops about all aspects of colour are tailored as required.

Who Should Attend: Management, General Public, Fashion Consultants, Cosmeticians, Makeup Artists, Hairdressers, Interior Decorators, Designers, Retailers, Advertising and Marketing Consultants and anyone who realises the need for more knowledge about colour than is generally available.

How you will benefit: Attendees will gain an awareness of many of the ways in which colours affect our daily lives and an understanding of personal responses to colours as well as providing valuable practical benefits for those working with colour. The proper use of colours helps provide understanding, personal development and greater awareness of your whole self.

Classification: Personal/Health and Personal/Career

YOU DON'T GET A SECOND CHANCE AT A FIRST IMPRESSION

Topic: Non-verbal communication of First Impressions

Level of Sophistication: General toAdvanced

Duration of Talk (Excluding Breaks): 1 to 2 hours as required

List of connected topics: "HOW TO PACKAGE YOUR MOST IMPORTANT PRODUCT - YOURSELF "

Synopsis of Presentation: There's a saying about not judging a book by its cover, but when we are dealing with people, we usually do just that. Our clothing, manner, speech and image all influence the way others respond to us; they say something about the people we are. When we meet someone for the first time, we form an impression about that person. At the same time, that person is forming an impression of us. Some of these judgments are conscious and some are subconscious.

You have only one chance to make a good first impression - you don't get a second chance at a first impression. Includes:

FIRST IMPRESSIONS
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
PERSONAL IMAGE
BUSINESS IMAGE

Who Should Attend: Management, General Public, Retailers, Salespeople, Solicitors, Politicians and anyone who wants to understand the importance of the non-verbal communications that take place.

How you will benefit: Attendees will gain a clear understand if the importance of first impressions and that everything that you put on represents a decision you have made and says something about you. Wearing appropriate clothing is simply good manners, showing that you respect yourself and others.

Classification: Personal/Career

HOW TO PACKAGE YOUR MOST IMPORTANT PRODUCT - YOURSELF

Topic: Image and Style

Level of Sophistication: General to Advanced

Duration of Talk (Excluding Breaks): 1 to 2 hours as required

List of connected topics: "YOU DON'T GET A SECOND CHANCE AT A FIRST IMPRESSION "

Synopsis of Presentation: Have you ever thought of your appearance in terms of 'packaging'?

How do we package ourselves? Your business image sends vital messages about you - how successful you are already and to some extent, your potential to be more successful. Includes:

IMAGE
PERSONAL PRESENTATION
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
IMAGE CONSULTING

Who Should Attend: Management, General Public, Retailers, Salespeople, Solicitors, Politicians and anyone who understands that Image Consulting is a branch of the public relations industry that focuses principally on improving personal appearance.