Grooming & Presentation for Speaker Impact
First impressions. Lasting influence
Why Grooming matters for a Speaker?
•Creates trust & impact
•First impressions are lasting
•Visual confidence = audience confidence
•You are your message
Audience Perception from Groomed
appearance of Professionals
•Professionalism
•Level of sophistication
•Intelligence
•Credibility or Reliability
•Respect
Grooming involves all the aspects of your body
•Overall Cleanliness
•Hair.
•Nails.
•Teeth.
•Uniform
•Make-up
•First impressions are made within the first 5 minutes of meeting someone
•Approachable.
•A neat clean and well ironed uniform is acceptable and appreciated by one and all at all times.
•You are not permitted to chew gum, sweets, pan, pan masalas, tobacco or smoke when in
uniform.
•Smoking in uniform & company transport is not acceptable.
•Frames/lenses should be of conservative design, colour and size.
•Personal freshness must always be maintained by using suitable sprays or deodorants. In case
of excessive perspiration, antiperspirant/deodorant must be used.
•Perfumes should be sprayed on the pulse points.
•It is important that you take good care, launder and iron your uniform items so that you always
look professional.
•Shoes must also be cleaned and polished regularly with a black shoe polish.
•You must ensure that the uniform items that you wear are clean and ironed.
ETIQUETTES
ORAL CARE
•Brush teeth twice a day and rinse well after every meal .
•For those who smoke it is important you rinse your mouth after every smoke and use a
mouth freshener
• Dental hygiene is very important - Recommended to visit a dentist once in six months.
•Please ensure that you do not have food crumbs on your lips after you have finished
your meals
NAILS
•Clip nails short, along their shape.
•Nails to be properly shaped & not like claws with nail polish .
•Nail polish colors can be subtle colours
•Should be clean and well maintained
•Boys : Nails should be well trimmed
Ensure that your ears are regularly
cleaned by using ear buds.
Make sure that your fingers and toes
are maintained well by undergoing
regular manicure and pedicure
sessions.
Face & Hair Presentation
•Neat hairstyle, off the face
•Minimal makeup / well-groomed face
•Trimmed beard or clean shave
•No oiliness / visible flakes
Hairstyle
•Choose a hairstyle that suits your face and your hair texture.
•Choose a hairstyle that you are comfortable in doing yourself or learn and
practice a new hairstyle until you can manage it well.
•Use mousse, gel, and hair spray to keep hair in place and maintain
neatness.
•A regular cut and styling can help maintain shape and style.
•Keep your hair away from your face to project a clean and tidy look.
•Like make-up, you must regularly check the tidiness of your hair.
•Have the appropriate and acceptable accessories for your chosen
hairstyle following company regulations
Hairstyle : MEN
•Not fall over the ears, eyebrows or even touch the back of the collar
•Will always present a neat appearance.
•Facial hair should be neatly trimmed (moustache, sideburns, beards are To be neatly
trimmed.
•Color should be natural or one shade lighter than the natural color.
•Streaking and highlighting should be best avoided
•Spiky hairstyles, close shaven styles or wet hair let loose is not permitted
Face
•Facial hair should be bleached or waxed if facial hair visible.
•Eyebrows should be well shaped.
•Foundation along with concealers should be used.
•Dust a little translucent powder onto your face.
•Never target both eyes and lips together. Either apply heavy eyeliner or wear a
dark lip colour.
•Mascara, Eyeliner and Blusher is a must.
•Use a lip liner to outline your lips and then fill colour.
•Makeup should be natural looking.
•Nail polish and lip color should not be too trendy or bright.
•Mild fragrance
•Women: stay away from extremely dark, bright colours.
Dress Code for Speakers
•Neat, well-ironed attire
•Comfortable and event-appropriate
•Subtle accessories
•Avoid distracting prints/colors
Would you like to work with them?
MALE
•Men should limit accessories to 2 pieces
•Accessories include watch, ring,
handkerchief
•A dress watch should be worn, avoid
athletic styles.
•Avoid bracelets, necklaces, and visible
piercing
FEMALE
•Jewellery should be kept minimal and
conservative
•Remove all facial piercing except earrings
if applicable
•The 5 Piece Rule: Wear only 5 accessories -
earrings count as 2; watch counts as 3,
allowing 2 additional accessories.
Accessories
Wear only formal belts with a sleek buckle.
As thumb rule, match your belt to your shoes.
Avoid these buckles.
WEAR STUDS OR
PEARLS
You may wear either a bracelet or a bangle. or
Avoid both.
Avoid chunky
bracelets or too many
bangles.
KNOW THE OCCASSION
Apart from your working bag if you are carrying an additional bag,
preferably, carry a black or a brown one
CTM
Remove Make up before going to bed every time you
apply them.
Concealer
Foundation full faced neck cover
Powder to set the foundation
Blush
BLUSH
Fill your Brows
Eyeliner
Lipstick
Nail Polish
•Females should either have full nail paint or no nail paint at
all.
•No chipped nail paint.
AVOID
GROOMING - MALE
•Hair should always be well trimmed and
styled.
•Color should be natural.
•Length should be above the shirt collar.
•Gel / mousse are permitted but must not be
overused and your hair should not look
greasy.
•Spiky, Crew cut, or shaven heads are not
permitted.
•Side burns should be kept well trimmed.
•Side burns should not be longer than the
middle ear and not shorter than the top ear.
Posture
SHOES- Male
•Lace up conservative shoes are the most
appropriate.
•Choose black, brown or burgundy shoes.
•Shoe color should match your trousers or be of
a darker color.
•Shoes should be in good condition and
polished.
•Socks should match the color of your suit and
cover your calves. (Should be washed daily)
•Belts should be in good condition and match
the color of your shoes.
Shoes - Female
Body and Health Care
•To look even better, you also need to feel physically and mentally good.
•Your most important preparation is to stay healthy in body and mind.
• Good health will provide you with the strength to meet the challenges ahead.
•You don’t dress to impress, you dress to express
•Be remembered for your message and your presence
•Grooming + Presence = Impactful Speaker