Jon Michail

Personal Background
Controversial, charismatic and honest, Jon-Michail is Founder and CEO of Image Group International and the Institute for Image Management; an Australian based multi-million dollar corporate image advisory and coaching organisation.

As a past designer with Christian Dior he further studied International Business Management at Monash University, Australia and has extensive experience in corporate communication, marketing, styling and branding. He pioneered the concept of holistic image management and is regarded as the image advisor's advisor.

He is also a past winner of the International Image-Maker of the Year Award (USA), a recipient of the 1999 Australian Achievers Award and Winner of the 2001-2002 Hong Kong Bank International Business Award, along with many other business and marketing achievements.

Jon-Michail is also involved in community work, supporting and assisting underprivileged children and the elderly. His down to earth, honest and witty approach is what draws people to him. Having trained over 400 image advisors worldwide through his Institute for Image Management, he has extensive experience in motivating individuals and their organisations to pursue their vision by integrating the power of their personal and corporate brand in a holistic manner. His passion & visionary outlook make him a dynamic leader and presenter who "says it as it is".

Company Background
Established since 1989, Image Group International is an Australian based organisation with representative offices in New Zealand, South East Asia, UK and the USA. The company advises individuals and organisations on the seven fundamental keys to image management, including corporate communications, verbal & non-verbal communication skills, media skills, colour analysis, protocol and etiquette, inner image, grooming principles and wardrobe strategies, all with a holistic approach.

Areas of Specialisation
The special skills of Jon-Michail and his team is to coach leaders, managers and their teams to "present" (communicate, groom, dress etc.) in a manner that links everyone in the organisation to being congruent with the corporate brand and at the same time being in alignment with their personal values and identity.

Industry Experience
Jon-Michail has assisted organisations in management, manufacturing, IT, retail, engineering, pharmaceutical, textiles and clothing, hospitality, media, education, association sector, telecommunications including countless Fortune 500 Companies around the world. He is also the current Vice President of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) the premier industry body in the world based in Dallas, Texas, USA.

Experience
Having over 18 years business experience, Jon-Michail has won many business and image awards during that period. His subtle coaching has transformed many individuals and their organisations, small and large to gain valuable insights affording them to create new possibilities in their business, careers and personal lives. He has published numerous best selling books including his latest "Life Branding! How to Maximise Your Potential with the Abundance Lifestyle Coaching System™ past titles include: "Transforming Your Image®", "Your Image Builds Business Success®", "The Brand & Me®" and "Abundance Marketing®". He has also appeared in radio and television and over 200 magazine and newspaper articles worldwide, including CNBC Asia, CNN, GTV9, ATV10, ABC, HSV7, Success, Fortune, Miami Post, The Strait Times, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Herald Sun, Daily Mirror, The Australian, BRW (Business Review Weekly), Executive Traveller and countless others.

Typical Projects……with Guaranteed Results!
• Conducting seminars, workshops, conferences, key-note presentations and one-on-one coaching with executives and their teams to achieve maximum influence by improving all aspects of their presentation skills and aligning them with the corporate brand.
• Personal and Business Image Analysis and Coaching.
• Executive Wardrobe Audits, Analysis and Strategic Based Personal Shopping.
• A Train-the-Trainer program for professionals considering becoming Qualified and Licensed Corporate Image Advisors & Coaches.
• Celebrity Coaching including Television, Film, Media, Publishing, Sports, Politics, Medical, Legal and Education.

Website: www.imagegroup.com.au