Most people start businesses because they’re skilled in a specific area and feel their knowledge could benefit others. While I certainly have the skill, I created Uncover U Image Consulting because I am you. Yes, the woman working in corporate who found her footing (and voice) after getting fed up with a frustrating career plateau. 

 

There was a time when I allowed my introverted nature to prevent me from contributing to essential conversations when it counted. What I didn’t realize at the time was that my silence gave my colleagues the perception that I was weak or incapable, which was far from the truth. I didn’t use my voice because I was not comfortable speaking out when my extroverted colleagues commanded the room with their communication styles. As a result, others began to question my expertise and promotability. I had to do something to change my circumstances. 

 

Instead of walking away from a company I loved, I chose to reinvent myself. I used my professional wardrobe as a strategy to draw colleagues and leaders to my personal space, where I felt comfortable communicating my expertise. Before long, company leaders began to trust my knowledge, assigning me projects with high visibility. As I continued to show up looking and acting as a leader, I soon received the promotion I was rightfully qualified to receive.

 

Today, I have over 20 years of experience under my belt working in corporate as a Project Manager. I understand corporate politics and know first-hand how creating a professional wardrobe can build an executive presence that translates into advancement opportunities. 

 

That’s why I merged my work challenges and love for fashion into a viable solution for other women in business needing a career boost. Corporate women often feel disrespected and undervalued when passed over for promotions when their work history shows above-average performance. If this is your story, you don’t have to accept it. 

 

Let’s take your power back, starting with the clothes in your closet!