Our Unique Approach
Imagine having an image consultant who understands and knows how to deal with the sensitive issues you face.
The mission of Powerful Presence is to help people and organizations be up-to-date and successful in their business and personal lives. Marion Gellatly is your partner in success, listens carefully to your needs and goals, and designs a plan to specifically address them. Each client and approach is unique.
Our mission is guided by the drive to create three important outcomes:
We Raise Image Awareness through Education
 Our training opens people's eyes to why personal image is so important.
You'll discover how universally your professional image affects your success, and how quickly you make a first impression.
You'll come to understand how and why appearance plays such a big role in non-verbal communication, which is the foundation of developing rapport.
You'll learn how to make a lasting, positive first impression and how to avoid specific "image breakers."
As a result of this new awareness, you'll immediately see and take advantage of opportunities for improvement in your own image.
"Thank you for your excellent training-you gave our engineers and product managers the tools to effectively connect, build rapport and refine their image skills to create memorable experiences for customers who visit our campus. Your instruction on the quickness of first impressions, the importance of non-verbal communication, building rapport, making introductions, communicating powerfully and developing listening skills provided us with the tools to feel confident and assured."
Customer Relations Manager
Guidant Corporation
We Foster Individual Improvement through Personal Feedback
We help clients make informed decisions about individual style and behavior. Working  one-on-one, we help you look at yourself in a new way and identify changes that will help you achieve your goals-whether you're an executive who wants better communication skills, a representative who wants to develop client relationships more quickly, or an employee who just wants to be more effective and get ahead. Of course our individual work includes the details of appearance: building a professional wardrobe, selecting color for impact and fine-tuning personal grooming. But when you work with Powerful Presence, you also get feedback on the broader aspects of your communication style: your vocal tone, attitude, body language and business conduct. Most important, you get to see yourself through Marion's eyes: her appreciation of your strengths as well as her gentle, positive expectations for your improvement. You'll sense the result in your new confidence and ability to create the relationships you want.
"Marion brings a professional approach to image, style and wardrobe management. She is an expert at evaluating her client's individual needs and developing a sensible approach for enhancing their professional image. I just want to thank you for your assistance over the last year. The time spent with you has made a meaningful difference both for me personally as well as my staff."
Diane Stracuzzi
Vice President, Marketing
Pebble Beach Co.
We Build Business Success through Personal Power
 We develop each individual's sense of personal power. You might believe that your professional image is made up of your appearance, body language, tone of voice and attitude, but a professional image truly consists of your personal conduct and how you project yourself to the world. It's the energy you bring into a room and the way you make others feel when they meet you. We call this your personal power and it has a huge impact on your success. When you work with Powerful Presence, you'll develop your ability to attract and influence key people. As a result, you'll be better able to draw others to you, make connections and develop the relationships that are critical to success in your business and personal life.
"Your approach of evaluating and controlling the use and effect of business etiquette, wardrobe, and accessories to reinforce a professional statement and accompanying credibility contributes significantly to the complete package that subconsciously markets the individual.
Thank you again for assisting our members in their job search. As our membership changes over time, we would welcome you back to educate them on the benefits of dress and image."
Scott A. Gilbert
President, ProFile Monterey
State of California, EDD
What it's like to work with us
 We awaken your perspective. Whether you gain a new way of thinking, a new view of yourself or a new insight into your motivation and actions, our feedback always gives clients a new perspective on how you appear to the world.
We are straightforward while compassionate. Our recommendations are simple and direct, but always delivered with consideration. We see our role as being positive and encouraging as you take steps to enhance your image.
We have fun. Our belief that an improved image and refined etiquette skills lead to an improved life infuses all our interactions with joy. Our clients say they feel welcome, comfortable, and motivated by our work.
"Our team of 20 national presenters learned so much from Marion's system... her personal power system helped us build a more confident and clear image in hundreds of meetings across the country..."
"Marion's insights are profound. They are clear, concise, and practical, and help a speaker present an image that is a living message of success. We used it immediately for our presentation teams in all 50 states."
"Marion's system is like the advice of trusted friend. She knows her subject and makes it clear that a successful image is like a work of art...a sense of flair that starts with a plan. Our 20 presenters took her classes and built the confidence to conduct hundreds of presentations across the country."
Paul Chapin
Senior Director
People to People Student Ambassador Programs
What makes Powerful Presence unique?
When you're looking for an image consultant, you have many to choose from. What makes Powerful Presence stand out from the rest is that we know business. Marion Gellatly has lived and breathed success in the corporate environment. As top producer for many years and sales team leader for many more, Marion developed a business that designed custom business systems. Then as now, her success depended on building measurable business improvements for her clients. You can rely on Marion to relate the big picture of your business success to every detail of your professional and personal brand.
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