"In the first five seconds your image has told a story.
Is it a story that will open doors or close them?"

Phoenix Professional Image-Management, formed in 2001, provides the full range of transformational Image Management services through one-on-one coaching, seminars and group workshops; All tailor-made to suit the individual client's needs.

Phoenix integrates colour analysis and psychology, wardrobe strategies, professional communications, etiquette and wellness. This provides each client with a Personal Brand development strategy that produces an authentic, influential and sustainable professional presentation.

Clients include small-to-medium size business owners, individuals preparing for interviews or promotions, and companies wanting to educate their staff in the importance of and skills in Personal Image and Brand Management.

Nicola Barnard is the principal Image Advisor of Phoenix Professional Image-Management. She is unique in the Image Profession having come from a Medical Science background. She has also gained valuable experiences in wine industry customer relations, clothing retail and as a vocalist and performer in musical theatre. This special blend of skills and experience provides her with insights that assist clients in making the right presentation choices for their profession, goals and lifestyle.

Nicola's academic background includes a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Diploma in Image-Management, and the Certificate IV in Training & Assessment. Nicola is also the first person in the Southern Hemisphere to be trained, in New York, in the principles of "Personal Feng Shui" (Dressing with Intention utilising Feng Shui principles).

Nicola is an experienced image advisor & trainer in the business arena, and a respected media commentator on image management.

Nicola was the founder of the Australian Chapter of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), the professional body for Image Consultants worldwide. She also volunteers her services to the Vision Circle Foundation, the Paragon Club philanthropic program, and is a member of the Australasian Association of Professional Organisers (AAPO).