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Look the Part, Lead with Presence – Speaker Style with Kay Korsh

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What does your outfit say about your authority before you even speak?

In this insightful and practical episode of Present Influence, I sit down with Kay Korsh, an international speaker and style advisor who helps professional speakers elevate their credibility, presence, and personal brand through their wardrobe choices.

Whether you're speaking in front of 5,000 or just hopping on a Zoom workshop, your style is part of your message. Kay explains how fit, colour, fabric, and even shoes can either reinforce your message or distract from it entirely.

We cover:

Why your appearance impacts influence, likability, and bookings
How to align your outfit with your brand and audience
Common speaker wardrobe mistakes that sabotage credibility
Why “looking current” helps you stay relevant (especially with age)
How to build a small but powerful speaking wardrobe
Why tailoring and digitising your closet might be game-changers

If you've ever wondered what to wear on stage—or felt unsure if you’re dressing the part—this episode is your backstage pass to speaker style success.

🎯 Connect with Kay Korsh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-korsh/

Download Kay’s free guides:

Clothing Budget Calculator For Keynote Speakers: https://outfit.mindoverfashion.com/clothingbudgetcalculator

Colour Quiz for Professional Speakers: https://kkorsh.outgrow.us/speakers-colourtest

📸 Bonus: Learn how to digitise your wardrobe and avoid decision fatigue (in episode)

Chapters & Timecodes

00:00 – Introduction

01:19 – Meet Kay Korsh

01:51 – Why Style Matters for Speakers

03:48 – Kay’s Journey to Speaker Styling

06:11 – The Power of First Impressions

08:20 – Common Wardrobe Mistakes

13:16 – Building a Speaker Wardrobe

16:39 – Comfort, Audience, and Personal Branding

21:14 – Standing Out vs. Staying Authentic

23:34 – Dressing for Body Types

29:17 – Corporate vs. Personal Style

32:38 – How Many Looks Does a Speaker Need?

36:41 – Digitizing and Organizing Your Wardrobe

39:03 – Budgeting for Speaker Outfits

41:01 – The Importance of Tailoring

44:07 – Trends, Timelessness, and Staying Current

48:44 – Practical Style Tips & Do’s and Don’ts

54:11 – Working with Kay: Process & Programs

59:13 – How to Connect with Kay Korsh

1:01:20 – Closing Thoughts & Next Episode Preview

Go to presentinfluence.com to take the Speaker StrengthsFinder Quiz and discover your greatest strengths as a speaker, as well as where to focus for growth. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn

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