LIFT YOUR EXECUTIVE IMAGE AND PROFESSIONAL STYLE
My greatest pleasure is assisting successful women become even more so. A supportive and empowering wardrobe aligns image with capability.
Melissa Lewis, Founder/CEO -The Ascension Group
OUR IMAGE CONSULTING & WARDROBE SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESSWOMEN
Enhance your leadership prowess by aligning your physical presence with your capability. Feel confident from the inside out, and match your unique image to your brand ALWAYS. You will be inviting others to recognise your worth.
Like it or not, a wardrobe plays a role in career advancement. With pieces that create the right impression – and match your reputation- dressing for work will be effortless and impactful. You’ll actually save time and money, and feel confident that your fashion investments have been worthwhile.
Make your wardrobe work for you – not vice versa.
We deliver Image Consulting & Wardrobe Solutions to:
- Board Members
- CEOs
- Executives
- Middle Managers
- Technical Managers
- Thought leaders
- Women returning to work
Mel brings an amazing energy and focus to the essential task of helping senior professional women present themselves in the best possible way. For those of us that are time poor, and sick of poor styling decisions made on the spur of the moment, Mel’s calm and methodical approach helps all of us recapture our own personal style. Mel saves me time, money and helps me make better decisions, all in a way that makes it really easy to take my medicine. I cannot recommend her more highly!
ANNE – SENIOR INVESTMENT BANKER & NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WE USE A 4-STEP PROCESS TO GET YOUR WARDROBE AND STYLE PROFILE RIGHT FOR YOU
PREPARE
Professional Brand and Presence Discovery Session
1 Hour
Our Discovery Session is a must for any career woman looking to elevate her executive appearance, personal brand and professional Presence. This session evaluates your current professional and image status against the Executive Presence principles. More importantly, we’ll define your unique proposition and arm you with the tools to self-promote confidently, clearly and stylishly.
PROFILE
Style and Profile Audit
2 Hours
Together we’ll review and audit your current wardrobe to establish what supports and complements you as a businesswoman. We will then determine the image gaps in your professional, smart casual and evening wear so that you are prepared for any event in your work and personal life.
DELIVER
Your Personal Shopping Expedition
2 Hours
We’ll investigate, select and reserve items of clothing at selected stores for trial. Time is money, so we do the work for you. When we shop together everything is set aside for your review. We’ll also organise insider discounts and alterations as needed. * You are under no obligation to purchase.
CREATE
Your Visual ‘Look Book’
1-2 Hours
To ensure readiness for your next career step, we ensure your wardrobe is accessible. We come to your home, assemble your garments and photograph outfit combinations for your range of business situations. You’ll never again wonder how to mix and match new and existing pieces. You can look polished and professional in 5 minutes. We’ll show you how.
OTHER SERVICES
For an additional charge, we can offer the following services:
Hair and makeup artist: learn the tips and tricks for delivering a polished and professional look with ease. A hair and makeup artist will work with you to ensure you’re fully ready for your next career move.
Personal branding photos: we’ll coordinate a professional photo shoot so you have a portfolio of images that demonstrate and enhance your personal brand. These photos can be used across multi-marketing channels.
From The Ascension Group: training and assessment, coaching and consulting, keynote speaking on executive presence.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Working with Melissa has given me new perspective and allowed me to break patterns that were not self-serving. She is a great listener and genuinely cares but more importantly, she kept me firm in the hot seat; made me accountable for my actions and kept me focused at being the best version of myself. Melissa’s advice is always measured and considered but with a special blend of toughness at the right moment, which worked really well for me. If you are a woman, wanting to take your career to the next level, and would like an ally to support you through it, I would highly recommend Melissa.
Neela McGilton
Strategist, Leader, Connector, Non-Executive Director
Thank you Melissa for helping me stand out! My mum was an Accountant, my father was an Accountant and in a previous life, I was also an Accountant. Being trained in the art of frugality often meant I neglected my wardrobe from a personal style perspective. Melissa helped me to understand that style is just one facet of the overall personal brand we portray and that cost and style are not necessarily mutually exclusive when working with an expert like Melissa.
If you haven’t worked with Melissa I suggest you find an excuse to.
David Lewis
Business Consultant, Mentor and Trusted Advisor
“I’ve worked with Melissa for the last 18 months as I made the transition from senior manager to Executive. We spent time defining what the elusive ‘Executive Presence’ meant for me and which is so important for senior women to understand. Through a combination of redefining personal presentation and defining and staying true to my brand she made having a leadership presence so easy and effortless. It continues to feed my confidence at work as I grow as a leader. Thanks Melissa – you are a genius.”
Lara Douglas
Head of risk conduct ANZ
“I absolutely believe in leveraging your strengths and Melissa is outstanding as an executive presence coach. I engaged Melissa recently for a style ‘refresh’ as I undertake the transition to my next role. She takes the time to get to know you, your personality, your style and your aspirations. Her preparation is amazing and made the whole experience effortless for me. Looking and feeling great creates enormous confidence and Melissa’s support has been invaluable to me. It’s also loads of fun and an investment that will have a lasting impact. Thank you Melissa – you are one of a kind!”
Cindy Batchelor
Senior Executive
“The time I spent as a client of Melissa’s I found my self- confidence grow. She gave me the confidence to believe in myself that I can achieve my goals and I am to be valued. My manager recommended I work with Melissa and I found this time & experience to be invaluable. I continue to grow and draw on what I learnt from Melissa. I feel stronger and now know I deserve my position in the organisation and the results are showing.”
Sandy Deagan
Collins Street Branch Manager
“I appreciated the candid and helpful insights Melissa provided through the use of the presence assessment tool and the coaching sessions. I can already see the results that I am achieving by implementing the strategies Melissa has given me. Combined with the process of elevating my executive style, I have an inner and outer confidence that is aligned and complements who I am.”
Tania Orr
Director, KMPG
“Mel brings an amazing energy and focus to the essential task of helping senior professional women present themselves in the best possible way. For those of us that are time poor, and sick of poor styling decisions made on the spur of the moment, Mel’s calm and methodical approach helps all of us recapture our own personal style. Mel saves me time, money and helps me make better decisions, all in a way that makes it really easy to take my medicine. I cannot recommend her more highly!”
Anne
Senior Investment Banker & Non-Executive Director
“Having worked in large corporates for most of my career, I started my own legal practice last year to specialise in working with retailers. Melissa she worked with me to determine my personal brand and to ensure that my goals and visions for my legal practice were aligned with the image that was being conveyed through my presentation. I found Melissa’s service to be incredibly efficient and accurate. I have come away from this process feeling both personally and professionally inspired.”
Rosalyn Gladwin
Principal at Gladwin Legal
“Melissa Lewis has taken my executive presence to the next level, through a structured and evidence-based approach. The results are staggering. I’ve recently been appointed to my first Board, selected for a global program for elite business development professionals and am now working with amazing international clients. We also worked together on my executive style – the shopping is just a lovely side benefit and so much fun.”
Ceinwen McNeil
Managing Director at First Follower