I couldn’t agree more with a recent comment from Alan Weiss: “Just because someone is impassioned doesn’t mean they’re correct. Oscar Wilde noted that, ‘Just because a man died for it, doesn’t mean it’s true.’ I don’t believe anyone reading … Continued
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Fashion Inside Out – A Recap of the Evening’s Looks
On Monday, March 11, Starla West International hosted Fashion Inside Out – an educational style show for business professionals who wanted to learn how to make their unique style work in a business casual, business professional, and business formal environment. … Continued
How can you tell when someone doesn’t feel confident?
Even though we humans have evolved over time, our animal instincts for survival have remained intact. They go back to our ancestry as a human species and are hardwired into our nervous system. The part of our brain responsible for … Continued
Indianapolis Star Article: You Are What You Wear
The Indianapolis Star interviewed Starla for its article entitled, “You Are What You Wear.” This article appeared in the Career Builder section on March 24, 2013. Click on the photo to the right to read this article.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fashion Inside Out to Benefit Little Red Door
First Lady of Indianapolis among celebrities hitting the catwalk for charity! INDIANAPOLIS – When it comes to putting your best foot forward in the business world it can be difficult to navigate the fine line between your personal sense of … Continued
Are your employees doing this? I hope not. It could be damaging to your brand.
Yesterday, as I sat in a local business establishment, I overheard two employees discuss their discontent with their employer. They aren’t pleased with the wages they’re being paid and the extra work they’re being asked to do. On top of … Continued
Starla discusses “Bullying in the Workplace” with Mr. Mojo on Web Talk Radio
There is a mission to stop and prevent bullying and to help those who have suffered from it, and Mr. Mojo is leading the charge. No matter what people say, text, tweet, or post about them, Travis Brown (aka Mr. … Continued
A Professional Correspondence Faux Pas You NEVER Want to Make
Last week, Starla West International received an email from a large US-based financial institution. Since the sender of this email referred to a few pieces of information on our website, I safely assumed he or she knew “Starla West” was a female. Unfortunately, this individual … Continued
Dressing-Down. When is it appropriate?
Dear Starla, I work for a staffing company that specializes in contingent labor (large warehouses, recycling facilities, landscaping companies, and janitorial work.) I am in Business Development, therefore I am walking into these facilities. Sometimes I get, not a negative … Continued
Starla West named “Avatar of the Year” in the 2012 NAWBO-Indy Visionary Awards
NAWBO-Indianapolis announced the 2012 VISIONARY AWARD WINNERS during their ninth annual awards luncheon, Celebrating Women: Empowerment Through Education presented by PNC, on December 18, 2012. Starla West received one of the organization’s highest awards, “Avatar of the Year.” For the … Continued
