THE GOSPEL OF DRESS SENSE ACCORDING TO CHRISTOPHER OBI

THE GOSPEL OF DRESS SENSE
ACCORDING TO CHRISTOPHER OBI

Its not until you are clad in a bishop’s cassock that you can be said to have a gospel to preach, Christopher Obi is one young, purpose driven, Nigerian passionate about dress sense and helping people in projecting the right image.He runs EDGE IMAGE CONSULT, an organization poised with the mandate to create an indelible image through the power of dressing for success.M.O.V.E with Kenny caught up with this eclectic entrepreneur.

WHO IS CHRISTOPHER OBI?

I am the Chief Image consultant of EDGE IMAGE CONSULT , an organization poised to inform, inspire and motivate individuals and organisations on the importance of projecting the right image.I am a graduate of Madonna university, studied Economics.

HOW HAS IT BEEN SO FAR?

It’s been challenging and at the same time rewarding.Bearing in mind that we need to pay a price for our dreams to come alive.

HIGHPOINTS?

I have been able to find my path .In the book of books, God asked who will stand in the gap.I have a gap to fill, and this is the gap that I fill.Dress Edge Solutions does not just inspire you to look good, most importantly, we also encourage you to be good.

WHAT DO YOU DO AS AN IMAGE CONSULTANT?

An Image consultant is a professional who has a keen eye for helping individuals get the best out of their outfits.As such ,as an image consultant, I help guide individuals in creating the right image which puts them in control of their image instead of their image controlling them,simplifying their wardrobes, also in helping them get outfits that really reflects their personalities,so as to help them project an appealing,powerful,well coordinated,appropriate and authentic look which reflects their inner beauty and also giving them an edge.People need to understand that their looks could be the shine that will make them outshine their peers,the extra that will make them extra ordinary


WHAT LED YOU TO IMAGE CONSULTING?

While growing up, I noticed that I had high sense of care and concern for my looks and the way I dress. I also saw that it is something I do with ease without any stress. I have won several awards as the best dressed in various organizations, right from primary school till date.More so, no day passes that people don't compliment my dressing either my shirt,shoes etc with this ,I saw the need to also help people look better and appreciate themselves more, irrespective of their body structure, size, and financial power.


WHO ARE THE CLIENTS YOU ‘VE WORKED WITH?
I am involved in running trainings,I also facilitate in business schools on dress sense,personal consulting services,shopping for individuals and also managing wardrobes for people.Some of my clients include David’s christian center,Lead Business School, Supo Arogundade, Pst Ayo Jibunoh.GIG conference,countless amount of secondary schools, Mr Vincent,The Purpose Centre.

WHAT PROJECT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON?
I just wrote my book which will be published soonest on dress sense titled: HOW DO I LOOK?


FINAL WORDS
We live in a society where we are more money driven than value driven.Money is the medium of exchange for adding value.Nobody has ever found it cheap to achieve their dreams.To dream is cheap,but to interpret those dreams you need to pay the price. Don’t be ashamed to pay the price and very soon you will get your own prize for making a difference in the lives of people.

Chris can be reached on :

TEL:08037317784
EMAIL:EDGEIMAGECONSULT@YAHOO.COM

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In almost every field, there are people who are extremely good at getting publicity.You’ve seen them and you recognize that they have ‘it’.The media loves them and they are regularly on radio/tv shows, and also get mentioned in the print media.They not only know how to get a huge amount of coverage , but also know how to profit from the coverage in form of increased sales, name recognition, speaking engagements and more.

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For whom?
Public speakers
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Artist
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15 things the media loves
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VENUE:CLUBCHANGE TRAINING CENTRE CAC OKE OGO AMUWO ODOFIN MILE 2 LAGOS
TIME:11AM
DATE:AUG 13TH 2011
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FROM THE LAB TO THE NEWSROOM(

YOUNGSTER OF THE WEEK
FROM THE LAB TO THE NEWSROOM

(TOYOSI OGUNSEYE:-CNN AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST ,WRITING HER WAY TO GREATNESS)



There is no better time than now to recognize and push to the front burner of our minds the enterprising dogged spirit of the Nigerian.Inspite of the daily grisly Nigerian avoidable challenges we experience , we still soar above fierce challenges,choosing to be proactive in living our best lives.Toyosi ogunseye’s story is worth telling as it will inspire and incite generations to come , to dare to pursue their passion and make their mark.A senior correspondent with Punch Newspaper, Toyosi, clinched the MSD Health and Medical Awards at the Cable News Network’s African Journalist Awards in Sandton,South Africa, for her story titled-LUTH’S Ransome Kuti Center:Cauldron where two babies die weekly.Ogunseye has written about a wide range of subjects from crime to science and technology and was shortlisted amongst 27 finalists for this year’s award.She has worked with the Sun and Newsstar Newspapers, and has an M.sc degree in Media and communications from The Pan African University.

As a Talent development coach, and a student of the school of life, I learn from everything.Here are a few lessons we can learn from Toyosi's story:



THE PURSUIT OF PASSION

Toyosi started pursuing her passion for the written word as a second year Biochemistry student of The University of Lagos.In her words:’ In my second year in the university, I was discussing with a friend of mine. It was my twentieth birthday and I was telling her that I wanted to write and she said she wanted to make jewelry and I told her that we should make it happen, that we don’t have to wait till graduation before we pursue our passions. I had this journal where I used to write so many things, so the following day I just picked a copy of ‘The Sun’ newspaper; I looked at the address behind and went there. I asked to see the news editor whom was Mr. Musa Egbemana at the time, I said ‘Good afternoon sir, my name is Toyosi Ogunseye, a second year bio-chemistry student of the University of Lagos and I want to write for you’. It was production time, he looked at me and had this expression of ‘excuse me, where are you coming from?’ I showed him my journal, one big looking tattered object, and tried to prove to him that I could write, and he said ‘no, no, no, if you want to write for me this is not the kind of thing I want to see, so he said go bring me two stories from anywhere and come with it on Friday by 10.00 am’.She picked it up from there and dared to take a chance on her writing talent inspite of being a Biochemistry student as at that time.Every one walking the face of the earth has a passion, something that animates you and at the same time fascinates you.Its your responsibility to find it , and fan your passion into flame.





GO THE EXTRAMILE

Going the extramile is about adding value beyond what is expected of you,its doing more than you are paid and going beyond the regular in order to birth irregular results.The story that won her the award was created as a result of her willingness to go the extramile.According to her: ‘There was this lady in my office – my Chairman’s secretary – that took her child to LUTH and was not satisfied with the treatment she got. She came back to the office and was discussing with my boss, how she went to LUTH and two children died in her presence and she couldn’t believe she was in Lagos , in a Federal Government Hospital . Then my boss called me up and the woman gave me the summary of all that happened. My boss asked me if there was any story in it and I requested to go and investigate it. The following day I went to LUTH, and I couldn’t go inside the ward because it’s quite small. The doctors, nurses, and mothers will identify a stranger. Each mother stays with the child, and you must know someone or must be visiting. It’s a small room, and a stranger can’t just walk into it else you risk drawing attention your way. So I figured if I must succeed then I will require inside help. My opportunity came when I saw a mother shouting at a doctor, I don’t know what it was about but figured she was displeased with the treatment her child was receiving, so I went to her later and introduced myself and my aim, and needed a disguise for a week. She told me not to worry, that she will pretend that I am her younger sister, and said we should go in. The disguise worked, because everyone thought I was her younger sister that was looking after the baby. I stayed there for forty-eight hours and saw things I did not believe I would see, I saw more than enough to write the story."She recalled.Her ability to stretch herself paid off, as she clinched the award in her category.In life opportunities are created on the platform of difficulties, its your capacity to see the positivity in the problem that will lead to your long awaited break.



PERSISTENCE

She has been applying for this award for seven years, and eventually her persistence and hardwork paid off.I recall with nostalgia my early days of striving to become a sought after columnist, i started out with majority of my articles not getting published, but today the story has changed, as its paying off.Its been said that persistence wears out resistance,persistence made the snail reach the ark.Dare to stick to your convictions and passions, it will soon pay off if you faint not.

Some of the greatest feats ever accomplished by individuals came as a result of the fact that these individuals were smart enough to know that those feats were not impossible.Now that you have been inspired by Toyosi"s story, what can you do to begin to rewrite the story of your life?Its your time to rise out of obscurity to becoming renowned in your area of expertise.I will read your success story.



Kehinde Ajose is a Sought after Talent Development coach,Acclaimed syndicated columnist,and publicity strategist who helps individuals to create wealth from their talents in order to become global brands.He is reachable @ 08024212530/http:/KehindeAjose.blogspot.com







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