2019-09-01 Cosmopolitan South Africa

WORK

ScreenqueenAshleaEvans(@ashevans.co) is

aninternationalTVreporter,media trainer and

communicationsspecialist.She now offers

exclusivemaster-classtraining for women

to stepintothelighton camera

The Ash Evans Media

Training series offers

ambitious women the

opportunity to shine.

The workshops cover

everything from presentation

skills and first impressions,

to on-camera media training,

the art of storytelling and crisis

communications. We want to

help you become your bold,

powerful self, and make sure

you are ready to not only face

the media but to also harness

its power to build your brand

and business. Our training

sessions are highly practical,

personalised and educational.

The secret of networking is

connecting people, even when

there is nothing in it for you.

Remember, first impressions

count. When you meet

someone, smile, be confident,

look into their eyes, shake their

hand and ask something about

them. People love talking about

themselves. Understand that

you can learn something from

everyone. Take the time to talk

to people, listen, and share

your business ideas or passions.

Always follow up with an

e-mail the following week

to solidify the connection.

Body language is important.

So much is read through body

language. Ensure that you

sit up straight, manage any

nervous mannerisms you may

have, and keep eye contact

with your interviewer. I always

tell clients to hold their chin

high, smile and use open hand

movements while talking. This

will draw your interviewer in

and you will come across as

positive, confident and open.

Preparation is key, so have

a friend do a run-through with

you before.

When I feel overwhelmed,

I use exercise as a release.

I get on the treadmill and I zone

out. It’s at these times that I can

clear my head, run through

all the complexities I may be

dealing with, and find solutions.

My best advice in building

confidence is to emulate

someone you admire.

Make sure you watch their

mannerisms, the way they

speak, and the way they

hold their body with

confidence. The next time

you walk into a room, act! By

acting like you’re self-assured,

you’ll lose your inhibitions and

become the most true version

of yourself.

ASH’S INSPO

BOSS-BABE

CRUSH:

Barbara

Walters,

whose

career is long over, but she

carved a path for females

in the media industry

and her graceful conduct

remains a legacy.

QUOTE:

‘Nothing worthwhile is ever

achieved without sacrifice.

You have to work hard,

do the job you don’t want,

and move out of your

comfort zone to realise

your dreams.’

BOOK:

Talk Like

TED by

Carmine

Gallo.

HOW I

GOT HERE

PHOTOGRAPHY

DANIELLE KLOPPER

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COSMOPOLITAN.CO.ZA | SEPTEMBER 2019