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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 18 MIN

The Psychology of Colour in the Workplace with Shirley Phillips

from The Executive Coach: C-Suite Career Success, Planning, Goals, Work-Life Balance Tips for Leaders · host Maya Gudka

In Part 2 of this conversation with Shirley Phillips from House of Colour, we move beyond colour palettes and into something deeper:How your wardrobe supports leadership transitions, authority, authenticity — and promotion.This episode explores how visual presence shapes perception in the workplace, particularly during: promotions, career pivots, returning from leave and navigating underrepresentationIf Part 1 introduced the science of colour, Part 2 explores the psychology.What You’ll LearnWhy leadership presence is more visual than most professionals realiseThe psychology behind first impressions (and the “5% rule”)How colour and style can support authority without sacrificing authenticityWhy underrepresented professionals may need to be intentional about visual cuesWhat “clothing personality” means (Natural, Classic, Dramatic, Gamine, Ingenue, Romantic)How to align your off-duty and on-duty identityWhy many professionals unknowingly wear a “mask” to workTo find out more about Maya you can connect with her at www.mayagudka.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagudka/And subscribe to her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MayaGudka?sub_confirmation=1

In Part 2 of this conversation with Shirley Phillips from House of Colour, we move beyond colour palettes and into something deeper:How your wardrobe supports leadership transitions, authority, authenticity — and promotion.This episode explores how visual presence shapes perception in the workplace, particularly during: promotions, career pivots, returning from leave and navigating underrepresentationIf Part 1 introduced the science of colour, Part 2 explores the psychology.What You’ll LearnWhy leadership presence is more visual than most professionals realiseThe psychology behind first impressions (and the “5% rule”)How colour and style can support authority without sacrificing authenticityWhy underrepresented professionals may need to be intentional about visual cuesWhat “clothing personality” means (Natural, Classic, Dramatic, Gamine, Ingenue, Romantic)How to align your off-duty and on-duty identityWhy many professionals unknowingly wear a “mask” to workTo find out more about Maya you can connect with her at www.mayagudka.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagudka/And subscribe to her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MayaGudka?sub_confirmation=1

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