In episode 212, Coffey talks with Elisa Ellis about dress codes, personal authenticity at work, and how employee appearance impacts business performance and career advancement. They discuss research showing dressed professionals outperform casual counterparts in negotiations; Starbucks dress code changes and employee pushback; balancing authenticity with professional standards; remote work appearance challenges; “enclothed cognition” research on clothing’s psychological effects; specific vs general dress code guidelines; ways employees can express personality while maintaining consistency; managing difficult dress code conversations with employees; and the business impact of first impressions.

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Elisa Ellis

It takes less than seven seconds to make a first impression. Elisa is a wardrobe stylist, speaker, best-selling author, and online course creator. Elisa says what HR can’t and works with businesses to help them guide and educate their teams on professional presence, revealing how upgrading your attire ignites productivity, amplifies sales, and fosters collaboration and overall success. Personal styling is more than a wardrobe haul; it’s a transformation that introduces you to your inner awesomeness. For nearly a decade, Elisa has transformed the closets and lives of clients across the US and abroad. Whether you’re a business owner, executive, or entrepreneur, how you show up matters.  

Contact

Elisa Ellis can be reached at
https://www.turnkeystyle.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisaellis
https://www.instagram.com/stylishcurvygirl