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Apr 2025
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Style That Speaks: How to Dress for Impa...

Sarah Archer: Speaker, Comedian, Author, Playwright and Coach
About this episode

Let’s be honest — most speakers spend a lot of time crafting their talk, but when it comes to what they wear on stage? That’s often a rushed afterthought… or a full-blown panic.

Are you second-guessing whether your outfit actually helps or hinders your message?

Ever watched back your talk and thought, “What was I thinking with that jacket?”

Or maybe you’ve stuck to the same ‘safe’ outfit for years, even though it doesn’t really feel like you anymore?

Well, this episode is for you.

Because how you show up visually matters. Not in a “fashion week” kind of way, but in a connection, confidence and credibility kind of way.

And to help us nail that balance between comfort, authenticity and speaker presence, I’ve brought in stylist to the speakers — Kay Korsh.

Kay’s not your average personal stylist.

She’s dressed A-list celebrities, worked with luxury magazines, and now she’s on a mission to help speakers look the part, feel amazing, and avoid wardrobe disasters that distract from their message.

She's the real deal — equal parts savvy, stylish and strategic.

What you’ll discover:

  • The #1 thing your outfit might be silently saying about you (and how to fix it)
  • Why you ‘shouldn’t’ dress like a model... and who you should model instead
  • How to develop a signature style that makes you stand out — without feeling uncomfortable
  • A simple way to stop your outfit undermining you on stage
  • How to travel without looking like you slept in your suitcase (yes, even in linen)
  • Why certain colours can drain you on stage — and how to make them work with your brand
  • Plus… how Kay helped one client land her biggest gig just by changing her outfit (it’s a cracking story).
  • How styling for speakers differs from people in the entertainment industry.
  • How speakers get the balance right between sharing their authentic self and personality, whilst still meeting event and audience expectations when it comes to their wardrobe choices.
  • Cost-effective ways to elevate your professional appearance, if you’re on a budget

So whether you’re a keynote pro or just starting to get your message out there, this episode will help you sharpen your image, simplify your wardrobe, and show up with more power on stage — without losing your personality.

Enjoy!

 

If you'd like to watch the interview on YouTube, you can do that here>>

 

All things Kay:

Website: https://www.mindoverfashion.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-korsh/

 

Books & Resources*:

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown

Chatter: The Voice in Our Head and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross

Colour Quiz for Professional Speakers: Interactive Calculators & Quizzes

Ultimate step-by-step guide to looking great on stage:

https://outfit.mindoverfashion.com/look-great-on-stage-as-a-professional-speaker

 

Speaking Resources:

Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk

Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge

 

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