Bijal Mamniya

I come from a Gujarati upper-middle-class family, my father a businessman and mother a housewife. An above average student, highly passionate about sports. All through my growing years,  I could hardly manage to look decent. I was more of that sporty girl who used to wear track pants to play table tennis and salwar kameez to college. Whenever I used to observe some good looking stylish girls, I used to wonder, will there be a day when I will be able to pull off a short skirt with elan.

After College, I enrolled for CFA , failed twice and finally took up a job at Motilal Oswal Securities. I believe I have inherited my interest in stocks from my dad. Though I excelled in my work, I could never leave an impression on my colleagues and clients. About a year later I got engaged, left my job, cleared all exams to become a CFA. Finally!! After my marriage, I wasn’t sure of doing a 9-5 job, so I thought of giving myself some time. I still remember that early morning when my father was hospitalised and I was sitting in the waiting room reading Bombay Times. It  had an article about something unheard of Image Consulting. I went for the seminar. I was completely blown by the concept and could sense that this is next big thing in India.

For me, it was kind of a dual treat. It will first help me transform myself and then if everything fell in place, I would start my own company where I will transform people. Slowly and steadily I could bring about a change in my dressing, grooming, body language, etiquette and communication skills.