CEO Today - December 2021 Edition

David McKnight We caught up with David McKnight - a certified executive coach and image consultant. David began his image consulting journey in 2006 after taking classes at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in NY. He did this while working full- time as a management consultant for Accenture. After completing his coursework, David began working with professionals on the weekends to elevate their personal and professional style. He would visit their homes to edit their wardrobes and then take them personal shopping. David swiftly built an impressive roster of high-profile clients based on referrals. Eventually, he was able to combine his interest in image with his corporate experience, by speaking on the topic at conferences, universities, and other corporations. These experiences led him to write his first book The Zen of Executive Presence. After two decades as a management consultant and financial services executive, David is now the president of McKnight Image Lab, which is an executive coaching and image consulting firm. His personal mission in life is to teach professionals how to transform and leverage their presence and brand. Applied correctly, it’s a strategic tool to skyrocket their performance, effectiveness, and success in the workplace. We hear all about the importance of this over the next pages. 53 Here’s Why You Need an Image EXECUTIVE COACHING www.ceotodaymagazine.com Consultant