JON MICHAIL

JON MICHAIL JON MICHAIL is an influencer

Founder & Group CEO @ Image Group International ------------ Authentic Personal & Business Branding

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Welcome:
I am a seasoned personal branding coach, business branding strategist, accomplished speaker, author, and Non-Executive Director (NED) with over 35 years of experience. As the founder and Group CEO at Image Group International, a leading personal brand image advisory firm in Australasia, my mission is to guide leaders and businesses on their journey to amplify and monetize their authentic brands, taking a comprehensive approach to their success.

My expertise spans personal and business branding, leadership, image consulting, and reputation and crisis management—essential skills in the corporate world. Our team's track record speaks volumes as we've consistently delivered outstanding results for a diverse clientele, including Ultra-High-Net-Worth individuals, Forbes 500 companies, BRW Rich list members, and luminaries in luxury, sports, entertainment, arts, politics, and business across Australia, the USA, and South-East Asia. Renowned companies like Google, Singapore Airlines, AFL, Goldman Sachs, L’Oreal and the Australian Government have benefited from our counsel.

In addition to my advisory work, I've authored and co-authored influential books, including our coaching program "The BRAND & Me!" My achievements have been acknowledged through prestigious awards such as the International Image Maker of the Year - USA Award and Victorian Government Export Awards, among others.

I understand the complexities of the corporate landscape, and my ultimate goal is to empower you and your organization to elevate your authority, enhance your natural and perceived value, and increase your impact within your field of expertise. Whether navigating crises, strengthening your leadership image, or optimizing your brand's potential, I have the lived experience and evidence-based insights to help you thrive in the corporate world.

I welcome your connection and we can discuss how we can make a distinct difference to you.
My email is [email protected]

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Experience

  • Image Group International Graphic

    Personal Branding Coach | Business Branding Strategist | Speaker | Author | NED | Group CEO

    Image Group International

    - Present 36 years

    Melbourne, Australia

    Welcome to my LinkedIn profile:

    WHO AM I and WHAT DO I DO?

    • Innovative Leadership Style: A forward-thinking, innovative approach to personal and business branding that challenges conventional strategies.

    • Trusted Advisor with Proven Track Record: A confidante and trusted advisor, underlined by 35 years of lived experience with the silver hair to prove it. Numerous success stories from distinguished, high-profile clients and personal multi-million-dollar company…

    Welcome to my LinkedIn profile:

    WHO AM I and WHAT DO I DO?

    • Innovative Leadership Style: A forward-thinking, innovative approach to personal and business branding that challenges conventional strategies.

    • Trusted Advisor with Proven Track Record: A confidante and trusted advisor, underlined by 35 years of lived experience with the silver hair to prove it. Numerous success stories from distinguished, high-profile clients and personal multi-million-dollar company exits.

    • Pioneer in Personal Branding: Recognised globally as one of the pioneers in the field of authentic personal branding, advising leaders long before Google made personal branding a digital keyword.

    • Real Solutions Provider: Our focus is on offering real, impactful solutions tailored to each client’s unique, overt, and hidden challenges, distinguishing from competitors who offer generic "solutions looking for problem options" that may not even exist.

    • Influence and Reach Global: Influenced over 1.7 million individuals through global workshops and personalised coaching to over 7,500 clients, showcasing extensive global reach and expertise.

    • Speaker and Thought Leader: Recognised speaker and author with engagements at prestigious conferences and publications including Forbes, offering thought leadership that inspires and educates.

    • Diverse Clientele: Lived experience working with a range of clients from CEOs of billion-dollar companies to emerging executives and entrepreneurs, demonstrating versatility and the ability to adapt strategies to various needs.

    • Dedicated Team Leadership: As Group CEO of Image Group International, I lead a talented team of 15 committed champions to pushing boundaries and setting industry standards in authentic branding.

    • Commitment to Client Success: Backed by excellent testimonials (see LinkedIn and Google) and a history of helping clients achieve significant professional leadership milestones and personal and business brand transformation.

  • Forbes Coaches Council Graphic

    Forbes Council Thought Leader

    Forbes Coaches Council

    - Present 4 years 10 months

    Melbourne, Australia | New York, United States

  • Leadership Council Graphic

    AmCham & BBBS Leadership Council Chair

    Leadership Council

    - Present 3 years 2 months

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Who We Are.

    The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), is Australia's largest international chamber of commerce and premier international business organisation.

    Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) provides long-term, one-to-one mentoring to help change the course of vulnerable young people lives.

    AmCham and BBBS have partnered to support the Leadership Council to lead impactful youth initiative programs that celebrate independence, wellbeing and the spirit entrepreneurship…

    Who We Are.

    The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), is Australia's largest international chamber of commerce and premier international business organisation.

    Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) provides long-term, one-to-one mentoring to help change the course of vulnerable young people lives.

    AmCham and BBBS have partnered to support the Leadership Council to lead impactful youth initiative programs that celebrate independence, wellbeing and the spirit entrepreneurship.

    The Leadership Council was co-founded by Image Group International Group CEO, Jon Michail and Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO Mark Watt.

    The Leadership Council is also represented by founding members comprising entrepreneurs and leaders who wish to advocate for thought leadership within our community.

  • Director

    Art for Good Foundation

    - Present 7 years

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Art is the bridge to humanity, channeling the human spirit to do good.

    Skills: - Purpose-Driven · Community Outreach · Team Leadership · Humanitarian · Instigator · Investor

  • Founder & Group CEO

    IGI Worldwide

    - Present 36 years

    IGI Worldwide is the umbrella group representing its associated members in the lifestyle management and investment space.

  • Asialink Graphic

    Member

    Asialink

    - 9 years 10 months

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • CEO

    FIA Sports Management

    - 12 years 9 months

    FIA Sports Management is an international sports management group and FIFA accredited intermediaries (agents) renowned for their deal-making, bespoke approach towards sourcing, positioning and placing new and established talent in professional sports, mainly football, globally.

    The firm was successfully acquired by a private equity firm based in South East Asia in September, 2019.

  • Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation Graphic

    Youth in Philanthropy Ambassador

    Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation

    - 4 years 11 months

    Melbourne, Australia

  • Life Education Victoria Graphic

    Committee Member of Life Education Chairmans Forum

    Life Education Victoria

    - 8 years 10 months

    Melbourne, Australia

  • Youth in Philanthropy Mentor

    Melbourne High School

    - 3 years 8 months

  • AFL Coaches Association Graphic

    Executive Board Member

    AFL Coaches Association

    - 5 years 2 months

    Melbourne, Australia

  • University of Melbourne Graphic

    Guest Lecturer

    University of Melbourne

    - 4 years 1 month

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    The following lectures and seminars we're held in the following institutions during a period of 15 years commencing in 2007 till 2016.

    >Guest Lecturer @ St Mary's College, University of Melbourne
    >Guest Lecturer @ Monash Health, Monash Health
    >Guest Lecturer @ Advertising Department, RMIT University
    >Guest Lecturer @ Business Department, Victoria University
    >Guest Lecturer @ Business / Sports Management Deakin University

  • Co-Founder / Director

    Paragon Group International - Entrepreneurs Club

    - 7 years 3 months

Education

Skills

Publications

  • Strategic Personal Brand -Networking + Connecting!™

    IGI Publishing

  • Access to Power! The Assertiveness and Self-Confidence Program™

    The Professional Coaching Group

  • Image in the Asian Century

    Jon Michail

    See publication

  • Real World Leadership: Workplace lessons smart people wished they'd learnt sooner!

    IGI Publishing

  • Powerful Communication Strategies to Influence: Outlines key strategies for effective and memorable communication.

    The Professional Coaching Group

    Corporate Training Manual

  • “Life Branding!” ® - DVD/CD Set

    Published by Brolga / Pan Macmillan

  • “Undressing Men”® - Audio / CD Set

    IGI Publishing

  • Life Branding!

    Jon Michail - Published by Brolga / Pan Macmillan

    How to Maximise Your Potential with the Abundance Lifestyle Coaching System.
    Business • Career • Personal

    See publication

  • Men! Stirring Stories for the Soul! by Gary Dornau

    Information Australia

    Chapter Author

    See publication

  • “Abundance Marketing”®

    IGI Publishing

    Republished 2001, 2002

  • “Abundance Marketing”® - Audio Tape / CD Set

    IGI Publishing

    Republished in 2001, 2002

  • “The Brand & Me”®

    IGI Publishing

    Republished 2001, 2002

  • “Seven Aspects of Successful Image Management”® - Audio Tape / CD Set

    IGI Publishing

  • “The Seven Aspects of Successful Image Management” ®

    IGI Publishing

    Republished 1998, 1999, 2000

  • Jon-Michail – Image Maker - New Taping (Video)

    IGI Publishing

  • “Transforming Your Image”®

    IGI Publishing

    Republished 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

  • Jon-Michail – Image Maker (Video)

    IGI Publishing

  • “Abundance Power” ® by Jon-Michail - Audio Tape / CD Set

    IGI Publishing

  • Past Historical - Media Articles, Newsletters etc

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    Media - Regular articles, newsletters, etc.

    ♣ Article Publication Date
    ♣ Image Builds Business Personal Success 1991 - 1993
    ♣ (Commissioned article contributor) Success Magazine (Over 30 issues)
    ♣ Personal Presentation Successful Selling 1992
    ♣ Image Presentation Law Review Magazine 1994
    ♣ Imagemakers Business Opportunities 1995-1996
    ♣ Business Image Business Directions 1995-1996
    ♣ Corporate Image Success Business World 1996
    ♣ Image Management National…

    Media - Regular articles, newsletters, etc.

    ♣ Article Publication Date
    ♣ Image Builds Business Personal Success 1991 - 1993
    ♣ (Commissioned article contributor) Success Magazine (Over 30 issues)
    ♣ Personal Presentation Successful Selling 1992
    ♣ Image Presentation Law Review Magazine 1994
    ♣ Imagemakers Business Opportunities 1995-1996
    ♣ Business Image Business Directions 1995-1996
    ♣ Corporate Image Success Business World 1996
    ♣ Image Management National Accountant 1998
    ♣ Positive Image In Asia Travelling Life 1998
    ♣ PM Dressed for Kill in Image War Sunday Times 1998
    ♣ MP’s Chase Image Herald Sun 1998
    ♣ Image Consulting Profession Image Networker USA 2000
    ♣ Get Smart Warning Herald Sun 2000
    ♣ Executive Appointments – Button Up The Age 2001
    ♣ Casual Fridays start on Mondays BRW 2001
    ♣ Create a New You with Zip & Flair Herald Sun 2002
    ♣ Image is Everything in Leaders Battle Herald Sun 2002
    ♣ Leaders Dual in TV Showdown Herald Sun 2002
    ♣ Down the Ladder The Weekend Australian Magazine 2002
    ♣ First Impressions – Mirror, Mirror on the
    Wall, Who has the Best Brand Power of
    them all? Australian Financial Review 2002
    ♣ Image Makers Herald Sun 2003
    ♣ How to Succeed Australian Anthill 2005
    ♣ Clock is Ticking The Age 2006
    ♣ Who Brands Wins Vision 2006
    ♣ Smooth Operators Voyeur – Virgin Magazine 2006
    ♣ The Mad Minute –Profile on Jon-Michail MX 2006
    ♣ Image is Vital The Mercury 2006
    ♣ Magic Makeovers are more than skin deep The Weekend Australian 2006
    ♣ Mr Style – Regular monthly contributor The Australian 2006

  • The American Businesswoman's Politically Incorrect Guide to Bangalore by Paula Williams

    Ravenworks

    Chapter Author

Projects

  • Youth in Philanthropy Program - Melbourne High School

    Mentor

  • Entrepreneurship in the Asian Century - Melbourne High School

    - Present

    A seminar series teaching students the real world of entrepreneurship in the Asian Century and how to position oneself for the disruptive opportunities ahead.

  • Personal Branding and YOU™ - Melbourne High School

    - Present

    A Personal Branding seminar series for enabling students future success.

  • Leadership Victoria - Experience Bank - Alumni

    - Present

  • African Think Tank

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  • Transforming Your Life - Seminar Program - Whitelion / Juvenile Justice Department Victoria

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    A transformational 9-week program for young offenders incarcerated in the Victorian juvenile justice system.

Honors & Awards

  • International Business Award

    Hong Kong Bank

    Winner in 2001, 2002, 2003

  • International Image-Maker of the Year Award

    Association of Image Consultants International

    Jon-Michail was awarded the prestigious International Image-Maker of the Year USA Award. He is the only Australian to have won this award to date.

Languages

  • English

    Full professional proficiency

Organizations

  • Entrepreneurs Organization Melbourne

    Member

    - Present

  • Australian Institute of Company Directors

    Member

    - Present

  • Asia Education Foundation

    Asia Literacy Ambassador

    - Present

  • Australian Film Institute (AFI)

    Member

    - Present

  • Future Society

    Member

    - Present

  • Australian Institute of Management

    Fellow

    - Present

  • Life Education Australia - Chairman's Circle

    Executive Member

    - Present

  • Australian Marketing Institute

    Brand Strategy Advisor

    - Present

  • International Coaching Federation

    Brand Strategy Advisor

    - Present

  • Melbourne Press Club

    Member

    - Present

  • Metropolitan Museum of Arts, New York

    Member

    - Present

  • National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)

    Member / Supporter

    - Present

  • Association of Image Consultants International

    International Vice President Marketing (USA)

    - Present

  • Association of Image Consultants International

    Joint - Host International Conference Hosted in Canada

    - Present

  • Australian Football League Coaches Association

    Board Member

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  • Melbourne Community Television

    Committee Member

    -

  • Sportscamp

    Advisory Board Member

    -

  • Association of Image Consultants International

    Committee Member International Ethics Board (USA)

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  • Association of Image Consultants International

    President Melbourne Chapter

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  • Trade Delegation to Europe with Premier Jeff Kennett

    Chamber of Commerce Delegation Head

    -

  • European Chamber of Commerceq

    Committee Member

    -

  • Melbourne City Council Sister Cities Committee

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  • Vice President Melbourne Chapter

    Association of Image Consultants International

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  • Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (HACCI)

    President

    -

  • Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (HACCI)

    Assistant Secretary

    -

  • Art For Good Foundation

    Co-Founder

  • One Life Sport Foundation

    Founder

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