First Impressions Image Consulting

First Impressions Image Consulting As a career coach, we build your confidence to land your ideal job: First, middle or career transition.

Resumes that stand out; presentation skills (from body language attire); mock interviews to practice for success; networking strategies; etiquette.

02/06/2026

It's still National Burn Awareness week and I just had the honor of being a guest on The Frank Truatt radio morning Show out of Orange County New York.

02/06/2026

As you likely know it's still National Burn Awareness week. I'm honored to have been an invited guest on The Frank Truatt (radio) Show out of Orange County New York.
We talk about burn survivors and burn prevention.

Join me live today 10 AM EST, 12 Noon MST, 1 PM PST on the Tony Lynch podcast, Grief: Let's Talk About It.  See you ther...
01/11/2026

Join me live today 10 AM EST, 12 Noon MST, 1 PM PST on the Tony Lynch podcast, Grief: Let's Talk About It. See you there!

GAYLE

12/11/2025

So honored and excited to have my article published in PROVOKED Magazine - all about grief when my mom passed and what I learned.

This piece was written by one of our dear readers—a woman with something real to say. Each month, we handpick the best submissions for Dear Reader because we’re after that PROVOKED bite: truth, intelligence, and heart. These stories come from women our age—women who’ve lived enough to know b...

Accidents happen in just seconds. As a burn survivor, I'm all about prevention. Shout out to WWAY-TV in North Carolina f...
11/25/2025

Accidents happen in just seconds. As a burn survivor, I'm all about prevention. Shout out to WWAY-TV in North Carolina for sharing some of my tips for a safe holiday season.


The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to relax, fest and enjoy the company of friends and family.

Thanksgiving is this Thursday. And I know some of you will be frying your turkey. Last week I was interviewed by Eugene ...
11/24/2025

Thanksgiving is this Thursday. And I know some of you will be frying your turkey. Last week I was interviewed by Eugene Young of WWAY-TV in North Carolina about safety this holiday. Here's the clip:

New Hanover County Fire and Rescue demonstrated what could go wrong when ice cold meets red hot. “The most common mistake would be trying to fry a frozen turkey, or one that’s slightly frozen, just thinking oh, it’s just a little bit of ice and we’ll just cook through it,” says Britney Mel...

I'm honored and excited to share I will be speaking about my story and sharing tips on overcoming imposter syndrome at C...
10/30/2025

I'm honored and excited to share I will be speaking about my story and sharing tips on overcoming imposter syndrome at Christian Women Entrepreneurs luncheon on November 20.

Connect faith & business at NACWE Tucson's April In-Person Networking event for Christian women entrepreneurs in Tucson, AZ.

Front page article!  So cool. Not bragging - bragging!Check it out here - my story!
10/29/2025

Front page article! So cool. Not bragging - bragging!
Check it out here - my story!

From Scars to Strength: My Journey Toward Visibility and Healing Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor Post published:October 28, 2025 Post category:Rare Disease Sometimes our greatest lessons come from the moments that change us forever. Healing has not happened all at once for me. It has been a l...

“I almost didn’t go.”That’s how I begin my story about a networking event I registered for, but nearly skipped.We’ve all...
10/23/2025

“I almost didn’t go.”

That’s how I begin my story about a networking event I registered for, but nearly skipped.

We’ve all been there. But in this heartfelt piece, I remind women over 50 that when you say yes, incredible things can happen, especially when you least expect it.

👉Check out my latest contribution to Kuel Life - a platform dedicated to normalizing aging.
https://kuellife.com/networking-events-for-women-over-50/

Career Kuel Thought Leader: Gayle Petrillo Networking events for women over 50 can feel exhausting before they even begin, but showing up anyway can lead to meaningful connection and unexpected opportunity. Have you ever had an event on your calendar and when the day arrives you just don’t want to...

The reviews are coming in for Becoming Visible: Overcoming Trauma-Based Fears, Phobias and Self-Doubt. Here's Patti V:"G...
03/25/2025

The reviews are coming in for Becoming Visible: Overcoming Trauma-Based Fears, Phobias and Self-Doubt. Here's Patti V:
"Gayle writes with insightful love, caring and relatable observations. Drawing from her own experience as a burn survivor, Gayle addresses the impact of profound trauma—the loss of confidence and the effects of debilitating phobias. She explains her trauma with remarkable clarity, helping readers see the multi-faceted journey she took to achieve a visible, purpose driven life. “
Patti V.

Wow Thank you Ethel!
03/23/2025

Wow Thank you Ethel!

Gayle Petrillo shares her enthusiasm for the craft of writing with us at the Eastside Tucson Writing Room. Now she's sharing her book, Becoming Visible.

Check out my book trailer for Becoming Visible
03/22/2025

Check out my book trailer for Becoming Visible

Get 20% off at BookLocker.com using this discount code: Save20Also available at Amazon, BarnesandNoble.com, Walmart.com, and elsewhere!For decades, Gayle Pet...

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“You don’t get a 2nd chance to make a First Impression” (Will Rogers).

I’m Gayle Petrillo and my business is First Impressions. People decide a lot about you in the first 30 seconds they are introduced to you or your company. Drawing from over 25 years of leadership roles in operations and human resources, we are an image consulting firm working with individuals and organizations providing customer service training, team building, networking strategies, employment coaching and wardrobe analysis. We transform your closet so you can dress the part and no longer say, “I have nothing to wear”. Let us show you how you can extend your wardrobe and increase the number of outfits in your closet you don’t know exist. We can make it fun to shop in your own closet!