In the systemic world of coaching, training and counselling, we usually focus on the inner, deeper values. It’s about attitude and needs. Perhaps one reason why visual appearance and external design receive less attention and are no less important. It is the combination of the inside and outside that really brings out the personality.

And perhaps very few people ask themselves how this works at all. Is there really a system behind it? This system includes the importance of individual colours and personal style. This article is about the colours.

Colours have an unconscious influence on us. I see many people who think that there are neutral colours; colours that suit everyone. You like to follow fashion or want an appearance that is as inconspicuous/unobtrusive as possible. Too often, no attention is paid to what really suits them and makes them shine. Because colours, used correctly and in harmony with the person, can have an influence on energy and self-confidence. They influence our mood and that of the other person, as we achieve an effect through our appearance. Furthermore, there is a perspective that colours unconsciously have meaning in our cultural context and our sociological imprint.