Poised Presence by Ruchi

Welcome to my YouTube channel! I'm Ruchi Raj and I'm passionate about bringing the best out of people and using fashion for well-being. I'm here to share my knowledge and expertise to help you discover your unique style and feel happiest in your authentic image.

Make your first impression the best impression—every time! I'll be giving you tips and tricks on dopamine dressing, dress to express, communication and expression, styling, appearance, and behaviour, to always look and feel best.

From wardrobe makeover to communication tips and more, I'll be showing you how to dress for your shape, size, personality, and mood, and how to present the desired image both verbally and non-verbally.
I hope you'll join me on this journey to self-love and style. I'm so excited to start this transformation journey with you and look forward to all the beautiful transformed lives.


Poised Presence by Ruchi

This one felt personal.

Being featured in Femina’s Anniversary Issue (Nov–Dec 2025) gave me the opportunity to speak about something I’ve observed repeatedly in my work with leaders, presence is built long before we are conscious of it.

It shows up in:
• how we enter a room
• how prepared we appear
• what our body language and non-verbal cues communicate before we ever speak

These details are often dismissed as superficial, but they quietly shape how leadership, confidence, and competence are perceived at work.

Executive presence is not about performance.
It’s a daily practice.

#ExecutivePresence
#LeadershipDevelopment
#BodyLanguage
#NonVerbalCommunication
#ProfessionalPresence
#WomenAtWork
#ConfidenceAtWork
#PersonalBranding

1 week ago | [YT] | 5

Poised Presence by Ruchi

This year wasn’t about constant momentum

It was about slowing down, resetting, and choosing to stay even when it was uncomfortable.
Wins and losses both showed up.

So did resilience.
Ending the year grateful, grounded, and ready for what’s next

#YearEndReflection
#GrowthJourney
#Resilience
#Gratitude

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 27

Poised Presence by Ruchi

Five years ago, I styled my sister for her engagement.
Not as a professional stylist but as someone learning, experimenting, and figuring things out the hard way.

Back then, I didn’t know color psychology, balance, or structure.
I only knew intention.

Years later, when she trusted me again for one of the most important days of her life, it felt like a full-circle moment.

This look wasn’t about trends.
It was about confidence, contrast, and emotional presence.

• A bold blue lehenga chosen to complement her high-contrast features
• Structured jewellery to ground the look
• Smokey eyes to reflect depth and emotion
• A sleek hairstyle to balance softness with strength

Because bridal styling isn’t about dressing up.
It’s about helping a woman feel seen, powerful, and herself.

Swipe through to see how intentional styling transforms not just a look but how a bride shows up on her special day.

#BrideDiaries
#BridalStyling
#IndianBride
#EngagementLook
#WeddingStyling
#BridalConfidence
#IndianWeddings
#BrideToBe
#WeddingFashion
#PersonalStyling
#PoisedPresence
#StyleWithPurpose
#BridalMakeover
#EngagementOutfit
#IndianBrideStyle

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 21

Poised Presence by Ruchi

Christmas always reminds me to slow down.

To step out of the noise, the pressure, the constant becoming and return to what already feels enough.

This season isn’t about doing more or shining harder.
It’s about softness, alignment, and the quiet confidence that comes from being at ease with yourself.

Moments like these warm conversations, familiar laughter, unhurried pauses are the real gifts.
They remind us that presence is felt more deeply than perfection ever could be.

As the year comes to a close, I’m choosing intention over overwhelm, meaning over noise, and showing up exactly as I am.
Because when you feel grounded on the inside, everything you wear, say, and carry reflects that ease.

Wishing you a Christmas that feels gentle, grounding, and truly yours. 🎄✨

#ChristmasVibes
#ChristmasReflections
#SeasonOfPresence
#QuietConfidence
#MindfulLiving
#FestiveSeason
#HolidayReflections
#EndOfYearMoments
#PoisedPresence

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 17

Poised Presence by Ruchi

Founders don’t just pitch products, they pitch themselves.

Your presence becomes your first impression long before your idea does.

Here are the cues that shape leadership in every room.

#founderleadership #executivepresence #firstimpressions #personalbranding #professionalstyling #entrepreneurmindset #poisedpresence

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Poised Presence by Ruchi

Every founder tells a story before they speak, through body language.

Here are 3 cues that instantly strengthen your leadership presence.

#founderleadership #bodylanguage #executivepresence #firstimpressions #leadershipskills #startupfounder #poisedpresence

1 month ago | [YT] | 7

Poised Presence by Ruchi

The TEDx red dot was a dream!
But what made it unforgettable was speaking about something that shaped my life: Dopamine Dressing and the psychology of what we wear.

When you speak about a topic that lives inside you, you don’t just prepare your message… you prepare yourself.
So for TEDx, my outfit wasn’t just clothing - it was psychology in action.

Fashion becomes powerful the moment it supports how you show up.
My TEDx look wasn’t about dressing up - it was about dressing in alignment.

Because when your inside and outside match, your message lands differently.

#dopaminedressingwithruchi #fashionpsychology #tedxspeaker #transformwithruchi #personalstylecoach #confidenceinstyle #mindfulstyle #poisedpresence

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

Poised Presence by Ruchi

There are alot of brands in market but what makes your brand special?

Here are 3 powerful takeaways to elevate your brand ✨

#poisedpresence #podcastbyruchi #executivepresence #takeaways #brand

2 months ago | [YT] | 4

Poised Presence by Ruchi

When you look good, you feel good and when you feel good, you perform better. 🌷
Here’s how dressing well becomes the foundation of every success story.

#ConfidenceIsKey #DressToExpress #PoisedPresence

2 months ago | [YT] | 4