Polish Your Life

Etiquette

What is Etiquette?

Etiquette can mean many things to many people. To me the concept is all encompassing; it is how we properly maneuver through our interactions with every individual we encounter every day. Etiquette is truly the cornerstone of making connections with others.

The actual definition of etiquette is a set of unwritten rules that directs socially acceptable behavior.  These rules, when utilized properly, have the capacity to improve communication, raise confidence and enrich relationships. They come into play in every facet of our lives and they vary from culture to culture and from setting to setting. We manifest these rules through kindness, consideration, thoughtfulness, respect and honesty. At times intuitive, etiquette is further shaped by instruction and coaching. The ultimate goal is to develop an intrinsic style that will create empowerment in all areas of life.

What Can Etiquette Coaching Do for You?

  • Gentlemen, do you seek to capture the charisma and magnetism that gives you that certain edge?
  • Ladies, are you looking for enhanced self assurance to help you build strong and long-lasting relationships?
  • Parents, do you see the benefit of educating your children in etiquette?

Whether it be in your personal, social or business life, I will provide you with etiquette instruction; assist you in enhancing personal and situational awareness; and support you in bringing out the style and class that will truly make your interactions with others successful, positive, powerful ones.

I have worked with Fortune 500 companies planning and executing incentive trips; Hollywood celebrities planning events and purchasing gifts; men and women on enhancing their relationship etiquette and youth assisting them in polishing their presence.

Etiquette Coaching for Adults

Coaching to include but not limited to:

  • Communicate powerfully and effectively in verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Enhance client, co-worker and personal relations through appropriate conversation and proper technology etiquette
  • Increase awareness of cultural nuances
  • Execute proper introductions and handshakes
  • Remember and recall names effortlessly
  • Make a positive, memorable impact at a job interview
  • Make an entrance, “work a room” and mingle with ease
  • Successfully navigate the business lunch
  • Dress to reflect who you are and how you want to present yourself
  • Extend and receive invitations
  • Present the proper gift and send the appropriate thank you
  • Host a successful dinner party
  • Present a proper and appropriate toast
  • Date with comfort and confidence

Etiquette Coaching for Youth

Coaching to include but not limited to:

  • Develop positive listening and conversation skills
  • Participate in school, playground activities and team sports effectively
  • Generate appropriate, courteous emails and voicemails
  • Handle introductions, greetings and handshakes with ease and sincerity
  • Respect elders and persons of authority
  • Develop impeccable dining and restaurant manners
  • Initial interview techniques and how to make a positive impression
  • Extend and receive invitations
  • Host a successful party
  • Present the proper gift and send the appropriate thank you

If you're ready to improve your appeal to others in your personal, social or business life, contact me about private etiquette coaching. Invest a little time “polishing your life” and the results will be powerful!