What is a Train-the-Trainer Business Etiquette Certification

What is a Train-the-Trainer Business Etiquette Certification? Today, I was reminiscing about my first “major” corporate speaking engagement (you can read more about it in the links and resource guide at the bottom of this post). The first thing to pop into my mind was, how exciting to have this opportunity and second, I was […]
Elegance for the Soon-To-Be Etiquette Expert

Elegance for the Soon-To-Be Etiquette Expert Let’s dive deep into this one. Elegance may not be exactly what you think. I will start off this way….this is what elegance is NOT… Elegance is NOT a stuffy, judgmental, pretentious display of high society and a snobby mindset. So, what is an elegant state of mind? Ahh… […]
The Difference Between Manners To Go and The American Academy of Etiquette

What is the Difference Between Manners To Go and The American Academy of Etiquette? Naming your business is one of the first items on our agenda. Some of you come to me with the decision made others need a bit of assistance. Trust me, I have caught many mistakes over the years. Let me explain […]
6 Lessons Learned as the Founder of The American Academy of Etiquette

6 Lessons Learned as the Founder of The American Academy of Etiquette Oh my goodness, if walls could talk! This journey of being an entrepreneur has brought so much joy and of course some not so good days along the way. That is life. The not-so-good days are what makes us strong. It is […]
Business Etiquette Certification and Training: Start Before You Are Ready

Business Etiquette Certification and Training: Start Before You Are Ready Sometimes, we need a little nudge every now and then. Today I am sharing two of my “nudges” that created the greatest results for me and my professional life. You may already know I am the founder of Manners To Go, which also has a certification […]
Business Etiquette Training: My First Corporate Speaking Engagement and How I Got Booked

Business Etiquette Training: My First Corporate Speaking Engagement and How I Got Booked I can remember where I was and what I wore. It as a very cold day in Philadelphia. Driving downtown was still exciting for me. I was brand new to the city and did not know a soul. I was all dressed […]
What is Business Etiquette Training and Why Your Employees Need It

What is Business Etiquette Training and Why Your Employees Need It What is business etiquette training and why is it needed? Those are loaded questions. I will be somewhat brief. Your employees are assets for you and your company. The bottom line is they make you money….or not. They add value or not. Showing up […]
Business Etiquette Certification: How to Have Grace and Grit as a Speaker and Trainer

Are You an Etiquette Speaker with Grace, Grit and Gumption? The NEW Business Etiquette for TODAY’S Workplace The word “grace” comes up often when I am speaking to my licensees (current ones and also those that are interested in starting a business). Grace is a beautiful word. A word that is deep and personal to […]
Business Etiquette Certification: What is Inclusion When Training Virtually

Business Etiquette Certification: What Is Inclusion When Training Virtually? The NEW Business Etiquette for TODAY’S Workplace Training teams virtually is where it is at….right now. You might be asking yourself, “what is it like to train over a video call and how can you make it effective”? Your first thought might be….”can I still connect […]
The Etiquette of a Zoom Video Call

The Etiquette of a Zoom Video Call With the outbreak of COVID-19 we are all scrambling to find alternative ways to conduct business. Virtual meetings are something we will be leveraging in the weeks and days ahead. We need to adjust our mindset and roll with the punches for awhile. You might be asking […]