Business Etiquette Speaker and Trainer Playbook

Business Etiquette Speaker and Trainer Playbook When I started my business in 2003, I knew what I wanted to accomplish in the field of manners and etiquette, but really did not know where to begin. I had a corporate background and felt I knew a lot but still…I didn’t know everything. I was faced with […]
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 […]
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 […]