How to Name Your Etiquette Business with Confidence and Clarity
Quick Answer Naming an etiquette business requires aligning your name with your mission, your target audience, and your brand values. A strong business name should communicate professionalism, clarity, and purpose — and be available as a domain and trademark. Use the naming framework: Mission + Target Audience + Unique Value = Business Name. Today, during […]
What is Calm Confidence?
Calm confidence is the ability to communicate with clarity, composure, and authority without force or performance. It is not about being the loudest or most dominant person in the room — it is about being the most anchored. Calm confidence is characterized by intentional pausing, steady eye contact, and grounded body language that signals ease and […]
The Freedom-Filled Life of a Business Etiquette Expert and Speaker
Start a Business as an Etiquette Speaker and Lead with Your Voice Have you ever imagined what it would feel like to speak for a living—and be paid for your presence, your voice, and your ability to inspire a room? When you start a business as an etiquette speaker, you open the door to a […]
Corporate Training: How I Prepared for a 400-Participant Speaking Engagement
Becoming a business etiquette/corporate trainer isn’t only about standing in front of a room and speaking. It’s about presence, preparation, and mastery. Over the course of three days, I delivered a high-impact presentation on Customer Service Excellence—17 times—to a total of 400 professionals. This was more than a speaking engagement; it was a masterclass in […]
Business Etiquette Training Booms
Featured in The Washington Post: Why Business Etiquette Training is Booming I’m thrilled to share some exciting news—The Washington Post recently featured me in their article, Business Etiquette Classes Boom as People Relearn How to Act at Work! As interest in business etiquette training surges, this article highlights why these skills are more essential than […]
How to Stop Overusing the Word “Like” and Other Filler Words
Overusing filler words such as “like,” “um,” “uh,” and “you know” can make your speech less clear and effective. It’s a common habit, but with practice, intention and awareness, you can reduce your use of these words. The communication skills module in our business etiquette training curriculum addresses this important topic. Here are Tips […]
What It Means To “Up-level” Yourself as a Business Etiquette Speaker
What It Means To “Up-level” Yourself as a Business Etiquette Speaker The moment you take control of your stories, you take control of your business and your life. Kindra Hall, author, Stories […]
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 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 […]
Emotional Intelligence at Work
Emotional Intelligence at Work You won’t truly be in control of your career if you don’t have emotional intelligence. If your teams emotions are running the show, they can end up making costly mistakes. If they do not have self-awareness or lack emotional intelligence, they are not representing you or your company well. Are you […]