The Polished Professional September 2008

One-day Etiquette and Style Programme for Business Professionals

Course Details:

The Polished Professional is a one-day business programme covering the key elements of business etiquette and business style. The programme is delivered by Maggie Gibbons and Pamela Fay.

The next programme will be taking place in September 2008. Places will be limited to ten participants on the programme. The course will take place in the RDS Members Club, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, from 9.15am – 5pm. The cost of the programme is €545 per person attending. This cost includes all course materials, refreshments and a three course lunch. Please note that the programme cost also covers email and phone support from the trainers as required by the attendees for two months after the programme.

Who should attend?

The programme is designed for business professionals who want to ensure that their work style and business etiquette reflect the quality of their professional work.  The programme is ideal for professionals who are going for a new role, setting up a new business or entering a new work arena.

Course Content:

The programme will cover the following areas:

Business Etiquette including:

• Managing client interactions
• Managing formal and informal meetings
• Business communications
• Dining etiquette (including a three course lunch)
  

Personal Branding

Business Style including:

• Dressing for success
• First Impressions
• The rules of dressing for business
• Business colours
• Developing a capsule business wardrobe
• Dressing to enhance your body shape

Profiles of the Programme Leaders:

Maggie Gibbons is a trainer with the Style Coaching Institute. She has a wealth of experience in both Training and Style Coaching spanning more than 20 years. With Diplomas in both Life Coaching and Style Coaching she works with businesses throughout Ireland.

Pamela Fay is Managing Director of Business Performance Perspectives Ltd. Pamela has delivered a range of business etiquette courses in professional service firms since establishing her business in 2003.

Comments from previous attendees:

Some comments from previous attendees are as follows:

• This was a great course, everyone should do it.
• The course exceeded my expectations.
• I found it to be very informative, and interesting. Would highly recommend this course to colleagues, friends and family.
• The course was very informative with additional tips and quick wins. I will definitely be putting all the theory into practice in future.
• I would definitely recommend this course to anyone – excellently presented material in a polished setting, which itself went that extra 10% above the standard meeting room environment.
• I have a renewed focus on my own branding along with extra awareness of the importance of etiquette.
• It is very interesting to know the colours you wear could change how people see you.
• I also liked the way the trainers backed up points with the latest surveys, or other research done on the topic.
• I found the point about being able to handle stress without putting the stress on others very good, and one I should work at taking on board more.
• Of most benefit was taking the time to think how one can improve appearance and personal brand. It reinforced that we need to take opportunities as they only happen once.
• There was very good information on how to conduct and present yourself in general.

Booking and Payment:

For a booking form and further details on the programme please email Pamela on pamela@pamelafay.ie or call 086 1737125.