How to Project Executive Level Presence with Positive Body Language
“When it comes to selling either your personal charms or professional abilities, body language talks loudest of all.” -David Lewis, “The Secret Language of Success” From the moment you walk in the door, step up to the podium, or sit down at a conference table, your body is busy telling people all about you. Do →
Polished Soft Skills Win Friends and Jobs
Are you as successful as you would like to be in your personal and professional life? If the answer is “no,” you might want to evaluate your soft skills. Soft skills refer to a cluster of personal attitudes and social graces that make someone a good friend, date, and employee; someone compatible to be around–at →
10 Tips for Enjoyable Meals Out with Children During the Holidays
The holidays are a time when families like to go out for dinner to celebrate. The following tips will help make your time out with your children an enjoyable and memorable occasion: 1. Brief your children prior to going out. Let them know that it is a special occasion and that they will be expected to be →
Ace the School Interview!
Private School/College Interview Tips By Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick Get plenty of sleep the night before; and eat something before you go to the interview. Dress nicely, neatly, and appropriately for the interview–more formal than you would if you were going to a class at school. Make sure that you are well groomed with →
Back to School Social Skills: Your Guide to a Successful New School Year
It’s a new school year! It’s a new beginning! It’s your chance to make it your best year ever! It’s universally-accepted fact that young people who possess good social skills are more considerate, confident and successful in their lives; and they get along better with their friends, teachers, and family. How you conduct →
Houseguest Etiquette: Guidelines for Being a Considerate Guest and Thoughtful Host
By Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick Some of my fondest memories of summers past include having houseguests. Perhaps it is because my friends have lovely manners, and my husband and I enjoy making their stays memorable. I do know, however, this is not the experience many have had, or remember about having houseguests, which is why I thought it necessary →
Social Etiquette & Self-Presentation Questionnaire
You never get a second chance to make a first impression! The first impression you make is based upon three key factors: Your appearance, your attitude, and your actions. How do you measure up? Are you triple-A rated? Answer true or false to the following statements. 1. In business or social situations, it is always correct →
10 Tips to Broaden Your Cultural Intelligence and International Protocol Skills
By: Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick “In a shrinking world with ever increasing competition, Americans are finding they need to know more about other cultures to survive both at home and abroad.” - Brooks Peterson, author of ”Cultural Intelligence.” By now it should be evident that no nation on earth can thrive in the twenty-first century without being →
A Gentleman’s Guide to Being a Polished Host and Gracious Guest this Summer
By Patricia Napier-Fitpzatrick How to Be a Polished Host Do dress for the occasion. Just because you are entertaining your friends and colleagues in your home, doesn’t mean you don’t have to change your shirt or put on a fresh pair of shorts or slacks. Let your guests know what the attire will be for →