Save the kisses for your pet. Imagine how your best client would feel meeting you for a business lunch, wearing a beautifully tailored business suit, while you show up wearing jeans and a "Kiss Me I’m Irish" t-shirt! Silly outfits are best left for the kids at Halloween in the “privacy” of your own ... [ Read More ]
How to Deal With an Unresponsive Boss
Q: I have been in my current job for almost a year, and in that time I have had difficulty talking to my corporate boss about issues that concern me. Part of the problem is we work in two different cities and when she’s in town, she’s always rushed, distracted and taking calls on her cell phone. She ... [ Read More ]
Ask the Etiquette Expert: Right Person, Wrong Name
A: Most people find it uncomfortable to correct someone addressing them by the wrong name, when doing so actually saves them from the additional embarrassment that comes along with referring to you by the wrong name in front of other friends and colleagues. Letting it go only makes the situation ... [ Read More ]
Business Etiquette: Three Attributes Employers Value
An article on Forbes.com refers to a Stockholm-based employer branding firm, Universum, which compiled a list of data citing traits that employers value. Among them: Professionalism, Confidence, and High Energy. How do you display these attributes in a job interview when you are feeling nervous and ... [ Read More ]
Office Essentials: Details of a Beautiful Workspace
Most of us spend a great deal of time at our office desk, often hidden behind piles of documents and files, not to mention collections of pens, reading glasses (me!) and mail. Wouldn't life be grand with a workspace that you loved, and were inspired by every time you walked in? Here are a few tips ... [ Read More ]
How to Reach Your Goals: Inspiration from Winter Olympians
Watching the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics is always inspiring, and Sochi 2014 was no exception. It’s enough to bring out strong feelings of patriotism and awaken dreams within us as viewers! What I enjoy most about the Olympics is hearing the personal stories of triumph, challenges, defeat, and ... [ Read More ]
Social Media Etiquette: 10 Years of Facebook
Last week your Facebook news feed was inundated with videos of your friends' Facebook history. I did one myself and loved it. I have really enjoyed seeing how life for my friends and colleagues has evolved throughout the years. After all, sharing moments with family and friends is what originally ... [ Read More ]
Business Etiquette: Tips to Increase Your Productivity in the Workplace
From finishing the final proposal, to dealing with stacks of orders sitting on your desk, when work starts piling up it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Here’s how to tackle your workload without going under: Rise and shine. Start your day off on the right foot. Instead of waking up and immediately ... [ Read More ]
How to Have it All Together – There is No Magic Bullet
This week, after posting my Bouncing Back from Failure blog, I received several heartfelt emails from people sharing how timely a topic this had been for them. One person even asked me to share my “magic bullet” on how to have it all together. There is no magic bullet! When you are reading a ... [ Read More ]
Business Etiquette: Rebounding from Failure
At almost every stage in our careers, there will come a time when we take on a project that fails miserably. We beat ourselves up and hang on to the upsetting emotions far longer than necessary. We all know that failure is a necessary part of life, the way we learned at five that the oven was hot, ... [ Read More ]
The Etiquette of Having Professional Business Cards
Keeping your professional business cards on hand is a "must" when it comes to reinforcing a strong first impression. A professional business card is not only an essential tool in your executive tool box, but will positively influence how you are perceived by clients and business ... [ Read More ]
Flu Etiquette for a Flu-Free Season
With cold and flu season in full swing, we are all on high alert to prevent the spread of illness-causing germs. Here are some tips for navigating the flu season in the most courteous manner. If you’re sick, or have a temperature, stay home. There are those rare few that can carry a temperature ... [ Read More ]
New Year’s Fresh Start: Five Positive Workplace Habits
The New Year brings fresh energy and the opportunity to evaluate whether our behavior is bringing us closer to, or further from, our professional goals. I’m sharing simple tips to include in your routine, as well as some common pitfalls to avoid to help create some positive workplace ... [ Read More ]
Business Etiquette: Nine Powerful Presentation Tips
If you’re prepping for an upcoming presentation, there are several key details to include to make for a more compelling impression: 1. Command your space with “power poses.” Before you step on stage, find a private area and make large circles with your arms, take a few deep breathes, and bend ... [ Read More ]
Business Etiquette: Choosing the Right Watch for the Office
Watches are an essential part of a professional wardrobe, especially when you are working front and center with important clients. Despite what you might think, you should not count on your cell phone to keep you updated on the time. Glancing down is distracting and appears as if you are bored with ... [ Read More ]