Greetings! October is my favorite month of the year. Why? Because it marks the beginning of many exciting things including my birthday, cooler weather and Halloween.
 This month is especially exciting because I hosted my very first Etiquette & Image and Consultants Retreat on October 1-2. Seven fabulous women traveled from all over the globe to spend a weekend with me in my home office. The retreat provided an opportunity for us to network, exchange ideas, and develop a better understanding of our business and marketing goals. All in all, it was a huge success. To view some pictures from the retreat, click here. Don't worry, if you missed this retreat I plan to have another one in March 2011!But the biggest news of the month is this...St. Martin's Press has offered to publish my second book! The working title is The Elegant Edge. I am feverishly working on my manuscript as it has to be complete by February 28, 2011. If all goes as planned, my book is scheduled to hit the bookstores in November 2011, just in time for the holidays! The idea for this book has been ruminating in my mind for nearly four years but now I finally have the time and inspiration to write it. If you're interested in following my book writing journey, from start to finish, please subscribe to my blog for frequent updates.Although my life will be extremely busy these next few months, please know that you can always find out where I am and what I'm doing through Facebook, Twitter, or my blog!Wishing you joy and abundance, |
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 Ten Things Your Boss is Looking For
(Bukisa.com) You may be the best. You may be the brightest. But you also may be unaware that you're making fatal mistakes as you represent yourself to others in your company. Everyone knows that first impressions last for a very long time, and are almost impossible to shake off completely but what about that fourth and fifth impression? The more you work with people, the more you get to know them professionally. You are your brand, and you're solely responsible for marketing it to others. Pay attention to these tips if you want to stand head and shoulders above the competition.
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When It's More Polite to Unplug
(CNN.com) Look, we know the day is approaching when we'll no longer need to go outside to foster relationships. The day when the cords of technology will replace the cords of birth.
The day when we will join our computers in sweet, sweet union, becoming unyielding cyborgs who, if we're lucky, will learn to be something more than a machine and will someday learn how to love (much like the chrome creatures in The Flaming Lips' "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots").
Well, until that day comes -- hey, it's on the horizon, there's already a dude out there with a webcam for an eye -- it seems as good a time as any to take stock of our internet-tinged interpersonal relations.
Read on for four instances when it would be far wiser to unplug than to power up.
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 Professional Courtesy Essentials in Healthcare
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 Etiquette Tip:Put down your alcoholic beverage before you get photographed!
I've always been a firm believer that if someone wants to take your photograph, you should put down your beverage before you strike a pose! There's really no need to hold a drink in a picture unless you are being paid to promote that product.
Besides, first impressions are lasting impressions and new evidence shows that drinking is bad for your image, even if you don't open your mouth.
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Save the Date
Etiquette & Image Consultants Retreat in Palm Beach, Florida
March 11-12, 2011
with Jacqueline Whitmore
You will learn how to:
- Position
yourself as an expert
- Attract new clients through speaking engagements
- Pre-qualify clients with a confidential needs assessment form
- Create
more effective proposals
- Set
a competitive fee structure
- Use social media to build relationships and brand yourself
- Generate more media exposure
- Write a book and create products
- Start
a blog
- Make a stream of profits with webinars and teleseminars
- And more!
Only 10 participants will be accepted. Email info@etiquetteexpert.com for a complete itinerary or for more information.
All expenses for continuing education taken to maintain and improve professional skills are tax deductible. Contact your accountant for details.
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Reprint Policy
Requests to reproduce my articles for commercial or other public use must be made in writing to info@etiquetteexpert.com. I Love Referrals!Referrals are the highest form of compliment! I will gladly pay a 20% referral fee to you if you recommend a new client to me. Payments will be made immediately following the receipt of the client's signed contract.
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Jacqueline shares business etiquette tips on "Whatever with Jennifer & Alexis"
Last month I had the extraordinary opportunity to appear on the TV talk show, "Whatever with Jennifer & Alexis." This show features hosts Jennifer Koppelman Hutt and Alexis Stewart (Martha's daughter) and it airs daily on the Hallmark Channel. Click here to watch the video!
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Create Elegance Where None Existed Before
Make an extraordinary impression at your next cocktail party by using elegant linen cocktail napkins.
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