Image and Etiquette

A Fairytale Wedding

Last month my husband and I traveled to Vancouver for a whirlwind weekend of celebrations leading up to a family wedding. Every occasion, from the groom’s dinner to festivities for out-of-town guests and ultimately, the ceremony and reception, radiated a magical sense of happiness.

Working with positive people is a blessing

Working with positive people is, indeed,
a blessing; they bring joy and brighten the day. It’s like a gift of sunshine.

Perfect packing for business and pleasure

When it comes to air travel, anything more than a carry-on is counter productive. It’s not just the lost-luggage-factor that has most women wheeling, not carrying, a single bag onboard. The hassle, the time lost, and often our travel partners, with little or no patience for hanging around carousels, have conditioned even the most passionate [...]

Destination: Downhill Skiing

over the years, I’ve realized that skiers everywhere, when forced to move at a snail’s pace as they wait in lift lines, become cold and cranky folks. Sometimes, these skiers rise to the occasion with truly nice behaviour and other times they disappoint; simply put, they’re not so nice. So with skiing on my mind, here’s a shortlist of suggestions to help keep the queue moving, minimize the impatience factor and keep everyone safe.

End of 2009 — Christmas in Paris

Last month marked both the end of a dynamic year — expanding our international client base, launching both my blog and image enhancement teleseminar courses, maintaining a heightened role in community service —and a new beginning for Corporate Class. In early December, just before the holiday frenzy began in earnest, we moved our offices to [...]

On being a kid: A Father’s Day guide for kids – 6 to 60

Maybe you call him Dad, Pops or Papa, even Tom, Dimitri or Geraldo.  In these days of blended families, chances are you reserve the word “Father” for that special day in June that always falls on the third Sunday. This year, the 21st is Father’s Day. There’s no doubt about it, Father’s Day is a [...]