Image and Etiquette
Talk about a transforming event. It was the election nobody wanted and yet Canadians rose to the occasion with riveting results. Who could have predicted the virtual shutdown of the Bloc Québécois or Liberal defeat? Who knew the leadership debates would be so pivotal? Even pollsters and seasoned political analysts were caught off guard
Posted on May 4th, 2011 by Diane
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My profession brings a constant parade of diverse clients. From one week to the next, I’m constantly surprised and delighted by the stream of people arriving at my virtual doorstep. Variety is, indeed, the spice of my life. It keeps me primed for a fast-paced — make that high-octane — life. A case in point [...]
Posted on July 6th, 2010 by Diane
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As an image and etiquette consultant, I am very conscious of how I present myself — my reputation depends on it. Although my client base is English, my first language is French. I mention this because a great deal of my work involves making presentations to large groups of people and I have a conspicuous French accent. Some people have suggested it enhances my image; others are less enthusiastic….
One of my personal standards is to speak as clearly as I can, particularly when addressing an audience. Several years ago, I decided to improve my pronunciation and contacted the University of Toronto; they recommended Gloria Pierre.
Posted on September 2nd, 2009 by Diane
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