Business Etiquette - Dress and Style - Dining


TESTIMONIALS

"It was in the fall of 1995 when I first met with Diane Craig. I am still using her practical tips in business etiquette, working a room, dining skills and wardrobe planning. I believe that Corporate Class's programs are a must for any professional doing business in today's competitive market."

Carol Stephenson
Dean- Richard Ivey School of Business.





“I also gave some attention to my image in the period running up to the 1997 election. In the beginning, I was loath to give this subject much of my time. Why couldn’t the media and the public just focus on what I had to say, instead of obsessing about my voice, hair, spectacles, smile and clothes? Of course I knew intellectually that if you are going to communicate effectively with people in this age of television, you simply can’t divorce substance from image. I just didn’t want to deal with the challenge on a personal level. Finally, my communications people convinced me by saying that if my personal appearance, bearing and idiosyncracies actually distracted people and kept them from hearing or seeing what I was trying to communicate, it would be wise to do something at least to minimize the distractions. Diane Craig was invited to advise on clothes and manners, and we got to work on the “image”. And Diane Craig undertook to get me a more leader-like wardrobe and made sure the look was appropriate for whatever the occasion.”
Preston Manning
Excerpt from his book, “Thinking Big – My Adventures in Life and Democracy”



Diane Craig is the absolute best in the business of Corporate Class/Image/Business Etiquette and Dining Skills. The investment I made with Diane Craig has helped me personally and increased my business exponentially. I highly recommend her services to anyone who is in business. Whether you are an employee of an organization or an entrepreneur or thinking of going into the business world, you need to consult with the best, Diane Craig.
Peggy McColl,
New York Times Best Selling Author
www.destinyswitch.com



Corporate Class sets you at ease to be comfortable in setting the image you know you want, but somehow can't quite pull together on your own. Diane Craig is gracious and creative in building your confidence to new levels of style. I have found her invaluable in building the foundation of how I will present to the tens of thousands in our audience. She's always available for specific events, shopping assistance, wardrobe building and the sensitive work of manners and public presence education. Whether it is skills for working a room, to intimate dining etiquette, or hosting a banquet for hundreds, Diane's insights are invaluable. I highly recommend her work for all levels of business and entertainment.
Lorna Dueck
Executive Producer / President
Media Voice Generation and Listen Up TV
“Many of our employees across all levels have greatly benefited from your image and etiquette sessions.  They were great fun and really informative.  Your program on Dress is popular and always well received.  The Dining Tutorial you delivered at our leadership program was full of practical tips.  Our President and CEO Ronnie Miller said: “We’ll definitely see a lot more of Diane Craig”.   We look forward to our ongoing relationship with Corporate Class Inc.”
Dan Neundorf, VP, Professional Development
Hoffmann - La Roche Ltd.

“Recently, I read a great book called Email Etiquette by Diane Craig, President of Corporate Class Inc.  In Email Etiquette, Ms. Craig tells you everything you need to know about how to make the most effective use of e-mail in your communications.  In other words, this is the single most comprehensive piece on e-mail success that I’ve ever seen.  If you’re interested in building a successful career, I think that Email Etiquette should be in your library – and it should be one of the books to which you refer very frequently.  Diane really knows what she’s talking about as well when it comes to business etiquette and dining etiquette.”
Bud Bilanich,  Author and Speaker
www.successcommonsense.com

“Wow – what a great presentation yesterday – thank you so much for the visuals, the stories and the food for thought!  Every single person I spoke to yesterday was engaged and connected….you have a fabulous way to make a point and transfer information!  It’s been a pleasure and a privilege…..Continued Success Diane!!!”
Onita Dey-Frankian, CTC, Director, Sales
BCD Travel and Member Events committee – Association of Corporate Travel Executives

“I really appreciate the book and all the great info you shared with us during the two sessions.  Your course is definitely one of the best ones I've attended.”
Rosalie Porter, Manager, Communications & Support
Wealth Management Operations

"Learning dining etiquette has increased my level of confidence and this allows me to get to the business at hand. I know I am not offending someone by the way I handle business before, during and after the meal. Understanding all the different rules and intricacies of table manners is invaluable when doing business and during social situations."
Bob Logan, VP, Sales and Marketing
Open Text Corporation

"I am so glad I attended your seminar on Business Etiquette. It has shown me ways to strengthen my business relationships and I can already see how much this will benefit my career in the years to come."
Marie Allard,
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Government of Canada

"The executive dining course coupled with the tips on dressing and the business etiquette course have helped my sales team develop into a more highly polished, professional and ultimately successful sales team. All without exception found the content to be of value both professionally and personally. Why? Because it's all about confidence - yours and how you are perceived by others."
Gail Ryan, General Manager,
Canada Post Corporation

“You have a true talent to connect with people of all walks of life and help them realize the value of style. Your presentation was captivating and made the meaning of “dress for success” a reality, and I for one will never look at another piece of clothing the same way as I did before. Thank you for helping me and others realize that the investment in wardrobe can pay off!”
Fariba Anderson Partner,
The Manta Group

"I want to let you know how very much I appreciated my time with Diane Craig and her expert staff. Because I had lost a lot of weight, I wanted to look good and feel great. The tips you gave me were invaluable. I see clothes in an entirely different way now. But most importantly, I feel that you really understood me - the amount of time I was prepared to spend on myself, and the styles I would really wear. As you suggested I went through my closet, rejected everything that was wrong. Afterwards I shopped with more confidence that I have ever had. I now have a small, yet usable wardrobe. And I couldn't believe the compliments I received on my new hairstyle, lipstick and overall style. I accomplished all this with very few changes and not much money. Image International's consultants are talented in their field, caring in their approach, and non-judgmental in their advice. I loved the whole experience."
Many thanks from this "casual chic" Mary King

"How can I thank you for your help? You have no idea how happy I am with my wardrobe and I haven't gone out and bought a single thing! I had not expected to be so pleased with the results. If only every woman got her closet cleaned, this world would be a happier place."
Teresa Beauregard, Interpreter,
House of Commons, Canadian Parliament

"Thanks to Diane Craig I have developed a new personal style and look. Your warm and genteel manner during my personal consultation made me feel at ease. Each element of the color analysis, change in make-up, eye glasses, figure and style analysis and those personal tips all contributed to the metamorphosis. I have enhanced my personal appearance; developed a new style and gained the confidence and poise I need to meet more public commitments. My family, friends and colleagues are excited about my transformation."
Lori Nash,
The Star and Weekly Journal Community Newspapers

"My business 'toolbox' has truly been strengthened. You made this learning an experience - with great tips and practice."
Louise Ross, Operations Manager,
XEROX

"After attending your seminar, we have more confidence and poise in our dealings with clients."
Alan Riccardi, Manager
Royal Trust

"Diane Craig's course took care of the necessary fundamentals of polish and now I focus on the business at hand - the bottom line."
Barry Doucette, Regional Director,
Ericsson Communications Canada

"I want to sincerely thank you for your excellent presentation to the class. The knowledge of how significant a part culture can play in dealing with others is certainly essential in preparing for a career in the international marketplace. As one student said after your course, "This is what an MBA is really all about. Protocol is everything"."
Sandra McCance, Career Manager,
Queen's School of Business

"We were able to translate the many key tips from Corporate Class Inc.'s International Business Etiquette seminar into a very successful trip. In Korea, we were commended by two different customers for showing great respect to them by being extremely well prepared. More importantly, we were able to exhibit a more profound understanding of their culture than the other foreign business contacts they had previously. Our Japanese hosts were gracious as always, but we were able to repay that courtesy by utilizing the many hints and tips Corporate Class Inc. had taught during our seminar."
Paul MacDonald, Manager,
Northern Digital Inc.

"Excellent talk!!!"
"She loves her material and there is simply no substitute for passion."
"Diane is an excellent speaker; the seminar was interesting with many useful tips."

MBA student comments,
Queen's School of Business

"No words can adequately describe my transformation. I felt an overwhelming sense of equilibrium. I owe it all to your dedication. My staff also thoroughly enjoyed the workshop you delivered at our annual meeting. You are a skilled presenter, you had us totally involved for the entire session! We look forward to our next workshop with you.”
Joanne Dubois, Director,
Human Resources Development Canada

"I would highly recommend Image Diane Craig to busy executives. Diane Craig shopped for me in Europe and North America and totally transformed my image. Their services are invaluable and their keen eye for detail, coloring and quality will actually SAVE you time and money."
Tina Tyrell, President,
Tina & Company Printing


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