Whiskey Appreciation for Beginners
No other spirit has been associated with gentlemen, or just men, for that matter quite like Scotch whisk(e)y. Whether it’s the hooking punch in the mouth or just the raw and earthy process by which...
Tired of failed tinder dates – 5 Simple steps to becoming a successful online dater
So you’ve recently discovered the wonders of a dating app called Tinder, and its power to transform the ways in which we find love today. So you decide to set up your profile and swipe away....
The Secret to Presidents’s Charisma
When we look at Charismatic presidents like Barack Obama or Nelson Mandela, we notice that they have the uncanny ability to get along with just about anyone. One moment they can be dancing on live...
The five step cycle for hosting international events
So you’re a protocol officer, and slowly but surely you’re getting yourself in the know when it comes to international rules of Protocol. By now you’ve learnt that a lot of what makes a great a...
The Simplicity of Leadership
Many people overlook the Simplicity of Leadership. What is one leadership hack that will get you through an entirely new job market? With globalization, technological innovation and the...
Sushi Etiquette for Beginners
If you’re an avid Sushi aficionado that knows their way around this exquisite cuisine or just a newcomer, much like myself, who has been curious as to whether or not they are dining the correct...
Scared that people won’t take your opinion seriously – 5 ways to speak so people listen
Are people blowing off what you are saying and not really taking you seriously? Do you want to be treated with respect and have your opinions acknowledged? To be effective at work or in your home, it...
Not hitting your sales targets – 3 things to improve in your final week
Once again, we have arrived at that dreadful time of the month that is known to all salespeople as the FINAL week, before their sales are calculated for the month. One small week now stands between...
Mourning Etiquette
When a friend or family member loses someone significant in their life, it is obviously an extremely traumatic time. It also very often feels uncomfortable for you since you aren’t always sure...
Men – Three Style Mistakes You’re Making
There are a million style blogs around writing on the do’s and don’ts for modern day gentleman, and I notice a lot of guys taking this to heart. However as an image consultant my job is to notice...
Meeting the parents for the first time – 5 Do’s and Don’ts for leaving a positive...
At some point in every relationship once your significant other starts to take you seriously, the inevitable “Would you like to meet my parents?” question arises. Now meeting your girlfriend’s...
Improving your Virtual Business Meetings
Virtual business meetings have become commonplace in a rapidly evolving business environment. Since everything in business has becomes more streamlined and efficient, it wasn’t long before the...
How to reject Mens’ advances Gracefully
Ladies are you unsure on how to effectively reject a man’s advances toward you without hurting his feelings? If so, how to do it with grace so that you save face and don’t harm his self esteem?...
How to Give Conversationally Intelligent Feedback
If you’re in a management position, you will at some point need to swallow that difficult pill of having to give negative feedback to a colleague. Now for years the method that has been most...
How to Deliver Feedback in KPA
If you are or have ever been in a management position you would know how challenging it could be to deliver a quarterly performance review commonly known as a Key Performance Index/Area. Especially...