Business School

Michelle Mekos

Certified Business Etiquette & Image Consultant

Welcome to the Business Image School for:

- Junior and Senior High School Students

- College and Grad Students

- Career Entry Level

- Seasoned Professionals

- Job Seekers

Outclass the Competition©

Business Etiquette

This group seminar provides professionals on how to elevate their business skills to a higher level towards success. With concentration on workplace behavior, non-verbal cues, team building, networking intelligence and more, professionals will take away an expanded knowledge to help them in any business environment.

Also available, one and two hour guest speaking topics by request.

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How to Succeed In the International Arena©

Global Business Etiquette

This group seminar is for companies and/or individuals who conduct business with various international markets. The global business community has been regarded as vital as well as highly traditional in their business behaviors and practices in a modern world. This class will prepare professionals with business tools such as formal introductions, meeting strategies to various global non-verbal communication styles.

Also available, one and two hour guest speaking topics by request.

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Outclass the Competition©

Business Dining Skills

From business lunch to company events, this group seminar provides professionals on how to conduct themselves as well as positively communicate to others during a meal. Given in a powerpoint or meal setting, professionals will soon discover that behavior, not the meal can make or break a business deal.

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American and Continental Dining

From business lunch to company events, this group seminar provides professionals on how to conduct themselves as well as positively communicate to others during a meal. Given in a formal meal setting, professionals will soon discover that behavior, not the meal can make or break a business deal. Two major dining styles will be introduced as well as tutorials on place settings.

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Professional Image and Wardrobe

Learn timeless skills, techniques and tricks to polish your professional image. Various topics will include how to discover your most enhancing colors, body shape and how to dress it, what and how to use accessories to your advantage as well as hair style suggestions and make up techniques for women. Also, learn how to revive your closet inventory by building core pieces from your existing wardrobe, creating new and updated looks and acquiring a new approach to your current shopping habits.

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A Few Testimonials

Dear Michelle-

Thank you so much for taking time from your busy schedule to present at the BOLD Inaugural Conference. Your Business of Minding your Manners presentation was very well received and scored as the hands-down favorite session on our student evaluation feedback! Comments specific to your presentation included: "best session of the conference" and "extremely helpful and entertaining!".

December 18, 2009

Lana Walsh - Administrative Assistant,
Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs
Ithaca College
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On behalf of ICON-The Independent Consultants Network, thank you very much for taking time out of your busy schedule and away from your family, to share some great ideas and solid, practical information about business etiquette and imaging with us today!

I was watching the crowd and noticed everyone nodding their heads in agreement as you were speaking, and also saw a few looks that suggested you triggered a few long-forgotten manners and protocols in some people's minds. Overall, everyone walked away with some new knowledge that they can apply to themselves and their businesses!

I personally appreciate that you addressed my questions about introductions and seating arrangements. Now that I know what to do, I'll be much more confident about scoping out the seating and politely encouraging or guiding clients toward specific seats! Thank you very much.

Shelli, thank you again for sharing some of your knowledge and expertise with us today.

December 8, 2009

Bob Steinkamp

President of ICON - Independent Consultants Network
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"Thank you so much for the very informative presentation Wednesday night. It was very interesting; I believe everyone, learned something. The tips that you presented will be very helpful to students and our members, in meeting prospective employers and business associates. I now know how to fold my napkin, and have been practicing the continental style of eating. "

October 22, 2009

Thanks again,
Shirley Fearn and the
Ithaca/Cortland Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants
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"Michelle Mekos visited our organization to speak on short notice, and her discussion about communicating confidence, kindness and employing etiquette as a way to serve others was immediately applicable, accessible and inspiring. If applied, her tips on professional conduct and common courtesies give people in business the extra skills they need in today’s economy. These skills – a code of conduct, really -- surely apply to every area of life as well, so business people who listen to Ms. Mekos could well see their personal relationships blossom as well."

August 6, 2009

Linda Stout MSEd, CASAC

Senior Addiction Counselor

Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services

(607) 387-6118 extension 25
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"Any company or individual that seeks an employee who pays attention to detail, is

extremely organized, who is an excellent salesperson capable of building lasting partnerships should definitely consider Michelle. Her ability and knowledge make her one of the finest people I have worked with in many years. Her organization skills allow her to handle many responsibilities with ease. Her computer skills are excellent and she is always willing to learn more. If you need an excellent employee, Michelle is that employee!"

June 13, 2009

Donna Carr - Advertising Team Leader, The Ithaca Journal

(Worked with Michelle and gave recommendation on LinkedIn.com)
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“Michelle is a leading consultant in professional image and etiquette trainings. She uses her contagious enthusiasm and energy when she is training to help others learn in a fun way. If you need guidance and coaching in the area of professionalism - she's your solution.”

May 13, 2009

Pamela Eyring , Owner & Director , The Protocol School of Washington

(Worked directly with Michelle and gave recommendation on LinkedIn.com)
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“Michelle Mekos is a true Professional in the Field of Image, Etiquette & Protocol Consulting Services. She always goes that extra mile to ensure that perfection has been Achieved. I would Recommend Michelle Mekos to all those who are training to be experts , by training with an Expert , Michelle Mekos. You will never look back !”

March 29, 2009

Paul Ciappara , Student , The Protocol School of Washington

(Fellow student from the country of Malta and gave recommendation on LinkedIn.com)
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