Leadership Finishing School Programme for Women
A Finishing School Programme works on improving one’s Image, enhancing Etiquette – Social, Dining and Business, and cultivating Communication skills, verbal and non-verbal, for Personal and Professional success.
15 modules of an hour-and-a-half to two hours each
MODULE 1
Posture, Poise and Presence
Learning to develop positive and powerful non-verbal communication / Body Language and creating cutting-edge First Impressions while walking tall and using appropriate gestures.
Building non-verbal bridges of communication and developing rapport with others.
Learning ‘Right’ v/s ‘Rude’ in the global arena while cultivating charisma.
Crossing of legs, placement of hands, selecting stance, open and closed body language.
Studying instinctive v/s acquired hand and facial gestures for calm, confident and comfortable communication, as studied by body language experts in the field.
MODULE 2
Make-up Lesson I
Make-up shopping, in case of requirement, followed by morning make – up including a 3 – minute nude or natural look and Luncheon/Corporate make-up.
MODULE 3
Hairstyling
Quick and simple 2-minute hairstyles to further enhance grooming.
MODULE 4
Personal Hygiene
Learning simple tips and tricks to maintain a clean and classy image always.
MODULE 5
Dress for Success
Clothes cover 90% of the body and are a great tool to project your image.
Understanding body-type dressing and colour/colour-combining.
Learning how to accessorise and evolving one’s sense of style.
Using the colour wheel effectively.
MODULE 6
Advanced Colour and Style Analysis
(PRACTICAL)
Understanding Personality Style to create your own unique style quotient.
Exploring your colour palette to further enhance your knowledge of personal styling.
Studying body silhouette and other nuances to dress at your best.
MODULE 7
Make-up Lesson II
Learning the art of easy evening make-up, including the smoky look.
MODULE 8
Social Etiquette I
Good manners never goes out of style!
Understanding the term ‘Etiquette’ and its applicability in the New-Age.
Cultivating social graces as a host and as a guest, in the global arena.
Meeting, greeting and seating along with appropriate social introductions and farewells.
Decoding table settings while being introduced to and identifying various flatware and stemware.
Cultivating skills to be comfortable with anyone, across any table, anywhere in the world.
The gift of Toasting.
The art of Gifting.
International Tipping Etiquette.
The grace of Gratitude.
MODULE 9
Social Etiquette II
An introduction to different cuisines across the globe, Chopstick Etiquette, Tea Etiquette, Wine and Cheese pairings, including a detailed understanding of a twelve-course meal, and more.
MODULE 10
Dining Etiquette
The tools of the table are important tools in our social and business worlds. Oftentimes, a good deal follows a good meal! Freedom from social inhibitions allows you to dine like a diplomat.
A sit-down lunch practical using Continental and American styles of eating, accepted all over the world.
An overview of Napkin Etiquette, Soup Etiquette, Bread Etiquette and timeless table manners.
Handling some difficult to eat foods while learning grace under pressure.
MODULE 11
Business Etiquette
Business Etiquette is often etched in stone and needs to be followed as we show up as ambassadors for ourselves, our company and our country.
Building Ambassador Skills and Winning Attributes.
Learning appropriate business introductions.
Using appropriate honorific or titles while addressing someone.
Meeting and greeting with powerful handshakes and business card savvy.
Networking and creating lasting business bonds.
Understanding ‘neutral’ global business protocol.
Perfecting business writing skills and netiquette to become a congruent communicator.
Learning NATO language or International Radio Telephony while communicating with people all over the world.
Partaking of business dinners and offering/receiving a special toast.
MODULE 12
Presentation Skills
Picking up public speaking and breathing techniques from the best of orators to hook in any audience and deliver your presentation with panache.
Addressing audiences from various walks of life with panache.
Hooking in an audience and creating impactful presentations.
Mastering paralanguage and cultivating an excellent, well-modulated voice.
Learning to modulate your voice with a course on paralanguage.
MODULE 13
The Art of Conversation
Learning the do’s and don’ts of conversation and becoming a good, in fact, a great conversationalist.
Losing one’s self-consciousness while building bridges of communication, this time, verbally.
Using positive and powerful words while building listening skills.
Polishing your English language skills for effective communication, globally.
MODULE 14
Advanced Communication Skills
Defining different styles of Leadership and developing Emotional Intelligence to create rapport and to increase your sphere of influence.
Learning the art of persuasion to create win-win situations.
A brief study of the application of Transactional Analysis to create constructive communication.
Understanding self and others using the powerful concepts of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in improving your communication as an authentic Leader
MODULE 15
Fine Dining and Restaurant Etiquette (two hours)
Dining at a fine-dine restaurant, navigating through various courses and cuisines with flair.
Q&A and Certification
Graduation