Name: Donna L. Ullrich
Company: Protocol Consulting Group, Inc.
City and State: Flint, Michigan

Web Site: www.protocolconsultinggroup.com

 

 

Since training, briefly describe the classes you have completed/age of child/type of child/place, etc.

Our first class was for young women at a community college; then we taught a "preparation" for the workforce class through a career planning enrichment series and then 13 programs for our local parks and recreation department.

 

The most valuable thing you learned in training:

Etiquette is not about being perfect. It is about being respectful and humble. Etiquette is being gracious.

 

Would you recommend The Etiquette and Leadership Institute Training to other entrepreneurs?
Yes! Their history with Dorothea Johnson and their continued affiliation with The Protocol School of Washington in addition to their successful business in children's etiquette were very important to me.

 

Why did you choose this kind of business/training to go into as opposed to other businesses?
My partners and I shared an interest in teaching, communication, marketing, and mostly, civility and respect. We all are committed to continuing our education specifically in etiquette and I chose to attend the Etiquette and Leadership Institute, the leading children's etiquette training company.

 

Favorite Book:To Kill A Mockingbird and David Copperfield

 

 

 

Name: Deborah Wright
City and State: Oakland, California

 

 

Why did you choose The Etiquette and Leadership Institute?

Reputation! Reputation! Reputation! I knew and had followed the Protocol School of Washington and knew of its standard for excellence. After speaking with the principals of ELI, I knew their focus was too achieve excellence in all you do.

 

Since training, briefly describe the classes you have completed/age of child/type of child/place, etc.

My classes have been for teens 9th thru 12th grades at a public high school.

 

What was the one thing you learned from them?

Teens are so much fun. When you meet them without history and with an expectation that they are ladies and gentlemen, their defenses are gone and they open up to reveal a wonderful innocence.

 

What was the one thing they learned from you?
Smile. Be formal when interacting with adults.

 

The most valuable thing you learned in training?
Having good manners has nothing to do with feeling superior, but it is making others comfortable in your presence.

 

How has your training impacted your community?
I am working with local churches and developing programs to meet the needs of teens and parents.

 

Why did you choose this kind of business/training to go into as opposed to other businesses?
I have an interior design certification from NYU, my former business was designing products for the home and etiquette was the final element I needed. I am developing a dining retail store business. I wanted my store to have the added value of etiquette. Many adults under age 40 were not raised having family dinners, because of both working parents and busy schedules. I want my store to be an unique place where people will come when they want to have a special business dinner party or other dining events.

 

 

 

Name: Barbara Jackson

Company: Barbara R. Jackson Etiquette Consultant
City and State:Natchidoches, LA

 

Why did you choose The Etiquette and Leadership Institute?

I considered other programs but after corresponding via e-mail and speaking with Debra and Cindy, I felt that ELI was the best “fit” for me. I have not regretted that choice for one moment.

 

The most valuable thing you learned in training:

Teaching etiquette is important, but it can and should be a fun learning experience for everyone involved.

 

Favorite Book: Choosing Civility by P.M. Forni

 

 

 

Name: Savannah Shaw

Company: Savannah Shaw Etiquette and Protocol Consultant
City and State: Charlotte, NC

Web Site: www.savannahshaw.com

 

Why did you choose The Etiquette and Leadership Institute?

Out of all the companies I researched, Etiquette and Leadership Institute was by far the most professionally represented.

 

The most valuable thing you learned in training:

I do have the desire and now I have the skills to make this my career. Etiquette and Leadership Institute provided me with all the information and support I needed.

 

Favorite Book: The New Book of Wedding Etiquette (because my sister is the author)