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Today's business world offers endless opportunities
to make political and social blunders. Founder of The
Protocol School of Palm Beach, Jacqueline Whitmore provides
a way through the maze of potential disasters.
Fear is a motivating factor for many aspiring executives
well armed with college credentials, knowledge and talent,
but insecure when it comes to social interaction at business
events. The prospect of international dealings makes matters
even worse.
“They’ve reached a pinnacle in their careers where they’re
being put in social situations where they have to represent
the company,” Jacqueline says of a typical client. “They
don’t know how to start a conversation or how to end a
conversation.”
Prior to establishing The Protocol School of Palm Beach,
Jacqueline workedas a broadcast journalist, a
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Jacqueline
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sales assistant at a Walt Disney World hotel and as
a flight attendant.
Later, she landed a job as public relations assistant
at The Breakers hotel instructing employees in proper
conduct. There, she helped organize and run a well-
known "etiquette camp" and ultimately went
on to earn a certificate from The Protocol School
of Washington in 1995.
In
1998, Jacqueline decided to go into business for herself.
She took out a home equity loan, bought a computer,
launched a web site and converted a guest
house
into an office. Soon,
she was teaching seminars
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on table manners, conversation skills, cell phone, e-mail
and many other subjects to corporate employees, college
students and children.
"When
I became an etiquette consultant my social life went downhill.
People are afraid to dine with me." But, she says assuringly,
"I only give advice when I'm paid."
The
Protocol School of Palm Beach is committed to helping
clients acquire the polish necessary to thrive and excel
in this ever-changing, global economy.
Jacqueline
is certified, experienced, and knowledgeable in all facets
of executive etiquette and international protocol. Group
seminars and private consultations are available.
To receive Jacqueline's
free on-line newsletter, visit her web site.
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