Social Etiquette and Good Manners/Expert Profile

Suzanne Zazulak Pedro

U.S.
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Expertise

Main discourse in all aspects of social, corporate, international diplomacy and children's etiquette and protocol. Suzanne is certified in corporate and children's etiquette, as well as, certification in professional coaching for executive, leadership and personal achievement.

Experience in the area

As a Behavior Shaping Specialist and Certified Protocol and Etiquette Consultant, Suzanne has pioneered the art of social finesse with valid psychological tenets to provide her clients with an unique approach to instruction in etiquette --Avant Garde Etiquette. Research data shows that 15% of employment and corporate success is due to intelligence or training,while the other 85% is dealing with people successfully. Conversley,the essence of dealing with people succssfully is through exceptional communication skills. Therefore, being adapt at non-verbal communication while practising the art of etiquette is rapid power-tool in establishing rapport and inducing compliance for success. Target Success Seminars include: The Psychology of the First Impression, Oculesics: Keep YOur Eyes on the Prize, Isopraxism: Mirroring for Love and Profit, Spatial Anchoring: The Psychology of Body Placement Disarming Your Opponent by his Handshake What Your Dining Manners Reveal about Your Partner's Personality

Organizations

ISPEP International Society of Protocol and Etiquette Professionals IAPC International Association Professional Consultants IAC International Association of Coaches NWU National Writer's Union ABA American Bar Association Associate Member

Publications

Co-author of "Executive Etiquette Power" , "Incredible Business" and "The Power of Civility." Frequently quoted media expert for etiquette and behavior shaping. Also, monthly Etiquette Columnist for several publications, as well as ezineexperauthor.com with downloads for on-line journals.

Education/Credentials

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Certified Corporate and Children's Etiquette and Protocol Certified Professional Coach (CPC) Certified Paralegal Graduate Studies in Forensics, law

Awards and Honors

Appointed as Chief Officer of Protocol for her town. Cambridge Who's Who Among Business Professionals, Experts & Entrepeneurs Lifetime Member USA Honor Society Selected in 2004, as Queen Omega XVIII for Mardi Gras.

Past/Present Clients

Since individual/corporate programs are designed for areas of deficiencies, their confidence is upheld in the stictest sense of confidentiality. She has formed a non-profit organization, BeePoised, Inc., to reach-out and teach the children and adults who are not at an advantage to learn life social skills such as dining manners and job interviewing techniques.

What do you like about this subject?

The validation of acceptance, empowerment and respect people feel when etiquette and protocol is employed.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Pet Peeve when speakers say, "Thanks for having me!" and "I would like to introduce you to", instead of "I would like to introduce to you."

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Conducted research survey regarding whether there was a demise of etiquette in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Study showed that there was a rise in etiquette directly after the storm, but a rise of neglect of manners some six months after Katrina.

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UserDateKCPComments
Joe03/27/12101010Dear Suzanne, Ok, thank you very much .....
John03/26/12101010Just what I thought...thank you for .....
Gigi 03/26/12101010Thanks again Suzanne. I appreciate the input .....
Gigi 03/24/12101010Thanks so much for the advice, opinion .....
Jeanine03/10/12101010 

Recent Answers from Suzanne Zazulak Pedro

2012-03-25 Was This Eulogy Inappropriate:

Dear John,    Thank you for your inquiry.  John, I actually had to go back and reread to make sure that this was an eulogy commerative speech.  Quite frankly, I am shocked to read that a department head

2012-03-24 Is it rude for someone to ask a gift back?:

Dear Gigi,    It is hard telling or directing someone not to reach out to their family and to open up to the possibility to cause further isolation.  But the fact of the matter is you already know the

2012-03-21 Terminal Illness/Death:

Dear Carol,    First, I wish to express my deep feelings for you and your family's suffering. I think that if there must be a choice that you are doing the right thing in seing and honoring your Dad in

2012-03-08 Death of a current board member:

Dear Sue,    Thank you for your inquiry and I wish to express my condolences for the lost of your treasured board member. I am not sure if he had a position of title, you may award him any title and such

2012-03-04 Ordering more alcohol then paying host:

Dear Jeanine,    Sorry for the delayed response, but my husband was admitted in an emergency situation this past Wednesday.  I hope this does not opportune you.  In regards to your question, it is always

 

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