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Kara February 14, 2014

Your Guide to Punctuality in International Business

Are you looking for advice on punctuality in international business? If you’re a seasoned international business traveller, you may have encountered situations where your interpretation of “on-time” is clearly different from your international business partners’.

Kara February 7, 2014

Dining Etiquette Tips to Impress Your Valentine

Are you looking for dining etiquette for valentine’s day? Normally on the Executive Impressions blog I post articles to help to move you one step closer to a confident and elegant executive presence. But with Valentine’s day only one week away (yes, one week!), I want to share with you some practical tips for your […]

Kara January 30, 2014

Why Gossiping Does Not Belong in the Office

Why gossiping does not belong in the workplace

Are you trying to find reasons why gossiping does not belong in the office? Have you ever had people talk about you behind your back? If you’ve been to high school, chances are this has happened to you on more than one occasion.

Kara January 24, 2014

4 Professional Dress Mistakes on International Business Trips

5 Professional Dress Mistakes on International Business Trips

Do you want to avoid common professional dress mistakes in international business? Recently I posted “5 Common Body Language Mistakes on International Business Trips” to give some tips and advice to those who travel internationally for business.

Kara January 22, 2014

5 Common Body Language Mistakes on International Business Trips

Do you want to learn the body language mistakes in international business that you should avoid? When your boss tells you that you’re being sent on an international business trip, your mind probably fills with excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead.

Kara January 17, 2014

Business Etiquette Tips to Deal With Sexism in the Workplace

Business etiquette tips for dealing with sexism in the workplace

Are you looking for ideas on how to deal with sexism in the workplace? Sexism in the workplace is still alive today. Both women and men can encounter inappropriate comments, unwanted sexual attention, or demeaning words or actions from others in the office.

Kara January 2, 2014

Office Etiquette Tips to Welcome New Colleagues

Are you wondering how to welcome new colleagues? You’ve survived the holidays, you’ve welcomed in the New Year, and now you have to transition back into office life. When you arrive back at your desk with your holiday glow, there may be some new faces to welcome into your team.

Kara December 20, 2013

New eBook is Launched! The Ultimate Networking Roadmap

The Ultimate Networking Roadmap: Rise above fear to network with confidence and class!

Are you looking for networking tips for beginners? Keep reading! *This ebook is now included as part of my online video course, Business Etiquette 101: Social Skills for Success. Scroll to bottom of page to find out more. Hello to all EI readers! Today, I’m on top of the world. I woke up this morning […]

Kara December 20, 2013

25 Easy Gift Ideas for Your Coworkers

25 easy to find gift ideas for your coworkers

Are you looking for gift ideas for coworkers? In this article, I offer you 25 easy gift ideas for your coworkers. In between finalising your end-of-year reports and preparing your schedule for 2014, you may be finding it difficult to think of gift ideas for your family, friends, and for your colleagues.

Kara December 6, 2013

Business Etiquette Basics for End-of-Year Parties!

Business etiquette basics for end of year work parties

Are you looking for advice on business etiquette for office holiday parties? The longer you work for a company, the more you feel comfortable in your surroundings and with your colleagues. Feeling comfortable is fantastic because it allows your confidence to shine through.