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About
Known as the Etiquette Maven of the Pacific Northwest, Arden Clise is the founder and president of Clise Etiquette. Her love for business etiquette began in previous jobs when she was frequently asked for etiquette, public speaking and business attire advice by executives and board members. The passion for etiquette took hold and inspired Arden to start a consulting business to help others. Today, as a professional trainer, coach, speaker and author, Arden has helped thousands of professionals, from executives to front-line staff, confidently and comfortably navigate business and customer service situations for career success.
A popular writer, Arden wrote regular business etiquette columns for the Puget Sound Business Journal and 425 Business magazine, and writes an award-winning newsletter. Her book, Spinach In Your Boss’s Teeth: Essential Etiquette for Professional Success is available on amazon.com. Arden is often quoted in national and international publications including Real Simple Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, China Daily News and The European Weekly. She is a frequent guest on television and radio shows,
She received her certification as an etiquette consultant by The Etiquette Institute and earned her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of Washington.
A Seattle native, Arden lives with her sweet Boston Terrier, Augie.
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Topics
Spinach in Your Client’s Teeth and Other Etiquette Dilemmas
Have you ever wondered what to say to a boss or client with spinach in their teeth, or which bread plate is yours at a crowded table? Maybe you’re not sure how to introduce someone whose name you forgot. Perhaps you wonder what to do when your boss wants to friend you on Facebook.
In this interactive presentation, these questions and more will be addressed. Learn practical skills you can use immediately to feel more confident and at ease in many business and social situations.
Business Savvy: Essential Skills for Women in the Workplace
Today’s workplace is a very different one from 30 years ago. Women now make up more than 50% of the workforce and are no longer relegated to support roles. However, we still struggle for equality and respect in the workplace. In this interactive seminar, you’ll discover the subtle behaviors women can exhibit that affect their professional credibility – from handshakes to body language, communication, and where you sit. We’ll discuss how to replace those behaviors with ones that communicate confidence and professionalism, leading to more success at work.
Networking with Ease
Good economy or bad, networking is vital to growing your career, your business and your influence. Done right it will lead to lasting relationships with contacts, clients and friends. Whether you’re a pro-mingler, just getting started or a networking avoider you’ll learn tips and techniques that will increase your comfort, confidence and success.
Stop the Meeting Madness: The Art of Running More Effective, Efficient & Inclusive Meetings
Do you feel frustrated by how much time you spend in meetings; many of which are not productive? Would you like to learn how to keep your meetings from running off course? In this fun and interactive workshop, you’ll discover how to facilitate and participate in gatherings that actually accomplish something. You’ll walk away with tangible skills to make your meetings effective, productive and maybe even fun.
Uncommon Courtesy: How Simple Acts Can Make Your Company Soar
Happier employees, more loyal customers and a stronger bottom line; what do these have in common? They are a result of having a culture of courtesy–which distinguishes great companies from average companies.
In this fun and relevant presentation, learn how practicing even the smallest deeds can have a big impact on you and your company’s success.
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Testimonials
2 people have recommended this speaker
“I can't recommend Arden highly enough. This past October I chaired a conference and Arden presented our keynote address. From the very start she was extremely easy to work with. On the day of the event Arden was prompt (early even) and so charming. She gave us amazing tips on networking and made everyone feel comfortable enough to participate and ask questions. She had the entire room up and moving and connecting with each other. You could feel a rise in the energy level during her presentation. People were buzzing about her long after she left the room and I have received amazing feedback about her from our attendees. She was an absolute pleasure to work with.”
“Thank you, Arden, for your fantastic presentation for our Lifeworks Seminar Series. It was the best Lifeworks event we’ve ever had. We had more RSVPs than any other event and both events were at capacity. The information you presented was interesting, interactive and delivered well. The attendees really enjoyed your presentation.”
“I can't recommend Arden highly enough. This past October I chaired a conference and Arden presented our keynote address. From the very start she was extremely easy to work with. On the day of the event Arden was prompt (early even) and so charming. She gave us amazing tips on networking and made everyone feel comfortable enough to participate and ask questions. She had the entire room up and moving and connecting with each other. You could feel a rise in the energy level during her presentation. People were buzzing about her long after she left the room and I have received amazing feedback about her from our attendees. She was an absolute pleasure to work with.”