About Etiquette Etiquette®
At Etiquette Etiquette®, we are dedicated to elevating professional standards, refining executive presence, and shaping leadership excellence through etiquette. As a leading authority in corporate etiquette, business protocol, and professional communication, we empower organizations, executives, and professionals with the skills to navigate today’s global business landscape with confidence, cultural intelligence, and poise.
Our tailored programs focus on executive dining etiquette, leadership presence, workplace decorum, and international protocol, equipping professionals with the essential skills for success in high-level business and social settings. We collaborate with corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions to instill the principles of professionalism, diplomacy, and strategic communication.
Why Etiquette Matters
Etiquette is more than manners. It is a strategic tool for influence, credibility, and success. In an increasingly competitive and interconnected world, communicating tactfully, demonstrating leadership presence, and engaging across cultures define career and business growth factors.
At Etiquette Etiquette®, we believe in setting the standard for excellence, helping professionals master the skills that build strong relationships, establish trust, and project confidence in any setting. Whether in the boardroom, at the dining table, or on the global stage, we prepare leaders to excel with grace, professionalism, and distinction.
Elevating Business Etiquette. Refining Executive Presence. Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow.
KARENE A. PUTNEY President
Elevating Business Etiquette, Executive Presence & Global Protocol
Karene A. Putney is a respected authority in business etiquette, executive presence, and intercultural protocol. As President & CEO of Etiquette Etiquette®, she leads a premier consulting firm specializing in corporate training, leadership development, and professional communication.
A licensed graduate of The Protocol School of Washington® (PSOW), Karene has trained executives, corporate teams, and emerging leaders in business etiquette, strategic communication, and global protocol. Under her leadership, Etiquette Etiquette® partners with corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions, delivering structured programs in executive dining, workplace decorum, and leadership presence.
With a background in business development, public speaking, and personal coaching, Karene brings over a decade of experience in refining professional standards and corporate culture. She is an accomplished speaker and trainer, known for her ability to enhance executive presence and workplace dynamics.
Credentials & Affiliations
✔ President & CEO, Etiquette Etiquette®
✔ Graduate, The Protocol School of Washington® (PSOW)
✔ Certified Trainer in Intercultural Etiquette & International Protocol
✔ Member, Protocol & Diplomacy International – Protocol Officers Association (PDI-POA)
✔ Affiliated with AICI, NSA, and NSA-DC Speaker Academy
✔ Certified Volunteer, University of Maryland Extension (UME) 4-H Program
Karene is dedicated to helping professionals master business etiquette, leadership presence, and global protocol with confidence and poise.
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