PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TODAY'S WOLRD
Etiquette Etiquette® is a professional development and business consulting firm focused on executive presence, professional standards, business etiquette, communication, dining etiquette, protocol, and intercultural awareness. We work with corporations, universities, associations, public-sector organizations, professionals, families, and private groups through customized training designed for real professional and social environments.
OUR CORE BELIEFS
BEHAVIOR SHAPES BUSINESS
It influences culture, performance, and organizational outcomes.
PROFESSIONALISM IS A COMPETIVITIVE ADVANTAGE
Standards differentiate strong organizations from the rest.
TRUST IS BUILT THROUGH CONDUCT
Reputation is earned through consistent, professional behavior.
STANDARDS CREATE CULTURE
Clarity, consistency, and accountability shape environments where people thrive.
EXECUTIVE PRESENCE IS BEHAVIORAL BEFORE IT IS VISUAL
Confidence, composure, and communication come first.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & STANDARDS
Etiquette Etiquette® is grounded in formal etiquette and protocol training, real-world experience, and continued professional development.
Our work reflects a commitment to professional standards, business etiquette, communication, intercultural awareness, and the practical skills individuals and organizations need to navigate professional environments with confidence.
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
KARENE A. PUTNEY
Karene A. Putney is a professional consultant, trainer, and educator focused on professional presence, communication, etiquette, protocol, and leadership development.
With formal training in etiquette, protocol, and intercultural competence, combined with years of experience in professional development and organizational training, she founded Etiquette Etiquette® to help individuals and organizations strengthen how they communicate, conduct themselves, and represent their professional identity.
Her mission is to elevate professional standards through practical, relevant, and confidence-building instruction.
OUR WORK
Etiquette Etiquette® provides customized professional development for individuals, teams, and organizations. Programs are designed around the audience, environment, and objectives of each engagement.
Our work includes executive presence, professional standards, business etiquette, dining etiquette, communication, protocol, intercultural awareness, and hospitality-based learning experiences.
Etiquette Etiquette® programs are hosted at The Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C., with customized training also available at client locations and virtually.
EXECUTIVE PRESENCE
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
BUSINESS & DINING ETIQUETTE
IMPACT
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS & MEMBERSHIPS
