Adrienne Barker

Adrienne Barker

AZ, US
Passionate about student engagement and motivation in the classroom and bringing etiquette and protocol back into schools and business. Promoting a climate of respect in our world.

I grew up in a family business and I understand that we are missing business etiquette and protocol in the corporate world.  I have the experience to bring to life subjects such as etiquette, protocol, customer service, marketing, workplace safety and ethics.   I can speak on many business subjects.   I am also an Education  Consultant offering significant programs that will promote Student Engagement and Motivation in the classroom.  I also speak on anti-bullying and promoting a climate of respect in both the classroom and workplace.   I have a variety of skills including leadership, communication, body language, business ethics, and customer service.   With my 35 years of experience, I can promise to deliver a quality program that will meet the needs of your group.  

I grew up in a family business and I understand that we are missing business etiquette and protocol in the corporate world.  I have the experience to bring to life subjects such as etiquette, protocol, customer service, marketing, workplace safety and ethics.   I can speak on many business subjects.   I am also an Education  Consultant offering significant programs that will promote Student Engagement and Motivation in the classroom.  I also speak on anti-bullying and promoting a climate of respect in both the classroom and workplace.   I have a variety of skills including leadership, communication, body language, business ethics, and customer service.   With my 35 years of experience, I can promise to deliver a quality program that will meet the needs of your group.  

Outclass, Outsmart, Outfashion the Competition

YOU WILL LEARN AND PUT INTO ACTION:
• How to Distinguish Yourself from the Competition
• How to make an Entrance and Work the Room
• Handshaking - The Ultimate Greeting
• Introducing Yourself and Others
• Eye Signals
• How to Improve Your Mingling Proficiency
• Effective Business Meal Tactics
• Host and Guest Duties
• Silverware Savviness
• Styles of Eating
• The Silent Service Code
• Dining Do's and Don'ts
Entertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

How to Succeed in the International Arena

Strategies to succeed

ALSO INCLUDED:
• Pre-meeting Action Plan
• Negotiating to Win
• First Impressions are Lasting
• Rank and Status Awareness
• Business Card Protocol
• Business Customs and Terminology
• Electronic Communications
• Forms of Address
• Eye Signals and Eye Contact
• World-class Handshakes
• Global Communication Styles
• Global Conversation Skills
• Make an Effective Entrance...

Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Dine Like a Diplomat

Dynamic Three-hour Seminar With a Focus on the Ultimate Business Tool - Protocol and Etiquette Intelligence
In a rapidly expanding global economy, executives on all levels need to distinguish themselves from the competition. This seminar provides the tools that give you an advantage in situations where business may be promoted or conducted.

YOU WILL LEARN AND PUT INTO ACTION:
• Effective Business Meal Tactics
• Host and Guest Duties
•...

Entertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / Informative

Retreats work - bond your team

When is the best time for a corporate retreat?
• When there is more than one answer to a question or one side to a story.
• When you want a scenic, learning getaway with your employees and members.
• When you want to encourage group motivation, commitment and confidence.
• When you want to make the most of group knowledge, experience and diversity.
• When a person in power wants to just be a participant and part of the group.
• When you...

Educational / Informative

Wanted: Ladies that Lead

We must teach and train our women leaders and my presentation includes 

Workshop Objectives:

  • Discuss the leadership gap between men and women
  • Learn about women in various powerful positions
  • Discuss different traits associated with women in management
  • Understand the different barriers facing women in leadership positions
  • Learn about the benefits of having women in the workforce
Entertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Understanding the Soft Skill crisis in business

The time is now to learn soft business skills. I offer a variety of programs that can be tailored for your program.
Ten Soft Skills you Need
Anger Managment
Appreciative Inquiry
Attention Managment
Be a Likable Boss
Business Ethics
Civility in the Workplace
Generation Gap
Hiring Strategies
Millenial on Boarding
Negotiation
TradeShow Staff Training
Entertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny