Business Etiquette Dinner Speaker & Leadership Development Programs for Universities |
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 | Harvard Business School"Diane’s Protocol training with our executive education staff received “glowing” reports. Not only did everyone enjoy the seminar, but also they felt they could apply much of what they learned to their jobs and every day life. Diane offered practical advice for anyone who works with people." |
 | Rice University - Rice Ambassadors"Diane was our "go to" person for the last six years when we were known as the Career Services Center. Now as Center for Student Professional Development with a mission focused on providing students with skills for lifelong professional advancement, Diane is an even more important resource for our students. Those who attend the Business Etiquette Luncheon are definitely at an advantage during the recruiting season as they learn how to manage themselves in professional settings. Whether it's learning not to ask for ketchup at a restaurant or knowing that etiquette is used to make people more comfortable around others, students all agreed that her presentation was dynamic, valuable, and educational. It takes a lot for me to recommend a speaker, and with Diane, I do so gladly and without any reservation." |
 | Rice University - Jones Graduate School of Business"The etiquette luncheon led by Diane was, indeed, the best etiquette session I have ever attended and was greatly enjoyed by both staff and students alike. The participants not only received fantastic information but Diane's session was interactive, with Diane taking the time to answer individual questions posed by the students. The etiquette luncheon was a great addition to the MBA orientation process for new students." |
 | Southwestern University"Diane Gottsman delivers informative and entertaining dining etiquette and networking skills presentations to our students each fall. A dynamic speaker, Diane is easy to work with and very responsive to our campus’ needs. Her high-quality handouts help students take away her important message. I highly recommend The Protocol School of Texas for your dining etiquette training needs." |
 | HACCC Drive In - Houston Area Consortium Career Center"Diane just keeps on getting better every time I see her present! As the Keynote for the Houston Area Consortium of Career Centers 14th Annual Drive In she set the day off to a fabulous start. Career Services professionals had a chance to be reminded of the do's and don'ts of professional courtesy. Thanks for the interactive presentation!" |
 | University of Tulsa"Diane made our Etiquette Dinner this year both enjoyable and entertaining. Her interactive style made the audience feel comfortable and relaxed enough to participate in the presentation and ask great questions. We are looking forward to having her back again next year." |
 | University of Texas at Austin - Business Honors Program"The protocol presentation by Diane Gottsman was an incredible experience! I began learning things the moment she walked through the door, about how to handle myself and properly enjoy a meal with co-workers or friends. She was able to answer every single question in the room and taught with poise, friendliness, and approachability. I will always remember the things I learned in the session and I know that they will serve me very well in my future career and social life. Thanks Diane!" |
 | University of Texas at Austin - Development Office Staff"Diane's presentation to our campus Development Professionals was informative, engaging, and fun. Primarily focused on business protocol, Diane's teaching style instantly put the participants at ease and created an interactive atmosphere where no one felt uncomfortable about asking questions. Her expertise is clear and practical and can be applied to both work and social situations. Diane is clearly an expert in her field and we are all better for having attended her session." |
 | University of Texas at Austin - MBA at Dallas & Houston"Diane is an engaging presenter and is always well received by our students. A couple of Diane's key strengths is her ability to deliver informative material in an interesting manner and quickly respond to student's questions in a substantive and meaningful way. I'm pleased that our MBA programs work with Diane and would definitely recommend her to other universities and corporations." |
 | University of Texas at Austin Red McCombs School of Business"Diane ensures each of our MBA students walks away from our "Etiquette Dinner" with a thorough understanding of the purpose and substance of dining in either a business or social setting. She also makes the subject more engaging and entertaining than anyone would have expected which is why UT has invited her back to teach our students for 5 years." |
 | The University of Texas at San Antonio"Diane Gottsman gave an excellent presentation at the annual UTSA Ambassadors’ Etiquette Dinner. The information she shared about business and personal etiquette was up-to-date and appropriate for her audience, and her presentation style was entertaining and engaging. The interaction she had with the UTSA Ambassadors, a group of university student leaders, allowed for questions on individual concerns in a comfortable setting. Student evaluations of the presentation were very positive. Diane instilled self-confidence that will allow students to make a positive impression in both personal and professional situations. This training will have lifelong benefits." |
 | Texas A&M University - Central Texas"This experience provided students an interactive and fun approach to business etiquette. Our students enjoyed Diane's ability to engage everyone in the learning process." |
 | Texas State University"Diane’s enthusiastic presentation allowed her to connect with our students on such a personal level. Her ability to communicate etiquette skills is quite remarkable. There has been overwhelming comments from our students on how informative and entertaining Diane was. We will be welcoming her back to Texas State University-San Marcos next year." |
 | Texas State University- Graduate Program"Diane was asked to facilitate a professional development session with our spring MBA students that included dining etiquette and other social etiquette skills. She did a fantastic job engaging the students and facilitating their understanding of the information. Her presentation went far beyond which fork to use and helped students understand the true importance of representing themselves and their employer in a favorable light in social settings. I think her comment that "it’s not about the food" was particularly significant when dining with a prospective employer or client. Our feedback from the participating students was one hundred percent very favorable. Diane is very enthusiastic and a pleasure to work with. We will invite her back next semester for the fall professional development seminar." |
 | Texas State University - School of Health Administration"Before Diane's presentation, many of the students felt they did not need a presentation in etiquette. After speaking only a few minutes, Diane convinced everyone that they needed the presentation. She accomplished this minor miracle in an informative and entertaining delivery that left students wanting more." |
 | Texas Tech University"Diane Gottsman makes etiquette not only informative, but fun. I highly recommend her smart, polished approach to all things protocol." |
 | University of North Texas"Diane always delivers an exceptional program! She has presented at our two most recent Etiquette Dinners, and she has a knack for keeping things entertaining while also teaching students valuable skills that they will be able to use their entire lives/careers. After the dinner, our students have always made a point to thank Diane and the Career Center staff for holding such an informative program. In at least one case, a student commented that this was the best educational program he has ever attended. Since Diane has been presenting at our Etiquette Dinners, we have sold out each of them, and actually had to expand the number of seats. We are looking forward to our next Etiquette Dinner. Thanks Diane!" |
 | University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College"Our institution strives to provide a high quality education and opportunities for our students to grow both personally and professionally. Diane’s etiquette training is the perfect complement to these goals and was absolutely phenomenal. She captivated and engaged our students with real life scenarios applicable to both their professional and personal lives. Exuberant, informative and entertaining, Diane’s presentation was thoroughly enjoyed by all that attended and we look forward to having her back again next year. I would highly recommend The Protocol School of Texas to any university or corporation that seeks to provide a high quality training session that is instantly effective and will prepare participants both day-to-day and for the board room." |
 | Sam Houston State University"Wow! We invited Diane Gottsman to speak at our first Etiquette Dinner based on the fabulous recommendations we'd received from our colleagues at other universities and she definitely lived up to those accolades and our expectations! She delivered a polished, fun and informative presentation and the students just loved her! Based on the positive feedback we received in those students' evaluations, we will make this program an annual event and look forward to her return to campus again." |
 | University of St. Thomas"Diane came highly recommended to us from a number of Universities, and at our first Etiquette Dinner, she did not let us down. A dynamic speaker, she held the attention of the audience throughout the presentation and provided valuable information. Her knowledge of the world of etiquette is evident. We will definitely ask her back to speak at our second annual etiquette dinner!!" |
 | University of St. Thomas"The UST Etiquette Dinner was a great experience for my team and coaching staff. It was another opportunity for these young men to learn life lessons that will assist them long after they graduate from the University. In my opinion these skills follow the ideals of our University to Educate Leaders of Faith and Characters." |
 | Baylor University School of Law"Diane's presentation struck the perfect balance of practicality and traditionalism. The students responded very well to what she had to say and felt better prepared for their upcoming interview season. I had several students who were unable to attend tell me later they heard how good she was and encouraged me to invite her back in the future. I certainly intend to do just that! - Click on "Bear Essentials" to see photos of Diane in action and to learn more about Baylor University's Business Etiquette Luncheon." |
 | University of Houston - College of Pharmacy"Diane Gottsman's networking and etiquette program offered thoroughly enjoyable and instructive guidance for helping our students, faculty and staff successfully navigate around the many pitfalls that can make or break a job offer or business deal. By infusing humor and enthusiasm into her interactive presentation, Diane made the attendees extremely receptive to learning the essential details of effective, professional networking and dining." |
 | University of Houston - Clear Lake"I've had the opportunity to hear many etiquette speakers, but Diane is, by far, the best I've seen." |
 | Concordia University"Diane's session was fun, fascinating and full of useful content. Diane is a true professional with a charming, approachable demeanor. The etiquette luncheon was enjoyed equally by both the students and the staff and all the comments after the event were extremely positive. We are looking forward to having Diane back." |
"Ms. Diane Gottsman is definitely an expert when it comes to etiquette. This was evident by her enthusiasm and passion for the subject throughout her presentation. Not only was she professional, but she also made it enjoyable by captivating the audience in a light hearted but educational way. We are very blessed to have had Ms. Gottsman come speak at our university!" | |
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Other Universities Include: St. Mary's University, Our Lady of the Lake University, and Texas Lutheran University. |
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