Full-Day Classroom Seminar
Grooming & Etiquette By Ms. Sabira Merchant
Master Executive Presence, Business Etiquette & Professional Image
A premium executive-presence masterclass with Sabira Merchant · Held in Mumbai
The Programme
Programme Overview
Introduction
Course Overview
Professional image and executive presence have become critical differentiators in today’s competitive workplace. Whether interacting with clients, senior leadership, colleagues, or international stakeholders, professionals are expected to demonstrate confidence, sophistication, business etiquette, and effective communication skills.
This premium workshop combines the essential elements of corporate etiquette, executive communication, personal grooming, business protocol, and professional image management. Participants will learn how to create lasting impressions, navigate business interactions confidently, strengthen their communication effectiveness, and project a professional image that inspires trust and credibility.
Outcomes
What You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Develop executive presence and professional confidence
- Master business etiquette in modern corporate environments
- Communicate effectively in meetings, presentations, and professional interactions
- Build stronger interpersonal and networking skills
- Improve personal grooming and professional appearance
- Navigate business dining situations confidently
- Understand cross-cultural etiquette and international business protocol
- Enhance professional image through executive dressing and personal branding
Methodology
How We Teach
This workshop is highly experiential and practical.
Learning methodology includes:
- Live demonstrations
- Business etiquette exercises
- Communication practice sessions
- Grooming assessments
- Executive presence coaching
- Fine dining etiquette discussions
- Role plays and behavioural simulations
- Personal image enhancement guidance
Participants receive practical tips and actionable techniques that can be immediately applied in workplace and business situations.
The Outcome
Impact & Audience
For the Organization
Organizational Impact
Professionally polished employees strengthen the organization’s image, customer experience, and business relationships.
This workshop helps organizations to:
- Improve employee professionalism
- Enhance client-facing interactions
- Strengthen executive presence across teams
- Improve workplace communication standards
- Build stronger business relationships
- Create a culture of professionalism and confidence
For the Individual
Personal Impact
Professional image and communication skills significantly influence career progression and leadership opportunities.
Participants will be able to:
- Create stronger first impressions
- Communicate with greater confidence and impact
- Build executive presence and influence
- Improve networking effectiveness
- Present themselves professionally in any business setting
- Enhance credibility and professional reputation
Audience
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for:
- Senior Executives
- Managers & Team Leaders
- Client-Facing Professionals
- Sales & Business Development Teams
- HR & Administration Professionals
- Emerging Leaders
- Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
- Professionals representing their organization externally
Curriculum
Course Outline
Business Etiquette
Mastering Professional Behaviour
- Refining interpersonal skills and business protocol
- Communication etiquette for modern workplaces
- Advanced email, phone, and video meeting etiquette
- Listening skills and professional interactions
- Meeting etiquette and executive professionalism
- Building credibility through professional conduct
Fine Dining Etiquette
Business Dining with Confidence
- Navigating formal business meals and banquets
- Table manners and dining protocols
- Professional conversation during meals
- Handling difficult foods gracefully
- International dining etiquette essentials
Cross-Cultural Etiquette
Working Effectively Across Cultures
- Understanding cultural expectations
- Greetings, gestures, and business customs
- International protocol awareness
- Avoiding cultural misunderstandings
- Building global business relationships
Executive Presence
Developing Confidence, Credibility & Influence
- Building executive presence
- Body language and non-verbal communication
- Voice modulation and speech clarity
- Creating powerful first impressions
- Handling high-pressure situations gracefully
- Projecting authority and professionalism
Networking & Relationship Building
Expanding Professional Influence
- Building rapport quickly and authentically
- Networking with confidence
- Managing professional relationships
- Business card and introduction etiquette
- Effective follow-up practices
- Building long-term professional networks
Corporate Grooming
Professional Image Management
- Personal grooming and workplace perceptions
- Skincare, haircare, and personal hygiene
- Managing appearance during stressful work schedules
- Fragrance and workplace appropriateness
- Maintaining a polished professional image
Executive Dressing
Dressing for Influence & Confidence
Wardrobe Fundamentals
- Psychology of colours in business attire
- Selecting appropriate fabrics and tailoring
- Building a professional wardrobe
- Dressing for different business situations
Advanced Dressing Techniques
- Accessorizing professionally
- Global business dress codes
- Business formal, semi-formal, and business casual attire
- Layering techniques and professional styling
- Cultural sensitivity in international business settings
Faculty & Inclusions
Your Trainer
Faculty
Faculty Profile
Sabira Merchant
- India’s leading etiquette and executive presence expert
- Mentor to CEOs, senior executives, and corporate leaders
- Television personality and host of What’s the Good Word
- Trainer to international beauty pageant winners
- Specialist in executive communication, business etiquette, and personal branding
- Widely recognised authority on professional image management
What's Included
Certificates & Inclusions
Certificates & Inclusions
Participants will receive:
- Certificate of Course Completion
- Executive Presence Assessment Guidelines
- Grooming & Etiquette Reference Guide
- Communication Improvement Frameworks
- Business Etiquette Checklist
- Lunch and tea/coffee (for classroom participants)
Registration
Reserve Your Seat
Need Assistance?
Talk to a Programme Advisor
Have questions about your specific industry, or want to enquire about group discounts? Reach out to our programme coordinators directly.
Or register by e-mail
register@princetonacademy.co.inFor Teams
Corporate In-House Training
Have a large HR and Finance team? Standardize your compliance across all locations by training your entire team at once.
Request a Custom In-House ProposalSchedule
Upcoming Corporate Grooming & Etiquette By Ms. Sabira Merchant Sessions
20260626
Mumbai
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The program is specifically designed for professionals who want to strengthen executive presence, communication effectiveness, and business etiquette.
Yes. Participants receive practical guidance on grooming, wardrobe selection, executive dressing, and professional image management.
Yes. Fine dining etiquette, business meal protocols, and professional dining behaviour are covered.
Yes. Participants learn how to navigate international business interactions and cultural expectations confidently.
Yes. Princeton Academy offers customized executive presence, grooming, and etiquette programs for leadership teams and client-facing professionals.
