Leaders of Tomorrow Success Series: Business etiquette 2.0

Carey Mcbeth

Carey McBeth

Note: This event is limited to students, mentors, sponsors and alumni of the Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) mentorship program. If you have difficulty registering online or have questions about the LOT program, please email programs@boardoftrade.com.

Accounting to research done by Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation, and the Stanford Research Institute, more than 85 per cent of job success is based on your “people skills,” which is your personal conduct and the ability to put others at ease.

Professional etiquette (a.k.a. “soft skills”) is a fundamental part of your career tool kit. Employers and clients expect nothing but the best, and treatment of others is the key. Learn the secret rules of etiquette so you can feel confident in dealing with all levels of professionals, from the C-suite to the mailroom. You’ll have fun while learning tips to impress literally everyone you meet!

  • Winning solutions for effective personal branding.
  • Perfect Introductions: How to make a memorable impact.
  • The basics of body language.
  • Techno Savvy: email and cell phone.
  • Social Media Savvy: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram.
  • How to network like a pro.
  • How to make a first impression and lasting connection.
  • How to start and end conversations and make small talk.
  • Tips, tools and rules to master your mingle-ability.

About the Speaker

Carey McBeth is an international etiquette expert and customer experience training consultant. She is a graduate of the prestigious Protocol School of Washington in Business Etiquette and International Protocol, and Broadcast Communications at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. She is considered a thought leader in her field and is a frequent guest or quoted in top media including: Global News, CBC, CTV, CKNW, Yahoo Finance, The Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, The Montreal Gazette, The Vancouver Sun, Business in Vancouver, and BC Business Magazine.

In her spare time Carey enjoys travelling, outdoor sports, and is a huge Seattle Seahawks fan. As an avid dog lover and proud mummy of a silly 8 year-old Bernese Mountain Dog named, Jed, Carey is passionate about volunteering her time to help raise awareness and funds for non-profit animal organizations.

Event Partner:

This event is presented by The Vancouver Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Program. The LOT Program is our mentorship program that connects top post-secondary students with leading industry professionals. Launched in 1999, LOT is recognized as the premier mentorship program in British Columbia. Based on the pillars of mentorship, leadership, networking and volunteerism, LOT candidates go through a competitive and rigorous selection process to experience a year of accelerated professional and personal growth. Discover more.