Corporate Grooming & Etiquette

Introduction

A well–groomed person with appropriate business etiquette is a must in business today. As we become more visually incline and image conscious, the need for confident positive image, visually pleasant and the ability to relate to effectively to others will result in higher opportunity for success.

This workshop introduces the participants the essential elements and techniques associated with projecting a professional and business etiquette in the workplace. The selected modules encompass on the right image, grooming, personal hygiene & business etiquette; while emphasis is set towards the business context relaying on positive interpersonal communication for effective results.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Recognize how first impressions may influence perceptions of your professional role.
• Understand ways to dress that can help build trust, respect, and credibility.
• Explore how color choices might affect rapport and influence.
• Learn wardrobe and personal hygiene habits that support a professional appearance.
• Observe how tone, pitch, and energy can impact communication.
• Become aware of emotions and ways to manage them under pressure.
• Practice greetings, small talk, and tactful conversation approaches.
• Consider how image, style, and communication work together to shape professional presence.

Key Content

Module 1: Perception and Impact

• Beginning to show up: Self-introduction in building confidence
• The impact of your energy, first impression and psychology
• Activity 1: The real case studies – from global scene to local scene – study the science and the art behind how they dress, what works and what don’t
• Dressing with intention and key elements
• How does your image relate to your role and professionalism?
• What image tell about your behaviour and attitude
• Activity 2: Perception - how people perceived you (you might not know) vs how you want people to perceive you (intentional)?
• Mindset shift: Elevating from Dressing Up to Showing Up

Module 2: Dress Code Etiquette & ROI™ of Dressing Right

• Get relevance: Mapping your role, occasion and intention
• The TOPPP principles of dress code etiquette
• How to apply different dress codes for different industry and occasions
• Business casual vs ‘casual casualty’
• Activity 1: Quick Image audit to relate to dress code and how to elevate your dressings to gain trust, respect, and credibility.
• Activity 2: Map out your ROI™
• Practical demonstration: Smart casual to business casual to business formal

Module 3: Colour Matching Strategy & Psychology

• Understanding cool and warm colors and their/ psychology in Sales/ Marketing/ Customer Service; and/ or leadership role
• Understand the science behind: How to use the different color mix-and-match psychology to influence customers and various stakeholders
• How to dress according to your intention: Friendly, firm, leadership, confident, caring, service-oriented, etc.
• Rapport with colours; leadership with colours; assertiveness with colours
• Activity 1: Express DIY Colour Analysis
• Activity 2: Demonstrate how to cleverly use the right intensity, contrast, and colour mix and match to create a pleasant image based on different intentions, and occasions and align with the role that you are playing.
• Link your personal ROI™ to how to mix and match colour strategically
• Practical corporate styling tips with demonstrations.

Beyond Image Signature Finale: Instant Transformation Contest

• Participants work with real company scenarios - specific roles, occasions, and strategic intentions - fully customized to your organization.
• Our training space becomes a corporate transformation lab, where participants creatively select props and style choices to embody their roles and strategic objectives.
• Each team presents their live transformation, link ROI™ to application of dress codes and colour choices, articulating how to show up to align with business impact.
• This is a full immersion and guided creativity: simple choices translate into significant results, and we consistently see participants apply intentional effort the very next day, from mindset to appearance to their action.

Dress-Up Showcase

• Spotlight on Effort: Invite participants who have dressed well to stand and receive a round of applause. Enhancement Exercise:
• Select one lady/ man to enhance their current outfits.
• Participants reflection on how dressing up influence how they show up in their work and life.

Module 4: Wardrobe Capsule Essentials & Personal Hygiene

• Men’s essentials
• Ladies’ wardrobe essentials
• Daily grooming and cleanliness
• Professional appearance & presence
• Activity: Healthy habits and consistency with guided assessment

Module 5: Tone, Pitch & Energy in Professional Delivery

• Understanding tone vs pitch vs energy
• Vocal credibility & executive presence
• Activity 1: Conversation and voice influence assessment for each other
• Activity 2: Presenting yourself in building self-confidence
• Personalised impact: Each participant walks away with clear assessment on their strength and area to improve.

Module 6: Body language: Exude Your Presence with P.R.E.S.E.N.T

• How to project your presence through the timeless secret of P.R.E.S.E.N.T formula
• What you don’t know about your body language can kill your impression
• Confident poise, posture, and gestures
• Activity: Demonstration

Module 7: Greeting & Conversation Etiquette

• Small Talk Mastery
• Business card etiquette
• Introduction protocol (upon request – if role relevant)
• Handshakes etiquette
• Joining and exit conversation gracefully
• Activity: Demonstration

Target Audience

This program is suitable for professionals, leaders, and individuals who want to enhance their skills, confidence, and presence in the workplace. It is beneficial for those looking to improve personal effectiveness, communication, and professional image, as well as anyone seeking practical strategies to navigate professional interactions more confidently.

Methodology

The program adopts a blended, experiential approach combining short presentations, discussions, practical demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Participants are encouraged to observe, practice, and reflect, with opportunities for interactive exercises, role plays, and peer feedback to reinforce learning. Facilitators provide guidance to link concepts with practical application in real-world scenarios.

Audience

A medium group of 16 - 20 pax, to ensure interactive learning with opportunities for personalised attention.