Skills for Success Workshops
Because “one-size-fits-all” doesn’t work at work.
Custom-tailored workshops that address your team’s real-world challenges, industry, culture, and expectations.
Partner with me
On-site live trainings will engage individuals, especially when a workshop encourages Q&A throughout, like crowd work. Employees get to express their concerns or questions and receive tips and options on the spot. Employers get to hear first hand what their staff is thinking.
Employee onboarding, team building & professional development training
Sales and client-facing teams
Front desk and hospitality staff
High schools, colleges & career centers
Country clubs & community organizations
Board certified professional organizations
Athletic teams; prepare for events, fundraisers
Confidentiality Matters
Most of my clients prefer to remain private. For that reason, I do not display their names. Professional references and testimonials are available upon request.
Recent clients with permission: J. Lohr Wines Sales Team; Stanford Research Park; Int’l Coaching Federation; Long Beach State; Golden Gate Nat’l Charity League; Shady Canyon Golf & Country Club; Los Altos Golf & Country Club; The Olympic Club
Ready to partner? Browse my workshops below, and let’s discuss how we can work together.
We also offer a selection of live workshops currently in session. You may view the complete list and register here:
Level Up: Communicate with Purpose
The Gentleman’s Charm and Etiquette School From Sweatshirt to Sport Coat (Ages 18 +)
Presence, confidence, and influence for gentlemen (or anyone) on the rise
This event is open to all; however, the focus is gentlemen-inspired to create an unrestrictive and cohesive atmosphere.
This is a practical, no-pressure, Q&A style workshop for gentlemen who want to step up how they show up at work, in meetings, and in everyday interactions. We keep modern culture in mind while developing confidence, communication skills, and presence that earns and shows respect, without being fake.
Expect real-world examples, hands-on practice, and straight talk delivered in a casual, good-humored style. You’ll walk away with practical information that you can use right away!
Whether you’re pitching business ideas, networking, job hunting or refining your professional presence, you’ll approach it with more confidence.
We’re not changing who you are, just developing a more intentional version of you.
- Professional Presence.
- Fake it till you make it
- Workplace Conduct.
- Communication Skills.
- Digital & Virtual Etiquette.
- Social Skills in the Workplace.
- Getting the Most Out of Networking Events.
- Customs; are they still acceptable? (If time permits)
Level Up: Communicate with Purpose
Level Up: Communicate with Purpose
Whether you’re a startup, nonprofit, or established company, every workplace requires talking. Different personalities, work styles, and generations can lead to misunderstandings and unmet expectations. Give your staff practical tools to communicate more effectively and purposefully, build and maintain productive workplace relationships, and represent your organization with professionalism.
Say what you mean. Listen to what others mean. Fewer misunderstandings. Less workplace drama.
Topics Include:
- Communication inventory.
- Common communication styles and how to work around them
- Reading the room and adjusting your approach
- Communicating with different personalities and generations
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Handling awkward or difficult conversations
- Knowing when to speak up, listen or let it go
- Communicating with confidence without losing your personality
Missing a social cue can turn “I’m interested” into indifference.
The Awkward Moments: When boundaries get blurry
Topics can include:
- Oversharing
- Inside jokes
- Nicknames
- Interrupting
- Making assumptions
- Unsolicited advice
- Join my cause
- Complimenting coworkers
- Venting to coworkers
The Way You Show Up Matters: Professional Presence
Your presence speaks before you say a word. Make sure it’s saying what you intend.
Casual workplace? Great. But casual doesn’t mean couldn’t care less.
Learn how to read the room, adjust when the situation calls for it, and show up confidently. Starting from your communication and body language to your appearance and overall presence and vibe.
Whether you’re starting out, changing careers, seeking a promotion, or simply ready for a reset, small adjustments can build ‘real’ confidence, credibility, and a stronger professional presence.
Because sometimes, a small upgrade can make a big difference.
Topics Include:
- First impressions and responses they cause
- Posture, body language, eye contact, and personal space
- Professionalism without sounding fake
- Confidence without arrogance
- Attire and appearance: Professional vs. personal style
- Entering a room, introductions, and building social confidence
- Reading social cues, accepting them and knowing when and how to adjust
- Choices and behavior can influence credibility and trust: time awareness
- Showing up professionally without losing your personality
Additional Topics:
- Respect and civility; what it looks like today.
- Client relationships
- How to politely set boundaries.
- Office etiquette: Guest & host
- Hybrid workplace expectations
- Promotion: When your coworker becomes your boss
- Becoming someone management can depend on
- How to handle workplace baby showers, fundraisers, donation requests
- Treating clients like friends too soon
DINING ETIQUETTE:
Know the basics. Read the room. Enjoy the meal.
Dining etiquette gives you the confidence to focus on the conversation, not “Am I doing this right?”
Your job or lifestyle may not take you to fine dining establishments now, but why not be prepared when it does.
Dining etiquette is less about formal rules and more about confidence and making others feel comfortable. Whether you’re meeting a client, interviewing, pitching to investors, attending a gala, or celebrating a milestone, you’ll be glad you know.
This interactive workshop gives participants practical skills they can use at coffee shops, restaurants, networking events, business meals, and social gatherings, so they can spend less time worrying or wondering about the table and more time making connections.
Topics include:
- How to Extend, Accept, Decline an Invitation
- Host & Guest Duties
- Ordering: Cues on What to Order; Menu Items to Avoid
- Eating Habits, Theirs and Ours
- The Place Setting
- Handling Awkward Situations
- Table Talk & Personal Questions
- Business vs. Social Considerations
- The Toast: Giving & Receiving
- Napkin Use and Placement
- The Buffet and Refreshment Table
- American vs. Continental Styles of Eating
- Cell Phone, Lipstick, Elbows, Drinking, Burps
♦ Other Occasions Nice Dining Habits Can Come in Handy:
- Getting married.
- Getting back into dating.
- Never learned.
- Model and teach your children.
- Just released from long prison sentence. (Not a joke; I volunteer w/formerly and incarcarted; adult & juvenile)
POLISHED, NOT PRETENTIOUS: Modern Professional Skills for College Students & Emerging Professionals
From laid-back startups to more traditional workplaces, learn when to keep it casual and when to step it up
Designed for college students and emerging professionals, this interactive workshop brings modern workplace etiquette and professional presence into the real world. Whether you’re heading to a career fair, interviewing for your first job, networking, attending a business event, joining a team meeting, or building your personal brand, you’ll learn how to show up with confidence without losing your personality.
No one-size-fits-all rules. While etiquette provides the foundation, I bring it into the way people work today.
Just practical skills, real-world situations, Q&A throughout, and a some humor.
Participants will explore:
- Professional Presence: How you show up is how you’re perceived
- First Impressions: Introductions, greetings, body language, and the subtle details
- Networking: Starting/ending conversations, making connections, your purpose
- Meetings: How to participate, when and if to contribute, where to sit and more
- Communication: Speaking with confidence with where you are now, communication inventory
- Digital & Virtual Etiquette: Email, texting, Zoom, LinkedIn, and knowing when to hit send, social media presence
- Workplace Social Skills: Reading the room and working with different personalities
- New Job: Do’s and don’ts when you’re new
- Modern Etiquette: Which traditional rules still matter and which ones don’t
- Table Manners: Coffee shop to formal dinners
We’re not changing who you are—just developing a more intentional version of you.
Come curious. Leave confident.
Youth & Teen Dining Etiquette Workshop
Workshops: Schools, Clubs, Private, Family
Four tips for adults who dine with children:
- Mastering table manners requires patience from the people who dine with children.
- Don’t expect perfection.
- Let some things go.
- Enjoy their company.
Topics include:
- Learn proper table manners: utensils, napkin, posture, place setting, and tech devices
- Practice conversation skills: table talk, ordering, polite responses, and speaking with servers
- Handling the unexpected: spills, burps, when you can’t stop laughing
- Trying new foods, difficult to eat foods, foods you don’t like
- Being a guest vs. hosting
- Home dining vs. restaurant dining
- Bonus topic: thank-you notes
- Includes Certificate of Completion
- Hands-on practice only – no meal served (Available: stainless steel cutlery, paper plates, cloth napkins, slice bread for hands-on cutting practice)
- Restaurant with three-four courses can be arranged for small group.
Do you prefer a specific group format? Small-group and single-gender sessions are available upon request. Programs can be tailored to the needs and comfort of your group.
Etiquette & Social Skills for Youth
Available for: Schools, organizations, country clubs, private or group sessions.
Helping young people build awareness, confidence, and respect in everyday interactions.
Infused with humor, this interactive workshop introduces youth to etiquette and social skills that help them communicate respectfully, express themselves more clearly and with self-control.
All while building confidence and learning to respond instead of reacting (most of the time). From handling friendships to handling forks, they’ll learn everyday skills.
Some of the Topics Include:
- Introduction: Why it matters.
- Polite Communication: How your words, tone, and eye-rolling make a difference.
- How to Interrupt (the right way): When it’s necessary and how to do it politely.
- Managing Anger: Practical tips to pause, cool down, and respond instead of reacting.
- Saying What You Mean: Speaking up, with tact and respect.
- Table Manners: Basic dining skills and tips for family dining to special occasions.
- Being a Good Guest & Host: Courtesy when visiting or welcoming others.
- Friendships: Respect, boundaries, kindness, and handling conflicts.
ETIQUETTE TRAINING FOR ACTORS
(And Casting Director/Talent Agents who need to prepare their client)
As an etiquette expert, and fellow actor, I understand that a subtle gesture, how an actor enters a room, sits down, holds a wine glass, or poor table manners can make the character believable or dubious.
If there is a role that requires refinement, polish, professionalism, or proper dining skills, I can help.
Based in Northern California. Available to travel on-site or conduct training virtually.
COUNTRY CLUBS:
Etiquette Courses for Members
Dining Etiquette: A ninety-minute to two-hour dining tutorial. This can be offered to the younger members (I recommend minimum age, eight.), teens, as well as college-aged members.
Interview, Networking, and Job Fair Prep: Perfect for junior members who are in high school and college.
Based in Northern California. Available for on-site presentations or virtually.
Additionally, Rosalinda’s training can serve the following groups:
Attorneys:
Prepare the client’s professional presence for an upcoming legal appearance.
Athletic Directors:
Prepare athletes for public events, fundraisers, and general professional conduct.
At-Risk Population:
I’ve taught classes at juvenile detention centers, formerly incarcerated women, and most recently through Defy Ventures prison program.
