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Carolyn Powery

Business Etiquette Expert & Personal Image Branding and Confidence Coach

Carolyn Powery is a certified Business Etiquette Consultant and Image Coach based in West Palm Beach, Florida. As the founder of Prestige Etiquette and Image Consulting, she has over 16 years of experience helping provide clients with tools needed for success in any social or business environment. Carolyn is certified in Business, Social, and Children’s Etiquette from The Etiquette Institute, making her services ideal for business professionals, entrepreneurs, college students and children. Prestige Etiquette and Image Consulting LLC is a member of The Etiquette Institute.

Education

  • MS, Child & Youth Care Administration, Nova Southeastern University
  • BS, Corrections & Psychology, Bethune Cookman University

Professional Achievements

  • She is a co-author of "Madam CEO: How to Think and Act Like a Chief Executive", contributing the chapter "Preparing Young Ladies to be Professional Poised and Polished"
  • She is a co-author of "Boys to Men: A Guide for African American Boys", contributing the chapter "Becoming a Gentleman"
  • Featured in magazine articles including Southern Lady Magazine, XONecole, Brides, and The Boca Raton Observer
  • Contributed articles on etiquette tips and has made live public radio appearances throughout South Florida
  • Featured as an etiquette expert on multiple media outlets, including CBS Channel 12 News, NBC 6 In the Mix, and WPBF Channel 25

Certifications & Organizations

  • Etiquette Certification, The Etiquette Institute 
  • Member, The Etiquette Institute
  • Alumnae, West Palm Beach Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
  • Member, Professional Leaders of Women and Girls

Favorite Piece of Advice

The way you dress, the way you present yourself, and the way you communicate will determine what you attract and how others will treat you.

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Co-authored Articles (6)

How to Have Good Manners & Be Polite in Any Situation

Top etiquette rules everyone should know to succeed in lifeGood manners are an important thing to have since it shows that you’re courteous to other people. Having good social etiquette can help you develop better rela...

How to

Groom Your Personality

Grooming your personality is just as important as grooming your outward appearance. When you regularly work on developing good personality traits and minimizing bad ones, you’ll make more friends, do better at work, an...

What are Social Norms? Examples in Everyday Life

A guide to common social norms in various situations Have you ever wondered why people shake hands when they meet each other, or say “bless you” when someone sneezes? These are social norms, which are the unwritten r...

11 Ways to Make a Fantastic First Impression

Create an unforgettable impression on anyone you meetA first impression can have a huge effect on how the other person views you. Whether you’re interviewing for a new job, meeting a new client, going on a first date, ...

How to

Write an Office Letter

Office letters, also known as business letters are a form of written communication used to deliver information which is professional in nature. Because office letters are a reflection of both the author and the organizat...

How to

Command Respect from Other People

Being respected is one thing, but ''commanding'' respect is another. Some people just seem to command respect from the second they walk in the room. Research shows that we sometimes judge leaders not on how they perform,...