première image international

Providing customized company training and person coaching in personal branding,
leadership, professional presence, communication and presentation skills,
transformations, manners, business etiquette, dining skills and protocol.

Since 1983

Our Mission
“Transforming individuals from unnoticed to unforgettable”

TORONTO   |   TELEPHONE  416.324.8955   |   EMAIL   shannon@premiereimageintl.com  

Corporate Training

Corporate Training Portfolio

"Our product is steel – Our strength is People."

 DOFASCO motto Hamilton, ON

Première Image International provides customized training solutions to enhance your company’s brand in the corporate and community arenas. We align our programs to your corporate culture by paying close attention to its core values ensuring that your employees represent the same values across all levels.

When our training is followed, we guarantee that our programs will differentiate your company from your competitors and “your people will present like a STARS.”  Your employees will become more professional and represent the face of your company with more confidence and better rapport.

“No matter the nature of your business, it’s a mistake to dismiss the importance of personal brand training for your people as anything but essential to your company’s success.”

Shannon Smith
Première Image International has assisted fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial enterprises for the past 29 years. The skills we teach are some of the most important to our business lives and are quite simply the hallmarks of confident, credible leaders.

Companies tell us that they have never experienced the unparalleled competition, daily digital changes, chaos, social media or marketing noise like that in the 21st century.

In this hyped and frenzied world of impersonal communication, sloppy attire and common manners, employees have forgotten the value of dressing appropriately, common courtesies, correct social etiquette and professional ethics.

“Any business today is tough…and getting tougher.”

Première Image International programs can help you by providing customized training solutions to enhance your company’s brand in the corporate and community arenas. We align our programs to your corporate culture by paying attention to its core values ensuring that your employees represent the same values across all levels.

When our training is followed, we guarantee that our programs will differentiate your company from your competitors. Your employees will become more professional, representing the face of your company with more confidence and better rapport.

It’s critical that your employees represent the same values across all levels. As every company’s requirements are unique, we tailor our programs to suit. No “off the shelf” here!

“Enhance Your Company’s Brand Now.”

BENEFITS OF OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS:
To further enhance the learning and retention of the knowledge learned our programs are

Be assured that confidentiality is guaranteed.

  • Stronger marketplace positioning
  • More visibility in the corporate landscape
  • More productivity
  • Increased opportunities
  • Increase in the bottom line
  • A competent, confident, professional staff

Our programs are

  • Presented in half – day, full – day to three- day formats
  • Customized to suit the client’s unique requirements
  • Combine advanced super learning techniques, music, self- analysis, videotaping, interactive games, quizzes and up front critiques.

Workshops are fast paced, interactive, lively and comprehensive. As every company’s requirements and goals are unique, we tailor our programs to suit.

Our programs are further enhanced and supported by experts in the following fields:
  • Accent reduction and speech
  • Personal trainers
  • Hair stylists and make-up artists
  • Media
  • Dietitians
  • Clothiers for men and women

The Company Brand & Reputation Audit

The 21st century globalization compels companies to stay world class competitive!

To enjoy prestige in the business arena, reach their goals and obtain financial success, companies are paying close attention to reputation and brand, both internally and externally.

 

A company’s brand should never be taken for granted but monitored frequently and evaluated objectively.

Our comprehensive “audit” will assist the executive office to understand and develop a positive company brand/image.

 

The Company Brand and Reputation Audit is the most important first component for setting standards of excellence. The standard starts at the highest level and sets a benchmark for every employee as well as for the outside world. A well-designed business image plan can be a company’s trump card to greater success.

The Audit encompasses the following key areas:

  • Company identity and positioning
  • Needs analysis - interviews with key people
  • Front foyer, receptionist and reception area analysis
  • Impression of general office, colour theme, coordination, space allowance and use of space
  • Courtesy and manner - phone etiquette
  • Staff image and manner – dedication and level of commitment
  • Internal image audit – corporate culture - the atmosphere within
  • Customer service and employee/client relations
  • Audit of Executive Suites

Detailed Report

 

The company will receive a detailed written report on what its “brand” is saying about the company as well as our recommendations and implementation.   

We’ll suggest what day to day activities can be improved immediately, offer suggestions as to what needs to be done short term and long term to make the changes, develop and implement the training programs best suited to your specific needs and assist you in monitoring the success of all recommended programs.

The  Audit is a powerful marketing tool and will further support and enhance the company’s products and people.

We can also be present during your company’s presentation at company conference when the executive staff is providing new strategies and plans for future growth of the company.

At this time we will provide a valuable critique not only on the Executive Team presentation and performance but on the employee’s attitudes, attention, interest, and receptiveness to this information.

Your Passport to success in the era of excellence!

Please do not hesitate to content with me to discuss our programs.

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The Personal Brand Workshop

“Knowing yourself is the completion of what nature left behind.”

Aristotle

“A distinct personal brand and manner enables others to single you out,
remember you, and recognize you as a leader they can rely on.”

Shannon Smith

Polished professionals at any level are the greatest asset to every company. The hallmarks of successful individuals depend on their personal brand,  confidence, manners, and business acumen. 

 

Première Image International is committed to empowering your employees with the appropriate image and professional presence to positively impact your customers in today’s global marketplace.

 

When your employee’s training is completed, they will present a personal presence consistent with your corporate brand and objectives.

 

Your employees will learn how to:
  • Project a consistent, congruent message enhancing the company brand
  • Develop an authentic personal brand clearly and with power
  • Dress appropriately for business
  • Communicate and present in person with power and confidence
Your employees will gain:
  • What a professional personal brand means to business success
  • Insights into what their personal brand is saying
  • More credibility and authority
  • Better rapport with clients and associates
  • A more polished and poised presence

“Create a Brand that is distinct…or become extinct.”

Tom Peters – In Search of Excellence

Course Overview

Module One: Personal Presentation
  • Elevator pitch – importance, practice
  • The Handshake – when to kiss and when to shake hands
  • Body Politics – posture, power stance
  • Introductions
  • Understanding and interacting with partners/clients
  • E-mail etiquette
Module Two: Personal Branding
  • Developing a powerful, credible personal brand
  • Perception vs. reality
  • Appropriate business attire for business
  • The facts about business casual
  • Appropriate colors for business attire
  • Power accessories to set you apart
Module Three: Manners for Business
  • Host and hostess duties
  • Networking tips
  • Leaving a group – How to politely say goodbye
  • Table manners and basic dining etiquette
  • Small talk is big talk – business or peers

“Obtain the polish, confidence and competitive edge on your way to the top.”

Shannon Smith

Your Passport to success in the era of excellence!

Please do not hesitate to content with me to discuss our programs.

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The Executive Essentials

85% of all decisions are made with our eyes!

Professor Albert Mehribian, UCLA

“Obtain the polish, confidence and competitive edge on your way to the top.”

Shannon Smith

The hallmarks of successful executives depend on their presence, poise and persona!
For those executives who:
  • Understand the power of personal branding
  • Want to act and perform flawlessly in the business arena
  • Want to gain ultimate confidence
  • Desire to project executive class and style
  • Want to rise to the top or stay there

“A distinct personal brand and manner enables others to single you out, remember you and recognize you as a credible, reliable leader.”

Shannon Smith

It takes less than 7 seconds to create a first impression!

This highly interactive program will empower you to:

  • Project a consistent, congruent brand message
  • Define your authentic self clearly
  • Present yourself with power and confidence
  • Avoid etiquette mistakes that could stall your success
  • Present polished manners

AND GAIN:

  • Insights into what your personal brand is saying about you
  • The knowledge to conduct business like a pro
  • A professional personal brand that means business
  • More credibility and authority
  • Better rapport with clients and associates
These are the skills that will positively impact your business and social success for years to come!

You Will Be Empowered to Sell Yourself First!

Ms. Smith Guarantees it!
THE PROGRAM FOR EXECUTIVES INCLUDES
Module ONE: Personal Branding
  • Developing a powerful, credible personal brand
  • Power of perception
  • Appropriate business attire for business and business casual
  • Appropriate colors for business attire & capsule wardrobe
MODULE TWO: Executive Presence – Part One
  • Body Politics – poise, posture, power stance
  • Introductions
  • The Handshake – when to kiss and when to shake hands
  • Physical presence and posture
  • Stage presence
MODULE THREE: Executive Presence – Part Two
  • Executive speaking skills
  • Executive Elevator pitch
  • The Art of conversation
  • Appropriate Topics for Business & Social Interaction
  • Appropriate English – slang

mODULE FOUR: Networking

  • Authentic Leadership Skills
  • Making a grand entrance
  • Conversation skills
  • Voice Tone and pitch

MODULE FIVE: Business Skills for Success

  • Appropriate Executive conduct in meetings
  • How to put your thoughts forward
  • Presentation techniques
  • Executive Telephone techniques

MODULE SIX: Developing Your Executive Persona

  • Looks of a Leader
  • 5 Steps to creating your personal promotion campaign
  • Conducting yourself with class and style
  • 7 steps to personal excellence
  • Signs of status

MODULE SEVEN: Executive Manners for Business

  • The Invitation has arrived – now what
  • The gracious guest
  • Appropriate times to invite a client out
  • The Lunchtime Deal – making the arrangements
  • Ten ways of losing business over lunch

MODULE EIGHT: The Dining Program

The art of dining and entertaining are valuable business and social skills.

Manners, such as good taste, are critical to personal success. Manners also transcend social status, race, and gender.

These skills will position you position you to achieve the success you deserve and be able to walk on life`s

many stages with savior – faire and sophistication.

The Value Of Our Programs are Priceless!

"You will project executive credibility, charisma & power!"

I personally guarantee it!

Shannon Smith

Your Passport to success in the era of excellence!

Please do not hesitate to content with me to discuss our programs.

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The Fast Tracker’s Program​

“Only 15% of job success is attributed to technical skills and
"85%" comes from having well developed soft skills and people skills.”

Harvard & Stanford University/the Carnegie Foundation

“In less than 7 seconds, we influence others - Perception is reality.”

Shannon Smith

Seize new opportunities by mastering the crucial personal brand and communication skills to succeed in the 21st century.

Visual, verbal, and non – verbal communication and manners contribute to all successful business dealings.

The Benefits:
  • Project a consistent, congruent message
  • Define your authentic personal brand clearly
  • Present yourself in person with confidence
  • Dress appropriately for business
  • Avoid etiquette mistakes that could stall your success

Presented In One or Two-Day Workshops

Day one

Module One: Personal Branding

  • Personal brand development
  • Designing your personal brand
  • Perception of you for formal and business casual

 “"85%" of your success or failure will be determined by your ability to manage your emotions and your communications." 

Dale Carnegie

Module Two:  PERSONAL PRESENTATION 

“How we say something is more than 4 times as important as to what we say to the listener’s perception and sincerity and credibility.”

Mehrabian – USLA study (Factors of First Impression.)
Communicate with greater poise and confidence!
  • Speaking with clarity
  • 30 second commercial
  • The handshake – when to kiss and when to shake hands
  • Body politics – posture, power stance
  • Interacting with clients and partners
  • Listening skills

Gain the respect and recognition you deserve!

MODULE THREE: YOUR UNIQUE SELLING PROPOSITION

  • Developing your 30 second commercial
  • Group presentation
  • Review

Day two

Module One: MORNING REVIEW OF DAY ONE

  • Personal branding up front critiques
  • Presentation skills
  • Questions and answer period

Module Two: THE POWER LUNCH

1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.

"The world was my oyster until I used the wrong fork.”

Oscar Wilde – writer, playwright

Enjoy a Four Course, Gourmet Lunch

Discover what it takes to become more sophisticated and poised.

TIME: 1:00 p.m. TO 2:30 p.m.

In this tutorial, hands-on dining experience, you will learn how to impress clients and business associates and be the host, the guest of honor or the perfect guest!

This special day is about learning the social skills and manners to conduct business for success valued and respected all over the world.

MODULE Three:  REVIEW AND NETWORKING

This is your opportunity to network with like-minded individuals in a supportive atmosphere and practice what you have learned during the day. The day concludes with a question-and-answer period. You will walk away with invaluable advice that will impact every area of your business and personal life!

This program is limited to a small group. 

"Own Your Brand Now!"

Shannon Smith

Your Passport to success in the era of excellence!

Please do not hesitate to content with me to discuss our programs.

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Team Building Program

“The way a team plays as a whole determines its success.”

Babe Ruth

Première Image International also offer team building programs customized to suit your specific requirements. Polished professionals are a great asset to any company. The hallmarks of successful individuals depend on their personal brand, confidence and knowledge of manners, soft skills, protocols and communication skills.These programs are interactive, fun and lively AND very well accepted.

We have provided programs
  • for conferences as breakout sessions
  • A great ending to a sales meeting
  • Small, intimate parties for specific departments
  • Private parties

We will provide a list of topics – to name a few

  • Manners for Business
  • Personal Presentation
  • Host and Hostess Duties
  • The Perfect Guest
  • E mail Etiquette
  • Power of Small Talk
  • Introductions

It has been presented in one day then followed by a tutorial dining experience. A customized program will be presented to you once we have a preliminary discussion. It would be my pleasure to speak with you personally and create an exceptional program for you.

Your Passport to success in the era of excellence!

Please do not hesitate to content with me to discuss our programs.

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