Hunter Hub Skills Clinic | Professional Etiquette for Entrepreneurs
Professional Etiquette for Entrepreneurs
Session Overview
Master the Unwritten Rules of Business Etiquette & Build Instant Credibility.
Transitioning from classroom to boardroom means entering a world where first impressions, subtle communication cues, and professional polish can make or break a deal. Whether you are pitching to investors, managing and interacting with your team, or networking with potential clients, how you present yourself directly impacts your credibility and success.
In this interactive, practical workshop designed specifically for emerging entrepreneurs, you will gain essential professional etiquette skills needed to navigate professional interactions in entrepreneurial, academic, and workplace settings.
Key topics covered include:
Creating positive and lasting first impressions
Professional verbal and non-verbal communication
Workplace etiquette in hybrid and in-person environments
Meeting etiquette (before, during and after meetings)
Professional email, scheduling and calendar etiquette
Business attire and professional image
Networking with confidence
Participants will leave this Skills Clinic with practical tools and greater confidence to navigate professional interactions in entrepreneurial, academic, and workplace settings.
Who Will You Hear From?
Julie Blais Comeau
Julie Blais Comeau is a sought-after etiquette expert, speaker, and media collaborator. As Chief Etiquette Officer at etiquettejulie.com, she has helped professionals enhance their confidence, credibility, and impact for over 20 years. With a background in HR, training, and leadership development, Julie delivers engaging, practical, and memorable learning experiences tailored to today’s business realities. She’s also the author of four books, including Etiquette: Confidence & Credibility.
Upgrade Your Entrepreneurial Credibility with a New Headshot
Photographer Kelly Hofer will be onsite to capture professional headshots as part of this session. Kelly will be available both before and after to snap your new headshot.
Schedule of Events
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Headshots
12:00 PM - 12:05 PM: Check-In & Light Refreshments (coffee & donuts)
12:05 PM - 1:20 PM: Speaker Presentation
1:20 PM – 1:30 PM: Final Q&A and Depart
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM: Headshots
What are Skills Clinics & Who can Attend?
Skills Clinics are exclusive 90-minute sessions hosted by industry experts to fuel your entrepreneurial journey at any stage. They are open to UCalgary students, postdocs, faculty, staff and alumni interested in developing their entrepreneurial thinking skills.
Location
Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking, Collision Space 401 | 460 Campus Lane NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada