Corporate Grooming & Personal hygiene

Introduction

A well–groomed person with appropriate business etiquette is a must in business today. As we become more visually incline0 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

• The impact of the first impression and psychology
• How does your image relate to your role and professionalism?
• What image tell about your behaviour and attitude
• The real case
• Dressing with intention and key elements
• Instant refection

Module 2: Dress Code Etiquette

• The TOPPP principles of dress code etiquette
• Business casual vs ‘casual casualty’
• Activity: Quick Image audit to relate to dress code and how to elevate your dressings to gain trust, respect, and credibility.
• 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 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: 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.
• Practical corporate styling tips with demonstrations.

Module 4: Wardrobe Essentials & Personal Hygiene

• Men’s essentials
• Ladies’ wardrobe essentials
• Daily grooming and cleanliness
• Professional appearance & presence
• Healthy habits and consistency

Module 5: Tone, Pitch & Energy in Professional delivery

• Understanding tone vs pitch vs energy
• Vocal credibility & executive presence
• Identifying default patterns under stress
• Adjusting voice for authority, warmth or assertiveness
• Energy calibration for different audiences

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

• Handshake etiquette
• Business card etiquette
• 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 a your impression
• Confident poise, posture, and gestures

Module 7: EQ Etiquette – Leadership Maturity

• How emotions affect intonation and body language
• Emotional awareness – understanding and managing triggers
• Regulate emotions under pressure – turning negative to positive

Module 8: Greeting & Conversation Etiquette

• Business card etiquette
• Small talk mastery
• Disagreeing respectfully
• Joining the discussion tactfully

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.