Where Modern Meets Timeless

In today’s interconnected world, social confidence and cultural intelligence aren’t just nice to have – they’re essential for success.

Modern etiquette training with Power of Etiquette gives you the practical skills to excel personally, professionally and socially. Building authentic connections across cultures and navigating any situation with genuine ease.

Empowering Confidence in Every Setting

The 4 Pillars of Etiquette

Pillar 1: Presence & Poise

True presence & poise begin within. Master the art of presence, posture and composure that radiates confidence in every setting – from everyday interactions to social gatherings to the boardroom.

Pillar 2: Personal Presentation & Grooming

Your presentation speaks before you do. Refine your personal style and grooming standards that reflect polish and self-respect – whether professional, social or personal.

Pillar 3: Social Etiquette

Connect with confidence in any social setting. Learn the essential rules of social engagement – from greetings and introductions to conversations and navigating any event with genuine ease.

Pillar 4: Dining Etiquette

Navigate any table with ease. Master modern dining etiquette from business lunches to formal dinners – building confidence at every meal, casual to formal.

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Who I Work With

Individuals

Whether you’re navigating a personal transition, want to feel more confident in social situations, or preparing for a significant life event, modern etiquette training provides the practical skills and genuine confidence to move through any setting with ease.

Perfect for anyone seeking personal growth, social confidence, or preparing for special occasions.

Professionals

Enhance your executive presence, develop business etiquette skills, and build the polish that sets you apart.

From introducing clients and VIPs to networking with confidence and navigating business dining, develop the professional skills that open doors and create lasting impressions.

Perfect for career advancement, leadership development, or international business contexts.

Organisations

Invest in your team’s professional development with contemporary etiquette training tailored to your industry needs.

From client-facing excellence to workplace professionalism, equip your people with the skills that elevate interactions and strengthen your organisation’s culture.

Available for small group presentations and customised to your sector – hospitality, finance, professional services, and beyond.

What Makes Power of Etiquette Different

  • Contemporary & Culturally Intelligent

    Modern etiquette for today’s diverse, global world – not outdated rules or rigid formality.

  • Practical & Immediately Applicable

    Real-world skills you can use from your first date to your next business dinner, from catching the train to starting a conversation with someone new.

  • Empathetic & Understanding

    Taught by someone who’s been there – navigating cultural differences and building confidence from lived experience, not just textbooks or courses.

  • Genuine Confidence, Not Performance

    We build confidence that comes from knowledge and self-assurance, not anxiety about “getting it wrong”.

Meet Claudia

I’m Claudia Hackman and I bring together decades of fashion industry expertise, formal training from leading international institutions including The English Manner and Beaumont Etiquette, and a deep commitment to contemporary, culturally intelligent etiquette.

My approach centres on four essential pillars:  Social Confidence, Poise, Personal Presentation and Dining Etiquette. These skills empower individuals and organisations to engage authentically in our diverse, global landscape.

Modern etiquette training that builds genuine confidence – for individuals and organisations ready to invest in lasting transformation.

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