Praise from Clients
Corporate Trainings
“Arden was a joy to work with from our first communication to the follow-up debrief. She worked with us to understand our culture and our budget. She did one session for two groups of our employees.
Her engaging, interactive style was great. Early sign-ups showed more people scheduled for the first session than the second. But after Session #1 word spread during lunch and Session #2 was packed, every seat full. That was evidence enough for me that Arden had hit the presentation out of the park.
It’s been a week since the session and each day someone has thanked me or commented on how great it was to have Arden work with our company. We’re already looking for an opportunity to have her back.”
Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value
Kerby Court
Staff Coach, Logos Bible Software
“After hearing Arden speak at a Credit Union networking event, we hired her to train the entire company on making a great impression, networking and digital diplomacy. We were expecting four hours of a lecture type presentation, instead it was a very interactive, enjoyable and informative training. Several participants commented how much they enjoyed the training. Arden also gave us suggestions for how we can reinforce what was learned in the training. We’ve already hired Arden for another training on using LinkedIn and plan on hiring her for a third training on communication styles. Arden is a great trainer.”
Sandy Jenkins
Vice President of Training, Member Access Pacific
“I had the pleasure of meeting Arden at one of her business etiquette presentations. When I was looking for a consultant to polish up our business etiquette for an upcoming trade show, there was no question who to hire. Arden did a fantastic job of preparing us for running a booth professionally.
Arden is a highly knowledgeable and skilled trainer. She is particularly gifted in training people who want to make memorable and winning first impressions.”
Diane Haensel
CEO, Front Panel Express
“We hired Arden to give a 2 hour presentation on Networking Etiquette for our junior and senior students at Pacific Lutheran University. We had a very successful event with good participation and feedback from the students. A week later, we had a follow up event for the students to practice with employers at a networking event and I observed the students using their newly gained skills with confidence!
Arden’s presentation had just the right balance between information and activities for the students to practice what they learned. She is an artful communicator with excellent interpersonal communication skills especially when responding to the participants. It’s not always easy to hold students’ attention, and she was very skillful at it. You could hear a pin drop.
Some of the comments students shared on their evaluation of the event were:
“well worth my time,” “can’t wait to utilize what I learned,” “practicing was uncomfortable at first, but your format made it easy to relax as it went on,” etc.
We had a debriefing conversation with Arden after the event and I can truly say I was very pleased with the whole experience from beginning to end. Arden is very experienced and a professional. She listens well to what her client wants and delivers beyond expectations. I would hire her again and I recommend her for any audience.”
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
Ruth Rogers
Director of Career Development and Student Employment, Pacific Lutheran University
“We hired Arden to conduct a business meal tutorial for our sales staff. Because we do business with people from Japan and Germany we asked Arden to also discuss business etiquette for those countries. Arden’s presentation was wonderful. She shared very useful information in a fun and personable way. Our staff learned valuable skills that will help them be more successful and comfortable in their jobs.”
Top Qualities: Personable, On Time, Creative
Jeff Razwick
Vice President Business Development, Technical Glass Products
“I worked with Arden to coordinate a formal Etiquette Dinner in December 2010. The dinner was offered to our new cohort of students as part of their Orientation.
As working professionals, our students greatly benefited from Arden’s presentation. She provided a comprehensive program that touched on our students’ needs, and her presentation style was interactive and easy to follow. The students enjoyed her blend of creativity and expert knowledge. Arden is a true professional and has a friendly personality that makes her easy to work with. I look forward to working with her in the future.”
Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Mikaela Houck
Program Coordinator, UW Technology MBA
“On behalf of the Albers Placement Center team, thank you for doing such a wonderful job of facilitating the etiquette dinner for us. You did a great job of engaging the students and covering a lot of material. We all learned important information we hadn’t heard before. It was such a pleasure partnering with you on this event.”
Megan Spaulding
Manager, Albers Experiential Program, Seattle University
“Arden provided a basic business etiquette workshop for our staff and it was a big success. I know some came in a bit skeptical but all walked away having learned something they could apply immediately. While some of the concepts are not new to people, they saw value in thinking about the importance of how they present and conduct themselves. We hope to have her back for more! I highly recommend Arden for her expertise in the subject.”
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
Ilene Peterson
Internal Communications Manager, BECU
“I’ve seen three of Arden’s presentations. The information she gives on social and business etiquette is relevant to people at all levels of the organizational chart. Her presentations are witty and useful. I’ve heard she also puts on an excellent session for kids. Arden is good people.”
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
Shari Storm
Chief Marketing Officer, Verity Credit Union
“We highly recommend Arden Clise! Arden presented to over 75 students on Networking and Business Etiquette at Seattle Pacific University. Her presentation was dynamic and well-received by the students. She engaged the students, imparted valuable information and was an excellent presenter overall.
Student feedback was very positive, with students expressing they learned a great deal and had fun. We look forward to more etiquette events with Arden and have invited her back to SPU!”
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
Christina McCracken
Seattle Pacific University
“I hired Arden to present two webinars for our financial advisors and their staff, Creating First and Lasting Impressions and Networking with Ease. Not only was the material very good and well presented, Arden was able to make a webinar quite interactive, which our audience really enjoyed. Arden is very professional and we would definitely hire her again.”
Karalyn Carlton
Vice President of Marketing, Pacific West Financial Group
“We hired Arden to develop and deliver business etiquette training to our newer employees. The topics she covered were very useful, and are skills our employees use on a regular basis with clients and colleagues. Arden got great reviews from the participants, who said they really enjoyed the presentation and got a lot out of it.
The word ‘etiquette’ can sound off-putting to some people…I appreciate that Arden has a modern and accessible approach to etiquette that our employees can relate to. Arden was also great work with in developing the class to meet our goals. I highly recommend her to any company looking to make their staff more polished, professional and confident.”
Top Qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity
Andrea Ballard, SPHR
Director of HR & Administration, Peterson Sullivan LLP
“Our company has had the pleasure of working with Arden on more than one occasion and every time it has been a rewarding experience. Arden has trained and advised our diverse team of professionals in the areas of business etiquette and social media. She is knowable and experienced in growing business relationships and has been able to convey to my colleagues the importance of using new tools, e.g LinkedIn, and time-honored mores to improve our company communications.”
Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
Karl Kaluza
Marketing and Communications Director, Member Access Pacific
Individual Coaching
“Before working with Arden, I was feeling a little ambiguous and uncertain about my relationships with others. My communication was good (not great) and I wanted to be a more effective communicator. After working with Arden, I feel more self-assured. I also notice that I feel more forgiving with myself and others. I feel more at ease. My favorite part of the coaching was recognizing qualities in others that suggest they’ve had training in etiquette: it’s a bit like joining a club and being able to use the secret handshake in greeting and conversation.”
Michael
“Arden is very effective, extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I recommend her services to anybody working in today’s business world. It’s not about how far to extend your pinky when drinking tea; it’s about being effective in business, even as an individual contributor.”
Matt Griscom
Software Quality Engineer
“I hired Arden as a networking coach in 2010, and I found her advice practical, relevant, and transformational. I used to be the guy who arrived at networking events, sat down at an empty table and busied myself with my BlackBerry until others joined me. Now, I’m a networking fool. I move toward people, engage people, don’t fear asking “stupid questions.” I found it valuable to attend a networking event with Arden, watch her example, and get feedback on my strengths and opportunities. I highly recommend her coaching services, and I think her graciousness is inspiring.”
Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value
Gary Ford
GLFord Consulting
“Emily Post and Miss Manners are from a bygone era, and Arden is a smart, modern icon of graciousness. She cares about kindness, gratitude and humor — not stuffiness, nor elitism. Recently, when I was planning to present to a large audience, I called on Arden to coach me through my preparation. She was perceptive in identifying a realistic agenda for focus in our work together, and it made all the difference in my confidence and professionalism. Thanks, Arden!”
Allison
“I hired Arden as a business etiquette coach to help me be more confident when giving presentations to larger clients. Arden is easy to work with. She gave me useful feedback while also helping me see and build on my strengths.
We worked on conveying confidence through self-assured body language, word usaage as well as vocal tone and pitch. Since working with Arden, people have commented that my presentations are more confident.”
Top Qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
Penny Woodward
District Manager, Compupay
“I recently hired Arden to work on my networking skills. I had high hopes going into our sessions and she exceeded those hopes. Arden gave me several useful tools to effectively network in various social situations, not just at business events. She also helped me to create an effective elevator speech and lined out a roadmap for better utilizing social media. I recommend Arden to anyone that wants to improve their networking skills and increase their circle of influence.”
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Jon Rickey
CEO, Rickey Property Acquisitions Group, LLC
Keynote Presentations and Workshops
“Due to the nature of our business, social media is an uncharted medium for our large-scale community general managers. We hired Arden to speak at our annual conference to cover social media basics and etiquette. Arden’s session was one of the attendees’ favorite presentations and fostered a good deal of exchange between attendees during the presentation and well after the workshop ended. She delivered her information in an engaging and easily assimilated fashion. She did a great job of elevating the information and comfort level of our group so that more managers can bring this important trend forward for their homeowners and elected Boards.”
Sandi MacCalla
Vice President, Large Scale Communities, CDC Management Services
“I recently hired Arden to speak at the monthly meeting for the Washington State Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. Her presentation on the etiquette of social media and in-person networking was packed with useful tips, interesting stories and statistics, and terrific strategies for improving your personal network. In addition, her website and Facebook page are tremendous resources and great vehicles for interesting and lively discussion!
I’ve always known Arden as a loyal, dedicated, hard-working professional. Over the years, she has continually proven her value to her colleagues, clients, and employers.”
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
Terry Onustack
Meetings and Education Manager, International Association for the Study of Pain
“Despite popular belief, etiquette is far from an endangered species. In fact, I believe it’s more important than ever before in an age where people are interacting professionally in hundreds of new ways, both online and offline. That’s where Arden comes in. Her expertise in business etiquette is second to none and she does an amazing job of helping people learn how to present themselves properly, professionally, and in a way that makes a winning first impression. So if you need some personal coaching in these areas, she’s a tremendous resource I’d highly recommend. She’s also a terrific public speaker, so if you’re looking for a presenter for your corporate team or professional association, she’s a top-notch choice!”
Matt Youngquist
President, Career Horizons, LLC
“I recommended Arden to the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce as a luncheon speaker after attending an etiquette presentation given by Arden. Arden teaches all the aspects of decorum (from how to shake hands, to networking, to fine dining!) in engaging, memorable and humorous ways. Her style helps everyone relax and enjoy without feeling uptight over their current “manners”. I came away from both presentations with knowledge, skills and a better sense of proper etiquette in my business world. Her seminars are really a must for anyone having to be in situations where manners matter!”
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
Sheila Berndt
Brand Development Director, Commotion Promotion
“I met Arden when she first launched Clise Etiquette and it’s been a pleasure getting to know her and watch her business grow. I was thrilled she was willing to speak at our BizDev Seminar Series, it was a sell-out crowd and those who couldn’t attend asked for more information on other workshops she offers. Arden was so easy to work with, very helpful and a quick responder, which is something event people are always grateful for!
Her Personal Skills for Professional Success workshop was wonderful. I learned new ideas about interacting and reminders on being open in my personal networking and social networking as well. The evaluations and feedback after the workshop confirmed what a wonderful job she did and the value that attendees had learning from her expertise. I would recommend any chance to hear Arden speak!”
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, On Time
Elizabeth Case
New Business Development, Puget Sound Business Journal
“Arden presents her material in a fun and interactive way. She’s thoroughly modern –even including tips on social media etiquette. We all NEED the stuff that Arden’s dishing up.”
Lara Feltin
Co-founder, Biznik
“I decided to hold an etiquette class for my business, and I chose Arden Clise. She comes highly recommended, and is the perfect person to bring in to your business to keep yourself and your co-workers informed about our changing world. Her help in this seminar in the “tech etiquette” was especially helpful. The class was very popular, and everyone got a lot out of it. It was affordable, and worth it. She stresses that etiquette is about kindness and consideration, and making others feel comfortable. How great is that?”
Top Qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity
Stacya Silverman
“Thank you so much for your well presented program. I could tell the audience was totally engaged and you showed us that there is clear social and business value associated with knowing the rules of etiquette. I had great feedback afterwards.”
Keith Baldwin
Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
“Arden is truly a dynamic and inspirational personality. She knows how to deliver a presentation in first-class style and all of her material is highly applicable to real world situations in networking.”
Julian Michael
President, J. Michael Images Photography and Kreate Media + Productions LLC
“Arden’s business meal dining seminar was a lot of fun. She was informative, entertaining and kept the presentation interesting. She’s a true etiquette wiz. I’ll never seat my client facing the wall again.”
Stephanie Johnston
Realtor, Gerrard Beattie & Knapp
“Arden is an extraordinary entrepreneur and outstanding speaker, trainer and consultant. I’ve had the pleasure of being a close colleague for the past year, and I’ve experienced her in workshop settings and as a speaker. She takes what could be a stuffy topic and makes it interesting, memorable and totally applicable to professional success. I especially appreciate her humor and down-to-earth, approachable style. She is a polished speaker and skilled at engaging the audience. I know her to be a person of high integrity who delivers on her promises. I highly recommend Arden and her services!”
Beth Buelow
The Introvert Entrepreneur
“I heard Arden give a presentation at a SLU chamber lunch event on basic business etiquette. Arden has a very grounded and relatable presentation style that, I believe, gives the audience greater access to the information she is sharing with them. As a young business professional and owner of my own print shop I appreciate her commitment to sharing her vast business etiquette knowledge with others like myself as she is both inspiring and informative.”
Brenda Kaslow
Belltown Minuteman Press
Children’s Etiquette Classes
“Quarters under the arm pits and wiggly worms – just a few things my daughter talked about yesterday. How could this possibly have anything to do with etiquette?
Brie participated in your children’s etiquette workshop and I noticed an immediate improvement later that evening at the dinner table – Brie placed her napkin on her lap and there were no elbows on the table! Thank you Arden, for a thoughtful, engaging class that sends our children home with some great stories and a new set of manners!”
Glynnis Vaughan
“Thank you so much for meeting with my girls and I for etiquette training. I appreciate how fun and relaxed you made it for all of us. My kids and I enjoyed it very much, and as I said I will definitely recommend you to anyone who might need your expertise. Many thanks.”
Rachel Parlette
Mom of two teenage daughters
“I will have my step-daughter Greta take another of Arden’s classes in the future, as I think it was not only beneficial but fun too. The same day Greta took the class, her dinner manners and holding of utensils was completely different. Greta thought the best part of the class was the kids actually got to put their newly taught manners to work while eating a nice lunch.….very worthwhile!”
Robbie Wald
“Thank you so much for Saturday’s class. I listened to Sophia animatedly describe the experience to my mom on the phone last night, and know now that it was a lovely blend of new learnings and underscoring in a fun way things she already knew. She’s asked to shake my hand three times for practice, and yesterday she declared our three day policy for thank you notes far too long!
Very much appreciated all you shared with Sophia.”
Anne Tillery
Pyramid Communications
