Sensible approaches for awkward situations
(From creating a great first impression to
turning a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad situation into a positive experience.)
When attempting to make a positive impression, we all inevitably get tangled up one way or another. Some of us feel awkward shaking hands or initiating conversation, while others get flustered during a business meal, navigating the restaurant flatware or requiring special dietary requests.
Terror typically strikes us all when a name is forgotten as we attempt an introduction between two people we presumably know.
Barbara has sensible approaches for not just surviving these situations but excelling at knowing what to do, and how to behave, depending upon the circumstance and people involved. Barbara provides practical tips while delivering her message with wit and humor.
Barbara's presentations are appropriate for small group seminars to large lecture halls. Barbara hosts formal sit-down dinners and now offers the AMUSE MEALTM a fun, economical interactive tasting featuring a creative menu of food tastes representing dining challenges commonly encountered at receptions, buffets, formal banquets and multi-course restaurant meals.
A Great Presenter
"Ms. Lang was absolutely fantastic. I have been to a lot of etiquette and professional events and hers was not only the most informational, but it was definitely the most humorous and engaging. I would love to listen to her again, or maybe even have a sit-down with her in the future. Thank you!" - Student - Fall, 2009
2009 in Review
Barbara enjoyed presenting over 30 seminars, including:
- The Johnson Business School at Cornell University
- The Culinary Institute of America
- National Organization of Minority Architects
- University of Albany - SUNY, School of Business
- Sloan Program in Health Administration
- College of Engineering, Cornell University
- Access to College Education High Schoolers
- Chapters of Excellence, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
- National Society of Minority Hoteliers
- Pathways to Success, Cornell University
- Academic Excellence Workshops, Cornell University