Etiquette Training and Consultancy

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Advantage.

In every competitive professional environment, etiquette is the edge most people overlook. Dr. Janet Adetu — one of Nigeria's most sought-after etiquette experts — trains individuals, teams, and organisations to master the professional standards that command respect, build trust, and open doors.

Dr. Janet Adetu

Etiquette is not about rigid rules. It is about the confidence of knowing how to conduct yourself — in any room, at any table, in any culture — with grace, authority, and distinction.

Dr. Janet Adetu has spent 30 years in the corporate world and over a decade as a certified etiquette consultant — training professionals across Nigeria and the UK in the business and social etiquette standards that differentiate truly exceptional leaders. Her approach is practical, engaging, and immediately applicable.

Etiquette is a Competitive Advantage

In a world where technical skills are increasingly commoditised, professional polish and social intelligence set outstanding leaders apart. The professional who knows how to conduct themselves in a client dinner, a board meeting, or an international conference commands a level of confidence and credibility that no qualification alone can provide. Etiquette is not a soft skill. It is a strategic one.

First Impressions Are Made Before You Speak

Research consistently shows that judgements about competence, character, and leadership potential are made within seconds of meeting someone — long before a word is exchanged. Posture, presentation, handshake, eye contact, table manners, digital communication etiquette — these invisible signals speak volumes about who you are and how seriously you should be taken. Dr. Adetu trains professionals to control every one of those signals intentionally.

What Dr. Adetu Trains On

Every training area is available as a standalone session, a half-day workshop, a full-day masterclass, or as part of a comprehensive corporate etiquette programme.

Business Etiquette

The professional standards and conduct protocols that govern behaviour in corporate environments — from meetings and correspondence to negotiations and client interactions.

Meeting and boardroom etiquette
Professional communication standards
Business card and greeting protocols
Telephone and digital etiquette
Office and workplace conduct
Social Etiquette

The social intelligence and conduct standards that enable professionals to navigate any social setting — from networking events and galas to informal professional gatherings — with confidence and ease.

Introductions and greetings
Conversation etiquette and active listening
Networking with grace and purpose
Gift giving and receiving protocols
Cultural sensitivity and awareness
Dining Etiquette

Mastering the art of formal and informal dining — from fine dining protocol and place setting to navigating international menus — so you always dine with confidence and distinction.

Formal dining and place setting
Table manners and cutlery use
International dining customs
Wine and beverage etiquette
Client entertainment and hosting
International Protocol

Navigating the protocols, customs, and etiquette standards of international business and diplomacy — essential for professionals who work across cultures and borders.

International greeting and address protocols
Cross-cultural communication
Diplomatic and government protocol
International business travel etiquette
Global gift-giving customs
Image and Dress Etiquette

Understanding the power of professional image — how dress, grooming, and personal presentation communicate leadership, credibility, and cultural awareness before a word is spoken.

Professional dress codes decoded
Dressing for different corporate occasions
Personal grooming and presentation
Corporate vs social dress standards
Image alignment with personal brand
Digital and Online Etiquette

Navigating the etiquette standards of digital communication — from email and WhatsApp to LinkedIn and virtual meetings — in a way that maintains professional credibility and respect.

Email etiquette and communication standards
Virtual meeting presence and conduct
Social media professionalism
WhatsApp and messaging etiquette
LinkedIn and professional networking online

How Training is Delivered

Corporate Group Training

Bespoke etiquette training sessions delivered directly to your team or organisation — in person at your offices or at an external venue. Tailored to your industry, culture, and specific needs.

Half day · Full day · Multi-session
Executive Masterclass

A focused, high-impact etiquette masterclass for executives, senior professionals, and leadership teams — covering the most critical etiquette dimensions for leaders at the highest levels.

60 to 90 minutes · Virtual or in person
Individual Coaching

One-on-one etiquette coaching for individuals who want personalised, confidential guidance on specific areas of professional conduct, image, or social etiquette.

Per session · Package options available
Retreat and Immersion

A luxury etiquette immersion experience — ideal for high-potential leadership cohorts and women's professional groups. Combines formal training with practical application in real settings.

1 to 2 days · Luxury venue · Lagos or London
Virtual Workshops

High-quality virtual etiquette workshops for remote teams, diaspora professionals, and global audiences — with the same depth and engagement as in-person sessions.

60 to 120 minutes · Live interactive
Conference and Keynote

Etiquette-themed keynotes and panel contributions for conferences, women's events, and professional association gatherings — inspiring and equipping large audiences with practical etiquette insight.

30 to 60 minutes · Any audience size

Nigeria's Leading Certified Etiquette Expert

Dr. Janet Adetu is not just a speaker on etiquette — she is one of Nigeria's most credentialed and experienced etiquette consultants and trainers. Certified by the Protocol School of Washington as a Corporate Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant, she has been practising and teaching professional etiquette for over a decade — with 13 years on national radio sharing her expertise with millions of listeners.

Her training is grounded in global etiquette standards, adapted for the Nigerian and African corporate context, and delivered with the warmth, practicality, and authority that her clients consistently describe as transformative.

Certified Corporate Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant
Protocol School of Washington, USA
FLC Certified Consultant
Association of Image Consultants International
Personal Branding Surveyor Certified
Reach 360
13 Years on National Radio
Classic FM, Beat FM and more
Dr. Janet Adetu

The Etiquette Difference

Corporate Etiquette Training

Dr. Adetu's etiquette training was the most engaging professional development session our team has ever experienced. People who have worked in corporate environments for 20 years left with new insight. She makes etiquette relevant, practical, and genuinely empowering.

Head of Corporate Affairs
Multinational Organisation, Lagos
Dining and Social Etiquette

We brought Dr. Adetu in ahead of a major international client dinner and the difference in how our team carried themselves was remarkable. The confidence, the composure, the small details — everything was elevated. Our client noticed and commented on it directly.

Managing Director
Financial Advisory Firm, Lagos
Executive Masterclass

I attended Dr. Adetu's etiquette masterclass expecting a refresher on table manners. What I got was a complete transformation in how I see professional conduct. She unpacks the deeper intelligence behind etiquette in a way that makes it stick long after the session ends.

Senior Director
Energy Sector, Abuja
Women's Leadership Programme

Dr. Adetu delivered an etiquette and image session for our women's leadership cohort that completely changed how several of our participants show up in senior spaces. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. One participant described it as the missing piece she had been looking for throughout her entire career.

Programme Director
Women in Leadership Initiative, Nigeria
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Bring Etiquette Training to Your Organisation

Whether you are looking for a one-off session, an ongoing training programme, or a luxury immersion experience — Dr. Adetu and her team will design the right engagement for your needs and objectives.

Format
In person across Lagos and London, or virtual for global audiences
Audience
Individuals, teams, executive groups, and large conference audiences
Duration
From 60-minute sessions to multi-day immersive retreats
Pricing
Available upon enquiry. All proposals are bespoke.
Response
All enquiries responded to within 24 hours

Book an Etiquette Training

Select a date and time that works for you. All enquiries are responded to within 24 hours.

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