Speaking Engagements

SPEAKING
ENGAGEMENTS

Sharon Schweitzer speaks to businesses and organizations on a variety of topics surrounding
business etiquette, international protocol, professional dining and tech etiquette. As one of very few International Protocol experts in the southwestern United States and
as a professional who has traveled to all seven continents, Sharon is often asked to speak about
international protocol.

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Sharon is a member of the National Speakers Association and speaks to thousands of people each year.

Sharon currently accepts speaking engagements through Strategic Partnerships, Inc. Founded by Mary Scott Nabers, SPI is a premier provider of specialty services from throughout the nation, and represents an unprecedented group of industry leaders.

If you are interested in having Sharon speak to your business or organization, contact us for more information or schedule online now.

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Sharon with Jessica Conner

AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

“Sharon’s business etiquette sessions for the Austin Chamber, along with her warm personality and interactive approach, made for several successful workshops for our members! Sharon enthusiastically answered audience questions. Her presentations were full of substantive content and very well received. Even our internal chamber staff remembers the lessons — long after Sharon has left the building! I highly recommend Sharon as an etiquette expert who is passionate, consistent, and professional.”Jessica ConnerFormer Vice President, Member Services, Austin Chamber of CommerceAustin, Texas

WESTLAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Sharon with Westlake Chamber of Commerce Past President, Sheila Bostick, Westlake, Texas, USA.

“Sharon Schweitzer is a polished and elegant attorney who can engage an audience as an etiquette speaker! Sharon presented to 80 chamber audience members and was professional, humorous and engaging. Her written materials were excellent and full of substantive information. We received many requests to have Sharon return as a guest speaker so I was not surprised to see outstanding rankings from our audience evaluations. I highly recommend Sharon for speaking or consulting engagements concerning protocol or etiquette. She can motivate individuals from your frontline employees to your top executives!”Sheila BostickPast President, Westlake Chamber of CommerceWestlake, Texas

TEXAS WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Sharon with TWIB President Lisa Beth Thomas and co-presenter Jan Goss, Shoreline Grill, Austin, Texas USA

“Thank you for sharing your valuable time, expertise and charm with the Texas Women in Business. The feedback was exceptional and I am confident that you have forever made an impact on the etiquette of these women.”Connie BrubakerVice President Programs, Texas Women in BusinessAustin, Texas

NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION

Executive Chef Alexander of the International Culinary School, Sharon, Acacia Julius and Chapter Advisor William Hooker at Oology Restaurant at the International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Austin, Texas.

“Confidence levels soared! Sharon Schweitzer’s dining etiquette presentation to the Rising Stars MBA Program was entertaining, informative and humorous. Sharon is an etiquette expert who immediately engaged our students and mentors with an interactive exercise where they learned the finer points of dining, and how to maneuver a complex table setting. We appreciated Sharon’s expertise, attention to detail, and flexibility with our planning process.”Acacia JuliusDirector of Student Affairs, Rising Stars Collegiate Mentoring Program
National Black MBA Association, Inc.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE AUSTIN AREA

Sharon with Gary Porfirio & Sal Olivas of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Gladys Peralta, Former UT Longhorn & NFL Player Brian Jones, Lauren Huffman of Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin, Michael Cramer, Program Director for the University of Texas Program in Sports & Media, and Bill Andrews of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Austin, Texas, USA.

“Sharon provided a great wealth of knowledge and experience to the young people of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin – at the Ann Richards School, Bedicheck, Southwest Key, East Club and the South Club. This etiquette training is vital to our mission of inspiring and enabling all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.”Michael MeyerDirector of Finance & AdministrationBoys & Girls Clubs of the Austin AreaAustin, Texas

Young Womens Alliance

Sharon with Ellie France and Kate Stoker, Past President of the Young Women's Alliance

“Thank you for speaking at our general meeting. The content was wonderful and really resonated with the attendees. Everyone really enjoyed your presentation on corporate etiquette. It was one of our best meetings yet!”Ellie FranceVice President of Programs & EventsYoung Womens AllianceAustin, Texas

DELTA GAMMA SORORITY

Sharon speaking to 100 young ladies at the Delta Gamma sorority house on the University of Texas at Austin campus.

“Thank you for such an outstanding presentation tonight at our chapter meeting. I’m so glad that you were able to expose our women to such important etiquette information – it is so sad that more mothers don’t teach this at home!”Marci LuedtkePresident, Delta Gamma SororityUniversity of Texas at Austin

WOMEN’S GLOBAL NETWORK

“Not only was Sharon a true professional, but her bubbly personality was infectious. She has a way of sharing her knowledge without making you feel awful about not knowing what to do. Her International Protocol program was fun, interactive, content driven and very well received. I know her tips are being used today. She made such an impact, I asked her to be our guest presenter for our Houston Chapter! I highly recommend Sharon’s programs…they really do make a difference.”Darlene SnowDirector of Events,Women’s Global NetworkAustin, Texas

Georgetown Job Café

“We had Sharon speak to our group, Georgetown Job Cafe. We are a non-profit group that provides faith-based resources for employment and personal enrichment. Sharon’s presentation was OUTSTANDING! She provided very important information on proper etiquette on how to present one’s self during the interview. We had many positive comments and we all learned how to reflect a more positive and professional image. We all felt blessed to hear her words of wisdom!”Mary Jane BerryGeorgetown Job CaféGeorgetown, Texas