Philip Sykes is a distinguished etiquette trainer and consultant renowned for his global leadership and commitment to professional excellence. With over 35 years of extensive experience, he has engaged with clients at the highest echelons, emphasising the transformative impact of etiquette in both business and personal contexts.
In 2013, Philip founded The British School of Etiquette, now known as The British School of Excellence since June 2021, maintaining a steadfast focus on etiquette, manners, emotional intelligence, and customer excellence. His expertise has attracted a clientele including royalty, diplomats, presidential staff, and celebrities worldwide.
Under his stewardship, the school has cultivated an international network of partnerships and consultants spanning Bermuda, Brazil, Lebanon, The Bahamas, Pakistan, Poland, and Oman.
Philip Sykes is a frequent media presence, sought after as an etiquette expert and commentator on contemporary manners and behaviour. He has contributed to prominent outlets such as BBC Radio, Channel Five Star TV, NBC, RTL German News, Dutch TV program Trippers, and Mexican TV station Televisa. His insights have also been featured in leading newspapers and magazines, including The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The Mirror, The Wall Street Journal, The Mayfair Magazine, and Gentleman Magazine Mexico.
He features regularly on USA Global TV as the host of The British School of Excellence Etiquette Show, broadcast live on YouTube weekly, as a guest on The Royally Rich, and as the host of Live, Learn, Teach, Inspire sessions with special guests such as Dr Ivan Misner, Founder and CEO of the BNI Global business networking organisation; Her Excellency, Dr Justina Mutale has been globally acclaimed as one of the most influential and inspirational African women; Oscar Chalupsky, internationally-acclaimed Olympic sportsman and author; and David Fabricius, an award-winning speaker, entrepreneur, adventurer and philanthropist.
As Principal and Founder of The British School of Excellence, Philip is dedicated to empowering students with the tools and confidence to achieve their aspirations. His exceptional interpersonal and motivational skills enrich every course he leads. The school's distinction as the sole organisation of its kind certified and accredited by CPD, ILM (part of City & Guilds), Investors in People, and The
Institute of Leadership and Management, as well as recognised as a Center of Training Excellence underscores Philip's unwavering commitment and dynamic leadership.
In Philip’s own words:
"The purpose of my life is to embody vitality and joy, to engage energetically and passionately with those around me, to cherish and respect loved ones, and to continually learn and collaborate with others in order to inspire and support them in living purposeful lives, loving abundantly, and making enduring contributions to our world."
In business, as in life, you only get one chance to make a first impression, so it is vital to make yours memorable for all the right reasons. If you want to elevate your professional presence and learn how to communicate more effectively, The Polished Professional™ is the course for you.
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Strewn with real-life stories, fun facts, playful wordsmithing and engaging rhetoric, this handbook will take you from the dining table to the boardroom table and even beyond borders.
