You: The Brand. Hello there! Ever wonder if you're missing something? You have the success and the accomplishments, but you're not quite getting to the next level? Is your dating or social life is lacking? Maybe all you need is that final "polish" that finishes off your awesome self! Let people see you for who you really are and what you have to offer, packaged in your “brand.”
Objective: Our goal of the Refine™ course is to help you have more confidence and enthusiasm in yourself, in life and in others. It’s a comprehensive course dedicated to helping you feel confident by looking your best, holding your bodies with grace and confidence, and knowing how to interact with different people in a multitude of situations.
How? There are no short cuts to developing an authentic self, a “you-brand” that resonates as genuine. True self development and improvement requires intention, effort and practice. Every little step counts. This process is intended to be fun! To truly integrate the principles taught in this course, it will require daily thought, preparation, and again, practice.
Over time it will require less attention—it will become a habit and a natural part of who you are. Don't let poor grooming, bad habits, or awkward social skills stop you from getting what you want out of life. Learn the tools provided in this course so you can feel comfortable anywhere, from a baseball game to a dinner party with Duchess Kate.
Why? Because grace and confidence never go out of style! TM
Your Instructor
Patricia Munroe has B.A. in English, a J.D. in law and practiced law in California for over 14 years. Before she even completed high school. her mother sent her to Blanche B. Evans Finishing & Modeling School where she completed a year-long training. Ms. Evans then hired her to teach dance classes to the models to improve their grace and coordination. Tricia has over 16 years of jazz and ballet training. She choreographed runway fashion shows and did print modeling during college. As a corporate attorney, Tricia has had the opportunity to travel to places such as London, Ireland, Scotland, and Sweden to conduct legal negotiations. Nothing compares, however, to her joy of teaching poise workshops and founding a finishing school, very much after the tradition of the old greats, Bernie Lenz and the International Model Method, Blanche B. Evans, and Barbara Barrington Jones, a former speaker and trainer in the Miss USA pageants. Tricia has been interviewed and appeared on British television on two separate occasions for her work with the finishing school here in the United States and has been quoted by OC Magazine in a feature article related to holiday etiquette.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewLesson 1 Grooming (9:52)
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StartLesson 2 Exercise Nutrition (8:34)
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StartLesson 3 Visual Poise (14:32)
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StartLesson 4 Social Graces (11:59)
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StartLesson 5 American Table Manners (11:41)
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StartLesson 6 Business Etiquette (6:32)
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StartLesson 7 Short Course in Dating (6:08)
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StartLesson 8 Good Speech (11:04)
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StartLesson 9 Conversational Style (7:34)
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StartLesson 10 Basic Make Up (11:58)
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StartLesson 11 Hair (4:26)
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StartLesson 12 Wardrobe (14:31)
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StartLesson 13 Physical Practice (29:55)