Advancing With Style

POWER SKILLS

Build skills that can't be replaced by machines

3 REASONS FOR TRAINING

To be SUCCESSFUL

Studies by Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation, and Stanford Research Foundation found that 85% of job success comes from having well-developed soft and people skills, and only 15% of job success comes from knowledge and technical skills. These skills are needed to keep your job, enhance your performance, and climb the corporate ladder. Soft skills are transferrable, so regardless of your job, they will be assets through out your career.
To be PROMOTED

A recent study by CareerBuilder, which included 2,000 Human Resources professionals and covered multiple industries, found that 77 percent of those surveyed believed that soft skills were as important as hard skills. Recruiters also believe, an employee with stronger soft skills has a better chance of being promoted to a leadership position than an employee with years of experience but weaker soft skills. You might be a genius in your field, but if you don't have the soft skills you may be passed over for promotions.
To be PROFESSIONAL

One of the most important personal branding attributes is to be regarded as a professional. We immediately notice if people possess this quality and when they don't. We commonly refer to others as being "very professional" or the opposite, "lacking professionalism.” Professionalism is a set of workplace values and expectations regarding how a person should conduct themselves in the workplace. All of the courses offered contribute to professionalism, and are foundations for leadership and Executive Presence.

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Advancing With Style

Pat Stonehouse

President and Founder, Advancing With Style

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As the Founder and President of Advancing With Style, my journey spans more than 25 years of experience in advising a diverse spectrum of entities, from Fortune 500 giants to esteemed universities, government agencies, financial institutions, associations, diplomats, and individuals seeking personal growth. My professional path has led me to collaborate with over 600 organizations and to deliver seminars across the globe. My client roster boasts renowned names such as American Express, Scotia Bank, RBC, Citigroup, The Royal Canadian Mint, Liebherr, Stryker, Boston Scientific, CPA, The Department of National Defence, Black & MacDonald, Merrill Lynch, and IBM.

My mission is to assist you in unlocking your full potential, enabling you to reach new heights in your personal and professional journey. I firmly believe that every person, irrespective of their role, possesses the capacity to stand out, achieve greatness, and perform at their zenith. In my view, professionalism, leadership, and executive presence should permeate every facet of an organization's culture, transcending hierarchical boundaries and extending far beyond the corridors of management and the C-suite.

Join me on a transformative path towards excellence!

GET A JOB, KEEP A JOB

The soft skills they didn't teach you at school

Once you’ve got the job, what does it take to keep the job and be successful? While 87% of recent graduates feel well prepared to hit the ground running after earning their degrees and diplomas, only half of the hiring managers agree. Find out what employers say new recruits lack - and the skill sets they need to succeed. In this book, you’ll acquire skill sets crucial for success in the workplace – many of them soft skills that you probably didn’t learn at school.

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