ABOUT ETIQUETTE ACADEMY
Elevating Everyday Life Through Exceptional Etiquette
Welcome to The Etiquette Academy, where refinement meets success. We believe in the transformative power of etiquette, both personal and professional. Our mission is to empower individuals with the skills and grace needed to navigate diverse social and business landscapes. Meet the experts behind our curriculum, and embark on a journey of personal and professional growth with The Etiquette Academy. Join us in cultivating a world where courtesy, respect, and success go hand in hand.
Lauren Rose Hofland
Lauren is an executive recruiter and consultant, working with businesses and nonprofit organizations to create practical roadmaps to success utilizing marketing opportunities, corporate philanthropy, and comprehensive strategic planning.
Lauren’s career began in newspaper, advertising, and public broadcasting copywriting. She spent over two decades in nonprofit management and fundraising, launching two nonprofit organizations along the way and serving as the Assistant County Executive in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Immediately prior to becoming a consultant, Lauren headed up corporate giving at a large corporation, integrating marketing and branding best practices into the philanthropic decision-making process.
She is a champion of building relationships and strategic partnerships where she is best able to exercise her love of strengthening organizations, creative problem-solving, and process improvement. She is an ENFJ (Myers-Briggs); Red/Green (Equilibria); and a thorough, idea-driven individual with a high sense of urgency (Caliper).
Kym Leibham
Meet Kym, a resolute and accomplished educational leader, organizational developer, and strategic planner boasting over three decades of professional expertise. With a robust skill set encompassing coaching, mentoring, communication, goal-setting strategies, and meticulous attention to detail, Kym is recognized for her impact in education and professional development.
Known for implementing problem-solving and relationship-driven business approaches, Kym has cultivated enduring and profitable relationships throughout her career. Guided by a strong ethical foundation and an unwavering work ethic, she possesses a refined ability to strategize, offering a truly unique and distinguished professional profile.
Adding to her extensive portfolio, Kym has served as a university adjunct instructor of business and professional protocol, developing and delivering curriculum and classroom instruction. This enriches her multifaceted expertise, further solidifying her reputation as a dynamic and influential educational leader.