““Amazing presenter!” “Excellent material.” “Super engaged.” “Well worth my time!” These are just a few of the enthusiastic feedback comments we received from graduate business students in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University about Diane’s presentation. She was able to craft a timely and relevant message for our students that combined her body of etiquette expertise with their immediate needs of navigating the professional world pre- and post-COVID. Our 237 student attendees were actively engaged throughout the session due to Ms. Gottman’s interactive presentation style and her dynamic, charismatic speaking ability. I highly recommend Diane Gottsman as a speaker and presenter - especially as we navigate a new way of doing business!””
Michelle RedepenningGraduate Career Specialist, Texas State University
“Networking (a.k.a. etiquette skills) make or break an impression and leave lasting effects. Diane Gottsman will give you the do’s and don’ts, as well as the how to and why for varying social and business situations. Diane engaged our audience, while providing practical application, helping our team with actions and appropriate behaviors when socializing and dining with other professionals. Not only are we impressed with Diane’s expertise, but her tips, tricks, and best practices continue to be put in place and practiced year after year. We highly recommend Diane!”
Stephanie WoodsFood Safety Net Services
“Diane is a renowned etiquette expert and has worked with the Center for Career Development at Rice University for the past 13 years. She teaches our students and staff how to successfully transition into the professional world, covering everything from networking, business etiquette, social media, communication skills, and dress. Her seminars are hands-on so students are practicing every step of the way.
She delivers serious content with an energetic and witty manner and students walk away feeling more confident and can immediately apply what they have learned. Diane knows how to captivate an audience and keep them engaged. Her tips are always current, practical, and timeless.
She delivers no nonsense feedback in a charming manner and her "tell it like it is" approach is fresh, relatable and authentic. It's clear she deeply cares about empowering others and inspires them to do the same. She is the real deal!”
Nicole Van Den HeuvelDirector Center for Career Development | Rice University
“Diane’s Protocol training with our executive education staff continues to receive “glowing” reports. Diane offers practical advice for anyone who works with people.”
Jackie BaugherDirector, Owner Managed Programs, Harvard Business School
“Diane’s words of wisdom are appropriate for a wide array of audiences. Our team ranges from recent college graduates to seasoned professionals, and Diane’s guidance provides something for everyone. Her easy confidence and open, engaging style make it fun to learn the finer points of etiquette that are useful in business and in everyday life!”
Melissa K. TrottaAssociate Dean, Executive Degree Programs, Georgetown University
“Diane always brings a special enthusiasm to our Baylor University’s Annual Etiquette Dinner. Her professional expertise, coupled with her ability to relate and engage the students is the reason our etiquette dinner continues to be such an overwhelming success. Diane covers topics that will assist our students in their professional life, as well as immediately empower them to feel more confident in everyday situations. The event is always a huge success. We love Diane!”
Kat EvansCareer Advisor, Baylor University
“Diane Gottsman delivers informative and entertaining dining etiquette and networking skills presentations to our students each fall. A dynamic speaker, Diane is easy to work with and very responsive to our campus’ needs. Her high-quality handouts help students take away her important message. I highly recommend The Protocol School of Texas for your dining etiquette training needs.”
Alexandra AndersonMA, MEd, Associate Director of Career Services, Southwestern University
“Diane Gottsman is a pleasure to work with and truly an ‘Etiquette Expert’. The students love her insightful tips and engaging sense of humor. We always have a sold out crowd. Several students/faculty have commented that they have attended etiquette dinners before but none as useful as Diane’s.”
Arin ElyStudent Development Coordinator & Academic Advisor, McCoy College Academic Advising, McCoy College of Business Administration, Texas State University-San Marcos
“Diane came highly recommended to us from a number of universities, and 10 years, she has not let us down. A dynamic speaker, she holds the attention of the audience throughout the presentation and her knowledge of the world of etiquette is evident.”
Lindsey McPhersonAssociate Director of Career Services, University of St. Thomas
“Diane Gottsman is truly an expert in her field. Our premedical students always walk away from her sessions with new skills and a greater appreciation for the course material; definitely second to none in expertise and a class act!”
Belinda Chapa GonzalezDirector of Admissions and Special Programs
“We sent our 14 freshman Forty Acres Scholars at The University of Texas through Diane’s dining etiquette seminar and were thrilled with how it turned out. Our scholars gained confidence to handle any dining situation. Diane presents her information in a fun, informative, creative way. Since our scholars dine with alumni on a regular basis, it is imperative that they develop those skills early in their college career.”
Blakeney KuradDirector of Forty Acres Scholars Program and Development, The Ex Students’ Association of The University of Texas
“Diane is an engaging presenter and is always well received by our students. A couple of Diane’s key strengths is her ability to deliver informative material in an interesting manner and quickly respond to student’s questions in a substantive and meaningful way. Diane’s expertise can’t be beat.”
Steven BurtonDirector, Texas MBA at Dallas & Houston, McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin
