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an interactive way. We will help you to understand different cultures
and areas of life that you might not have focused on before. It’s also
a chance for people to take time out in life, and what a way to do it!
Where are the courses being held?
We have two locations. One at The Goring Hotel which is a
beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of Belgravia. It has a Royal
Warrant and is where Kate Middleton stayed the day before her
wedding. We then have Somerley House which stages Bridgerton
and The Crown. It isn’t open to the public so you will be able to
walk around the house and grounds. It really is a once in a lifetime
experience. We schedule each day so you will have between 4-5
modules which compliment each other.
Tell me more about the guest speakers?
We have world renowned speakers who are experts in their field.
For example, Robin Kermode is a voice coach and he will teach
you how best to use your voice for example in public speaking
and interviews. We have Errol Douglass MBE who is one of the
most influential hairdressers in the world. We have my Father, Lord
Kershaw, who will bring his red box with him which talk about how he
became a Lord and what is involved in a hereditary title. Viv Haxby is
an Art Historian and she specialises in the art of beautiful homes such
as Palaces and Stately Homes. She really brings it all to life. We have
Sergio Giacomelli who is Royal Ballet trained and will teach you the
art of movement, pose and posture and how to dance.
I adore style and fashion. Tell me what I can learn from you?
I have been in the fashion industry for 30 years and I talk very
much about the psychology of dressing and understanding what you
are putting on every day and how you want to feel. That level of
communication is so powerful. I will get people to think more about
how they are projecting their personalities through their clothes.
We all work hard and spend money on clothes but do we make the
right decisions? People might be a bit fearful that I am going to be
talking about designer clothing but its actually nothing to do with
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that, it’s about how you work your clothes to suite your body shape
and lifestyle. You could put on something from Zara and make it look
a million dollars by the way in which you put it together.
We will also be discussing the importance of body language. A
lot of us are stooping at the moment due to online working and
constantly being on our phones. We are giving you more of these
skills to build up your confidence. I always say to people your CV
gets you in the room but your personality, presence and demeanour
can get you the job.
Fine dining etiquette is one of the topics that you will be
covering. Tell me more about that.
We want to take it from a different angle rather than the very
basics of where your knives and forks should go. We want to pull in
the psychology behind it to allow people to feel confident and to
be able to relax. Whether you are going on a personal evening out,
a date night or networking with clients or even to understand the
menu. We want to give people confidence but to also feel relaxed as
you will be practising theses skills in life.
What can I learn about tablescaping?
Rula who is co-founder of The London Finishing Academy,
is a world-renowned luxury party planner and she is behind the
production side of our company. I have worked with Rula for many
years and every time I have seen one of her productions I am blown
away by the visual aspect and how unique and creative it is. People
don’t think about it but if your tablescape is beautiful it makes for
a wonderful evening. If you set the standard, then you know your
guests will make the effort too.
If you would like to find more information then please visit
www.thelondonfinishingacademy.com
or check out their
Instagram @thelondonfinishingacademy
One thing is for sure, you are guaranteed to be blown away
by this completely unique experience.
