Katherine Mason Young
Let’s face it, good social skills are the key to a successful life. They can open doors of opportunity, win over a potential employer, help diffuse an argument or even land a first date. Katherine Mason Young brings to life these essential skills we all need to engage with new people and navigate the world with courage and confidence.
PRIMARY TOPICS
- Business Dining & Etiquette
- Networking
- First Impressions
- Confidence
- Communication
- Character Development
GETTING TO KNOW
Katherine Mason Young
Good social skills can rescue a project that has gone wrong, open the door to a lucrative opportunity, and even disarm the most challenging client. Katherine Mason Young knows this firsthand.
Her career has taken her from dancing with diplomats to feeding corporate sharks, and she’ll convince you that landing a prize-winning tuna is much easier when you know the right bait. As a business owner, philanthropist, mother, river guide, and wrangler of large groups of children, Katherine brings humor, authenticity, and hard-earned wisdom to every audience. You’ll leave laughing, thinking differently, and wondering why no one taught these skills sooner.
Katherine Mason Young skillfully weaves together real-world scenarios, historical anecdotes, and factual data to help professionals come into their own and make the most of their professional opportunities. She provides the kind of advice that can help your team gain the skill set and self-confidence necessary to actually move the needle.
People do business with people they know, people they like and people they TRUST . By investing in interpersonal skills, organizations don’t just improve sales—they cultivate stronger leaders, more effective teams, and lasting professional relationships that extend well beyond the boardroom.
Katherine Mason Young will transform your idea of a social network with innovative courses in social skills, interpersonal relations, community, and character exploration. Designed to give professionals a greater sense of confidence and comfort in all of their business dealings and the tools to do better in virtually every aspect of life.
Keynotes
Business Dining & Entertaining Etiquette
Have you considered how you or your employee’s behavior – stature, attitude, impression and yes, social skills – can affect your bottom line?
Peter Druker noted, “more business transpires over a meal than in any other arena, and yet there is no MBA course on the subject.”
Nowhere is our education and civility more clearly on display than at the dining table. One can tell a lot about a person by the way they interact in a dining situation and the reputation of your business is at stake.
Are they rude to the waitstaff? This could be an indication of their people skills. Do they gobble up everything on their plate or have habits that are uncomfortable or distracting? This could be a sign of their self-control.
This course is a must for all professionals. When to talk business, which fork to use, how to handle the bill and should you order that second glass of wine? Don’t let another business opportunity slip through your fingers. Katherine Mason Young will teach you EVERYTHING you need to feel comfortable, be confident and make the most of your next business event.
Organizational Impact
- Rules of contemporary dining etiquette and table manners
- Making deals, while breaking bread
- Hosting & Toasting
- Professional social events and expectations
- Do’s & Taboo’s at the dining table
- Wine etiquette (optional)
Business Dining & Entertaining Etiquette keynotes can be done in as little as 45 minutes. However, dining etiquette courses are typically hosted in conjunction with a formal lunch or dinner to promote hands-on
learning. This will extend the Keynote to approximately 1-2 hours.
NOTE: Client is responsible for all organization and expenses associated with the meal, and can consult with EVERGREEN Speakers and Katherine on restaurant location, logistics and menu offerings, if needed.
Soft Skills & First Impressions
It’s true what they say—you only get one chance to make a great first impression. This course could open doors of opportunity you never even knew existed.
Did you know that only 25% of people know how to give a proper handshake? Never underestimate the power of a warm smile, a confident handshake, and a genuine connection.
In this engaging course, Katherine explores the key elements of making a lasting first impression and
shares the subtle factors that influence how people perceive you. You’ll learn practical strategies for building rapport, approaching new clients with confidence, and mastering the art of meaningful small talk.
Whether you’re meeting prospective clients, networking, or representing your organization, these skills can make a lasting impact. Your team can’t afford to miss this class.
Organizational Impact
- Engage new people and clients with confidence and ease.
- Learn powerful tools to strengthen one’s identity and form lasting impressions
- Gain the confidence to successfully network and grow your professional circles
- Promote personal growth and leadership skills
The Social Networking Advantage
WHO you know, just might get you further than WHAT you know. Lets face it, networking can be painful, but it is a necessary evil that every professional must endure. Dive into a crash course on developing your social connections with a whole new plan and perspective.
Most professionals struggle with expanding their reach and even more so, effectively engaging potential clients. They fail to realize that their behavior in a professional networking setting is not only a reflection of the organization, but a demonstration of their education, professionalism and competence.
Take the awkwardness out of networking and get excited about the opportunities coming your way. Grow your circle and make the most of your business network with this 20–30-minute add-on to any session.
Organizational Impact
- Grow personal connections
- How to break the ice and talk to strangers
- Bridging the generation gap
- Developing your personal and professional networks.
- Follow up and follow through
Speaker Resources
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
To help you promote your event with Brittany, EVERGREEN has created promotional templates. In this folder, you will find resources for social media and press photos that you can use for your event.
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LOGISTICAL MATERIALS
Below you will find logistical resources for the day of your event with Brittany.
In-Person AV Needs (PDF)
Speaking Introduction (PDF)
