Your premier finishing school of etiquette
Elevating professional presence through corporate elegance
Corpele, which stands for Corporate Elegance, is a Johannesburg-based finishing school of etiquette and image consultancy providing a suite of professional image consulting services and business soft skills.
Our programmes have been successfully adopted by leading banks, law and audit firms, insurance companies, retail giants, hospitality industries and many more.
Why partner with me
- Level One BEE contributor
- 100% Black female-owned
- Member of the Association of Image Consultants of South Africa (APICSA)
- Johannesburg based finishing school of etiquette and image consultancy
Our areas of service
Based in Johannesburg, we are passionate about empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to cultivate grace, poise, and assertiveness. Our bespoke solutions focus on business etiquette, image consultancy, and professional presence. Through specialist training workshops and seminars, we deliver corporate excellence to the South African market.
Corporate and professional business skills courses
Corporate and personal image branding
Business and social etiquette
Gen Z and millennials social skills
Our Clients & Partners
Trusted by leading South African organisations
Based in Johannesburg, we are passionate about empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to cultivate grace, poise, and assertiveness. Our bespoke solutions focus on business etiquette, image consultancy, and professional presence. Through specialist training workshops and seminars, we deliver corporate excellence to the South African market.
Frequently asked questions
Got questions? I have answers. Here are the most common queries about how we can work together to refine your professional presence and elevate your brand with corporate excellence.
1. Is an image consultant worth the investment?
Yes. Corpele help employees understand how their personal brand directly impacts company perception. By aligning individual values with your organisation’s identity, our workshops ensure staff own and personalise their professional presence, driving sustainable growth and a more polished corporate reputation in the South African market.
2. Can "executive presence" really be taught?
Absolutely. Our bespoke solutions focus on character development and the cultivation of grace, poise, and assertiveness. Through specialist training workshops and seminars, we bridge the gap between technical skill and executive presence, empowering individuals to master the art of professional conduct and corporate excellence.
3. Does the training cover digital and virtual etiquette?
Yes. Our future-focused training is designed to meet the demands of Industry 4.0. We prepare your team for the digital shift, ensuring they maintain a professional brand across all virtual platforms. This ensures your workforce is resilient and ready for the technological changes impacting the modern Johannesburg business landscape.
4. How do I balance "being myself" with etiquette?
We focus on helping staff “own and personalise” their professional presence. Rather than imposing a rigid mask, our mentoring development programme helps individuals from diverse backgrounds cultivate self-confidence. This ensures they can navigate high-pressure environments while remaining authentic to their personal brand.
5. Is this training only for senior executives?
No. We offer comprehensive work-readiness and youth coaching specifically designed to bridge the entry-level gap. We equip local matriculants, Gen Z, and millennials with the fundamental soft skills and business etiquette required to thrive as they transition from university into their first professional corporate roles.
6. Can these skills be learned effectively online?
We offer both on-site and virtual consulting services across Gauteng. As a qualified APICSA professional member, our director ensures that internationally recognised standards are maintained in every format. Our interactive workshops and consultations are designed to be high-impact, whether delivered in person or digitally.