Story Ideas and Interview Angles

All-Purpose People Skills

The top 5 "conversation starters"...the 5 worst "conversation stoppers"
How to effortlessly put yourself and others at ease in any situation: on a date, in a roomful of strangers, at a business event, or during any gathering.
How's your handshake? Make a great impression and avoid the 3 worst wrist wrestlers.
How to make a great impression in 10 seconds or less.
Exude confidence, good grooming, neatness and resourcefulness, whether you're dealing with bosses or clients, dates or spouses, your neighbors or your children.
What's your Likability Quotient? Take Sue's "L.Q." test (and advice!). You'll reap the rewards of boosting your likability level!

Image, Appearance, Balancing Life and Setting Boundaries

Why women make twice as many "image" blunders as men.
How to recognize unsuccessful people by their annoying habits. Don't emulate them!
Special get-it-together image advice for Baby Boomers, You're in control now. Look and act the part!
Greta Van Susteren did it. People in entertainment live by it. Is cosmetic surgery for you?
How would it impact your image and success?
On-air tips and makeovers like you've never seen! Go beyond the retail clerk fashion advice. Sue can take a host (or audience participant) and rejuvenate his/her manners, people skills, meeting skills, speaking skills, grooming, body language and the overall "package" -- to project "The LOOK of Success."

The Look of Success

Why settle for the shopworn "dress for success?" Sue Morem reveals the secrets of The LOOK of Success for appearance, attire, attitude and actions that get positive attention.

Everything you always wanted to know about fabrics, shoes, grooming, tailoring tricks and putting your winning look together.
These days, everybody is unsure about what to wear on the job. Learn the difference
between business casual, dress-down Fridays, weekend casual, professional wardrobe,
evening businesswear and so-called "relaxed" dress codes.
Make a great impression with everyone you meet, in both business and social situations.
How to look slimmer, fitter, more in control.

Career Development

Become the top job candidate in the first minute of your interview.
10 invaluable interviewing skills. The do's and don'ts that get you the job.
How relying on a degree or education can limit you. It's not always true that more education will get you a better job or give you an advantage. If you don't make a good impression or have people skills, it means nothing. Some of the brightest, smartest people have zero common sense and, therefore, lack in success.
14 reasons to consider leaving your job and moving on to better things.
The thrills of the home office. Does working in your bath robe help or hinder productivity?

Excel at Relationships

Sue's can't-miss check list that ultimately affects all your relationships. Review it before you leave the house, every time.
The no-hassle way to go from the office to any social engagement or personal event.
Are you getting noticed for the wrong reasons? Be alert to these 10 relationship mistakes and opportunities,.
How to be more likable.
The perils of office romance. Advice for safely and happily blending romance and your job (so you can keep both). And why boss/subordinate romances usually spell t-r-o-u-b-l-e.

Communicating at Work

Talking to anyone so you make your feelings and ideas understood and appreciated.
Non-Verbal Communication. What does it say about you?
The workplace rumor mill. Don't get chopped up.
15 fabulous tips for using the phone more effectively.
E-mail at work. Who's watching, who's reading, who's responding? Your rights and responsibilities. How informal should an email message be?
7 top tips for effective meetings that take place in person, over the phone, online, or in a conference call with several people.

Can This Office Be Saved?

Workplace horror stories that can cut short careers, chase away clients and customers, batter budgets, and even put companies out of business.
Coping with the annoying co-worker.
Bad hygiene at work. Who smells? Who tells? The trouble with overdoing cologne, smoke or any aroma that permeates your clothes and hair. The smell of success is NO smell.
Gossip at the office. How to control and corral, while boosting morale. (Advice for managers, co-workers and the entire team.)

Ongoing Show Ideas for Sue

Invite Sue back for:

Monthly "image" checks.
Monthly job/career survival tips.
Success at work tips.
Continuing makeover advice.
Before and after scenes with hosts and audience
Regular self-help segments. Sue can be your resident expert, allowing viewers and listeners to submit questions and problems. She'll answer queries during her special ongoing segments, addressing everything from overcoming shyness to dealing with people problems at work. The list is endless!

Lively Sample Questions for Sue Morem!

What's the first thing people notice about someone, as they meet?
What are the dynamics of an effective handshake? And how can it make or break your career -- or social life?
What's wrong with the way most Americans now dress -- for school, for work, for worship, for social functions, for fun? How do
we fix this?
What can you tell about a person...based on the condition of his or her shoes? Hairstyle? Facial expressions?
Why can telling jokes hinder your career? Bust-up friendships?
Sink your sex life? Batter your bank account? Ruin your reputation?
What's good, bad and downright dangerous about "casual days" in the workplace? What are the 5 worst casual day calamities she's
heard?
Are formality and manners a thing of the past? How can we see a return to civility and etiquette, without seeming stuffy?
What 10 office party no-nos should everyone know?
What do people really look for in job candidates? How can you boost your chances during an interview?
Why is the last day of your job just as important as your first day?
Name the top 10 "Best Job-seeking Secrets" for new grads...for veteran employees hit by downsizing...and for other job hunters in
transition.
When you are attending an event, calling on a client or have an interview and have been told it is "casual" what should you wear?