Live, Learn, Teach, Inspire

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The British School of Excellence is an international training and coaching organisation that develops excellence in communication, leadership, etiquette, behavioural intelligence and professional presence. It works with corporates, executives, young people and private clients to build confident, credible individuals and cultures through bespoke programmes, specialist coaching and internationally recognised training. Our Guiding Values Etiquette is Empowerment – It instils confidence, nurtures self-respect, and refines communication with purpose and poise. Excellence Through Manners – Graceful conduct and polished behaviour elevate every personal and professional interaction. Authenticity with Elegance – True success is rooted in the ability to connect, lead and inspire—while remaining entirely oneself. A Global Standard of Inclusivity With students from every corner of the world, our reach is truly international. Each programme is thoughtfully designed to honour cultural nuance while delivering a consistent standard of excellence. Whether training individuals or teams, we tailor every experience to ensure it is inclusive, relevant, and transformational. At The British School of Excellence, we don’t just teach etiquette—we inspire a global movement of emotionally intelligent, socially fluent, and beautifully human professionals. Dr Philip Sykes Founder & CEO, The British School of Excellence Doctorate in Business Administration (Honoris Causa), EIMT Dr Philip Sykes is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The British School of Excellence, the world’s foremost institution dedicated to modern etiquette, emotional intelligence, and excellence in human skills. Initially launched as The British School of Etiquette in 2013, the school was reimagined in 2021 as The British School of Excellence—a name that reflects its expansive global mission and holistic approach to human development. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the fields of leadership, education, and societal transformation, Dr Sykes was awarded the Doctorate in Business Administration (Honoris Causa) by the European Institute of Management & Technology (EIMT). As stated by the institution’s Board of Trustees: “This highest honour issued by our institution recognises scholarly and social achievements and highlights enduring and profound contributions to society at large.” Under Dr Sykes’ visionary leadership, the school has expanded its international presence, forming strategic alliances in Bermuda, Brazil, The Bahamas, Pakistan, Poland, and Oman. His mission is rooted in a belief that kindness, respect, and cultural intelligence are essential to modern leadership and global citizenship. Sought after by royalty, diplomats, government officials, and celebrities, Dr Sykes has become a globally recognised authority on modern manners, interpersonal excellence, and service culture. He is a regular contributor to international media and has been featured by the BBC, NBC, Channel 5 Star, RTL German News, Dutch TV’s Trippers, and Mexico’s Televisa. His insights have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The Mirror, Mayfair Magazine, USA Global TV and Radio, and Gentleman Mexico, among many others.

Publisher

The British School of Excellence

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Sept 2025

Latest episode

17 May 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 May 2026

   Building Confidence Through Etiquette

   Send us Fan Mail Special guest Orchids Campbell brings a rare combination of international etiquette expertise, luxury hospitality experience, and cross-cultural insight to this episode of Live, Learn, Teach, Inspire. As the founder of Etiquette For Everyone in the UAE, Orchids has dedicated her career to helping both children and adults develop confidence, communication skills, modern manners, and cultural awareness in today’s global world. Certified in etiquette and protocol through the Pro...

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   20 Mar 2026

   Iconic Leadership: Knowing, Accessing and Using Your Power

   Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Live, Learn, Teach, Inspire. In this episode, we explore a subject that sits at the heart of extraordinary influence and meaningful leadership. The art of iconic leadership. Our host, Dr Philip Sykes, Founder and CEO of The British School of Excellence, is joined by a remarkable guest whose work has inspired women and leaders around the world. Dr Justina Mutale. Justina is an international speaker, author and founder of the Justina Mutale Foundation. Her work focus...

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   12 Mar 2026

   Child Safeguarding: What Every Parent and Educator Should Know

   Send us Fan Mail Today, we are exploring a subject that sits quietly behind every positive learning experience a child has, yet is often spoken about far too little. Child safeguarding. Many of us can trace our development back to a teacher, mentor, or coach who believed in us and guided us along the way. Teaching, in any form, is a privilege. When someone entrusts you with their child’s development, they are also entrusting you with their safety and well-being. That responsibility reaches fa...

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   26 Feb 2026

   A World Free from Conflicts and Satisfied with Human Rights.

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode, you will hear from Philip Sykes, Founder of The British School of Excellence. Philip is an internationally recognised authority on etiquette, leadership presence and emotional intelligence. His work centres on dignity, mutual respect and the human responsibility we hold towards one another across cultures and borders. He is joined by Zarifa Ghafari. Zarifa is internationally known as Afghanistan’s first female mayor and a courageous advocate for women’s right...

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   18 Feb 2026

   Twelve World Titles and Counting: Oscar Chalupsky on Discipline, Longevity and Defying Cancer

   Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode, Philip is joined by Oscar Chalupsky, international speaker, twelve-time World Champion paddler, Olympian, author and cancer warrior. Few athletes in the world of endurance sport hold a record comparable to Oscar’s. His journey began during his school years and quickly accelerated. At just fifteen, he made national headlines at the South African Surf Lifesaving Championships by winning both the Junior and Senior Ironman titles on the same day. In 19...

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   17 Feb 2026

   HOW TO BE ONE OF THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE: FEATURING ANTHONY BENNETT-USA GLOBAL TV® & RADIO

   Send us Fan Mail USA GLOBAL TV® & RADIO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE PRESENTS LIVE, LEARN, TEACH, INSPIRE HOSTED BY PHILIP SYKES FEATURING ANTHONY BENNETT ABOUT ANTHONY 'Anthony Bennett is an Inspirational Speaker with nearly two decades of public speaking under his belt. He had 12 cardiac arrests and had a 10% survival rate after contracting a string of infections following a school trip to Disneyland Paris in 2006. Anthony now shares his journey globally, brin...

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   11 Feb 2026

   Successful Business Networking with Dr Ivan Misner, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI

   Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Live, Learn, Teach, Inspire, presented by USA Global TV and Radio in partnership with The British School of Excellence. In this episode, Philip Sykes is joined by Dr Ivan Misner, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI and widely recognised as the Father of Modern Networking. With more than 9,800 chapters across every populated continent, BNI has generated millions of referrals and billions of dollars in business for its members, redefining how professionals bui...

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   10 Feb 2026

   From Leaf to Cup - a Story of Tea

   Send us Fan Mail Broadcast live from the historic Twinings of London on the Strand, this special episode brings you into one of Britain’s most iconic tea destinations for a conversation that blends heritage, expertise and discovery. Your host, Philip Sykes, Founder and Principal of The British School of Excellence, is joined by Liam Rose, Senior Brand Ambassador at Twinings. With a background in education and a deep personal interest in the history and chemistry of tea, Liam offers a thoughtf...

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   10 Dec 2025

   LIVE, LEARN, TEACH, INSPIRE-WITH FEATURED GUEST DAVID FABRICIUS

   Send us Fan Mail David Fabricius is a world class YPO resource and award winning keynote speaker, fire walk facilitator, sales trainer, business-investment-life coach, entrepreneur-educator, and author. He has shared stages and or event programs with Richard Branson, Steve Wozniak, John Travolta, Gene Simmons and many many more.. David survived 5 major near death experiences, earned many awards globally, and met, dined and worked with many ultra high achievers, from Corporate Presidents, Top ...

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    30 Oct 2025

    FESTIVE FARE AWAITS_ WHAT_S ON YOUR TABLE THIS SEASON

    Send us Fan Mail USA GLOBAL TV® & RADIO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE PRESENTS A SPECIAL EVENT 12.14.23 1 PM ET I 6 PM GMT STARRING PHILIP SYKES & THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE FEATURING LORETTA THOMAS: -THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE COUNTRY PARTNER-THE BAHAMAS -CEO, MONTE CARLO BAHAMAS HOLDINGS -FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DUCHESS AFTERNOON TEA SALON & CAFE CHANNING NOELLE MOTTO: “ Little girls with dreams became w...

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    22 Oct 2025

    A WORLD FREE FROM CONFLICTS AND SATISFIED WITH HUMAN RIGHTS | The British School Of Excellence

    Send us Fan Mail A WORLD FREE FROM CONFLICTS AND SATISFIED WITH HUMAN RIGHTS USA GLOBAL TV® & RADIO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE 10.18.23 1 PM EST/ 6 PM GMT LIVE, LEARN, TEACH, INSPIRE STARRING PHILIP SYKES FEATURING ZAFIRA GHAFARI DISCUSSION TOPICS -Zarifa's book - ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Zarifa-Womans-...⁠ -The Netflix documentary - ⁠https://www.netflix.com/pl/title/8152...⁠ -Women of Afghanistan -Her work – activism for women’s rights in Afghanistan -T...

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    14 Oct 2025

    BE CLEAR, BE BOLD, BE FREE FEATURING ANTHONY WILLOUGHBY

    Send us Fan Mail BE CLEAR, BE BOLD, BE FREE FEATURING ANTHONY WILLOUGHBY USA GLOBAL TV® & RADIO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE 10.04.23 1 PM EST/ 6 PM GMT LIVE, LEARN, TEACH, INSPIRE STARRING PHILIP SYKES FEATURING ANTHONY WILLOUGHBY Stories of Misadventure from a Life Well-lived on the Roads Less Travelled. Our speaker will be Anthony Willoughby, a British eccentric, adventurer and successful entrepreneur who has spent many decades exploring life’s possibil...

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    10 Oct 2025

    ETIQUETTE & MOTHERHOOD-WITH EXPERT ENKELEDA HOXHA

    Send us Fan Mail The British School of Excellence ETIQUETTE & MOTHERHOOD-WITH EXPERT ENKELEDA HOXHA USA GLOBAL TV® & RADIO PRESENTS THE POWER OF ETIQUETTE & MANNERS EPISODE AZ 12.15.23 STARRING DR. JACALYN KERBECK & PHILIP SYKES FEATURING: ENKELEDA HOXHA ABOUT ENKELEDA Enkeleda Hoxha brings an insightful exploration into the realms of pregnancy etiquette and emotional intelligence. With a rich background in etiquette, emotional intelligence, and as a certified midwife, s...

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    2 Oct 2025

    Manners, Mindset, and Modern Success | Beyond Business | The British School of Excellence

    Send us Fan Mail Confidence and character never go out of style. In this episode, we explore the mission of The British School of Excellence, a unique organisation teaching etiquette, life skills, and presence to students of all ages. From children learning respect and kindness, to professionals refining their polish for the global stage, this conversation unpacks why etiquette is far more than “good manners.” It’s about unlocking confidence, building stronger connections, and opening doors t...

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    26 Sept 2025

    ETIQUETTE AND MANNERS AT A CONFERENCE | The British School Of Excellence

    Send us Fan Mail ETIQUETTE AND MANNERS AT A CONFERENCE | The British School Of Excellence Learn the etiquette and manners at a conference with The British School of Excellence. From proper introductions to networking tips, this video will help you navigate any conference gracefully and professionally. Learn the importance of etiquette and manners at a conference with The British School Of Excellence. Watch this video to master conference etiquette! Learn proper etiquette and manners at a conf...

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    19 Sept 2025

    From Hospitality to High Society – The Journey of Philip Sykes

    Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of the Vinci Hair Podcast, we sit down with the remarkable Philip Sykes, a South African visionary whose career spans decades and industries—from the vibrant energy of the Hard Rock Cafe to the fast-paced world of Sky, fine dining establishments, and ultimately, the creation of a globally respected institution: The British School of Excellence.Philip shares his captivating journey of transformation—from hospitality and customer service to founding a ...

17. 

    14 Sept 2025

    Life Well Balanced Podcast | The Confidence Code: Philip Sykes on Etiquette, Emotional Intelligence, and Everyday Excellence

    Send us Fan Mail What if etiquette wasn’t about being “proper”, but about being truly present? In this inspiring episode, Nick Houpt and Steven Baxendale sit down with Dr Philip Sykes, founder of The British School of Excellence, to explore the deeper meaning of etiquette, emotional intelligence, and authentic human connection. Dr Sykes shares the pivotal experiences that shaped his journey, from working at one of South Africa’s top restaurants, The Colony, to his studies at hotel school and ...

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