Get To Know SDE
about
The vision of The School of Disruptive Etiquette is to provide courses and coaching that empowers young professionals to annihilate negative stereotypes about minorities, defeat low expectations, crash glass ceilings, and crush the status quo.
our vision
explore our centers of learning
• Increasing professional confidence and social intelligence
• Curating a unique personal brand and powerful narrative
• Owning executive presence and professional excellence
• Transforming professional image
• Interviewing, communicating, and presenting like a leader
• Navigating tricky, unclear, or frustrating work environments
• Building organic, authentic professional relationships
• Polishing an in-person and digital portfolio
At The School of Disruptive Etiquette, our goal is to help diverse rising leaders accelerate their career by coaching and courses that help with:
Our Mission
We seek the innate power that resides within each one of us, and leverage the royalty in our lineage.
Believe in Our Power
Every action is rooted in our purpose; our work is grounded in our values and our “why”.
Seek Our Purpose
We encourage stepping outside your comfort zone every day and every session.
Lean Into New Experiences
Mastery doesn’t happen overnight. grace is the standard.
Acknowledge the Journey
Vulnerability precedes new experiences, and new experiences precede growth.
Embrace the Beauty of Vulnerability
At all times. No exceptions. Period.
That's it.
Respect Ourselves and Others
There is no risk or consequence for mistakes. You can’t improve without mistakes, and no one should be penalized for not knowing.
Welcome Mistakes
Peers, students, faculty, staff, and speakers give unending love, truth, encouragement, accountability, comfort, and support.
Are Family
No question is silly, stupid, or out of place. we honor curiosity and encourage our students to ask "why?" more.
Honor Curiosity
Instead of chasing perfection, we celebrate progress. learning happens in steps and each step should be rewarded.
Celebrate Progress
At the School of Disruptive Etiquette, we:
What Our School Stands For
We meet each student where they are, and embrace them for who they are.
No Judgement
We will be a protected home for all students and alumni, and create a “family feel”. Students will have a built-in trusted environment to grow their career, soft skills, network and confidence.
A Safe Space
We aim to provide affordable content to all young professionals who desire to improve their career, and remove the agony from.
Affordable Options
Our Commitment to Each Student
The School of Disruptive Etiquette believes in action and an unwavering commitment to equality for all is necessary to drive change. We want to create more opportunities and equity in the workplace, and are striving to build a more inclusive and diverse future that levels the playing field for rising young leaders of all backgrounds.
We are acting, we are building, we are leading, and we are innovating. Through our desire to disrupt, we will not only drive change, we’ll support and provide resources for those who are driving change as well. Although the School of Disruptive Etiquette primarily serves underrepresented minority professionals, we are a school for all who have a desire to learn.
More than words - we need action.
Our Commitment to Diversity
academics
admissions
approach
The Professional Misfit
mascot:
Washington, DC
headquarters:
Wherever You Are
location:
Founded in 2016
established:
Quick Facts
Described as the first school of its kind, because of its founder’s radical yet practical vision for a safe place for diverse young leaders to achieve the tools and soft skills needed to succeed in their career while discovering their limitless power.
our identity:
7
Centers of Learning
3
Trimesters Per Academic Year
100%
Success Rate
0
failures
4.0
Average Student GPA (Growth in Positive Attitude)
1500+
Taught
Toni Purvis is an etiquette consultant and a career coach who is passionate about helping underrepresented young professionals accelerate their career by leveraging their soft skills, confidence, executive presence, and relationships.
Professional Bio
Read Her Story
Meet the Founder and President - Toni Purvis
Our Team
Professor, Financial Literacy, Wealth, and Investing
Anastasia
Professor, Career Strategy and Professional Portfolio
Tristan
Professor, Public Speaking and Persuasion
Jacques
Professor, Public Speaking and Persuasion
Damen
introductions to “The Squad”.
Here are the talented people that make The SDE the special place it is.
Faculty
Professor, Authenticity and Advocacy
Shanita
Professor, Financial Literacy, Wealth, and Investing
Ashley
Professor, Interviewing and Impressions
Adeyemi
Professor, Career Strategy and Professional Portfolio
Kristen
Executive Coach
Ashley
Interview Coach
Raudy
Life Coach
Tanisha
Coaches
Public Speaking Coach
Jacques
Life Coach
Shanita
Interview Coach
Adeyemi
Resume Coach
Tristin
Career Coach
Nadia
Assessments Coach
Kristen
Public Speaking Coach
Damen
Finance Coach
Ashley
Finance Coach
Stephanie
Business Project Manager
Sade
Executive Assistant to Toni Purvis
Briana
Program Manager
Kenyatta
Staff
