principles of presenting yourself- the path to professionalism

Presenting YourselfPrinciples of

Tips on how to think like a Presenter

John FallonPresentation Skills Consultant

The Path to Professionalism

What does it mean to be a professional?

Professional: a person that engages in a pursuit / activity professionally

Professionalism reflects the conduct, aims, or qualities that mark a

profession or professional person

Why be a professional?

What’s in it for you?

Three reasons to be a professional:

Pride… improve self confidence and create a support system

Respect… admiration from others and desired by employers

Opportunities… get noticed, be in demand and career advancement

Establish the rules…

Teach the core principles…

Provide reminders and reinforcement…

5 Keys to being a true professional…

Character is who you are and what you stand for

Attitude is your mental outlook on the world

Excellence is your commitment to the highest quality

Competency is your degree of expertise

Conduct is how you deal and interact with others

To be a professional, you must…

Make a commitment to being a professional

Always do and say what you

is the right thing to do or say

Look and act professionally

Take pride in your work

Learn your craft and teach it to others

Be accountable and responsible for your

actions

Do not tolerate mediocrity

Do whatever you need to do whenever you need to do it

Do something useful to serve others

Continually invest in your own professional development and growth

Begin your quest on the path to professionalism