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This is one presentation in a series involving presentation skills and professionalism training in the classroom and seminars.
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
