Principles of
Presenting Yourself
Tips on how to think like a Presenter
The Path to Professionalism
John Consultant
Fallon
Presentation Skills

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