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

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

2. What does it mean to be a
professional?

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

4. Professionalism reflects the conduct,
aims, or qualities that mark a
profession or professional person

5. Why be a professional?
What’s in it for you?

6. Three reasons to be a professional:

7. Pride… improve self confidence and create
a support system

8. Respect… admiration from
others and desired by
employers

9. Opportunities… get noticed, be in demand
and career advancement

10. Establish the rules…

11. Teach the core principles…

12. Provide reminders
and reinforcement…

13. 5 Keys to being a true professional…

14. Character is who you are and what
you stand for

15. Attitude is your mental
outlook on the world

16. Excellence is your commitment to the
highest quality

17. Competency is your degree of
expertise

18. Conduct is how you deal and interact
with others

19. To be a professional, you must…

20. Make a commitment to being a
professional

21. Always do and say what you
is the right thing to do or say

22. Look and act professionally

23. Take pride in
your work

24. Learn your craft and teach it to others

25. Be accountable and
responsible for your
actions

26. Do not tolerate mediocrity

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

28. Do something useful to
serve others

29. Continually invest in your own
professional development and growth

30. Begin your quest on the
path to professionalism