Principles of

Presenting Yourself
Tips on how to think like a Presenter

The Path to Professionalism

John Fallon
Presentation Skills Consultant
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