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When you give a presentation, it is important to remember the whole package, and that means how you present yourself as well as how you present the material.

It is not good to spend hours and hours preparing a wonderful presentation and neglect the effect of your own appearance.

Whether you like it or not, people make judgements about you based on your appearance.

These judgements may be conscious or subconscious, but they all affect how, and whether, your audience is prepared to take on board your message as presenter.

Our pages on Personal Appearance and Personal Presentation explain the importance of presenting yourself effectively, more generally. This page focuses on the impact of self-presentation in presentations.

The Importance of Expectations

When you stand up to give a presentation, the audience already has certain expectations about how you will behave, and what you will say.

These expectations may be based on the event, the marketing, their knowledge of you, or their previous experience more generally.

Expectations may also be based on societal norms, such as business people are expected to wear suits.

You don’t have to match people’s expectations, of course, but you do need to be aware that, if you don’t, they are going to have to spend time processing that difference. This mismatch will take some of their concentration away from your message.

You also need to be aware that people can only take so much discomfort.

A mismatch between expectations and reality can even lead to a situation called cognitive dissonance , where individuals come into contact with something — whether idea, person, or belief — that causes them to question their own internal beliefs and values.

This can be very uncomfortable, and the normal reaction is to try to avoid it. In a presentation situation, that's going to mean either leaving or just not listening, neither of which is ideal.

This is particularly important if you want to say something that your audience will find difficult to hear.

If you want to say something outrageous, wear a suit.

The late Dr Joe Jaina, Organisational Psychologist at Cranfield School of Management.

Aspects of Personal Presentation

Your personal presentation includes:

• Accessories, which in this context means anything that you’re carrying or wearing, including your notes, although it also includes luggage, bags, phones, jewellery, watches, and scarves;
• Body language; and

Your clothes are probably the most obvious aspect of personal presentation.

In deciding what to wear, there are several things to consider:

What does the audience expect?

It’s not actually as simple as ‘wear a business suit’, because this may not always be appropriate.

It does depend what your audience is expecting. On some occasions, or in some industries, smart casual may be much more appropriate. If you’re not sure, ask the organisers about the dress code. You can also ask someone who has been to the event before, or have a look online.

If it’s a regular event, there will almost certainly be photographs of previous occasions and you can see what other people have worn.

Within the audience’s expectations, what will make you feel comfortable?

You will present best if you are fairly relaxed, so you need to find a balance between the audience’s expectations, and feeling comfortable.

For example, you may have a particular suit that you think makes you look good. For women, it’s also worth thinking about shoes: you’re going to have to stand for the duration of the session, so make sure that you can do that.

If you’re not used to heels, don’t wear them.

Your accessories should be consistent with your clothes.

That doesn’t mean that your bag needs to be the same colour as your jacket.  However, if you’re wearing a suit, your notes should be in a briefcase or smart bag, and you’re not carrying a backpack or plastic carrier bag. Again, it’s about not distracting your audience from your message.

Likewise, your notes should be part of your thinking. Producing a dog-eared sheaf of paper is not going to help you project a good image. Papers tend to flap about, whereas cue cards can be held on your hand, which is why it is worth considering using cue cards, or even memorising most of what you’re going to say and using your visual aids as cues.

See our page: Managing your Presentation Notes for more on this.

The Importance of Self-Presentation

In 2005, the Conservative Party in the UK faced a leadership election as leader Michael Howard announced that he would step down. The actual election was held between October and December that year. In October, at the Conservative Party Conference, each of the announced candidates was given an opportunity to make a 20-minute speech.

Before the speeches, David Davis was very much the front-runner in the competition. However, his conference speech was considered poor. He spoke from notes, and never really came alive. David Cameron, a more junior member of the party and considered by many an outside chance as leader, made a speech that set the hall alight. He spoke without notes, and with passion, presenting himself as the young, upcoming potential leader who could take the party in a new direction.

By the following morning, the bookies had David Cameron as the front-runner and he went on to win the leadership election.

Self-Presentation also Includes Body Language and Voice.

While there are many important elements of body language, perhaps the most important is to project self-confidence .

You need to demonstrate that you believe in what you’re saying. Otherwise, why would anyone else believe it?

For more about this, and other aspects of body language that may help your communication, see our pages on Managing a Presentation Event and Non-Verbal Communication .

Part of projecting self-belief is being able to control your voice, and speak slowly and clearly. You also need to vary your tone and pace to keep people interested.

For more about this, see our page on Effective Speaking .

In conclusion…

When you are making a presentation, you are presenting a package: you and your message. The more you are aware of the impact of every element, the more effective the package will be as a whole.

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Any time you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing you must do is to raise your standards . Tony Robbins

Standards are the system of how you live your life.

They exist as a singular document that you can refer to and check in with daily, to hold yourself accountable.

Here’s how they work.

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What Are Standards?

Standards are our personal metrics and measurements for how we act, behave and live across the different areas of our lives .

They are the list of things that we consider the bare minimum acceptable for ourselves.

They may look like this:

Organisationally, they sit as a document between our personal ops and our journal entries :

Your standards can also be thought of as your personal code — the rules that you set for yourself and follow in your life.

They are also your ongoing processes — habits, behaviours and things you want to be consistently doing.

Why Bother With Standards at All?

Between having journal entries, goals , core values and a purpose in life … why do we even need standards at all?

As Tony Robbins states, standards provide the minimum benchmark for your life, and can be used to fuel change in your life.

They act as a form of intrinsic motivation to drive you to not compromise the promises you have made to yourself.

When you have your own set of standards, you start to care less about what others think of you because you already know that how you live is “good enough” according to yourself.

Creating Your First Set of Standards

Let’s get practical.

To create your first set of standards, you need to open a new document in your journal, and then structure it like this:

“General” describes your overall life standards, and the remainder of the areas are the standards across each area of life .

3-5 standards per area is more than enough — don’t go too crazy with this.

What does a standard actually look like?

You can think of standards as the bare minimum acceptable for yourself in each area. You can also think of them as what you aspire to be, but aren’t quite there yet.

For example, a health standard may be:

This doesn’t mean that you will wake up every single day at 5am sharp, but it does mean that most of the time you will.

Where do my standards come from?

Your standards are derived from your personal ops documents — your purpose/mission , your core values , your reasons why , and your list of virtues and vices .

Remember that your standards are deeply personal to you . There is no need to share them with anyone else, and there is no need for you to conform to anyone else’s standards.

Can you show me some more example standards?

Here’s some example standards across each area:

These are only example standards.

Standards are highly individual and what matters more is that the standards are right for you , your mission in life and your goals in life.

Using Your Standards Daily

Once you have a document of your own standards, you can use your standards daily.

• Read them in the morning.
• Read them in the evening.
• Reference them whenever you are setting goals or reviewing goals you’ve accomplished.
• Actually live them. By reading them daily, you know if you are meeting your own standards or not, and can adjust immediately.

Reviewing Your Standards

You should review your standards on a quarterly basis. This is just reading over them with some thought and checking that they’re still valid.

You should write a new standards document every year during your annual review .

Your standards for the new year may mostly be the same as the previous year… but hopefully you are raising some of your standards on an annual basis to become the person you want to be.

What To Do Next

Write out your first standards document.

And then apply it — take your standards, and use them to set your goals across cascading timeframes . And then live them — that’s what our personal standards are for!

Photo by Hans Reniers .

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About Me Slides: How to Introduce Yourself in a Presentation

From conference talks to client demos, it’s always essential to include an About Me slide in any presentation you are giving. Introducing yourself early into the presentation helps build a better rapport with the audience.

You can start with several fun facts about me slide to break the ice or go for a more formal professional bio to explain your background and what makes you qualified to talk about the topic at hand. At any rate, your goal is to get the audience on your side by revealing some of your personality. 

How to Introduce Yourself in a Presentation: 4 Approaches 

It’s a good practice to include self-introduction slides at the beginning of your presentation. If you are looking to answer how to introduce yourself professionally, typically somewhere after the title, opening slide , and the main agenda. However, the presentation structure will be somewhat different depending on whether you are presenting to a new audience or a group of people familiar with (e.g., your team, clients, or business partners). 

Here are four about me slide ideas you can try out, plus an About me template you can use to present yourself in a presentation. 

1. Mention Your Name and Affiliations

Start with the introduction basics. State your name, company, title/position, and several quick facts about who you are and what you do. Even if you present to a familiar audience, a brief recap is always welcome. 

To keep things a bit more engaging, consider adding some lesser-known facts about yourself. For example:

• Your interests 
• Recent accomplishments
• Testimonial/quote from a team member 
• Fun nicknames you got 

The above can be nice ice breakers for less formal team presentations, project updates, or catch-ups with clients. 

Here are several unique About Me examples you can try out:

For a client case study presentation : 

“Hi, I’m Lynda, Chief Customer Success Specialist with Acme Corp. (Also, someone you thought was a chatbot for the first few encounters)

47 NPS | 15% Churn Rate | 40% repeat purchase rate”

For a team after-action review presentation :

Mike, Project Manager at Cool Project

(aka Maximizer)

Personal Project stats:

387 Slack messages answered

56 cups of coffee consumed

Project profit gross margin: $1.2 million 

2. Work On Your Elevator Pitch 

One of the best ways to introduce yourself in a presentation is to share a punchy elevator pitch. This works extra well if you are presenting to a new audience. 

An elevator pitch is a concise statement (1-2 sentences) that summarizes your unique strengths, skills, and abilities and explains how these can benefit your listener. 

It’s nice to have one ready for your presentations and networking in general since it helps you immediately connect with new people and communicate your value. 

Writing a solid elevator pitch may require several attempts and iterations. But the sooner you start — the faster you’ll arrive at the best formula! 

To get your creative juices flowing, here are several elevator pitch ideas you can incorporate in an introduction slide about yourself. 

For professionals: 

“Certified Salesforce Administrator, data visualization specialist, and analytics for top SaaS brands. I help businesses make more sense of their data to drive better outcomes”.

For a mentor :

“Adjunct professor of creative writing at Columbia University, published author, former lifestyle editor at Esquire, the New York Times. I can teach you how to find, shape, pitch, and publish stories for web & print.”

For a student: 

“Third-year Marine Biology student at Denver State Uni. Volunteer at Lake Life Protection NGO, climate change activist, looking to expand my research about water conservation”.

3. Answer Popular Questions or Assumptions 

If you are a frequent presenter , chances are you get asked a lot of the same “About Me questions” after your speeches and during the networking bits. So why not address a roaster of these in your About Me slide? Select 4-5 most common questions and list them as quick FAQs on your slide deck. 

4. Focus on Telling a Story 

Strong introductions are personable. They are meant to offer a sneak-peak into your personality and the passion behind your work. That’s why for less formal presentations, you can (and should!) start with a short personal story. 

Remember: reliability is important to “click” with your audience. 

For instance, neuroscience research of political ads recently found that ads featuring real people performed better than those with genetic stock footage. Among viewers, emotional engagement and memory encoding (recall) increased dramatically when political ads showed relatable people. 

The same holds true for commerce. In 2015, GE launched a viral “What’s the Matter With Owen?” video ad series to attract more young talent to the company. The clips featured a relatable protagonist, struggling to explain what his work at GE entails e.g. that the company isn’t building railroads, but actually does some very innovative pilots. Many engineers related to the promo and work applications to GE shoot up by 800% ! 

As the above examples show, a good relatable story can go a long way. So think about how you can make a PowerPoint presentation about yourself more representative of who you really are as a person. 

How to Give a Presentation About Yourself: 4 Fool-Proof Tips

On other occasions, you may be asked to give a full-length “about me” presentation. Typically, this is the case during a second interview, onboarding , or if you are in attending a training program or workshop where everyone needs to present themselves and their work. 

Obviously, you’ll need more than one good about me slide in this case. So here’s how to prepare a superb presentation about me. 

What to Put in a Presentation About Yourself?

The audience will expect to learn a mix of personal and professional facts about you. Thus, it’s a good idea to include the following information: 

• Your name, contact info, website , social media handles, digital portfolio .
• Short bio or some interesting snippets. 
• Career timeline (if applicable).
• Main achievements (preferably quantifiable).
• Education, special training.
• Digital badging awards , accolades, and other types of recognition.
• Something more personal — an interest, hobby, aspiration. 

The above mix of items will change a bit, depending on whether you are giving an interview presentation about yourself or introduce yourself post-hiring. For example, in some cases a dedicated bio slide may be useful, but other times focusing on main achievements and goals can be better.

That being said, let’s take a closer look at how to organize the above information in a memorable presentation. 

P.S. Grab an about me slide template to make the design process easier! 

1. Create a List of “Facts About Me”

The easiest way to answer the “tell me about yourself” question is by having an array of facts you can easily fetch from your brain. 

When it comes to a full-length about me presentation , it’s best to have a longer list ready. To keep your brainstorming process productive, organize all your ideas in the following buckets: 

• Key skills (soft and hard)
• Educational accolades, training
• Accomplishments and other “bragging rights”
• Personal tidbits (a.k.a. fun facts ) 

Once you have a list, it gets easier to build a series of slides around it. 

2. Think Like Your Audience 

Most likely you’d be asked to make a presentation about yourself by a recruiter. There’s a good reason why many ask this — they want to determine if you are a good “cultural fit” for their organization. 

After all, 33% of people quit within the first 3 months of accepting a new job. Among these:

• 43% of employees quit because their day-to-day role was different than what they were told it would be during the hiring process.
• 32% cite company culture as a factor for leaving within the first three months. 

About me presentations often serve as an extra “filter” helping both parties ensure that they are on the same page expectations- and work style-wise. Thus, when you prepare your slide deck, do some background company research. Then try to align the presentation with it by matching the company tone, communication style, and cultural values. 

3. Include Testimonials and Recommendations

Use the voice of others to back up the claims you are making in your presentation. After all, trumping your own horn is what you are expected to do in such a presentation. But the voices of others can strengthen the claims you are personally making. 

Depending on your role and industry, try to sprinkle some of the following testimonials: 

• LinkedIn recommendations
• Quotes from personal or professional references
• Social media comments 
• Data metrics of your performance
• Funny assessments from your colleagues/friends 

The above not just strengthen your narrative, but also help the audience learn some extras about you and your background. Testimonial slides can be of help for this purpose.

4. Include a Case Study 

One of the best ways to illustrate who you are is to show what you are best in. Remember, an about me presentation often needs to “soft sell” your qualifications, experience, and personality. 

One of the best ways to do that is to showcase how you can feel in a specific need and solve issues the business is facing. 

So if you have the timeframe, use some of the ending slides to deliver a quick case study. You can present: 

• Short retrospective of a past successful project
• Before-after transformations you’ve achieved 
• Spotlight of the main accomplishments within the previous role 
• Main customer results obtained
• Specific solution delivered by you (or the team you’ve worked with) 

Ending your presentation on such a high note will leave the audience positively impressed and wondering what results you could achieve for them.

To Conclude 

It’s easy to feel stumped when you are asked to talk about yourself. Because there are so many things you could mention (but not necessarily should). At the same time, you don’t want to make your introduction sound like a bragging context. So always think from the position of your audience. Do the facts you choose to share benefit them in any way? If yes, place them confidently on your About Me slides! 

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Personal Presentation – an Overview

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What is Personal Presentation and Why is It Important?

Personal presentation is a communication skill , and communication is one of five important life and work skills you can build as a Young Professional .

Personal presentation means the way you present yourself in everyday situations, and more stressful ones like job interviews. How you appear to the world can have a major impact on your ability to get a job. It’s said that an employer will make a judgement about you in the first 30 seconds after meeting you, which is then quite hard to change during the interview (though not impossible!). So it’s important to make a good impression.

You are your own brand, and what you do and say, as well as your appearance, is all part of that. This means dressing smartly, being clean and having good personal hygiene, and carrying yourself well. Presentation means making a strong first impression and appearing professional.

Whilst employers shouldn’t judge you on how you look, appearing neat and confident is important to show that you’ve made an effort. To be a professional you need to dress the part, which means appropriate clothing for your industry. It could be a suit and tie, or for some jobs particularly in the creative industries there’s more of a relaxed vibe. Whatever the dress code presenting yourself well means you’ve done your research and taken the time to fit in. Standing out can be good but you don’t want to be the only person in the office wearing trainers.

Developing and Demonstrating Good Self Presentation.

It’s fairly easy to improve your personal presentation. Start by looking into the sort of clothes people wear in your chosen industry. For an interview it’s good to wear a slightly smarter version of this. If in doubt it’s a safe bet to wear a suit or trousers/skirt and a blouse or smart top for an interview. Even in a casual role you want to show you take the job seriously at the interview. Make sure everything is clean, dry, and not wrinkled. Laying your outfit out the night before is a good idea, especially if you work in an office environment this will help you ensure you look the part every day.

Another part of personal presentation which isn’t as obvious is confidence. If you are confident people will be able to tell when you walk into a room, and will view you as well presented. If you don’t feel confident you can use the ‘fake it ’til you make it’ trick – stand tall, pull your shoulders back, make eye contact and smile. Tell yourself you are confident and you might find that soon you are.

You are a whole person, and as such everything you say or do in public counts towards the impression of you that others create. This includes social media, so make sure your accounts are presenting you in the best possible way. If you’ve got things on there you don’t think are particularly professional change your security settings, or remove them. It’s really important to make sure you’re aware of what you put out there!

Showing you have good personal presentation is as simple as turning up on time, dressed professionally and appropriately, and appearing confident and enthusiastic about the role. If you get that right you’ll make a great first impression, and can go on to talk about your excellent communication , teamwork and people skills – which all go towards presenting you in a positive way. If you use the STARRS method as well you’ll certainly impress.

Further reading:

• How Interviewers Know When To Hire You in 90 Seconds
• What really happens in the opening moments of a job interview
• Self-Presentation in Presentations

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We have encountered so far two uses of personal presentation. One of them became more common in the past years, as the freelancing scene is burgeoning. 

As you guessed, the personal presentation is used by freelancers as an extended business card. It includes the services the freelancers provide, their work process, recommendations, and any relevant information they want to share with potential clients. But we will discuss this in a further article. 

In this article, we will cover the other use of the Personal Presentation, also known as the Interview Presentation, as a part of the hiring process for middle – senior positions. You reached a point in your career when a simple interview or CV is not enough to fully convey your potential. So, this is where a personal presentation comes in. 

Giving a presentation will let you showcase your public speaking skills, knowledge about the position you are applying for, and the field you are working in. This will also help potential employers to better understand the value you are to bring to the company. 

Reaching this level in your career comes with high expectations, and the classic PowerPoint templates won’t do you good. There is always the option of going with solid white background and standard font, but take into consideration the aesthetics of the organization. Or choose to work with a specialist that will highlight your attributes and channel your personality. 

1. Cover slide

The first impression matters and we are not talking only about your physical appearance, but also your digital one. No one is judging you for how you look or how you dress, it all varies from company to company. Yes, you do need to give your best professional appearance and your presentation alike. 

Employers can tell from the cover slide how much interest you put in the presentation. Make a first impression that lasts, get their attention from the beginning, and don’t let go. 

You can also download some cover slide templates from here: 

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2. About me (similar to CV, the most important info)

Your audience has already seen your application, and your CV, they probably went through your social accounts such as Linkedin. This is the time to paint them a picture of yourself, and how you want them to see you from now on, both on a professional and personal level. 

In a middle-senior position, some personal details are essential to creating a bond, as the employer is looking for someone that they can work with, that they can bring into the team. 

Don’t go into specific details in this part, you are going to talk about your career, achievements, and skills later. 

3. Career (where have you worked and what have you done there)

As in a CV, there is no need to present all the jobs you had had. Choose those who are relevant to the job you are applying and if you are specifically fond of one, you can mention it. 

Pick 3 or 4 previous positions, mention the company you worked for, and from there you can extend to your main responsibilities and key learnings. It is important to present them as part of your story, not just bullets on the slide and we also recommend making a connection between those positions and the one you are applying for. 

4. Achievements and Training

This can be a slide or two slides sections. To differentiate yourself from other candidates, ensure the achievements you are listing focus on the results rather than your duties. Quantify your achievements through specific situations and the results you gained.

You don’t need to brag about yourself, but most people forget that they also need to sell themselves (their results and their knowledge) in this personal presentation. Put out those achievements that would apply to the job and can even enter scenarios on how those situations can help you in the new job. 

5. Skill Set

This is about you, about the skills that you worked to get. Again, it’s not about just listing the skills you have, bringing out examples, and experience, and telling on how you acquired that skill. 

Before making out this list, research a few things about the company, what are they looking for in employees, what the job will require of you and what are the values of the company. This way it will come easier when presenting the skills that you have and that will help you with the new position.  

6. Experience in the position applying 

It’s not just the previous jobs you have, it’s the experiences you got from them. So rather than presenting the old jobs, talk about specific projects/situations that would apply to this one. 

Talk about what happened, how you handled it, what were the results, and what have you learned from there. Ask yourself first how will this help me in the position that I am applying for. When you figured that out, the presentation will go smoother.  

7. Your added value to the company

With all the experience you have and the research done on the company and the job, this is the time to tell your interviewers what is your vision of the company. 

Using the skills you presented, explain how can you be an asset to them and what value will you add to the company. 

8. First actions on the job

All the stories have built up the person standing right now in front of the committee. What they want to know now is what actions you would take if you got the position. Don’t go after some revolutionary actions, keep your feet on the ground and analyze what are the needs of the company and what can you do about them.

For every action you put on the presentation, think of the small steps and the resources you need to do that action. As a follow-up to this slide, have prepared a few notes with the results you are expecting from them. 

9.  Final statement 

The final statement needs to be a strong selling point, you can point out some of the skills and experience. Put all of this in a way that will bring benefits to the company.  

Why you are the best candidate for this position and how will that bring value to the company? 

10. References & Contact Info

Ask a previous employer for a short recommendation, remember to mention the name and the position of the author. The other references can be on your CV, and in this slide have just one written recommendation that is relevant for the job. 

You arrived at the final slide, inviting your audience to a small Q&A while the reference is still displayed. They already have your contact info, but it’s recommended to put it on the final slide. Have the presentation ready to be sent to the committee if necessary. 

Before preparing or delivering a personal presentation, consider these tips:

• As you have seen in the article, we mention a lot that the information you put in the presentation is relevant to the job you are applying for; 
• Research the company and the job;
• Keep in mind that your physical and digital appearance can denote how much you have prepared for this interview and how much you want the position;
• You don’t need to be a presentation designer, you can always keep it simple. Though, avoid using regular templates, and personalize the presentation to your aspect;
• Have the presentation ready to be delivered before the interview.

We can always help you prepare the specific presentation and you can take your time to prepare for the interview. Send us a message and let’s talk about you!

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How Personal Presentation plays an important role in the workplace?

What is personal presentation in the workplace and why is personal presentation important?

What is personal presentation in the workplace?

Personal presentation is how you portray yourself to other people. Your personal presentation includes everything from the way you look , to the way you speak and move . Personal presentation is part of the communication skills, and communication is one of the five important life and work skills you need to build as a professional. Personal presentation means the way you present yourself in everyday situations, including the most stressful ones like job interviews.

Your personal presentation is made of several elements including (but not limited to) the following:

Physical appearance

Your physical appearance is a major part of your personal presentation. It includes everything we can see about you from wearing clean clothes, having clean and brushed hair and being well-groomed to the colour and style of your clothes and accessories.

Body language

Your body language plays an essential part in your personal presentation. From the way you smile to the way you shake hands and your ability to make eye contact, your non-verbal communication significantly impacts your personal presentation.

Attitudes and behaviours

We can consider that your attitudes and behaviours towards situations and people are part of your personal presentation (and your personal branding ) . The way you speak to and get along with others definitely impacts your personal presentation and what people think about you. Are you being friendly, kind and polite every time you can?

Why is personal presentation important?

With the above definition of personal presentation, it seems essential to learn how to give the right impression through how we look, what we say, and what we do .

We know that within the first few seconds, we are judged based on our appearance and body language. No matter how relevant and interesting our message is, if our personal presentation is not appropriate, people will hardly listen to our message. Working on our personal presentation is the first step to develop effective presentation skills .

Our personal presentation is helping us to fit in by following certain codes of conduct and corporate styling principles. When getting ready to facilitate a workshop, I always adapt my personal presentation to the company I visit with a focus on the company’s industry. No matter how comfortable and fashionable my workout outfit looks, it is not relevant or appropriate to my activity.

A few years back, I was helping a client getting back to the workplace as a chef. She was having a multiple of interviews, she had amazing cooking skills but still couldn't find a job. She decided to use my personal branding and image consulting services to boost her success. The first (and last) coaching session was enough to understand what was going wrong and to adjust the situation. My talented coachee came to our session dressed for interviews and I could immediately spot that her issue was based on her personal presentation. She looked beautiful but she was overdressed for the occasion. She was wearing high heels, a lot of make-up, a complicated hairstyle and fake nails. I looked at her from a recruiter’s point of view and understood why nobody would hire her! The only thing a recruiter can think is that she will be late in the morning to get ready, she will then spend hours in the bathroom to stay stunning, she will never be able to stand on those heels all day, and she might lose a nail or two in the cooking pots and plates. My client dressed like that with the best intentions, to give a positive first impression; it was just not appropriate and relevant to the situation. Together, we selected a few appropriate outfits making her look like a chef at work instead of a fashion icon. Immediately after our session, she dared to reapply to her favourite opportunity and successfully got the job. I guess the lesson here is to dress for the occasion .

How to make the most from your personal presentation?

As mentioned above, the best thing to do is to dress for the occasion. Dressing for the occasion doesn’t mean that you need to change your entire style and feel like wearing a Halloween costume every time you get out. Dressing for the occasion is about adapting your own style to the situation . It might mean being more classy, trying to look more serious or professional, or if you are evolving in a creative environment it might mean showing off your creativity.

When feeling lost about the dress code, simply observe people around you; how do people dress on such occasions, what do they wear when working in this company? It will give you some guidance to pick and choose your outfit and accessories.

Because your personal presentation isn’t only about your appearance, you will pay attention to your body language and non-verbal signals as well as your behaviours.

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Personal Standards: Lists, 60 Examples & How to Define Them

Having clearly defined personal standards for social behavior, personality expression, and overall life aspirations is crucial for experiencing a deep sense of fulfillment. By taking a comprehensive strengths assessment like the HIGH5 test, you can gain invaluable self-knowledge to set authentic standards that allow you to lean into your unique talents. Standards grounded in your innate strengths are not only essential for reaching meaningful goals but also for attaining a high quality of life and cultivating strong, resonant relationships.

If you want to have a healthy and happy life, standards will be essential. In this article, we will address how to define and apply your personal standards.

What Are Personal Standards?

Standards are used in numerous ways. Standards are reflected in how you act to yourself and others. They help individuals outline which behaviors are acceptable, and which are not.

They are also essential for having a strong self-identity and understanding your goals .

In general, your standard is simply a list of activities, thoughts, and behaviors that you accept as helpful. Your expectations help develop the standards you have.

Additionally, the circumstances you find yourself in also play a role. Values and goals are tied to your personal standards as well. The standards you set for yourself provide an outline for your entire life.

Why Personal Standards are Important & List of Benefits

If you want to understand yourself, develop a clear list of standards. They will reveal immense amounts of knowledge about your values, ideas of success, and goals.

Those with high personal standards tend to have better relationships and achieve their goals more often.

Understanding which behaviors uphold your standards and which do not is crucial for identifying areas for growth and positive change. Taking a comprehensive strengths assessment like the HIGH5 test can provide invaluable insights into your unique talents and potential blindspots, empowering you to align your actions with your personal standards more effectively. However, self-awareness is just one of the many benefits of embracing a strengths-based approach – it can also boost your self-esteem, goal achievement, decision-making abilities, and overall well-being.

10 Benefits of Personal Standards

• Raise your self-esteem and be respected by others.
• Boost in personal health (mental, emotional, social, and physical).
• More likely to achieve your goals. Increased belief in your ability to achieve tough tasks.
• A simplified approach to decision-making.
• Gain the ability to clearly evaluate behaviors as helpful or hurtful.
• A better understanding of your identity and the identity of others.
• Increased ability to control yourself.
• A clearer vision of the long term and what you truly want to accomplish.
• More likely to keep yourself and others accountable.
• Increased career and entrepreneurial skills.

Pro Tip From HIGH5 After taking the HIGH5 test , review your top strengths and consider how you can apply them more intentionally to uphold your personal standards across different life domains. For example, if one of your strengths is “Achiever,” you could set a standard to consistently work towards specific goals that are meaningful to you.

Where Do My Standards Come From?

Standards come from more than one location. They are related to your goals, values, purpose, motivation, virtues, and vices.

Each of these elements contributes to your standards being unique. No other individual has the same standards as you.

Do not feel the pressure to conform to someone else’s ideals if they do not align with yours.

Purpose/Mission

Your mission is a key driver of behaviors. Each act you take either contributes to your overall goals, or it does not.

When you try to set your standards, consider how they may affect your overall purpose. If you set high standards that align with your purpose, you may find your goals easier to achieve.

If you set your standards too low, however, they may cause you to lose sight of your mission. Before drafting your standards, consider making your purpose clear.

Core Values

Everyone has values, whether you are aware of them or not. Core values help you understand which behaviors are helpful, and which are harmful.

Consider what your values are. It could be empathy, leadership, honesty, responsibility, or some other value.

Then, when making your standards, consider whether a behavior upholds these values. If you value integrity, offering constructive criticism could be your standard.

Over or undervaluing their work would be below standard behavior.

Pro Tip From HIGH5 Reflect on your core values and how they intersect with your unique strengths profile from the HIGH5 assessment. Then, design personal standards that allow you to live in alignment with both – leveraging your talents in service of what truly matters to you.

Your “reason why” is intimately tied to your purpose or mission in life. By taking the time to understand why you pursue certain goals and what you truly want to accomplish, you can uncover your intrinsic motivations and the strengths that drive you. The HIGH5 strengths assessment is designed to provide this deeper self-knowledge, helping you identify your core talents and how to leverage them authentically in pursuit of your “reason why.” With this clarity, you can then set personal standards that are aligned with your values and vision for a fulfilling life.

Who do you want to leave an impact on, and why? Once you understand this, create a list of behaviors that lead to making this impact.

Ask the individuals you want to leave an impact on: what can I help you with? Then, add these acts to your standards.

Vices are the exact opposite of virtues. These are the actions that you do not want to perform. When you understand your vices, you can better understand your standards as well.

For instance, you could understand that unhealthy eating is your vice. Then, when you try to set a health standard, list an action that is the opposite of a bad habit.

This could be consistently having one of three healthy breakfasts. Or, you could try limiting your cheat meals to one time weekly.

60 Examples of Personal Standards

Standards can be applied to multiple avenues in your life. They can benefit your relationships, financial life, well-being, intelligence, career success, and so much more.

The nature of standards is that they can be applied in more than one way. Below are a few examples of standards you can set.

• Save up for a child’s college fund within 6 years.
• Save 20% of your income towards retirement or investing.
• Pay off your college debt within the next 3 years.
• Limit your luxury expenses to $100 a month.
• Attend one networking event monthly.
• Invest 25% of your income in real estate.
• Graduate college debt-free by having a job.
• Boost your productivity to boost your wealth.
• Save up for a business.
• Put aside money and time each month to meet with startup owners so you can invest and learn.

Pro Tip From HIGH5 If “Strategist” is one of your top strengths according to the HIGH5 test , you could set a personal standard to regularly explore new investment opportunities that align with your long-term financial goals and risk tolerance.

• Limit your cheat meals to once a week.
• Commit to tracking your calories and steps.
• Run 3 miles each morning.
• Meal prep healthy meals every Sunday.
• Only go grocery shopping with a list and when you are not hungry.
• Wake up at 6 am every morning.
• Brush, floss, and use mouthwash every morning after eating.
• Eat one of a few healthy breakfasts every morning at home.
• Create your own sugar-free coffee (instead of going to a coffee shop).
• Drink at least 2 liters each day.

Pro Tip From HIGH5 Those with the “Time Keeper” strength, according to the HIGH5 test , tend to excel at following structured routines. You could set a personal health standard to meal prep for the entire week, capitalizing on this talent for consistency and planning.

Relationship

• Spend time with people you love (at least an hour a day).
• Call your parents at a set time daily.
• Check-in on your spouse when they are traveling.
• Have at least one date night each week.
• Every week, buy your spouse a gift, such as candy or flowers.
• Have a video call with your family members.
• Invite your old friends to a night out every month.
• Spend time talking face-to-face with your spouse every day.
• Invite coworkers to a night out each month so you can learn about them.
• Leave a small note in your significant other’s lunch daily.

Learning/Growth

• Read at least 30 books every year.
• Listen to one new science podcast every week.
• Attend science or informational events in the community.
• Meet up with individuals who are experienced in their field through networking.
• Visit at least one low-income country annually to learn about your privilege and their culture.
• Help your children with their homework every night.
• Try doing yoga with peaceful music in the evening (which could lead to new neural connections).
• Go back to school to earn your degree within a set time frame.
• Perform one activity outside of your comfort zone weekly.
• Fact-check each of the opinions you hold before solidifying them.

Pro Tip From HIGH5 Leverage your “Philomath” strength by setting a personal standard to regularly assess your progress towards your goals and identify opportunities for growth. The HIGH5 assessment can provide fresh perspectives for adjusting your approach.

• Maintain a zero-drama policy.
• Commit to meeting with friends in growth-friendly zones, not bars or clubs.
• Ensure your personal hygiene is well-represented.
• Ask others about their opinions when making decisions.
• When spending time with people, ensure you like them.
• Before making a friend, ensure they have the same values.
• Invite individuals you would like to have as friends to your home each month.
• Try bonding with coworkers outside of work, such as over a meal, to discuss individual growth and goals. Proceed relationship building if they have goals that align with yours.
• Reevaluate your relationships whenever someone lies to you.
• Remain in consistent contact with the friends you care about.
• Perform one fun activity every week.
• Cook a new recipe every day.
• Commit to learning a new sport.
• Listen to music every day on the way to work.
• Perform one self-care act for yourself every day.
• Avoid distracting okay, such as social media, if you are not fulfilled by it.
• Buy yourself clothing if you truly want it.
• Save up for a vacation you wish to go on.
• Schedule an hour a day to watch your favorite show.
• Bond with your spouse or coworkers by eating out weekly.

How to Measure and Review Personal Standards

When you are trying to address how well you are following your standards, look at your behavior. Firstly, create a list of the personal standards that must be adhered to.

Then, create a list of the major actions you took throughout the day.

When you look at these actions, ask yourself if they align with your standards. Particularly, look for acts that are the exact opposite of the standards you set for yourself.

Note how many acts are in alignment, are questionable, and which are completely contradictory to your standards.

When reviewing your standards, consider your actions once again. Ask yourself: are your compliant actions increasing, decreasing, or staying the same?

This will help you determine how well you are adhering to your standards.

Bonus Tip: How Do You Promote Standards of Excellence?

As a leader, you must inspire your team to have high standards. To do this, you must show a true interest in your team’s standards.

Whenever a team member shows they consistently have high standards, show this individual as an example to the team. Reward this individual.

Give them special acknowledgment and a raise, if possible.

In addition, you must clearly outline these standards yourself. Display your own high standards. This could inspire your employees to use similar standards.

When you need to recruit a new employee, ensure the interviewer asks specific questions about standards. Ask the candidate about their standards and how they use them.

Those who can prove they have high standards should be top-tier candidates.

Pro Tip From HIGH5 As a leader, take the HIGH5 team assessment to understand the collective strengths profile of your organization. You can then design initiatives that allow individuals and teams to apply their unique talents in pursuit of excellence.

Personal Standards FAQ

What are personal standards for happiness.

Every individual has their own standards because there are many differences between people. The same is true with their happiness standards.

However, many individuals share similar standards. Some commit to having a date night weekly to keep themselves happy. Others will ensure the people they are friends with are truly friends. They try to limit drama.

Additional standards that help develop happiness include yearly travel, self-care time, listening to music daily, reading books weekly, and trying out new sports consistently.

What are personal standards at work?

Personal standards can also be applied at work. If you are a leader, one way to show personal standards is by asking for constructive criticism. You can also commit to the decisions you make as a leader.

As an employee, standard application is also crucial. You can eliminate distractions and commit to spending multiple hours only working.

Another common employee standard is arriving early to work each morning and finishing work on time.

What are personal standards of justice?

One’s feelings and ideas related to justice are rooted in standards. One standard that is applied to justice is the notion that everyone should be treated equally.

Justice standards also include: always asking for someone else’s opinion, reviewing your actions before making a choice, or asking for an expert’s opinion before judging someone.

Additionally, not judging individuals based on arbitrary parameters is an example of a justice standard.

What are personal standards of excellence?

Standards of excellence refer to standards that show the best in you. Excellence is pursuing your own passions and fulfilling your needs. In addition, it also relates to ethical and emotional fulfillment.

Personal standards of excellence include committing to having a growth mindset , being transparent and honest with everyone, keeping your vision clear, working as many hours as possible to achieve a goal, and other actions.

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How important is Personal Presentation in the Workplace?

• June 21, 2022

The short answer …VERY!

Personal presentation is how you portray yourself to other people. It includes the way you look, speak and move and is part of your communication skills. Communication is one of the most important life and work skills you need to be successful 🤓

Your personal presentation is made of: 👗Appearance – from wearing well presented clothes. 🗣Body Language – From the way you smile to the way you shake hands and your ability to make eye contact.

🧠Behaviour – your attitudes and behaviours towards situations and people are part of your your personal branding.

Within the first few seconds, we are judged based on our appearance and body language 😬

✨ Tips for making the most out of your Personal Presentation include:

✅ Dressing for the occasion. Don’t change your entire style every time you have to present. This is about adapting your own style to the situation.

✅ Practice power moves – Standing tall, power stances first thing in the morning, shoulders back – these contribute to looking confident.

✅ Affirmations – Make a list of your “I am” statements for those important occasions.

I am currently taking bookings for 1 day corporate workshops on Personal Presentation. If this is something you are interested in please feel free to email me at:  [email protected]

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Professional Appearance and Grooming for the Workplace

Proper grooming and professional appearance are important to gain not just positive impression but also respect in the workplace. First impressions matter and the way you look and carry yourself create impact on people you get along with in the work setting. Proper grooming and professional appearance is important to both men and women. Lack of these may lead to poor image and may interfere with your chance of getting good impression and positive feedbacks from your workmates and superiors.

Professional Standards in the Workplace

In today’s competitive and modern business world, it is highly essential to adhere with professional appearance and grooming for the workplace. If you have the desire to look your best at all times in social and professional settings, you need to keep in mind the following basic guidelines for good grooming in the workplace:

1. Wear business suits in basic colors. 2. Always be neat and clean including your teeth, fingernails, face, hair and even your shoes. 3. Keep your pockets empty and as much as possible avoid tinkling coins or keys and bulges. 4. Avoid eating candies, smoking cigarettes and chewing gum when you are inside the office. 5. Use portfolio case or light briefcase when carrying important documents with you instead of compiling these documents in folders and carrying these between your armpits. 6. As much as possible get rid of tattoos and body piercings for these will just make you look untidy and unprofessional. 7. Wear light perfume and cologne and minimize using lots of jewelries.

It is also highly important to maintain professional appearance and image at all times. Proper grooming and professional appearance can certainly make you stand out and be ahead of the competition. You can achieve these by following these helpful tips:

Make Sure To Wear Clean And Presentable Clothes

Have separate clothes for hanging out and going to the office. It seems to be unprofessional if you wear clothes with holes and stains in the workplace. Wear the cleanest and most presentable outfit when going to work for this will surely help you look your best. However, you need to still comply with the dress code set by your company.

Invest on Iron and Dry Cleaner There are some clothes that require pressing or special care by a reliable dry cleaner. Pants and other clothing look better when they are professionally pressed.

Dressed Conservatively If you wanted to establish a credible and respectful image, you need to dress conservatively in the office. In the case of women, they are advised to avoid using clothes that are revealing. Clothes must be in proper fit and length to ensure confidence and comfort upon wearing.

These are just few of the many ways on how you can achieve ideal professional appearance and grooming for the workplace. Individuals also have to note that personal hygiene must be practiced in the workplace and not just at home. Professional appearance can further be enhanced by reporting to work early, wearing the best smile often and displaying positive attitude.