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Personal presentation is how you portray and present yourself to other people. It includes how you look, what you say, and what you do, and is all about marketing YOU, the brand that is you.

What others see and hear from you will influence their opinion of you. Good personal presentation is therefore about always showing yourself in the best possible light.

We all know that you only get one chance to make a first impression. Most of us are probably also aware that it takes quite a long time to undo that first impression—and that if it is negative, we may never get the chance to do so. This page explains some of the skills involved in making a good first impression—and then continuing to impress over time.

Understanding Personal Presentation

Personal presentation is about you and how you present yourself to others.

This includes both in everyday situations and when under pressure, for example, at job interviews. It is best thought of as a form of communication , because it always involves at least two people—the person presenting themselves (you) and the person seeing and hearing you.

Personal presentation covers what other people both see and hear. It includes how you look, what you say, and what you do. It therefore requires a wide range of skills, from improving your personal appearance to your communication skills.

However, all these aspects start from one place: you.

To present yourself well and confidently, you need to believe in yourself—or at least, be able to act as if you do.

Perception is Truth

People who present themselves as confident will be perceived as such by others.

There is also plenty of evidence that once we start acting as if we are confident, we generally feel more confident too.

Confidence—but not arrogance—is a very attractive trait. Having a justified belief in yourself and your abilities helps other people to be confident in you too.

Good personal presentation therefore requires good self-esteem and self-confidence. It means that you have to learn about yourself, and understand and accept who you are, both your positives and your negatives, and be comfortable with yourself. This does not, however, mean that you believe that there is nothing that you can improve—but that you are confident in your ability to achieve, and know how to overcome your flaws.

Paradoxically, therefore, personal presentation is actually not about being self-conscious or overly concerned with what others think about you. People who present themselves well generally do so because they believe in themselves, rather than because they are worried about what other people think. These concepts are closely related to Personal Empowerment .

A complete picture—and a cycle

Personal presentation is about conveying appropriate signals for the situation and for the other individuals involved.

People who lack self-esteem and confidence may fail to convey their message effectively or fully utilise their skills and abilities because of the way they present themselves. However, by improving your communication skills and reducing barriers to understanding, you may also improve your self-esteem and confidence.

Our pages: Communication Skills , Barriers to Communication and Improving Self-Esteem provide more information.

Areas of Personal Presentation

Improving personal presentation therefore requires a look at several different areas.

These include:

Self-esteem and self-confidence – how you feel about yourself and your abilities

Personal appearance – how you look, and how other people see you

Non-verbal communication – your body language, voice and facial expressions

Verbal communication – how you speak and use your words to make an impression

Behaviour – how you behave more generally, including politeness.

Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence

Self-esteem and self-confidence are closely related, but not quite the same thing.

Self-esteem is how you see and value yourself .

Self-confidence is believing in or having faith in your ability , rather than yourself as a person.

Neither self-esteem nor self-confidence are static. They vary as a result of numerous factors, including different situations and the presence of different people, personal stress levels and the level of change. Low levels of self-esteem are often associated with low levels of confidence, but those with good self-esteem can also suffer from low confidence.

To improve your self-esteem and self-confidence, spend time thinking about how you value yourself. Remind yourself of what is good about you, and learn to manage the highs and lows of self-esteem. In particular, try to avoid being affected too much by others’ opinions about you.

It is also worth practising coming across as confident even when you are not, because those who appear confident are not only perceived as confident, but often actually become more confident.

See our pages on Improving Self-Esteem and Building Confidence for more discussion, tips and advice on this area.

Personal Appearance and Non-Verbal Communication

Personal appearance is the way that you dress and take care of your general appearance.

Much as we may hate the idea that appearances matter, this is an important factor in personal presentation. Whether you like it or not, others will make judgements about you based on how you look, which includes how you dress and your accessories. It is therefore worth taking time to think about what messages you are sending to others in the way that you dress.

Case study: The ‘gravitas bag’

Louise was a young graduate, working in a government department. She had been working there about two years, and had just started working for a new boss, a woman just a few years older than her.

One day, on the way to an important meeting, Louise’s carrier bag, in which she was carrying her notebook and pens, broke on the bus. Her boss laughed, but said to her, carefully,

“ You know, you ought to think a bit about how what you wear and carry affects what people think about you. I’m not sure it gives quite the right impression to wander into a meeting with pens and books spilling out of a split carrier bag—that’s why I keep a briefcase in my cupboard for the days when I’ve worn a backpack into work. This may sound stupid, but I always feel that people may be judging me because I’m both female and quite young. I don’t want to give them any reason to doubt my professionalism. ”

Neither did Louise. The next weekend, she went shopping. On the Monday, she proudly showed her boss a new handbag and matching briefcase—her ‘gravitas bag’, as she described it.

Your personal appearance is closely related to the body language, gestures and other non-verbal messages that you use.

Many people are unaware of how they are affected by body language, and also how they are affecting others. By being aware of positive and negative non-verbal signals, you can improve your image and the way people perceive you.

There is more about these ideas in our pages on Personal Appearance and Non-Verbal Communication , including specific pages on Body Language and Face and Voice .

Verbal Communication and Effective Speaking

What you say and how you say it are both important aspects of how you are perceived by others.

Verbal communication is all about the words that you choose. Those who are good at verbal communication understand the impact of their particular choice of words and choose the right words for the situation and the audience. They are skilled at getting their message across to others and ensuring that it has been received.

See our pages on Verbal Communication for more.

Good communicators also use their voices effectively to convey their feelings, and to influence their audience. Your voice says a lot about you and learning how to use it more effectively has many benefits. There are a number of aspects to your voice, including accent, tone, pitch and volume. Some of these are easier to change than others, but it is worth thinking about how each of these affects your audience, so that you can learn to use your voice more effectively. 

See our pages Effective Speaking and Non-Verbal Communication: Face and Voice to learn more.

How you behave, and not just how you speak, will leave a strong impression on others.

For example, if you are habitually late, you may give other people the impression that you do not value their time. Good time management skills can therefore be helpful in giving the right impression—as well as enabling you to work more efficiently.

See our pages Time Management and Avoiding Distractions for some ideas of to improve your time management skills.

More crucially, your general politeness—to everyone, and not just people who ‘matter’—will create an important impression about how you value others.  This is an essential element of personal presentation. It pays to consider your manners.

See our page How to be Polite for more.

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And finally…

It is almost certainly impossible to overestimate the importance of personal presentation, especially in creating a good first impression, but also in giving a longer-term view of yourself.

Improving some fairly basic communication skills and increasing your self-awareness will improve your ability to present yourself well. Knowing that you are more likely to say and do the right things, and look the part, will help to increase your confidence. All these will, in turn, help to ensure that you give the right impression.

This is especially true in more formal situations, culminating in improved communication and therefore better understanding.

Continue to: Personal Appearance Self-Presentation in Presentations

See also: Effective Ways to Present Yourself Well Building a Personal Brand That Will Boost Your Career 8 Ways to Effectively Market Yourself as a Professional

Office and Personal Presentation Policy

About this policy.

People form their first impressions of organisations very quickly. It takes a lot longer and a lot of effort to change this impression.

The way VFS and VFS staff present themselves communicates a message to our customers. It is important therefore that the message communicated is one of professionalism. This policy provides standards for you to follow in your own personal grooming and in the presentation of your office.

Standards for personal grooming

• General grooming - ensure your appearance reflects professionalism on the job
• Appropriate clothing, for example, smart casual or uniform if provided
• Neatness, for example, shoes cleaned, clothes clean and ironed.
• Hairstyle, hair grooming, appropriate length and cleanliness, tied back if necessary
• Maintain high personal habits of cleanliness (body)
• Maintain personal habits cleanliness (hands, fingernails, teeth).

Standards for office presentation

General presentation - workplace to be tidy, clean and well organised

Public area:

• Ensure the area is always clean and neat and that no litter (used or unwanted papers) is visible.
• Pens/pencils are plentiful and in working order
• Brochures and forms are neatly arranged and always restocked using the most up-to-date stationery.

Personal work area:

• Ensure your desk is neat and well organised (Follow the rule - a place for everything and everything in place)
• Ensure that coffee cups, glasses, etc are not within public view.

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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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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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Uniform policies are a necessity in larger organisations, but they can be very useful in small to medium sized businesses too. A uniform policy explains how the company uniform should be worn, what is acceptable (and what is not), and the implications if these guidelines are breached. We break down the benefits, what to include and a free uniform policy template to get you started.

There are many aspects to a successful uniform program. You need to curate a specific "look" for your uniforms that aligns with your brand, ensure the various departments in your business are catered for, ensure that seasonal uniforms are included, ensuring the uniforms are fit for purpose, are high quality, fit with your budget, and consistent quality and colour. This should be outlined in your uniform design brief .

It can be very overwhelming. So it's understandable that once you rollout your new uniform, you protect its integrity by implementing a uniform policy so staff understand the expectations of them relating to their staff uniform.

The advantages of having a uniform policy

Some workplace environments dictate the dress code or uniforms required to be worn. This is particularly relevant if your team are required to wear compulsory hi-vis clothing or PPE due to workplace hazards. Another example is that it may not be safe for visitors to a factory to wear a tie or loose clothing near machinery, or wear particular footwear on certain surfaces.

Providing a document that clearly outlines the workplace standard relevant to the corporate dress has a number of benefits:

• When workers associate their uniform and grooming with a particular standard it can also foster a certain level of professionalism, which can positively impact performance.
• Employees clearly understand what is being asked of them so there is no confusion, leading to difficult conversations with managers.
• Strengthens the perception and awareness of the corporate brand.
• Ensures consistency across the business - colour, quality and how staff present themselves.
• Uniform policies allow you to define specific requirements for different business units which requires specific considerations be made to their uniform.
• Demonstrate your business' commitment to staff wellbeing and safety.

The difference between a Dress Code and a Uniform Policy

There is a difference between a work dress code and a uniform.

A dress code outlines the type and style of clothing permitted to be worn at work. E mployers usually have a Dress Code Policy that outlines their requirements and rules. These may include the presentation and condition of clothing worn to work, revealing or offensive clothing. It might also indicate a specific style to be worn, for example "smart casual". In addition to the clothing itself, a corporate dress code policy may also cover footwear, jewellery, hairstyles and length, tattoos and body piercing.

Uniforms are usually compulsory and  stipulate employees (or a specified role or business unit) to wear the same type of clothing. Some awards and enterprise agreements contain provisions covering the supply, wearing, replacement and laundry of uniforms. Some businesses provide for employees to be paid a “uniform allowance”. Employers are entitled to set uniform standards and require employees to comply. Download our free uniform policy template – it's fully editable to make it your own.

Key considerations

If you have (or are developing) a Uniform Policy, check that you are observing these 4 rules:

1. Include it in contractual documents

The uniform, and its use, must be written into the employment contract. You should also include it in your company policy and procedure manual. Some companies also have a Uniform Policy which allows you to be specific about the expectations. There should be no doubt that the employee fully understands that wearing a uniform is a condition of employment and you have been clear about the consequences if they do not comply.

2. Be clear who is financially responsible for the uniform

Most companies have a staff allowance for uniforms and are able to provide them free of charge to employees. Alternatively, some companies prefer the employees purchase the uniforms at cost from them. Whatever your policy, communicate this clearly to your staff and disclose the value of the uniform on all receipts if they are purchasing direct from you.

3. Know your obligations

If staff are purchasing their own uniform, by law you must pay them a uniform allowance, and in some cases an allowance to cover washing costs. Your obligations will vary depending on the industry you are in.

4. Avoid discrimination in your staff uniform policy

When writing your policy, consider everything that may prevent an employee from adhering to the rules — including those with a religious requirement. Justify and communicate any rules, that are crucial for safety reasons, respectfully.

Adjustments may need to be made for any staff member who has a disability, illness, allergy or staff who may not fit the standard uniform sizes provided.

The dress code should not differentiate based on gender. Rules must apply equally to each gender — even if particular garments differ. 

What do you include in a Uniform Policy?

Whether you are creating a uniform policy from scratch or improving your existing one, here's what to include.

• Purpose – what are you trying to achieve by having a uniform policy
• Application – across which parts of the business does this uniform policy apply
• Policy - what aspects make up your uniform policy, describe the statements you want your team to uphold
• Guidelines – this outline all the guidelines that need to be observed such as responsibility, provisioning for uniforms, purchasing the uniforms, maintenance of uniforms, how to deal with uniform returns, personal hygiene and grooming, identification badges and consequences of non conformity.

Think about how you present the uniform policy to your staff. Where possible, try to make it visually engaging and descriptive. If you are revitalising your uniform policy, introducing one into a business with current uniforms, or starting a new business, this free template will help you plan out the content. You might also want to read our article which discusses stakeholder noise and risk mitigation surrounding the introduction of a new uniform or uniform provider.

Grooming and hygiene considerations

Some employers choose to include guidelines addressing personal grooming and hygiene standards for the workplace. A written policy should be designed to not only communicate workplace standards so employees know what is expected of them, but also support employer action if a workplace situation arises relevant to grooming or personal hygiene.

Grooming standards may include requirements such as uniforms be neat, clean, ironed and disheveled or clothing must not be too tight or revealing. It may also include specific requirements such as removal of body or facial piercings, wearing of nail polish, suitable footwear allowed or covering of tattoos. Depending on the industry your business is in, some grooming aspects may have a Health & Safety requirement.

Hygiene standards typically include requirements that employees must be regularly bathed or showered, use deodorant (body odour) and have appropriate oral hygiene (bad breath).

Casual Friday dress code policy

Casual Friday means something different for every company. If your team typically wear suits, appropriate casual attire might be "smart casual" – khakis or casual trousers, a button-front shirt and no tie for men or trousers, skirt, blouse or a dress for women.

Not all casual clothing is appropriate for the office.

Clothing that is typically worn at the beach, the gym or lounging around at home may not be appropriate for casual Friday at work.

This Uniform Policy template can be tailored to your business' needs and should be considered a starting point for setting up your company uniform policy. Check the Fair Work Ombudsman website to get more information for your industry or award, and always consult your legal team before implementing your Uniform Policy.

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Policy Presentation

Developed in collaboration with Dr. Dan Pomeroy, manager of MIT’s International Policy Lab .

Criteria for success

• The presentation starts with the main policy implication of your work or recommendation.
• Do not spend time on your methods; policy makers are not peer reviewers and trust your work.
• Unnecessary scientific detail and jargon is kept to a minimum.
• Each slide has a title that stands on it own and tells a single message.
• Figures have the minimum amount of information to make your point and nothing more.

Generally, when an academic is presenting to a policy audience, they are either providing information, typically in response to a request, or making policy recommendations. In the case of the former, it is important to directly answer the questions and not just provide generally relevant information. For the latter, the more specific you can be, the better.

Policy makers often do not have time to devise solutions based on problems presented to them, but can instead evaluate, modify, and hopefully adopt the suggestions of experts. Therefore, if you can lay out a blueprint for what they will do from the time they leave the room through the implementation of your recommendation, you will significantly increase the likelihood that your recommendation is considered. Policy makers appreciate proposals for action that are clear and articulate and show that they have been thought through before presentation.

Finally, you might also provide recommendations by laying out a variety of policy options and identifying the pros and cons of each.

Structure Diagram

As scientists and engineers, we often present work as a story, where we present a problem and then innovative methods developed to address the problem. However, if policy makers do not grasp the relevance of the talk within the first few minutes, their minds may wander to other business or personal issues. You must quickly present the conclusions of your work, along with desired actions, and state how this relates to the problems on their desk.

Only after presenting the take-away message should you begin to present supporting arguments and data. Try to organize all the details of your presentation into 1-3 arguments and group these ideas together to support the take-away message. Each slide should be structured to convey a single message or sub-point (see below).

After major sections, come back to your Agenda slide, highlighting the section to be covered next. If your arguments are presented in a logical order, this will help your audience follow your presentation.

The final slide (or second-to-last slide if the final slide is “Next Steps”) should reiterate the take-away message and look a lot like the first slide.

Analyze your audience

Whether presenting to Congressional staff or Executive branch officials, keep in mind there are likely few, if any, scientists in your audience. Your audience will not have depth in your scientific area of expertise, but they are smart and can learn quickly. Furthermore, policy makers are constantly evaluating new information and requests as they arrive through the day. You may be presenting to an audience that is busy or distracted and you must communicate as effectively as possible in the limited time available.

When possible, learn the background on specific members of the audience. Before any presentation to policy makers, make sure to know what issues they are currently discussing and debating. Try to learn specifics such as their voting record, committee assignments, or past statements on the topic. If possible, learn as much as you can about their agenda, why this topic or presentation is important to them, and whether you expect any pre-conceived biases or opinions.  

Each slide should convey a single point

The purpose of each slide is to convey a message using visual evidence as support. Ask yourself what minimum set of things needs to be shown for the slide to make its point and only include elements that you actually plan to talk about.

To help get your main points across, use strong titles with complete sentences that explicitly state the slide’s main takeaway. Weak titles tend to be nouns like “Background” or “Incidence of cancer.” A strong title might say “Lung cancer incidence is increasing 5% per year.” Ideally, someone should be able to flip through the presentation and understand the argument by just reading slide titles.

If a slide makes multiple points, try one of the following:

• Remove points that don’t come up later in the talk
• Make multiple slides, each with their own message, title, and content
• Make parts of the slide appear and disappear to display different pieces of content that together support the title’s message

Make each slide as simple as possible while still conveying its message

Treat the message you want to communicate as your “signal”. Your goal is to transmit this signal as clearly as possible to your audience. For each message, spend time thinking about the best way to transmit the signal to your audience. For example, text and visual media can deliver identical messages, but with different clarity.

• Tables list information with little context or interpretation. They are best for highlighting individual values or drawing attention to a precise value.
• Figures illustrate conclusions with evidence and are open to interpretation. Figures are better suited for viewing the overall shape of the data.
• Text and speech tell precise statements.

Anything that interferes with communication of your message is “noise”.

Noise from evidence

Don’t drown your audience in data: include only the minimum data necessary to make your point. Including evidence that doesn’t directly support your message distracts from evidence that does. For example, if only three data points matter in a complicated line plot, perhaps you could highlight those three numbers by displaying them in a table instead.

Noise from presentation

The way you present your chosen evidence can also draw attention away from your message. The example below gives a few common techniques for how a slide can be improved to remove noise.

• The title of the slide is changed from a description of the data to a message about the data.
• Legends are moved directly next to the data they describe, so the reader doesn’t have to look back and forth and match colors.
• Color scheme is simplified and changed to draw attention the the relevant portion of data.
• Unnecessary 3D graphics are removed.

Source: Trees, Maps, and Theorems, by Jean-Luc Doumont, page 99

Many other types of noise exist. For example, unnecessary gridlines, axis labels, and color can clutter a figure. Ask yourself what you want your audience to take away from the figure and how you can make it easier for them to locate and focus on the relevant information. The format and style of your presentation should never distract from the content.

(The metaphor of “signal-to-noise ratio” comes from Jean-luc Doumont’s book Trees, Maps, and Theorems .)

Choose figure designs that best communicate your message

Just as words may be better or worse at communicating an idea, different figure designs may be better or worse at communicating your message. In designing a successful figure, consider which media, figure types, and plot types (see below for examples of each) best highlight your message. For complex messages, multiple panels can break down a message into clear statements. Multi-panel figures will likely employ a combination of media and plot types. Use the complementary strengths of each element to communicate your message.

Plot types emphasize different types of data.

What are you trying to show with your data: a correlation, a distribution, an event in time?

Use simple, consistent formatting

• Use a consistent font and font size: e.g. , 24 for slide titles, 16 for text in slide, and 10 for axis labels.
• Make sure all graphics are sized such that all text is readable.
• Simplify data labels by removing generic gridlines and other visual clutter.
• Instead add emphasis to key points only using colors, arrows, or labels.
• All axes on graphs should be labeled and titled and units should be indicated in parentheses, e.g. , “Revenues ($M)”. Only use 3-5 tick marks with labels on each axis. These labels should be only numbers, since you have already included units in the axis label.
• Leave white space on your slide. A dense slide is hard to read. A spacious slide will have less information, but your reader will understand more of it.

Additional resources

• CommKit article on general slideshow design
• CommKit article on figure design
• CommKit articles on public speaking

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Lean into being a facilitator — not an expert.

What happens when you have to give a presentation to an audience that might have some professionals who have more expertise on the topic than you do? While it can be intimidating, it can also be an opportunity to leverage their deep and diverse expertise in service of the group’s learning. And it’s an opportunity to exercise some intellectual humility, which includes having respect for other viewpoints, not being intellectually overconfident, separating your ego from your intellect, and being willing to revise your own viewpoint — especially in the face of new information. This article offers several tips for how you might approach a roomful of experts, including how to invite them into the discussion without allowing them to completely take over, as well as how to pivot on the proposed topic when necessary.

I was five years into my executive coaching practice when I was invited to lead a workshop on “Coaching Skills for Human Resource Leaders” at a global conference. As the room filled up with participants, I identified a few colleagues who had already been coaching professionally for more than a decade. I felt self-doubt start to kick in: Why were they even here? What did they come to learn? Why do they want to hear from me?

• Deborah Grayson Riegel is a professional speaker and facilitator, as well as a communication and presentation skills coach. She teaches leadership communication at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and has taught for Wharton Business School, Columbia Business School’s Women in Leadership Program, and Peking University’s International MBA Program. She is the author of Overcoming Overthinking: 36 Ways to Tame Anxiety for Work, School, and Life and the best-selling Go To Help: 31 Strategies to Offer, Ask for, and Accept Help .

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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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Dress Code and Personal Presentation

All our employees are asked to dress in a business-like, clean, tidy and well-groomed manner. Your appearance, professional conduct, actions and the professional impression you make on patients, clients, customers and others with whom you come into contact are important to your own advancement and job satisfaction, as well as to the continuing development of the Company's brand and reputation.

The Company recognises the diversity of cultures, religions and disabilities of its staff and will take a sensitive approach when this affects dress requirements. However, priority will be given to health and safety considerations and Risk Assessments will take place from time to time as appropriate.

Staff are encouraged to adopt a common sense approach with regard to clothing and jewellery that they wear to work. Staff must ensure that articles are appropriate to the type of work they carry out and also be mindful of any potential of damage or loss to their personal property, which may arise as a result of carrying out their duties.

Employees are individually responsible for their personal hygiene, presentation and appearance with a responsibility to consider how their appearance may be perceived by others. This means that staff should wear clothing which: -

• Is appropriate to their role.
• Is not likely to be viewed as offensive, revealing, or sexually provocative.
• Does not distract, cause embarrassment or give rise to misunderstanding.
• Is absent of any political or otherwise contentious slogans.
• Is not considered to be discriminatory and is culturally sensitive (differences among cultures may require understanding, openness and flexibility).
• Does not place themselves or others at risk.

We recognise that the word ‘appropriate’ is an ever-changing word, and what was deemed appropriate 20 years ago is different from what we understand today and what it may be in 20 years to come. We do however try to consider employees’ comfort and in this economy their spending power for work attire. We endeavour to be consistent in our Dress Code Policy so no-one will feel obligated to have to buy a complete working wardrobe, but flexible enough to deal with any odd situation (including changeable weather patterns or heating or air conditioning issues within the office environment).

Employees are responsible for following the standards of dress and appearance laid down in this Policy and must understand how this Policy relates to their working environment, health and safety, particular roles and duties and contact with others during the course of their employment.

Non-Acceptable Clothing (for all employees)

• Jeans, sweat or exercise pants.
• Miniskirts or short, tight skirts.
• Shorts of any kind.
• Leggings and any spandex or form fitting pants worn instead of a skirt or trousers.
• Jeggings (unless on an authorised Dress Down Day).
• Leisure/sports clothing.
• Denim clothing of any kind (unless on an authorised Dress Down Day).
• Clothing with tears, holes or rips or overalls.
• Low-cut t-shirts, blouses, dresses or crop-tops.
• Vest-type tops (spaghetti/shoestring or other similar strappy tops).
• Tops with a bare back. Back and shoulders to be covered.
• Political badges or emblems, items of clothing bearing logos, slogans or graphics which may cause offence.
• Baseball caps and hats.
• Beach flip-flops or flimsy ‘barely there’ footwear.
• Trainers (unless on an authorised Dress Down Day).
• Underwear should not be worn in a revealing manner.
• Sundresses, beach dresses and spaghetti strap dresses.
• Bed wear or sleep attire.

Footwear must be safe, sensible, in good order, smart and clean and have regard to health and safety considerations. Employees need to be aware that in an emergency situation you may be required to move swiftly. Therefore, by wearing footwear where some of your foot is bare or your foot is not covered, you may put yourself at risk of injury. In such event, the Company will take no responsibility for any injuries incurred.

Headwear worn for religious purposes is permitted.

Casual clothing is not suitable. These guidelines will help you determine what is appropriate to wear to work. Clothing that reveals too much cleavage, back, chest, feet, stomach or your underwear is most definitely not appropriate for a place of business, even on a Dress Down Day. Clothing should be clean, ironed and not torn, dirty or frayed.

No dress code can cover all contingencies so employees must exert a certain amount of personal judgement in their choice of clothing to wear to work and always seek the advice and guidance of their department or line manager if they are experiencing uncertainties about what constitutes acceptable, professional business attire.

Head Office Employees

We often have guests who visit our offices and it is customary to provide these guests with a tour. We would like to create a favourable and lasting impression.

• Hair should be kept neat and tidy and physical cleanliness is of extreme importance.
• We are happy for you to wear one small nose stud. This must be as unobtrusive as possible and we do not allow nose rings for your own safety and protection.
• We reserve the right to ask you to cover up or remove any body piercing that we feel does not comply with our standards of company image, or be a potential cause of harm to you.
• It is recognised that in today’s society many individuals now have tattoos. Whilst representing the Company externally or welcoming visitors into Head Office, employees are required to cover tattoos or other body art by clothing, a band-aid or make-up to ensure a consistent professional appearance.
• Shoes should be worn in the office at all times, do not walk around in bare feet.
• Tops/blouses should cover your shoulders and your back, and please keep hemlines at a practical length.

Shirt (either short or long sleeved) and tie for gentlemen with plain smart trousers and a blouse or shirt for ladies, teamed with plain trousers or a suitable length skirt are preferable (smart, tailored ¾ length trousers for ladies are permitted).

Where company clothes are provided, they should be worn at all times when you are on duty and should be kept clean and tidy. You are required to ensure that they are kept clean and laundered. Please re-order if torn, damaged or marked.

Where required for the purposes of your work, you will wear the protective clothing and/or eye guards provided by the Company. Any failure to comply with this rule, which is designed to protect your health and safety and that of other employees, will be regarded as a serious act of misconduct and may lead to disciplinary action being taken against you.

Head Office Dress Down Days

On the days where the Company holds a Dress Down Day, the Company expects all employees to continue to dress in a clean and tidy manner. Please refer to your Manager if you require direction on suitability.

• Smart jeans can be worn (i.e. not ripped or torn). ¾ length jeans are permitted.
• Shorts of any kind are not permitted.
• Leggings/jeggings are permitted.
• T-shirts can be worn, but must at the least cover your shoulders and back (spaghetti/shoestring or other strapped vest tops are not permitted).
• Clean and tidy trainers are permitted or sandals during the summer months. Flip-flops or flimsy ‘barely there’ footwear are not permitted for health and safety reasons.

Field Based Employees

• Hair should be kept neat and tidy and physical cleanliness is of extreme importance. Please note you may be requested to refrain from the use of perfume etc. as some patients have allergic reactions.
• Jewellery should be kept to a minimum, reducing risk of damage to both the item and/or patient.
• You can wear earrings in either or both ears. This should be a plain stud or small sleeper without stones or attachments ensuring safety from being grabbed by a patient and/or the loss in a patient’s home.
• Rings should be kept to a minimum, not to pose a potential risk of damage to the patient or their property.
• For many, particularly older patients, facial piercings and tattoos can be unsettling and distracting. In the interest of health and safety, for staff and patients alike, we reserve the right to ask you to cover up or remove any piercing that we feel does not comply with our standards of company image and which may either alarm or upset a patient, or be a potential cause of harm to yourself in a domiciliary environment. Employees are also requested to cover any visible tattoos whilst with patients.

When visiting patients at home, it is likely that you may have to adopt different testing positions – please ensure that you do not place yourself in an embarrassing position because of your own dress code (e.g. short hemlines or low cut tops are not acceptable, and please ensure your shirt/blouse is long enough to cover the waistband of your trousers/skirt if bending over). A business suit or similar is often the best option as a visiting practitioner you may be required to interact with other health care professionals.

Shirt and tie for gentlemen with plain smart trousers and a blouse or shirt for ladies, teamed with plain trousers or a suitable length skirt are preferable (smart, tailored ¾ length trousers for ladies are permitted). Low heeled shoes (not sandals) should be worn, as high heels, steel tipped boots and stilettos have been the cause of damage to a number of patient’s wooden floors, also to ensure your own health, safety and welfare in climbing different stairwells.

When visiting Head Office during a Dress Down Day, we are happy for you to join in, but would expect you to bring along your usual work attire should the need arise for you to attend any emergency short-notice appointments to attend patients.

Guidance Notes

Skirts, Dresses, Skirted Suits and Kilts

Dress and skirt lengths should be at an acceptable length at which you can sit comfortably in public without causing embarrassment, also to not be too long or flowing to cause any slips, trips or falls.

Tailored and/or fitted full-length cotton or synthetic materials to include wool, flannel, linen.

¾ length trousers are permitted if business-like and appropriate.

Shirts, Tops, Blouses and Jackets

Depending on the fashion of the day and the material, most of the above should be appropriate for work. Casual sweaters, golfing or sports wear are not.

Outfits that would be worn for a night out or on holiday are not suitable, as are tank tops, midriff tops, shirts with words, teams, logos, pictures, cartoons or slogans as we do not know what may be found offensive. Also, no halter tops, tops with bare shoulders, sweatshirts or t-shirts.

Shoes and Footwear

As the office is generally a low risk area, regarding footwear in the hot weather sensible and foot-supporting sandals may be worn without tights or stockings. However, closed toe and closed heal shoes are the safest and most appropriate footwear for the office environment. Trainers, flip-flops, slippers or ‘barely there’ footwear are not permitted.

ALL STAFF NEED TO BE AWARE:-

If work attire falls short of these standards and guidance as determined by your line or department manager and a HR advisor, the employee will be asked not to wear the inappropriate item to work again. If the problem persists the employee may be sent home to change clothes. This can be unpaid time to be made up at the Manager’s discretion. Being sent home will only be offered once, as further incidents of dress code violation will be referred to HR for disciplinary procedure.

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Our Commitment to Excellence and Compliance

Our commitment to excellence and compliance is not just part of our operational procedures; it is the foundation of all we do. We adhere to the highest standards set forth by key regulatory bodies, including adherence to the Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023 and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013. This commitment ensures we provide supports that are safe, effective, and centered around the unique needs and rights of our clients.

Our Policy Framework

Our policy framework is designed to ensure that we provide our services in a way that is safe, respectful, and recognizes the rights of each individual we serve. Below are the core aspects of our policy framework:

Client Safeguarding We prioritize client safeguarding above all else, observing the stringent quality and safeguarding requirements as mandated by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Rules and Practice Standards. This involves a commitment to minimize and eliminate the use of unauthorised restrictive practices.

Responsive Service Delivery We actively collaborate with clients, stakeholders, including the NDIS, Plan Managers, and Support Coordinators, to adeptly manage supports, particularly when there’s a change in circumstances.

Transparent Communication Our pledge is to maintain open, honest, and timely communication with all our clients. Courtesy, respect, and a collaborative approach in decision-making concerning the provision of supports are hallmarks of our service.

Feedback and Complaints We are committed to continuous improvement and value the feedback, complaints, or comments from our clients. Providing accessible information on how to voice concerns is essential for us to grow and improve.

Privacy and Confidentiality The privacy and confidential information of our clients are revered and protected with the utmost diligence.

Professional Standards Maintaining all requisite qualifications, licenses, and accreditations, as well as ensuring that our staff meet stringent background check requirements, reflects our commitment to professional integrity.

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We believe in the power of experience, evidence-based practice, and collaboration to enhance the quality of our services. Our ongoing partnerships with other organizations and leadership in initiatives underscore our commitment to not just being a service provider, but a community leader advocating for significant change and improvement in the lives of those with disabilities.

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