PERSONAL PRESENTATION IN PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS

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This activity is intended for Explorers to identify their unique characteristics and telling an audience about one’s self in a short, personal introduction.

Category

  • Exploring, Communications
  • Professional Development – Build Self Confidence
  • Interpersonal and Professional Communication
  • Public Speaking

Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how a confident presentation of oneself enables greater opportunities.
  • Identify unique and positive characteristics about himself/herself.
  • Recognize and acknowledge one’s own accomplishments.
  • Write a concise description of oneself.
  • Give a one-minute personal introduction to a group of people.

Supplies

  • Pencil & paper (or other capability to write and review notes.) for each Explorer
  • Photos of people in various professional attire
  • Projection capability (projector, computer, screen) to show photos and definitions
  • Language worksheet. One for each participant or projected on a screen

Advisor Note

Text in italics should be read aloud to participants. As you engage your post in activities each week, please include comments, discussions, and feedback to the group relating to Character, Leadership, and Ethics. These are important attributes that make a difference in the success of youth in the workplace and in life.

Activities

Activity 1: Identifying Positive Personal Characteristics