A professional image for impact - JAN ROBBERTS

Jan Robberts - "Influencing for Global Impact"

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​Introduction
Good morning, you are listening to IBGR.Network, the International Business Growth Radio Network, I am your host, Jan Robberts, Global Influencer, Co-Founder of Ki Leadership Institute and founder of JRs Speakers Club. For more information about me, go to the IBGR website and check out my profile. There you will also find all the links to follow and get in touch with me.

Show Objectives - The Why

By the end of our time together you will...Understand why it is important as a Business owner or Entrepreneur to have a professional image 

Why is your appearance really so important?
I think personal appearance is important because it can show the attitude and politeness of treating people. Therefore, if your personal appearance is good, it represents respect and etiquette to everyone. ... very simply, a good personal appearance can give everyone a good impression. And, as we all know…you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Key Issues I will cover in this episode:

1. The importance of a professional image
2. What it means to have a professional image
3. Your body language – 6 simple points to create a better image
4. 5 Qualities of a professional
5. Maintaining a professional image online
6. 5 areas of importance for professionalism in business
7. Characteristics of professionalism

What You Need to Know - The What

What is a desired professional image?
Laura Morgan Roberts: Your professional image is the set of qualities and characteristics that represent perceptions of your competence and character as judged by your key constituents (i.e., clients, superiors, subordinates, colleagues). ... This description is your desired professional image.

What You Need to Do - The How
I will discuss all 7 points mentioned above and have added the points in those areas below for information:

You can create a positive professional image through body language by:

1. Making eye contact when speaking.
2. Carrying yourself with confidence.
3. Smiling and greeting people.
4. Having good posture. (Standing up as well as sitting down)
5. Offering a strong, assertive handshake. (But be culturally aware)
6. Using open body language. (No Arms crossed, legs crossed, or leaning away)

The Top 5 Qualities That Lead to High Job Performance
1) Ability to Learn. Every organization has a specific set of knowledge that every employee will need to acquire to be successful at their job. ... 
2) Conscientiousness. Conscientiousness is a personality trait encompassing many characteristics desirable to organizations. ... 
3) Interpersonal Skills. ... 
4) Adaptability. ... 
5) Integrity

Maintaining a professional image online

1. Build your own branding. Create a profile on professional networking sites such as LinkedIn. ... 
2. Do not mix business and personal matters. ... 
3. Do not post negative comments. ... (Lady in an important position got fired within a week)
4. Keep inappropriate photos to yourself. ... 
5. Limit your posts during working hours.

The 10 Characteristics of Professionalism
True professionals possess a number of important characteristics that can apply to virtually any type of business, big or small…

• Appearance. A professional is neat in appearance. ... 
• Demeanour. 
• Reliability. 
• Competence.
• Ethics. 
• Maintaining Your Poise.
• Phone Etiquette.
• Written Correspondence.
• Accountability
• Organized Skills

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