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Projecting a Professional Image. Journal 2.1 What does a professional look like in your opinion? Think of someone that has that image and tell us why you believe they are professional. Characteristics of a professional image. Confidence. Poise. Professional Image. Immediacy. Assertiveness.
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Projecting a Professional Image Journal 2.1 What does a professional look like in your opinion? Think of someone that has that image and tell us why you believe they are professional.
Characteristics of a professional image Confidence Poise Professional Image Immediacy Assertiveness
Confidence • A strong voice with an attentive and positive attitude
Poise • To be in control of your communication and situation.
Assertiveness • A strong sense of purpose and self confidence
Immediacy • Approachable, friendly and open
Characteristics of Voice • Pitch • Volume • Duration
Nonverbal Speech • Pauses and Silence • Laughter • Vocalizations
Body Talk Personal Appearance Kinesics Nonverbal Communication Gestures Facial Communication
Personal Appearance • How you dress and how you groom yourself
Kinesics • The use of the body during communication • Posture • Muscular tone and tension
Facial Communication • The look on your face
Movement and Gestures • The way you walk or move from one place to another. Gait. • Movement that reinforces or substitutes for speech
Nonverbal communication Time Spatial Environmental Cues Others
Spatial • Space and Distance • Intimate distance: 18 inches • Personal distance: 18 inches to 4 feet • Social distance: 4 to 12 feet • Public Distance: 12 to 25 feet
Spatial • Territory • Organization • Touch • Handshakes, hugs, pats and other forms of affection
Time Your time management shows how you value yourself and others Think of your day as slices of time. • 8 hours of work/school • 8 hours of sleep • 8 hours for other commitments
Others • Artifacts • Articles of adornment used to decorate yourself and your surroundings. • Fragrance and Odor • Smell is believed to provide the most direct link to the emotion center of our brain.