First, lets consider this question based on what youve learned over this course:
1. We all have come into this course with values and beliefs around professional presence, whether they emanate from our own work experiences and organizational norms, or based on what we have observed in watching how professionals present themselves. What does professionalism and professional presence mean to you?  Verbal and nonverbal communications are a big part of presence. Knowing this, how has your perspective on professional presence evolved over the past 15 weeks?

Based on what you have learned in the course and your experience, lets move on to these questions:

2. Professional presence can be challenged by unprofessional attitudes and behaviors of other people, including colleagues and supervisors. Negative encounters with patients can shake our professional demeanor. What are some strategies to maintaining your own professionalism when someone else is not being professional?  We have talked about the challenges that unprofessional presence can have on our own presence. What are some of the other challenges we may face in the workplace (or if not working, in a volunteer or classroom setting)?

3.What takeaways from this week and this course overall will you carry forward into your professional life to improve your professionalism and professional presence?