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The ability to communicate effectively is paramount to our success in life. Whether you're a business owner or an employee, good communication skills is a prerequisite that will empower you to greater achievements.
As individuals we tend to spend a lot of time trying to sell ourselves by telling people how good we are. The bad part about this approach is that we come across highlighting all the positives, while downplaying or overlooking the negatives (like a used car salesman).
Most people are on the lookout for weaknesses in your presentation, so if you're not upfront with a transparent view people will see right through you. One major disadvantage about this is that if you loose the edge in your approach you could also loose some credibility.
Now regardless of the industry that you're in, trying to sell your services can be a challenge. Coming across as a used car salesman can lead to failure and most times do.
An ideal approach would be to explain or highlight the benefits that can be derived from the service you're trying to promote, how it can assist the company in a positive way. While doing this you can mention in a matter-of-fact way your expertise in that area and why your service could prove beneficial to the deal.
If you're trying to sell your services to the company you're employed with, and you have a good track record then it makes your life much easier; however, doing a presentation to people who don't know you can be a major challenge. Here is where you need to do your due diligence to make your presentation be effective.
While doing your presentation it is OK to mention what you expect to receive from a positive decision, but only to those who will approve the promotion or the sale. There is nothing wrong with blowing your own horn occasionally, but decision-makers want to see the big picture.
If you're seeking a promotion, your supervisors already have a pretty good idea of your work ethic and abilities. What you may have to convince them of is that you are ready for the next level.
In many cases, actions speak louder than words and by performing to and above the level at which you want to be promoted, you will leave little doubt in their minds as to your readiness from a job stand point.
One point that needs to be addressed here is that the higher up the corporate ladder you go the more specific you will have to be in your communication. Sticking to the details, facts and figures of the deal will provide the decision-makers with the information that is necessary to make prompt decisions.
Decision-makers in any company are busy people and when they agree to sit with you it is imperative that you respect their time and attention. Make sure you do your research and have your presentation ready. Stick with the facts of the case at hand.
Pretending to know more than you really do will sometimes cause your audience to loose confidence in your ability to get the job done.
Remember, we don't know everything and sometimes it's better to let them know this. People are turned off by a "know-it-all" approach and might warm up to you more when they see that you're just another human.
Thanks for reading.
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