Q: How did you get so good at presentations and handling conflict? How did you learn to “think on your feet” so easily? A: Practice. Practice. Practice, practice, practice. Oh, and more practice. What I learned a long time ago is that being a good presenter, and being good at managing conflict, are not traits we’re born with. It’s a learned skill. And I learned it the hard way—by not being all that great at it when I first started in real estate. But I’ve been practicing my skills for a long time now, and I put myself in places where I had to get better quickly. Beyond practice, role-playing is a terrific way to build more expertise. Find a colleague or a mentor to role-play with. Ask your manager to help you. You’ll only get better at it if you actually do it. |
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES
Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. I got it Denise. Thanks for sharing. Great post.
Jan 19, 2011 11:22 AM
John L. Scott RE Maple Valley, WA - Maple Valley, WA
Kent/DesMoines/Blk Diamond/Renton/Maple Valley, WA
Denise,
I agree about practice. I also think knowing your subject is key to being comfortable with a presentation. I say this based on watching my nerves and anxiety level being different depending on how familiar I am with a topic.
Roseanne
Jan 19, 2011 12:46 PM
The Lones Group, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
Lanre: The saying "practice makes perfect" may have come from a different generation, but it's actually very true - even today.
Roseanne: You're absolutely right. Being completely prepared by knowing the subject matter is critical. But once you know it well, and you're comfortable presenting it, the anxiety level nearly always disappears.
Jan 20, 2011 05:09 AM
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