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On our daily life, we experience situations that cause us great nervousness, especially those when we know that we were required to give a talk or a presentation in front of an audience, a client or friends. If we are not used to be in those situations, sometimes we just try to postpone the preparation of the material thinking that we can get over using our natural skills to get out of the situation. Procrastinating to dedicate the required time to make it better, but our fear stops us start. The butterflies we feel in our stomach appears constantly and keep on coming from the moment we have the notification for the presentation, during the preparation and even remain after the presentation is over. Sorry to tell this, but it is a fact that the nervousness we feel when we are in front of the audience will never be eliminated at all. You just get used to it and control and sometimes enjoy it. The methodical and constant practice will help you reduce that sensation and allow to co

Algo de que estoy convencido es que todos somos vendedores. Y en la búsqueda constante de encontrar la forma de mejorar nuestra actividad profesional, recordé algunas de las recomendaciones que he escuchado de varios exitosos expertos en el tema. 1. ¿Qué hace falta para vender una idea? Muchas personas somos incapaces de vender porque vendemos productos, servicios o ideas en las que no ocasionalmente no creemos. Lo primero que se nos dice es hay que sentir pasión por esa idea. Si sientes pasión contagias confianza y seguridad. ¿Pero será solo entusiasmo y pasión? La venta también es método, y es forma, una forma concreta de actuar y realizar cuando estamos con un cliente. 2. ¿Qué hay que conocer de un prospecto antes de intentar venderle algo? La preparación de la venta es importante, saber quién es mi cliente y que busca hará gastar menos energías en lo que no merece la pena. Antes de visitar a un cliente trata de conocerle en sus preferencias y necesidades. 3. ¿Tienes alguna

Something that I am convinced is that we are all salesmen. And in the constant search to find ways to improve our professional activity, I remembered some of the recommendations I have heard from several successful experts on the subject. 1. What does it take to sell an idea? Many people are unable to sell because we sell products, services or ideas that we do not believe in. The first thing we are told is to feel passion for that idea. If you feel the passion you will inspire confidence and security. But will it be enough with only enthusiasm and passion? Selling is also a method, and it is a form, a concrete way of acting and doing when we are with a client. 2. What do I need to know about a prospect before I try to sell him something? Preparing the sale is important, knowing who my client is and what he is looking for, will make you spend less energy on what is not worth it. Before visiting a client try to get to know him more widely. 3. Do you have a strategy when presen

A lo largo de nuestra vida participamos cotidianamente en intercambios de información, datos opiniones. Como emisores de mensajes, tenemos la responsabilidad de que éstos sean transmitidos lo mejor posible. Existen ciertas reglas que nos pueden facilitar, como emisores, a que lo que decimos y lo que el receptor percibe e interpreta sea lo mismo. Entender estos elementos básicos pueden servirnos en la preparación de una presentación o una entrevista de trabajo, en la visita a un cliente o en una conversación cotidiana. 8 ELEMENTOS BASICOS DE LA COMUNICACIÓN 1. Emisor - Identifica a quien genera y emite el mensaje. 2. Mensaje -  Enunciado enviado por el emisor y recibido por el receptor. 3. Canal- Medio físico por donde circula el mensaje. Oral, escrito, corporal. 4. Receptor- Quien recibe el mensaje y lo interpreta. 5. Respuesta -- Mensajes que el receptor devuelve al emisor. Utilizando los diversos canales de transmisión. Permite al emisor percibir qué tan bien, y qué tan p

Throughout our daily life, we ​​participate in exchanges of information, data opinions. Having a role as messengers, we have a responsibility to have them transmitted as best we can. There are certain rules that can make it easier for us, that what we say and what the receiver perceives and interprets, is the same. Understanding these basic elements can help us in the preparation of a business presentation or a job interview, in the visit to a client or in a daily conversation. 8 BASIC ELEMENTS OF THE COMMUNICATION 1. Issuer - Identifies who generates and issues the message. 2. Message - Statement sent by the sender and received by the receiver. 3. Channel - Physical medium through which the message circulates. Oral, written, body language. 4. Receiver- Who receives the message and interprets it. 5. Response - Messages that the receiver returns to the sender. Using the various transmission channels. It allows the sender to perceive how well, and how accurate the message was r