Practice daily

Almost all of us know very communicative people who can talk in front of strangers about any subject with ease, those of whom it is said: "they don't shut up even under water", while others find it a great effort to give just a greeting; however, it is surprising to discover that many exceptional communicators consider themselves shy and introverted people, who manage to do their job with much training and guided by a great passion and inner wealth that leads them to find the way to share it with the world through the word.

How to be a successful communicator: To be a good communicator, it is necessary to have an adequate preparation in the use of the voice, as well as to have basic knowledge of body expression, makeup and hairdressing to be able to transmit messages through audiovisual media. In addition, a good speaker must be informed on various topics to have a broad general culture, which today is easier thanks to the availability of information on the Internet.

If you want to devote yourself to the profession of speaker, you will receive the universal advice to practice frequently, because as it is customary to say, practice makes perfect. But these words are complemented by what was once expressed by the wise Bob Proctor, referring to this subject: "it is not only practice, but the right practice" and this added word significantly changes the advice and acquires great importance for those who wish to train as speakers, since an incorrect preparation in vocal technique can lead to unfavorable results.

For this reason, it is recommended to seek the guidance of a specialist, especially in the initial stages of the process. Sometimes, when working on his own, the beginner is unaware that certain sounds or movements affect the result of the work and what is worse, it is difficult to eliminate them; experts call these "vices", and they can be, for example, lengthening a letter too much, when speaking or scratching the chin excessively; they appear without realizing it, and only the trained eye of an expert can point them out in time, to eliminate them.

The value of perseverance: The right practice can help a lot, if the speaker incorporates it into his daily life routine. Perseverance plays a decisive role when you want to achieve good results, as well as having an emotional support that gives you the necessary firmness to move forward.

Personal vocation is necessary for the practice to be effective. In addition, daily practice favors creativity, shaping new ideas and creating the speaker's style. It also generates confidence and security so that the speaker can perform his or her work in front of an audience in a comfortable and natural way.

A good speaker must practice individually to master the technical resources; and also in front of an audience, to put into practice the new techniques learned. Ideally, he should have the opportunity to speak live, taking advantage of the incomparable energy that is generated at that moment, but this is not always possible.

Instead, you can practice from home, using social networks, and speaking on a topic that is familiar to you, so you will feel more relaxed and calm, and you will be able to achieve the natural and spontaneous tone that a good speech requires.

Another important aspect is not to force the pace of daily practice by trying to rush the learning process. Each person has his or her own pace and trying to accelerate it can only lead to frustration and, in some cases, irreparable damage. It is necessary to develop a realistic vision that allows advancing step by step, avoiding perfectionist attitudes that only generate wear and tear and learning to enjoy each stage of learning, valuing each progress, no matter how small.

Improve every day: There is always room for improvement in the communicator's work. Reality shows that those who stop practicing daily after seeing the first results, make a big mistake, because professional growth is strengthened every day.

By doing so, the speaker can understand the essence of his work better and better, and advance to new stages in his development. Only in this way will he be able to face new challenges, cultivate a healthy self-criticism, accept criticism and enjoy his work, which is part of the life we all share together.