Maybe you work in sales because you are a good speaker, but this natural ability has its limits. To become a skilled communicator, you’ll need to identify your weaknesses, learn speaking strategies, and practice on an ongoing basis.
Effective workplace communication is essential to almost every workflow. From low-level employees to management, every employee should work on improving their communication skills to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings while increasing efficiency and promoting growth.
1) Venostech
Do you have an Android device? Venostech.com is an app that tracks how many times you say “um”. It also allows you to add filler words so that you monitor the use of filler words that you tend to resort to.
If you want to get more useful information about your speech patterns, try Venostech. This app transcribes and analyzes every word you say to provide you with detailed statistics.
2) LikeSo
No matter how many times I try, I can’t get out of the habit of using filler words. If you also have difficulties to stop using filler words such as “mmm”, “so”, “well”, “this…”, “that is”, “eh…”, “right?”, etc., I recommend you try LikeSo.
This app tracks how many filler words you say and the rhythm of your voice, and rates your overall eloquence. You can use the FreeStyle mode on calls or practice with the TalkAbout mode that gives you suggestions.
3) Virtual Speech
The problem with practicing in an empty room is that it doesn’t represent reality. With VirtualSpeech, your practice speeches will feel like real life. This app works with Google Cardboard and provides a highly realistic virtual reality setting for your presentations. You can choose from a conference room, a meeting room, a sales situation and more.
The audience moves and reacts just like in a real event, and you can even hear the ambient sound. After the practice session, the app analyzes your performance and provides feedback.
4) Presentation Timer Pro
Sales reps often have trouble organizing their meetings. Presentation Timer Pro is a good solution, as you can specify checkpoints during the presentation that will help you set the pace or change topics, as well as monitor the time remaining in your speech.
This app automatically silences your device so you don’t have to worry about phone interruptions.
5) Headspace
Meditating can be helpful in calming your nerves and helping you become a calmer, more confident presenter. Headspace offers 10 free meditation sessions that you can listen to at any time; p. For example, before an important meeting.
Subscribers can take advantage of hundreds of sessions, including 3-minute sessions, topic packs (to overcome stress, improve sleep quality, etc.), and 10-minute one-off sessions.
