5 Strategies to Communicate Effectively

How many of you find it hard to communicate effectively?

Do you struggle expressing yourself clearly which leads to misunderstandings?

Do you feel your opinions are often avoided?

If you don’t work on your communication, people may always avoid your views. You will never be able to raise your voice when needed. The misunderstanding may keep on increasing.

5 Strategies you can start executing to communicate effectively to overcome this:

1. Intention: Know the intention of why you are communicating something? What are the results you are expecting from others?
2. Understand your Receiver: Who is your receiver? How is their personality? What do they value? Do they have the mindset to understand your message? How will they understand your message clearly?
3. Right Timing: Before communicating, see if the person is in the mood to talk, make an appointment if there’s any serious topic to converse about. Ask them, “I feel we should talk about XYZ. Can you please let me know whenever you get free?” This shows that you value their time and space.
4. Trust: Trust is built when you transform your words into action. Use words that make others feel at home, safe and secure. Ask yourself: “Will my actions, my style and my words improve my credibility & build trust?” When your actions align with your words, people will start trusting you.
5. Share your Stories: Expressing your personal experiences (related to the topic going on) helps you to build an emotional connection with the other person.

Apply these 5 strategies whenever you communicate with someone. These will help you to communicate smoothly & build connections with people around you.