We all know this person: At an important meeting or conversation, when they are called to share their view or recommendation, they constitute a smooth and eloquent narration so that the room is captured and supported them.

How do they do that? Often, we say that someone can answer immediately, can form a clear response without prior notice, has a unique ability to “think quickly on their feet.” They do not feel confused (at least they don’t show it); Their responses are clear, brief and completely responsive to what was requested.

Are they born with this ability, or can it be taught? Can you learn how to quickly configure a joint response when you don’t expect to speak? I think you can, and here are my advice to improve in the response when the lights hit you and you are asked to speak at an important meeting or conversation.

1. Make sure you understand what he is asking for

We hope to pay attention to the meeting or conversation and not be arrested far. Even if you care, you may need to clarify what you are asking exactly to provide an insight or respond appropriately.

You can ask the person to reformulate his question or reformulate what you think is asking you to make sure to respond properly. The clarification also serves to buy you a few seconds to collect your thoughts. This can be the savior!

2. Go to what you know

If you are asked to weigh the feasibility of the proposed modification of the plan or project, for example, you can start highlighting the parts of the plan that work well. You may remember that in your previous experiences, similar projects also reached similar turning points where the amendments were also considered.

Then remember your vision or recommendation. When doing this, your credibility has shown by providing a context of your thoughts, not just inserting them. The context is important when talking immediately.

3. Add a new idea or thinking

Based on what you shared, take the idea more. Show your skills, experiences and vision by presenting new thinking to push the conversation forward. Thinking quickly on your feet is not only about creating a sentence, but about the progress of ideas that are discussed in positive ways.

4. Before you finish speaking, salvation what you said

In short (so that you do not completely repeat yourself), you stand out what you know, what you see and how you think that you take the idea or challenge more. The bottom line guarantees that others have heard that you are also properly, understand your intention and have the correct context of the message you have communicated.

5. Finally, ask for comments or questions

Your end may be simple like “Anyone has any questions?” Or, “Is this clear?” Or something more detailed based on the topic. Whether someone has a question or not … or wants to contribute or build on what I have provided, I am a good feeling. It shows openness and cooperation.

When you suddenly find yourself to speak in front of others, you can feel paralyzed. It is okay to take a short rhythm to assemble your thoughts together, but the important point is to respond quickly. With these steps in mind, it should be easier to assemble thinking to express together and speak with confidence:

1. It is clear
2. What you know
3. add to
4. a summary
5. Request questions

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