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Conversation skills book review 2 – How to talk to anyone: 92 little tricks for big success by Leil Lowndes (1999, 2017)

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So here is Conversation skills book review 2 – How to talk to anyone – 92 little tricks for big success by Leil Lowndes (1999, 2017) for intermediates. Soon I will post the third in the series: Conversation skills book review 1 – How to talk to anyone about anything – James W.

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Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills

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Nervousness – Shyness, modesty, lack of confidence and fear of failure can make fee-earners reluctant to organise meetings to take the next steps in building a potential client relationship. A challenging role requiring deep insight into potential clients and value propositions as well as a great deal of confidence.

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Proactive marketing and business development executives – CRM, internal engagement and career insights

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There were comments that it was unusual for people to be in the office so face time and in person meetings – where it is easier to develop rapport, trust and solid working relationships – were rare. Finding ways to meet with people in real time (such as at social events) can help. Make myself more visible in meeting with fee earners.

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Book review: Sales Mind – 48 tools to help you sell by Helen Kensett

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Some of these reflect Cialdini’s keys of persuasion and influence Influence – Cialdini’s six principles of the psychology of persuasion (kimtasso.com) Sales meeting guidance She advocates that the start of each meeting is for knowledge collection mode – asking lots of simple questions (What and Why).

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Coaching and Consulting – People and Problem-Solving skills

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8% Achieving consensus/buy in 8% Managing disagreement between partners/teams 25% Dealing with fixed views 17% Managing involvement from other functions 8% Being confident of the outcome/results 17% Justifying the investment 17% Discussing implementation and evaluation criteria Related coaching and consulting posts Learning & Development Update: (..)