Talking on your feet takes a considerable amount of talent. It’s very reactionary. You have to listen, hear what the person is saying and then you need to anticipate what they are going to say next in response to your words. This is a talent and skill that takes a lot of practice.
One thing that you can do is incorporate strategies that help you respond quickly and accurately. As a salesperson or trainer of salespeople, this is one of the most important skills you can impart and utilize.
Take a look at a helpful talk that will help you develop such skills and show you how to put them into practice.
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