So, how can you master this?
Here are 9 speaking habits from world-class
communicators that will transform your BD interactions:
1. When Making Your Entrance
↳ Walk in confidently and make eye contact. First
impressions matter in BD.
2. When Starting to Talk
↳ Skip small talk. Get straight to the value. Clients
love clarity.
3. When Presenting Data
↳ Highlight key insights, not raw numbers. Show how
you’ve helped people in their situation.
4. When Using Visuals
↳ Keep it simple. One point per slide. You’re there to
help not dazzle.
5. When Taking Questions
↳ Listen, repeat for clarity, and answer immediately.
6. When Tech Issues Occur
↳ Stay calm and keep things moving. It shows how you
handle challenges in partnership.
7. When Time Is Running Short
↳ Skip the fluff. Focus on your core message. Your
clients will thank you for it.
8. When Someone Interrupts
↳ Acknowledge it, understand it, then steer back to your
key message.
9. When Making Your Key Point
↳ Be direct. Highlight the value you bring. Use
evidence, not complexity.
The bottom line?
In BD, public speaking isn’t about performance.
It’s about presence.
Master these 9 habits, and you’ll consistently show up in
a way that builds trust and deepens relationships.
And that, after all, is the very foundation of Business Development.
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THANK YOU for reading this.
Public speaking isn’t just for Ted Talks and big stages.
It’s how you communicate in every BD interaction.
(Credit to Ben Meer for this fantastic visual.)
Whether you’re:
Pitching to a group
Presenting to a client
Having coffee with a prospect
The way you speak directly impacts trust.
And trust is what drives lasting relationships in BD.
What’s one habit you’re going to focus on in your BD communication?
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