Susan Young's
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How to Transform from Shy to an Engaging Communicator

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A/E/C professionals often tell me they don't have outgoing, friendly personalities to build business relationships.

😮Small talk feels uncomfortable.

😮Presentations are painful.

😮Sharing your expertise becomes a confusing mess.

To overcome limiting beliefs and negative self-talk, listen to the techniques I share on the "Engineer Your Success" podcast.

Click here to see the episode.https://bit.ly/4ksKzgO

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Communication, seller-doer challenges, and confidence.

To achieve greater success in the A/E/C industry, a new poll says firms must overcome these three obstacles, beginning with communication.

➡️Nearly 40 percent of respondents said unasked questions hold teams back in sales meetings.

➡️More than 25 percent cite rushing through conversations as a significant challenge.

Are you working on the right problem?

In A/E/C, this could mean focusing on the most pressing client needs or more profitable projects.

Reach out if you want to transform your teams' communication so you can capture more pursuits, improve productivity, and build trust.

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Staggering statistics around communication and lost bids are getting the attention of leaders in A/E/C.

Being proactive is key to sustainable business growth.

➡️Managers who take action show their commitment to adapting to change and the risk of giving new jobs to competitors.

🧨Proactive managers build stronger teams and win more bids.

It's that simple.

And it's why we have classes available for the next four months.

📈Here's the secret:

Old ways of doing business won't open new doors.

How many contracts are you losing a month?

And industry data supports the need for human-to-human communication and professional development.

A recent report from Newforma, an AECO software management firm, finds:

More than 75 percent of respondents miss project deadlines because of inefficient communication and fragmented workflows.
Some 73 percen