In my current role as a real estate analyst, various types of specialized software are used to enable analysts to efficiently analyze large swaths of data. As someone who is not very technically inclined I have always been amazed by the way software development and all of its intricate components come together, flawlessly, to make computing and so incredibly powerful. However it was only recently that I have come face to face with the necessity of interacting on a daily basis with computer software. As the owner of a men’s hair studio and specialty food consultant I have mostly found fulfillment with human interaction and with the joys of cuisine and while I have always recognized the incredible importance of technological advancements, it is only been in my current role where I am forced to interact on a daily basis with different programs that I have come to appreciate the enormous importance these “tools” play in our everyday life. I feel however, that even though software development has come to change the face of almost every industry, it is important not to lose the aspect of human interaction.

In my 30-second pitch, I lacked the finesse necessary to communicate, persuasively, my case. I did make the connection while introducing myself, but I did not convey it in a confident enough way. There were too many “um’s” and a lack of fluidity.

With respect to “knowing the goal”, I knew my goal, but it wasn’t delivered in a polished enough form. I need to structure my pitch so that I convey, more strongly, the benefits the receiving party has in my proposal. More importantly, why they should reach out to me again to follow up.

Finally, in terms of body language, a rigid delivery is always a killer. I need to exude a more relaxed and natural persona when delivering any form of inter-personal communication.

As someone who is fascinated by words and their many implications, I truly look forward to having the chance of improving the skill of communicating effectively. Effective communication is the foundation of success as well as a necessary prerequisite for almost any professional career. Perception is the architect of all reality, and most fascinating to me has always been the role well crafted words play in shaping such perceptions.

I am pursuing an MBA with a focus on real estate and finance. Real Estate to me has always been as much about an experience as it is practical. In other words, selling real estate needs to be about painting a picture. The more beautiful the picture, the more successful you are at selling it. Beauty is “in the eyes of the beholder”, therefore for each person, beauty is something else. Having the skill to masterfully paint such a picture or experience with well-crafted words is therefore an invaluable asset. Honing and perfecting the ability to communicate and connect with people is an essential and vital tool to being successful.

Progressing in this class will give me a chance to work on a range of areas. Particularly, I hope to work on being able to formulate ideas in a more effective and timely way. Often, I know inherently what I am feeling but have a hard time translating those thoughts into words. Choosing the right words and doing so seamlessly– without much deliberation– is an area, which I hope to improve upon.

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