Communication describes the natural ability to engage anyone in an entertaining and conversational manner.

People with strong Communication talents bring attention and focus to important messages. They can find words for not only their own thoughts and feelings, but for those of others. This gives them the ability to reach out and connect with others in meaningful ways.

You create the environment for people to be entertained, inspired, educated or even changed. You have the ability to hold people's attention, once you have mastered the powerful mix of energy and words.

Capturing people’s attention in a way that engages them;

talking to different people;

telling interesting stories.

Are open and communicative and are prepared to engage, especially face to face;

are friendly and approachable;

who are prepared to listen.

Keeping quiet for long periods of time;

being boring or introverted.

I am prevented from being able to verbalise my thoughts, especially face to face;

I have to endure boring situations or people.

Being talkative and noisy.

Talk to me face to face, I prefer that to messaging.

I like to talk through what I am thinking.

Have a positive attitude when speaking to me.

You like to talk, and you probably are good at it.

You can explain things and make them clear.

You may have an ability to tell particularly captivating stories by constructing mental images in the minds of others.

You may be criticized because you like to talk a lot.

Communication talents are valuable because your abilities in this area enable you to reach out and connect with people.

Your storytelling ability builds images in the minds of others and makes you a powerful person as you connect and bond with people.

Bring attention to messages that must be heard.

You excel at capturing people's attention. Keep your best stories in mind and practice telling them so you'll get better each time.

Use your Communication talents to help others put their ideas or feelings into words.

When you are presenting, closely monitor your audience. Watch how they react to each part of your presentation to see which segments prove especially engaging. Afterward, identify the parts that particularly caught the audience's attention. Re-draft your upcoming presentations around these highlights.

Use your talents to build consensus among your peers by getting them talking.

Listen to others' stories. Partner with people who have powerful Empathy or Harmony talents to help develop your sensitivity to others' views.

You much prefer talking to listening. But people grow in trust when they feel heard and understood. In your personal relationships, learn to keep quiet enough to listen and to understand. It will make what you have to say count more.

Watch out for: Talking when you should be listening.

How would you know what the best way is to engage an audience? When is it a good time to keep quiet and listen?