A lot of people have great ideas that can have an impact in their career life and also the society at large, but may not know how to harness such an idea. Nigeria is a country blessed with so many people who are super talented but with limited resources to make their talents and ideas bloom or become a reality. If you are among those people struggling to develop that your amazing talent in Nigeria, then, this post is for you.
The internet space is making it possible for the voices of those who are in need of a platform to develop their talents to be heard. There are many interesting stories of people who were captured in an area where they were struggling to promote themselves and such videos where made public. The result being that individuals who have the capabilities to accept, promote or nurture such people brought those people closer to them and that marked the beginning of a positive turning point in their lives.
Let me give you an instance, there was a story of a boy hawking pure water in the street of Lagos. His advertising strategy garnered the attention of many. The took videos of him which went viral in the social media space. Today, that boy is advertising for big brands in the country who discovered him through this means. You too can make yourself seen or be heard.
You know your capabilities, you know what you can do better, start from somewhere. Developing your talent can be a life changing experience for you, leading to a more fulfilling career and personal growth. You can do it yourself without assistance or equally get someone that will help you get to the top. Wherever you may find yourself, try to display that your amazing talent, you never can tell who can pick you up from there. In addition to these, there are some strategies that you need to take to nurture these talents and make it bloom.
Here are ways that you can develop your talent in Nigeria
Shun that discouraging voice, and try your luck and see how it goes. Analyze every step that you want to take, when it doesn’t work, check why it didn’t work and make amendments.
1. Try to discover your talent
Discovering your talent is the first step to take. Take time and identify your passion and interest. What are those things that you can do fluently, that seems to be a part of you? I know some people can be multitalented, in this case, start with the best of them. Access your strength and weaknesses in your chosen talent and improve in the areas that requires improvement. If it requires practice, you can have someone to access your performance or compare your performance with others before kicking off.
2. Create a plan and set your goals
Most great achievements requires careful planning. Even if you want to start small, you also need to plan very well. How do you intend to achieve your goal? If you are a good singer for instance, you require a place where you will be heard and seen. In some cases, you may need extra coaching or training, go ahead and check out the places that you can get the best. If the required resources is not within your reach, you can check for free platforms that you can start with. You can equally practice on your own. Whichever way you want to go, try to be consistent with it.
3. Find a Good platform to Showcase Your Talent
The talent that you want to showcase will determine the approach you need to take. For instance, you can showcase your talent both online and offline. You should start by developing your personal brand. Create awareness on what you are coming out with. Look for those in the same niche and build good relationship with them. Good places to showcase your work online includes social media platforms and websites. Let your neighbors, friends and relatives know fully well what you are into so that they may give you connections or even start building loyal fans with them. Try as much as possible to participate in online and offline competitions in your niche. Make yourself available for partnership and collaborations.
4. Be consistent and have a long term goal
Do not give up even when you are faced with criticisms. Pay attention to every review and feedback you may receive and check on the areas that you may need to improve on. Try as much as possible to be consistent so that your current and potential customers will not forget you in a hurry. Try various strategies and approaches towards marketing yourself. Be open for collaboration and partnership as it will bring more visibility for you. Always check Out for the new trends in your niche and stay up-to-date. When necessary, expand your skills and knowledge into related fields.
Creating a brand through your talent that will stand the taste of time requires patience, consistency, dedication and hard work. No matter how competitive the niche you want to venture in maybe, having something that will make you unique is required to stand out from others. Think about what you can offer that others are not currently offering. Think about the marketing strategies that have not been over used, you can make a difference with this. Don’t let that talent vaporize inside you, it can be the start of something big in your life when it is properly harnessed. When in doubt of how to start, do not forget to reach out for help.
An article written by the Editor, Chiamaka Clarieth. She is a motivational speaker and entrepreneur who uses her various platforms to encourage and motivate entrepreneurs and others who may be in need of encouraging and inspiring words.
