Virtuoso communication: training or talent?

Communication is an art, people say. One can really be a talented communicator. Some of us really are natural speakers, who can get the audience on the edge of their seats at every presentation. Others are at their best in social situations, they can appease every conflict. This a nice and romantic view, but it can be pretty deceiving. Because just like every other skill, communication is something that can be learned through enough practice.