by Trish Springsteen | Jan 27, 2010 | Communication, Public Speaking
“Either say something better than silence or be silent” Euripides I came across this quote on a recent trip to Greece and thought how appropriate. So often I hear speeches that are muddled, poorly organised and/or poorly presented. You can not only apply the thought...
by Trish Springsteen | Jan 24, 2010 | Business, Communication, Public Speaking
Towards the end of last year I spent some time working with the staff of a national organisation enhancing their personal communication skills. During the breaks we, (as usual) chatted about this and that; and eventually (as usual) the conversation came around to...
by Trish Springsteen | Jan 21, 2010 | Business, Communication
You know, you meet the most amazing people in the strangest of places. I was out shopping the other day, when I took advantage of a strategically placed couch to take the weight off my feet.Sitting just across from me was a lady who would have been a perfect advert...
by Trish Springsteen | Jan 20, 2010 | Personal Development, Public Speaking
I was at a function recently discussing speaking engagements when a friend turned to me and said excitedly, “I have been asked to be an MC!” I was delighted for her and asked some questions like “When is it, Who to, What format and are you preparing?” To which she...
by Trish Springsteen | Jan 17, 2010 | Business, Communication
Being, as we are, known for training business people in communication skills, we are often called aside at functions to give advice on communication problems.I sometimes feel like a doctor at a party; “I get this pain after meals, Doc, just here – what do you think it...
