by Trish Springsteen | Aug 23, 2009 | Business, Leadership, Personal Development
“I really can’t see the need for all this training lark! I learned on the job; there is no better teacher than experience!”I have heard that remark in one way or another for most of my training career. The old argument of experience versus training rears its head...
by Trish Springsteen | Aug 16, 2009 | Business, Job Interviews, Personal Development, Women in Business
What’s wrong with workers today? Have you ever heard someone say that? Have you ever said that?In a time where it is becoming more necessary to work together as a team, when we need to work harder to hold on to market position it seems that the workforce is becoming...
by Trish Springsteen | Aug 13, 2009 | Business, Communication, Public Speaking
I wonder why women are so reluctant to claim credit for their achievements. Is it because of nature or nurture? Whatever it is, it is a certain barrier between what we can do, and what we are perceived as being capable of.Yesterday was a pupil free day at my...
by Trish Springsteen | Aug 11, 2009 | Business, Communication, Leadership, Public Speaking, Women in Business
Can you relate to this statement or have you ever found that the best meetings are held in the car park following what should have been the meeting? Whenever the subject of meetings surfaces these seem to be very common reactions.I have a friend who is very vocal...
by Trish Springsteen | Aug 9, 2009 | Business, Leadership, Personal Development
“I heard a really great speech the other day – it really motivated me to change my thinking!”I have often heard such comments, they usually happen after a charismatic speaker has given their ideas on ways to change ourselves and our environment. We call the speaker...
by Trish Springsteen | Jul 26, 2009 | Business, Leadership, Personal Development
If I were to ask you what the most common activity is for everyone, everyday – what would be your answer? It’s a problem, for there are so many possible answers!But the most accepted answer is just that – solving problems! Not an hour goes by without us having to face...
