by Trish Springsteen | May 30, 2022 | Communication, Public Speaking
A gesture is a specific body movement that reinforces a verbal message or conveys a particular emotion. Mostly they are made using the hands and arms. Gestures should be an outcome of your own personality but following suggestions can be an effective way to start on...
by Trish Springsteen | May 16, 2022 | Communication, Public Speaking, Women in Business
Anyone can make a superb speech if they will speak about something that has deeply stirred them. Living, feeling, thinking, enduring – that is the finest preparation ever yet devised for speaking. Audience analysis is a central element for successfully choosing...
by Trish Springsteen | May 10, 2022 | Business, Communication, Public Speaking, Women in Business
One of the many questions we are asked in our Communication and and Public Speaking courses is: “Well its easy to know what to talk on at work we are given the subject matter but what do we do when we are asked to speak and the topic is up to us??” Ideas for...
by Trish Springsteen | May 2, 2022 | Communication, Public Speaking, Women in Business
Many of our participants say they are so nervous that when they get up to speak the mind is blank. That wonderful speech has just vanished into thin air. There is an oft quoted saying –Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. Prepare your topic – do your research- give...
by Trish Springsteen | Apr 25, 2022 | Communication, Public Speaking
It’s a fact that people remember the first thing you say and the last thing they hear. They may be convinced by the body of your argument, but they will remember your conclusion far more clearly. So if you want to close your presentation and leave a lasting impression...
by Trish Springsteen | Apr 18, 2022 | Communication, Public Speaking, Women in Business
There is an urban myth that says you only have 30 seconds to make an impression. Whether that is true or not, when you start your presentation you will need to grab the audience’s attention. You need to start with a big enough bang to say “Listen to me, I have...
