by Trish Springsteen | May 5, 2010 | Communication, Public Speaking
Where do you start when you are writing your speech? A common question asked by many aspiring public speakers.The three parts of any speech are the Opening, Body and Conclusion. Or as Sir Winston Churchill said, when asked how he put together those brilliant speeches...
by Trish Springsteen | Apr 29, 2010 | Communication, Public Speaking
When we see a great public speaker we often say to ourselves, “That was fabulous; I wish I could be like that” and of course it is natural to want to emulate those that excel.We learn by watching the skills of proficient speakers; noting what works, and also what...
by Trish Springsteen | Apr 27, 2010 | Communication, Public Speaking
At some stage in your public speaking journey you will have to us a microphone. Be aware that using microphones or rather the incorrect use of microphones has brought many a public speaker to grief. Preparation and familiarisation will help to avoid some of the common...
by Trish Springsteen | Apr 25, 2010 | Communication, Public Speaking
Any kind of communication is a two way street. You talk; I listen, then I talk and you listen is the way it is supposed to go. It is only by listening to others that we get to know them and understand their point of view.It is such a simple truth that you would wonder...
by Trish Springsteen | Apr 25, 2010 | Communication, Public Speaking
The Key to public speaking is the balance between the intellectual content and the emotional connection to the audience.Speeches will fall into the 3 broad categories: to inform, instruct or inspire. Speaking to inform – to transmit information, explain a concept or...
by Trish Springsteen | Apr 20, 2010 | Communication, Public Speaking
I love books; I don’t think that there is anyone who knows me that would argue with that! And I really love old books; especially the feeling that comes with picking up a book over a hundred years old with a real sense of all those who have loved and cherished...
