by Trish Springsteen | Jan 28, 2010 | Business, Communication, Public Speaking
We are all familiar with setting goals; about knowing where we want to go and working out how to get there. People, we are told repeatedly, who fail to plan are simply planning to fail.Well, the same thing goes with our presentations. It is surprising how many people...
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 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 13, 2010 | Personal Development, Public Speaking
People attend our workshops for many and varied reasons: to get more confidence, prepare for work presentations, to be able to answer impromptu questions clearly and concisely. One of the many reasons given is that they have to give a speech at a wedding. Wedding...
by Trish Springsteen | Dec 23, 2009 | Communication, Public Speaking
Well Christmas is upon us – that season of overindulgence. Come on fess up you know what I mean all that good food and wine. It is the time we all seem to eat far too much – just have to cram in that last bit of Christmas pudding! Drink that last bit of wine!...
