by Trish Springsteen | Nov 29, 2007 | Communication, Public Speaking
While speaking to large audiences is, in principle, the same as speaking to small ones, there is one great difference – and that how the speaker feels. There are not many of us who spend a lot of time speaking to large audiences, and there is no doubt that when faced...
by Trish Springsteen | Nov 6, 2007 | Business, Communication, Leadership, Personal Development
Sometimes a project may not be going to plan, criteria cannot be met or goals will not be achieved. This time it could be you who will be required to report on this to management. What is the best way to go about it?· First of all make sure that your team knows the...
by Trish Springsteen | Oct 24, 2007 | Communication, Public Speaking
How do you handle questions after your presentation? Do you get a little flustered? Not sure how to admit you just don’t know the answer?Here are some tips to help.1. If you don’t know the answer to the question be honest and admit it. There are many good reasons to...
by Trish Springsteen | Oct 15, 2007 | 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 | Oct 11, 2007 | Communication, Public Speaking
Begin your research well in advance, make sure that you check for accuracy and cite any quotations correctly.Only use the information which is absolutely essential for you to make your point. Avoid overloading the audience with irrelevant facts.Use simple language...