by Trish Springsteen | May 2, 2016 | Communication, Leadership, Personal Development, Public Speaking, Training
Every journey has to begin with a first step. On the Public Speaking journey that first step is to overcome that fear of public speaking. For most of us that fear is the fear of the unknown, fear of what the audience will say, fear of what our peers will think, fear...
by Trish Springsteen | Feb 11, 2016 | Communication, Public Speaking
Many people believe that speaking skills are inborn. It is a myth – everybody can learn to speak. Yes there are many who appear to have a natural style – they may appear to have a bit more charisma or confidence. However, you will find that they have spent years...
by Trish Springsteen | Jan 11, 2016 | Communication, Personal Development, Public Speaking
It’s Award Time! We have just had the Golden Globe Awards and soon there will be the Academy Awards. Along with receiving awards goes the acceptance speech. It is amazing how something as simple as saying thank you and acknowledging people can become a disaster. So...
by Trish Springsteen | Aug 20, 2015 | Communication, Public Speaking
One of my passions is working with my clients to ensure that they are ready to grab every opportunity that comes by. I often have people asking me why it is such a passion. From personal experience I know what it is like to let opportunities slip by because of a fear...
by Trish Springsteen | May 21, 2015 | Communication, Public Speaking
I don’t usually watch cooking shows, however when I do, I watch MasterChef and I was lucky to catch last night’s show. Besides being in awe at those who can cook, I found the communication lessons that could be taken away from Wednesday’s show very enlightening. The...
by Trish Springsteen | Feb 20, 2015 | Communication, Public Speaking
Communication underpins everything you do – forget that at your cost – I know myself that not working on my communication and speaking skills meant that I missed taking advantage of opportunities for many years. It was not until I gained a mentor who...