by Trish Springsteen | Aug 29, 2011 | Communication, Personal Development, Public Speaking, Women in Business
One of the pleasures of working in communication training is that you receive exciting invitations to attend, or even judge, speaking events across the nation.I was privileged to be invited to such an occasion recently, where there were a number of speakers on display...
by Trish Springsteen | Jul 10, 2011 | Business, Communication, Personal Development, Public Speaking, Women in Business
“It’s not something I ever do” said Steve, confidentially; “I run my own business, I don’t need public speaking!”I had been talking to a group of business people about the importance of good public speaking skills. And Steve was one of the many who came up to...
by Trish Springsteen | May 18, 2011 | Communication, Public Speaking
“Great is the art of beginning; but greater the art is of ending!” – LongfellowLongfellow knew a thing or two about poetry, but his idea is equally as valid for our speeches as it was for his poetry.Setting out with an attention grabbing opening is almost essential;...
by Trish Springsteen | May 15, 2011 | Communication, Personal Development, Public Speaking, Women in Business
“And now I’d like to move onto the expected financial expenditure for the next three months. Balanced against the improved performance in sales, demonstrated state wide, and the percentage increase on returns on investment …..”Ah! Financial reports; don’t...
by Trish Springsteen | May 13, 2011 | Communication, Personal Development, Public Speaking
One of the prices paid by being a Communication Trainer is that I rarely listen to other people’s presentations without making a performance assessment with some suggestions for improvement. It may be good practice, but it means I can focus on the delivery and...
