by Trish Springsteen | Jun 3, 2008 | Communication, Public Speaking
Have you been to hear a charismatic speaker whose style and skill really energised you? But when you came to analyse what was said you found that there was little of worth actually said? A really powerful presenter appeals to our intelligence as well as to our...
by Trish Springsteen | Jun 1, 2008 | Public Speaking
If we look back through our life and think about the people who have influenced us, I am sure that we will recall at least one person whose ability to connect with us was memorable. There will be a teacher, perhaps a Scout leader or a university lecturer whose ability...
by Trish Springsteen | May 29, 2008 | Communication, Personal Development
So you have overcome your initial fear, and using coping self-talk you have set yourself realistic goals and now you are in that room full of strangers. What to do now?If you remember that most of us will feel some degree of nervousness or shyness in this situation...
by Trish Springsteen | May 27, 2008 | Communication, Personal Development
Anyone who has tried meditation knows first hand the constant ongoing stream of unconscious self-talk. Trying to empty the mind is very difficult, even when we are consciously trying to avoid thought it just keeps coming!Bryce Courtney once pointed out that our...
by Trish Springsteen | May 26, 2008 | Communication, Personal Development
If you are honest, I bet you are one of the very many of us who are uncomfortable walking into a room full of people you have never met. Truthfully now, aren’t you?There are many situations which we may encounter everyday of our lives that make us feel...
