by Trish Springsteen | May 12, 2010 | Communication, Public Speaking
As a public speaker you very quickly become familiar with Quotes. They come in all shapes and sizes and are a very valuable asset when writing speeches. We use them very easily but what exactly is a quote? The definition of a quote is: to repeat or copy the words of...
by Trish Springsteen | May 6, 2010 | Communication, Public Speaking
The key to any successful public speech is in the preparation and practice. While the organisation is vital to enable our listeners to follow our ideas; to understand our evidence – it is in the practice that we hone the delivery to create the emotional...
by Trish Springsteen | May 5, 2010 | Communication, Public Speaking
Where do you start when you are writing your speech? A common question asked by many aspiring public speakers.The three parts of any speech are the Opening, Body and Conclusion. Or as Sir Winston Churchill said, when asked how he put together those brilliant speeches...
by Trish Springsteen | Apr 29, 2010 | Communication, Public Speaking
When we see a great public speaker we often say to ourselves, “That was fabulous; I wish I could be like that” and of course it is natural to want to emulate those that excel.We learn by watching the skills of proficient speakers; noting what works, and also what...
by Trish Springsteen | Apr 27, 2010 | Communication, Public Speaking
At some stage in your public speaking journey you will have to us a microphone. Be aware that using microphones or rather the incorrect use of microphones has brought many a public speaker to grief. Preparation and familiarisation will help to avoid some of the common...
