by Trish Springsteen | Aug 18, 2009 | Communication, Personal Development, Public Speaking, Women in Business
There is an old saying: ”A journey of a thousand miles begins with that first step.”Well my journey began many years ago when I took my first step to conquer my fear of public speaking. It has been a journey fraught with many highs and some lows; and it is a journey...
by Trish Springsteen | Aug 16, 2009 | Business, Job Interviews, Personal Development, Women in Business
What’s wrong with workers today? Have you ever heard someone say that? Have you ever said that?In a time where it is becoming more necessary to work together as a team, when we need to work harder to hold on to market position it seems that the workforce is becoming...
by Trish Springsteen | Aug 13, 2009 | Business, Communication, Public Speaking
I wonder why women are so reluctant to claim credit for their achievements. Is it because of nature or nurture? Whatever it is, it is a certain barrier between what we can do, and what we are perceived as being capable of.Yesterday was a pupil free day at my...
by Trish Springsteen | Aug 11, 2009 | Business, Communication, Leadership, Public Speaking, Women in Business
Can you relate to this statement or have you ever found that the best meetings are held in the car park following what should have been the meeting? Whenever the subject of meetings surfaces these seem to be very common reactions.I have a friend who is very vocal...
by Trish Springsteen | Aug 9, 2009 | Business, Leadership, Personal Development
“I heard a really great speech the other day – it really motivated me to change my thinking!”I have often heard such comments, they usually happen after a charismatic speaker has given their ideas on ways to change ourselves and our environment. We call the speaker...