by Trish Springsteen | Jun 27, 2022 | Communication, Personal Development
Have you listened to a charismatic speaker and wished you could have a voice like theirs? No matter what you may believe there is no such thing as the perfect voice. Each of us is unique and our voice is the characteristic which allows people to recognise who we are...
by Trish Springsteen | Jun 13, 2022 | Communication, Uncategorised
One of the first questions we are asked when we introduce ourselves as trainers in public speaking and communication skills is: “Why are good communication skills an asset?” A big question for a 30 sec response or a 2 paragraph blog! The simple answer is...
by Trish Springsteen | Jun 6, 2022 | Communication, Job Interviews
How do you handle questions after your presentation? Do you get a little flustered? Not sure how to admit you just don’t know the answer? Here are some tips to help. 1. If you don’t know the answer to the question be honest and admit it. There are many good reasons to...
by Trish Springsteen | May 30, 2022 | Communication, Public Speaking
A gesture is a specific body movement that reinforces a verbal message or conveys a particular emotion. Mostly they are made using the hands and arms. Gestures should be an outcome of your own personality but following suggestions can be an effective way to start on...
by Trish Springsteen | May 16, 2022 | Communication, Public Speaking, Women in Business
Anyone can make a superb speech if they will speak about something that has deeply stirred them. Living, feeling, thinking, enduring – that is the finest preparation ever yet devised for speaking. Audience analysis is a central element for successfully choosing...
by Trish Springsteen | May 10, 2022 | Business, Communication, Public Speaking, Women in Business
One of the many questions we are asked in our Communication and and Public Speaking courses is: “Well its easy to know what to talk on at work we are given the subject matter but what do we do when we are asked to speak and the topic is up to us??” Ideas for...