by Trish Springsteen | Jan 21, 2010 | Business, Communication
You know, you meet the most amazing people in the strangest of places. I was out shopping the other day, when I took advantage of a strategically placed couch to take the weight off my feet.Sitting just across from me was a lady who would have been a perfect advert...
by Trish Springsteen | Jan 17, 2010 | Business, Communication
Being, as we are, known for training business people in communication skills, we are often called aside at functions to give advice on communication problems.I sometimes feel like a doctor at a party; “I get this pain after meals, Doc, just here – what do you think it...
by Trish Springsteen | Jan 6, 2010 | Business, Communication
As I was indulging in my usual after Christmas Sales browsing and yes I admit it some buying, I was amusing myself with one of my favourite occupations people watching, whilst standing in line.It was about this time I thought to myself – I am so happy that I am not on...
by Trish Springsteen | Jan 3, 2010 | Business, Communication
As a school child in England I was used to being urged to “swot” – it meant I had to get the books out and get some study done. “Swotting” meant I was better prepared for exams, that I was more informed about the subject and had a better chance of...
by Trish Springsteen | Dec 27, 2009 | Business, Communication
As part of my basic routine I spent a fair amount of time on the computer researching topics and I can often get quite carried away following interesting leads and links. Consequently, I can find myself on some very unusual web sites with some very opinionated...
by Trish Springsteen | Dec 24, 2009 | Communication, Personal Development
Charles Dickens – what were you thinking …. Because of you, it is Christmas Day in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s seven o’clock in the morning and my ham is already in the oven, basted and ready to go. The temperature is appalling!!What is it about...