by Trish Springsteen | Jan 16, 2008 | Business, Public Speaking
If you have been invited to make a business presentation, prior preparation and planning is even more important than usual.Some factors to consider before you start working on the presentation itself:· Just who will be in your audience? Is it a small planning or...
by Trish Springsteen | Nov 29, 2007 | Communication, Public Speaking
While speaking to large audiences is, in principle, the same as speaking to small ones, there is one great difference – and that how the speaker feels. There are not many of us who spend a lot of time speaking to large audiences, and there is no doubt that when faced...
by Trish Springsteen | Nov 1, 2007 | Communication, Public Speaking
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 | Oct 24, 2007 | Communication, Public Speaking
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 | Oct 15, 2007 | 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 | Oct 11, 2007 | Communication, Public Speaking
Begin your research well in advance, make sure that you check for accuracy and cite any quotations correctly.Only use the information which is absolutely essential for you to make your point. Avoid overloading the audience with irrelevant facts.Use simple language...
