What
professional speakers and best-selling authors are saying speaking
and presentation skills coaching with Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE...
"As an Insurance industry expert and in-demand professional speaker when I decided it was time to hone my speech, I wanted to hire the best. In asking several industry professionals who was "the best" your name came up over and over again. I went into the coaching session hoping to have clarity of direction around a killer keynote. I walked away with a killer keynote in writing. I was amazed by your tenacity and charm. Most importantly you have continued to hound me and make sure I'm actually implementing the things we discussed. My audiences have commented on how much better I have become in the last year. I know it is because of you. You are a rare find. A top notch professional with a huge heart. I consider myself blessed to have worked with you."
—Laura Harris, President, Laura Harris Companies
"Never in my 23 years on the platform has one single day been so eye-opening, inspirational, educational, and career-changing as the one I spent with you last weekend. You've made a gigantic impact in my business and ultimately, in my life.
I am working overtime to knock the 'stuffing' out of my vocabulary and communicate only content-specific language. Further, you made me realize how my comfort on the platform had eroded into sloppy, lazy habits that detracted from my message and my reputation as a topic expert a communicator. I've still got a lot of work to do, but the improvement thus far has been noticeable to my friends, family, and to my audiences.
My entire speech content and flow has also improved significantly since our day together, and I am now more confident with the structure of my thoughts and the presentation of my ideas. My audiences are more engaged with me throughout my entire presentation. And thanks to your brilliant suggestions, I've got a much more captivating opening and a thoughtful and compelling closing.
Perhaps the single greatest improvement, though, is in the actual content of my stories. Having had the opportunity to watch you in action as you interviewed our server at lunch was like watching Picasso paint a masterpiece or Beethoven compose a symphony. You showed me how to interview my clients to where I am looking forward to conference calls rather than to dread them. I'm now asking the right kinds of questions and filling my speech with the kinds of stories and information making my programs far more relevant, personal, and impactful to each audience.
You are a truly master of this craft, Patricia, and you are an extraordinary mentor and model for the rest of us.
Thank you for being such a wonderful coach, teacher, and friend to me. I am forever indebted and will sing your praises to everyone I know.
With warm regards and overwhelming appreciation..."
—Eric Chester, CSP, CPAE, President, Generation Why, Inc, Author "Getting Them to Give a Damn - How to Get Your Front Line to Care About Your Bottom Line"
"Most academics haven't been trained in platform skills, so they can't
teach it to students. I never met one in all my years in the academy
who had any real training in presentations. I think we were expected
to learn it by modeling our favorite instructors.
Look into the National Speakers Association and local chapters for
this kind of training. I took some training from Patricia Fripp and it
was the best move I ever did for my seminar skills. Her annual Odd
Couple® Seminar is absolutely wonderful. Two powerful presenters with
very different styles."
—Lynn Johnson, Ph.D.
"I had the pleasure being at your presentation at the NSA ProTrack meeting. You are a very inspiring speaker, who walks her talk and genuinely connects with her audience emotionally. Thanks for being such a great role model!"
—Kristi Matal, Professional Speaker and Singer
"Your 'tour de force' presentation skills performance had the entire National Speakers Association audience. What a wonderful way to live - so powerfully present in each moment, with such generous energy and spirit. You're my new role model."
—Robin Phillips
"You are Frippin' amazing! I absolutely loved your presentation and just wish we could have spent an entire day with you. I took a piece of you home with me by purchasing your entire set of CDs. Now, my biggest challenge is deciding which one to listen to first. So, I started with your two-day speaking school. WOW!
I've been speaking for almost 30 years (25 years in the corporate world, then started my own speaking business in 2005) and I've already learned so much from you. A lot of what you teach I'm already doing (which is comforting to know), but there is so much I can learn from you!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your many talents with us."
—Nancy Barry, Motivational Speaker & Author
"I purchased your How to Build a Profitable Speaking and Consulting Business CD/DVD. Shortly after I got a call from a potential client and implemented your recommendations, especially the part on breaking down your offerings so that you can build value and get paid more. The results…My largest payday to date and I left the client two hours ago and they were tickled with the presentation, and this is the best part…They want more! I feel blessed to have come into contact with you. Here’s the scary part, I still think that I have room to become better at your processes so that I receive even higher fees! I can’t wait for your TeleClass! Who knows what I’ll pick-up from you then!"
—Sam Palazzolo,
Pathos Leadership Group LLC
"As I strive to become a great speaker, I work hard to learn from the best. My own Mount Rushmore of role models who've inspired me consists of National Speakers Association founder Cavett Robert along with legends Patricia Fripp and Nido Qubein."
—Dave Lieber, Columnist, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
"I didn't check, but you may walk on water. Just completed six talks
and used one new improvement per talk. These talks were out east,
usually tough groups, but the response was simply awesome. I am being
invited back for more, one the spot, one of my criteria for success with
Fripp. As you know, before I met you I was an in-demand speaker. What I was
looking for was advanced-get-to-the-next-level help. The results are proving
that is what I received. Thanks for your perceptive and brilliant speech coaching."
—Larry Ohlhauser, Author The Healthy CEO
"Wow! No wonder you're an NSA legend. We came away from your session with your brother Robert with a new sense of what this profession is all about. Mostly that both you work harder than any other two people on the planet. You have inspired us to become excellent in our arena."
—Michael Benidt and Sheryl Kay, Golden Compass, Inc.
"Working with you on taking my speaking skills from good to extremely great, has been a wonderful, eye-opening, learning experience. The first hour we spent together was full of insightful strategies, techniques and advice on how to craft and deliver a 'million dollar speech.' As great as that session was, the payoff came in the follow-up sessions where we applied the information to my speech. This wasn't theory you gave me. It was hard-core information and techniques that work. I find myself more focused and energized on stage than I've been in years. And, the audience is feeling it too! Thank you!!!"
—Shep Hyken, CSP, Shepard Presentations, LLC
"If you're looking for a speech coach, you'll make the right decision to go with Fripp. She is without question one of the top coaches available anywhere. I recently attended the Good-To-Great weekend which really reinforced and nailed down the concepts she teaches in her speakers school. Watching her laser-sharp coaching, this workshop helped me internalize many skills which are critical for excellence. Her focus, energy, quick insights are absolutely amazing. Awesome weekend."
—John Kinde, HumorPower.com, Las Vegas' No 1 Observational Humorist
"A year and half ago I spent four days with you in Montreal. Very impactful. Rewrote my keynote. It’s called The Rubber Band Principle: StrengtheningYour Resilience. The audience members receive a bright rubber band, my books are bundled together with a thick rubber band that says, 'Be Resilient!' I tell stories of messing up at my counseling work and being redeemed under the guidance of Psychologist, Mr. James McPhail. Thank you for supporting me in THROWING OUT and starting all over again.
The tips you gave for crafting a keynote work. I took a weekend of performance training from Dr. Randy Ritz (Concordia University, Edmonton, Alberta) which was helpful in dramatizing the story bits. All the effort has paid off with successful engagements with some corporate clients. Working for corporations is new for me. Helping professionals, non-profits and women’s conferences were and still are my main audiences. Two other major accomplishments since I was with you is video footage on my website and an
upcoming next book, Woe to Wow! How Resilient Cope and Succeed on the Job.
Your influence continues. Since seeing you in Montreal I was on a tele-class with you through Jane Atkinson and another one with Brad Montgomery. Saw you in your smashing hat at NSA San Diego but did not manage to make contact. Have invited my teenage grand-daughter (daughter to my daughter who was drug addicted for 11 years) to New York for NSA 2008. I’m very excited about that. Thank you for your e-newsletter and the improvements you help make to speakers’ presentations and hence people’s lives. With smiling appreciation for all you are and do..."
—Patricia Morgan , Keynotes, Workshops and Professional Development, Light Hearted Strategies for Strengthening Resilience, Member: Canadian Association for Professional Speakers
"WOW! You delivered so many wonderful ideas in the Wellness PEG Teleseminar,
I had to keep reminding myself I was the moderator because I was so busy
being a student! You validated so many presentation tools I use. Thanks
again — you are terrific!"
—Edward Leigh, MA, Edward Leigh Enterprises, Inc., Wellness Professional
Emphasis Group
"Your program on Good to Great Speaking Techniques was more than a hit...it was a triumph! In the history of our NSA chapter you drew the largest attendance ever."
— Sasha ZeBryk, New England Speakers Association
"You have a great
reputation (obviously) but I did not expect the five hour program with
NSA New England to be quite so interactive with our specific needs, and
so fine-tuned. I just described it to my speaker friend: 'She's sharp
and she's really contributing to the group's specific needs. She has a
great reputation, but I thought she might be a little too much the rock
star coach/full of glittering generalities. Her focus is kicking up the
power of your keynote, but she's pointing up how the principles apply
to being more effective in the business of speaking too.'"
—Laura Athavale Fitton, Pistachio Consulting, Inc.
"Thank you
so much for making time available to coach me. It was the most beneficial
coaching session I have ever had in my entire life, and I have had many.
The best news is we are only half done. I can't wait to do my homework
and get ready for the other half. I can use the advice you have given
me to not only improve my speaking skills but my entire business. Your
help is worth many times the cost of your service."
—Art Pennington
"Thank you very much for the fabulous Fripp Speaking School weekend. I
especially appreciate the opportunity to try out my Speakaholic piece.
Thank you for the audience and for fitting me into the schedule. The feedback
was extremely valuable."
—Dan Poynter, Author (120+ books), Publisher (since 1969), Speaker
(CSP). Para Publishing
"Your ability to use good emotion, the pause, and teach your clarity of
expertise through short sentences is spectacular! Just watching and seeing
how you draw people into your message helps me grow. I am focused on drawing
my audience in by using your tips."
—Raj Gavurla, NSA Atlanta
"Wow! What a great day National Speakers Association Colorado had with you on Saturday!!! Your morning session on Storytelling was phenomenal and your afternoon bonus session of 222 mini-coaching sessions was even better. Your contribution is very much appreciated!"
—Dick Bruso, President, Heard Above the Noise, President, National Speakers Association
Colorado
"Thank you so much for everything you did for our professional speaker. You are without equal when it comes to speaking skills training and coaching."
—Don Cooper, "America's Networking Guru," Program Chair, National Speakers Association
Colorado
"Patricia, I attended your half day on session on ' From
Good to Great' presentation skills at the NSA Georgia. You were, as expected...wonderful.
It was a unique opportunity to see a speaker of your caliber and I am
glad I was there to see and hear you. I visited your website and it was
as energetic as you are — very nicely done. Again, thanks for making
the session memorable."
—Paulette Terry, Certified Coach
"Great job
at NSA Georgia!!! Your material was on time and on target...Great feedback
from everyone...thanks also for your personal instruction on my program.
It was awesome."
—Waldo Waldman, MBA
"Thank you so much for the one day coaching session. It was a privilege
to learn from you. A day with you hearing your invaluable insights, wisdom
and hospitality will be an experience I will treasure in my speaking career.
Your dedication to the art of delivering a powerful message and helping
others be the best they can be is obvious in everything you do. For any
speaker who is willing to continue to be teachable; novice or experienced,
investing in one-on-one coaching with you is without doubt one of the
best professional decisions they could make.
I appreciated all
you shared. You gave 150% and it blew me away."
—Michelle Ray, CSP, Transforming Attitudes into Positive Actions
"I firmly believe
Patricia Fripp is the most brilliant yet practically helpful speech coach
in America. I have known Patricia since she began her speaking career
and no one, and I mean no one has worked harder, learned more, succeeded
greater in perfecting her craft, and shared more for free. Because of
Patricia's own experience, she can effectively relate to both the relative
beginner as well as the seasoned pro. Even seasoned professionals can
'raise the bar' on their own skills when attending a Patricia Fripp speaking
school."
—Don Thoren, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, Past President, National
Speakers Association, President, Thoren Consulting Group
"Having listened to
you speak before, I knew your presentation on how to design and deliver
more powerful stories would be terrific, and you didn't disappoint. Your
information was most helpful, and I always love watching you perform.
However, as I told you, it was your intelligence and your ability to process
bits of information so quickly that impressed me the most."
—Robert L. Cox, MD, author of "BioForecasts: Insights into
your Biological Future"
"Thank you for the help and guidance at my speech coaching session. The
information was right on the money and exactly what I needed. There is
no question using you as a resource will help me take my career to the
next level. Your knowledge, experience and professionalism in the speaking
business are unparalleled. The session was just in time as I have an important
speech next week to the Corps of Cadets at the United States Air Force
Academy on leadership and integrity."
—Kevin Sweeney, Professional Speaker
"Frippy, you
are flat-out brilliant! You gave the attendees at your speaking school
150%. The key to a successful career for even the most advanced speakers
is implementing what you generously share. As a Hall of Fame winner with
20 years experience, I am still absolutely overwhelmed, excited, and amazing
by what I learned from YOU. You gave a solid structure to work with, not
just fluffy advice."
—Roger Crawford, CPAE, author of "How High Can You Bounce?"
"Thanks for a wonderfully
inspiring and productive day speech coaching. I am very much looking forward
to trying out my new speech. You have certainly raised the bar for me.
Now I know what is possible. Thank you."
—Stephen Shapiro, Author of "Goal-Free Living"
"I had the best speaking
season I've ever had this Fall. I had been a fairly successful speaker
for some time, but I still felt I needed some help to achieve my maximum
potential. I learned a great deal from Patricia in a short period of time
and I was impressed with her knowledge and insight. I have since used
many of her techniques and tips, and I absolutely know that she helped
me be more effective. For me, the investment was very worthwhile. Patricia,
thanks again for all your help. I hope to see you again soon."
—Ron Robertson, President, Robertson & Co. CPAs and Advisors
"I just want to tell you I will be getting a copy of my book Guerrilla Travel Tactics to you. I owe you such a huge debt of gratitude for your help with my book Guerrilla Travel Tactics. EVERY chapter opens with a story, and almost every story has the voice of Fripp. In appreciation."
—Theo Brandt-Sarif
"The Speaker's Workshop
you conducted in Sydney was the highlight of my speaking career. Patricia,
you have 'raised the bar' so high that I am both energised and sobered
by the prospect of aspiring to your level of expertise.
"Your mastery of
your profession and craft speaks volumes. Your own delivery is clearly
the culmination of years and years of study, discipline and practice.
Such finesse, such seamless delivery, is earned word-by-word, presentation-by-presentation,
month-by-month, year-by-year.
"Thank you for reminding
me to revisit with fundamentals and principles of graciousness and good
breeding which I always displayed in my professional life and which, somehow
I believe I have partially lost during the development of my speaking
career. Indeed, the word 'stuff' has appeared in my own vocabulary of
late.
"You had no need
to ask us, 'Did you get value?' From stories, to openings, to pauses,
to gestures, to questions etc, the substance was there. How we ingest
and apply that substance is now up to us.
"No doubt you will
receive many notes of appreciation. Thank you for challenging me to evaluate
every aspect of my thinking, presentations and message.
Appreciatively,"
—Robyn Pulman
"Thank you for the
value, insight, wisdom! And of course the speech we developed together.
The investment was worth every penny!"
—Kathleen Tomes, Co-Founder, Future Think, Inc.
"I attended your NSA-NC speaking skills seminar and you very generously gave us copies of two of your speeches, which I have finally had a chance to
really listen to. Once again, I learn so much on so many levels hearing
you speak, and I am so grateful for how much you contribute to the speaking
profession.
Your presentation was just what I needed to hear at this crossroads of time for me, and I thank you for helping so many of us along the
speaking path."
—Monica Roseberry, President, Outstanding Room Only
You were absolutely incredible at the NSA Georgia meeting. Novice to seasoned professionals continue to rave about your program. Thanks to you we will all be bringing more polish to our presentations."
—Martha Lanier, President, National Speakers Association Georgia
"Your presentation
was fabulous and drew the largest crowd in our twenty-five year history.
Thanks you for your brilliance and never-ending kindness."
—Dave Sherman, President, NSAAZ, Connection Pros
"This morning I spoke
to the all male Tampa Rotary and — largely due to your techniques and
coaching — it rocked. Afterwards I drove home thinking, 'Thank goodness
for Patricia Fripp!' As soon as I got home I called another of your students
Olu to share the news and we both screaming with excitement. I can't wait
to work with you again as I learned so much that will help propel my speaking
career."
—Staci Backauskas, Jai Creations, Inc.
"I had no idea I would
get so much from your speaking skills seminar and coaching sessions. Recently,
I considered bringing in another of National Speakers Association's top
speakers/coaches to work with us. Thankfully, I listened to his tapes
first. He could use your coaching! One of the main things that impressed
me was your removal of non-communicative words. This concept was new and
had a big impact on me."
—Gary Richardson, Oklahoma Personal Injury Attorneys Tulsa
"Your magnificent
impact on our NSACF members was only surpassed by your kind and giving
spirit! You exceeded our wildest expectations. As you have been with us
twice before they were very high."
—Dave Timmons, Leadership Artist Six String Leadership, Inc.
"I've
seen you speak a number of times...However you were never more powerful,
more 'on,' than your recent presentation to National Speakers Association
in Phoenix. You blew everybody off the stage."
—Philip Wiest, Presenting Technical Seminars since 1989
"You were absolutely fabulous at our Symposium for professional
speakers this past weekend. We can't thank you enough for your willingness
to participate. You exceeded everyone's expectations...which were high."
—Lori Akina, Executive Director, NSA/GLAC
"Thanks you for the marvelous presentation for NSA Arizona.
They may not have been 'standing in the rain' but they were lining up
at the door. Your information was wonderful and your delivery delightful.
We have never had such a large attendance in 25 years!"
—Gwen Henson, Executive Director, NSA Arizona
"Wow! Thanks for all your insights. I am in information overload. Your
thoughts have definitely made me a better speaker. I have never seen anything
like your performance!"
—Lenny Tumbarello
"You
were superb for the AZ-NSA Chapter as I am sure many have told you. You
have many people thinking about how to get better and those clamoring
to present at our Lab say they want to see what improvements they have
made from following some of your advice. You give exemplary service to
your professional association."
—Don Thoren, Past President, National Speakers Association
"In
my opinion, whether you need a powerful charismatic keynote speaker or
a Hollywood-quality speech coach, Patricia Fripp is the one to call."
—Brian Tracy, International speaker, Author and Nightingale-Conant's
Best-selling Author
Without
being flip, Ms. Fripp, you are a trip!
And I ain't givin'
you no lip!
'cause you is the
lady with loads of zip. A genuine pip!
Like a sail for
ships when other marketing slips.
So never flip —
- just continue to rip...
You got the goods
no one should skip.
Dig it Fripp —
- You always welcome in my cryp...
Are you hip!?
—David Samson,
http://www.FunnyGuy.com
"Once you open your mouth, you tell the world who you are. Patricia Fripp
has been changing people's lives by helping them to find their voice and
to speak with power and passion. If you follow her methods and techniques,
you will not only change your life but those who you come into contact
with."
—Les Brown, Author It's Not Over Until You Win
"Patricia Fripp has the ability to show people what their story is, in
a shorter amount of time than anyone else I know."
—Alan Weiss, PhD, CSP, CMC, Author of 23 books, including Money
Talks: How to Make a Million as a Speaker
"When
speakers ask me who do I recommend to help them design their talks, I
tell them, there is only one person—Patricia Fripp."
—Jeanne Robertson, CPAE, Past President National Speakers Association
"There's so much about you that exemplifies all of the best of what all
of us try and do. You really are the height of professionalism."
—Robert Mayer Evans, JD, CSP, CPAE, former CBS News TV Foreign
Correspondent
"I
look forward to my Fripp fix at least once very two years!"
—Jack
Canfield, CSP, Coauthor "Chicken
Soup for the Soul" series
"When it comes
to speaking and presentation skills, Patricia Fripp is like fine wine,
she really does get better every year."
—Harvey
Mackay, CPAE, Author "Pushing the Envelope all the Way to the Top."
"A top speaker's
bureau recommended to involve you in evaluating our two primary speakers.
We came to realize we needed to be as good in our style on stage as we
were in our content. We have made tremendous leaps in our content over
the last couple of years, while our style has probably only improved incrementally."
You were brought in to jump-start our creative process about what we do
on stage. It's a solid investment for our company."
—Doug Parker, Business Manager for Pine and Gilmore
—Jim Gilmore and Joe Pine, Best-selling Authors of "The Experience
Economy"
"Patricia
Fripp is an extraordinary speaking coach. She possesses the uncanny ability
to observe every nuance of a speaker's content and delivery, and she fine-tunes
both for dramatic improvement. I unreservedly recommend her to anyone
wanting to improve their platform skills!"
—Don Hutson, CSP, CPAE, Past President National Speakers Association
"Patricia
Fripp is a master. As an executive speech coach myself, I find the Fripp
approach of pulling out your story totally unique and amazingly powerful.
She captures the essence of your message and crafts it into a format that
will make an unforgettable point every time you use it. If you want to
take your speaking to the next level, talk to Patricia Fripp."
—Marjorie Brody, CSP, President, Brody Communications, Ltd., Author
of 15 books including Speaking is an Audience-Centered Sport
"The
advice you gave me with my closing will make a qualitative difference
in how I leave my audience."
—Simma Lieberman, Simma Lieberman & Associates
"A
heartfelt thank you for our recent coaching session. As a full-time professional
speaker, when I was asked to deliver the Christmas message for our church
of 5,000 attendees, it was an honor and tremendous challenge. I had to
create a brand new talk that was biblically accurate on The
Story of Mary.
Your extraordinary
coaching techniques made a dramatic difference in my presentation. My
objective was to touch the hearts and souls of the congregation. With
your help, I was able to accomplish this. You made a significant impact
on my speaking career. What was my greatest challenge, turned into my
greatest accomplishment...thanks to you."
—Roger Crawford, CPAE, Crawford & Associates
"Patricia Fripp is an outstanding speaking coach. She enabled
me to make dramatic improvements to both my platform skills and my content,
resulting in a huge increase in audience response and top ratings for
my speeches and workshops. She gives you value that is far in excess of
her fees."
—Andrew Sobel, Management Advisor and Author of 'Clients for Life'
"I know I always hunger for feedback after working with clients,
so let me give you a little: THANKS BIG, BIG BUNCHES, THE EXPERIENCE WAS
GREAT!! What you provided, was just what I needed—clear structure, relentless
cleaning up of bad habits, and instilling new principles. Very much what
the doctor ordered. You are very good at what you do, and I greatly appreciate
it. Not to mention, I thank you greatly for your wonderful hospitality—I
felt very much at home, and thank you for the nice touches—Starbucks
coffee (and plenty of it), the loan of a t-shirt, good conversation and
a friendly, homey lunch place. Those things contribute greatly to the
experience. I m going to be great, thanks to you!! Your newest not-so-secret
admirer, and by the way, you should raise your rates!"
—Charles H. Green, Trusted Advisor Associates, Coauthor The Trusted
Advisor
"You
are the absolute zenith of what a professional speaker should be. A few
years ago, when you were presenting in Seattle you encouraged me to develop
a fledgling keynote called "The 5 Best Decisions The Beatles Ever Made...and
Why You Should Make Them Too!" Just want to let you know that that is
now my primary keynote...and primary speaking income...and I probably
would have let it drop if it hadn't been for your kind words way back
then!"
—Bill Stainton
"Your
commitment that I get value out of being at the NSA workshop today was
crystal clear, and get value I did. I have already used one of the lessons
I learned today — I made a shift in the direction my website was going
that will make it easier to use and more impactful for my visitors.
"For years I have heard about you, your professionalism, and expertise
on the platform. I thought 'how could anyone be THAT good?' After listening
to your training, and watching you perform masterfully, I was pleasantly
mistaken. You were even better than I had hoped because you have spurred
me to action. As a result of your seminar I am rewriting old speeches,
editing new ones, rejoining Toastmasters and redesigning my website. Thanks
you for the jolt I needed!"
—Jim Comer, President, Comer Communications
Thank you for sharing great material, for your commitment and follow-through,
and for the fun and laughter along the way. Your three and a half hour
seminar was hugely valuable to me, and I've already started listening
to your CD set."
—Patty Cook, Life by Design, LLC
"Thanks for the Frippification of the North Texas Chapter of the National
Speakers Association. Frippifying is fun! I thoroughly enjoy what materials
I have of yours and continue recommending you, your products and services
to others."
—Cliff Corenblith
"Patricia Fripp took my content and speaking style, tore it to bits, created
a whole new me, and made me a star. I can't underscore enough how important
her advice has been to me.
As an author it is difficult to look at your 400 pages and convert it
into a 45 minute keynote alone."
—Larraine Segil, Partner, Vantage Partners
"Thank you for all that you did for NSA DC. Everyone leaving the room
was more than satisfied with what they received from their time and financial
investment. One individual expressed said, "This was not a workshop, this
was an experience!" As for me, it was better that that. I am already working
on putting your ideas and suggestions into practice."
—Larry LaRose, IC Solutions LLC
"Wow! Wow! Wow! I can still see it. Your descriptive language. What a
craft."
—Elaine Allison, President Canadian Association of Professional
Speakers
"As you know I have been speaking and training professionally for twenty
years. However, your expert speech coaching made my program in Nevada
a SMASHING success. Thank you so much! It made all the difference in the
world — you are an AMAZING coach!"
—Terri Murphy, President, Terri Murphy Communications, Inc. Author
& Consultant on e-Communications
"Thank
you for your coaching. Within a two month period after our coaching session,
I made back four times what I invested.
As
a result of your advice I am beginning to get calls to speak at various
venues – all from word of mouth referrals. I recently spoke on the
same program with a Franklin Covey speaker who was fabulous, had first
class support videos, etc — I, with my Fripp coached stories, received
a higher rating from participants. That would not have happened without
your coaching. You gave me solid tools to prepare and deliver a strong
presentation.
I’ve
always enjoyed speaking, however you helped me increase my skills so that
my audiences are enjoying it more too! As a bonus, you are so much fun
to work with."
—Sharon Youngblood, Youngblood Consulting Inc.
"I woke up this morning with the song, ‘I'm So Excited,’
by the Pointer Sisters running through my head! I really am jazzed about
the results of my coaching session with you last night.
Thanks
so much for your keen insights and observations. I look forward to incorporating
drumming into my opening and closing and creating the best keynote I've
ever given!
I
really enjoyed the seminar yesterday, too. It occurred to me that I am
usually a bit ‘fried’ at the end of those due to information
overload. But you did such a wonderful job of giving factual information,
then illustrating it with stories that it was very easy to assimilate.
You are truly gifted."
—Cathy Angell
"It was so amazing to see how you held the audience in the palm of
your hand for those 5 hours, and I was so impressed by your willingness
to be available during the lunch break."
—Elayne Savage, PhD, National Speakers Assn. Northern
California
"Your
speaking skills class was FABULOUS—several ideas triggered for me in
the first hour! Lots of positive buzz about your program around the room
from others as well. Thanks again. I know your schedule is extremely busy—however
your dedication to service to other professional speakers is very much
appreciated. Learning from one of the best is a real treat!"
—Pam Wyess
"Thanks
very much for the great coaching session last Wednesday in Sydney. I
greatly benefited from so much. This included more confidence with my
delivery and "wordsmithing" and great motivation to identify my own stories
and work from the strengths in my background. You helped me identify Bob
the accountant who wore his cardigan summer and winter, and I was able
to take my five sure fire guaranteed (thanks again) strategies for influencing
from that story. I've since identified four more stories and am
working on which strategies I can get out of which story.
I really appreciated how efficient and focussed you were, and how you
unflaggingly modeled for us the story telling, and the delivery, and the
words, and the specifics, and the pace, and the tonal variety and much
much more. I have lots to do in listening to the tapes, transcribing
Lynda's wonderful notes and just moving to the next level!"
—Georgina Birchall, Professional Speaker, Sydney, Australia
"Thank
you for all of your time and assistance during the past several months.
You are responsible for giving me the encouragement, direction and enlightenment
to do something that I couldn't imagine I was capable of — - the Man
of the Year talk at Congress. I look forward to continuing my education
in the field of public speaking with you during upcoming Congresses."
—Pat Corturillo, APA Man of the Year 2002
"This
weekend was the second most important decision I've made in my business
career. I now know what to do to become not just a good speaker, but a
great speaker."
—Scott Love
"The
Fripp Framework is pure genius! Last week, at Teacher's Insurance, I gave
my best keynote ever! In the past, I knew I could consistently give a
good keynote, but now I have the confidence to consistently give a "great"
keynote. Patricia, thank you for sharing your secrets. From now on, I
will tell anyone who is serious about this business, to get coaching or
seek out a Patricia Fripp seminar. I am your biggest fan!"
—Ed Tate, 2000 World Champion of Public Speaking
"You
took my stories and made them 'come alive' through the use of exciting
language, inflection, and easy flow. Before you and I worked together,
my seminars were pure content and rather dry. Now they are electrifying!
An added (and major) bonus I hadn't envisioned is that at least half these
stories will find their way into my book. I had thought my book should
be pure content. Now I realize that books, too, should entertain. You
have doubled the payoff of my investment!
—Theo Brandt-Sarif M. D., Theo Brandt-Sarif Seminars
"Dear
Miss Fripp,
You are my new secret weapon.
As the closing general session keynoter at the New Zealand National Convention
for National Speakers Association, I found myself in an awkward position;
there had already been eight other speakers on the program talking about
sales and marketing. So on the morning of my presentation, I had to set
aside my prepared remarks, PowerPoint and all, and write a totally new
speech from scratch.
In the forty-five minutes you spent coaching me, you turned a rough draft
into a masterpiece. The speech drew a standing ovation from an already
conference-weary crowd. Everyone raved about what a great speaker I was,
but I have to confess, it's because I have a great coach! THANK YOU for
the coaching and support!"
—Orvel Ray Wilson, CSP, President, The Guerrilla Group,
Inc
"I've
known and observed Patricia Fripp in business and social settings for over
25 years. Never have I met a more voracious student of speaking. She continues
in the vein of National Speakers Association Founder, Cavett Robert, as
one who is totally dedicated to education and excellence in speaking. There
is no other person on earth who I would trust as much to coach me on my
speech delivery. She is a world-class speaker, savvy business builder, industry
leader, loyal friend and lifelong student of our craft."
— Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE, Past President National Speakers Association,
Toastmasters Golden Gavel Winner
"The
help you gave me with my closing will make a qualitative difference in
how I leave my audience."
—Simma Lieberman
"Your extraordinary coaching techniques made a dramatic difference in
my presentation. You made a significant impact on my speaking career.
Thanks to you my greatest challenge, turned into my greatest accomplishment..."
—Roger Crawford, CPAE, author of How High Can You Bounce
"In
my opinion, whether you need a powerful charismatic keynote speaker or
a Hollywood-quality speech coach, Patricia Fripp is the one to call."
—Brian Tracy, international speaker and Nightingale-Conant's best-selling
audiotape author
"You
took your mastery of craft and transcended a barrier, turning it into
art. Now you teach others to do it in a very short period of time."
—David Garfinkel, author of The Money-Making Copywriting Course
"For
years, I thought I was successful, and I was. I had been speaking for
years to business audiences that mostly looked just like me — aging,
overweight CEO's. However, when the CEO's got younger and more physically
fit CEO, I realized that my past success was no guarantee for the future.
I needed someone to help me turn my half-day technology and business-process
programs into keynotes and breakouts. That's when I found Patricia! She
has the uncanny ability and creativity to take a 4-hour presentation I
knew by heart and re-frame it so I can deliver it in 30 minutes with NO
Visual aids! She also showed me how to take a subject I had little passion
for and deliver it dynamically by making the audience the hero of my stories.
We did both these things in less than a day! Patricia's approach is very
refreshing and has helped me in both my personal and professional journey
as a speaker and presenter. The two days I spent with Patricia Fripp far
exceeded my expectations — and I was a speech and theater minor in
college. She helped me realize what is really important for me to give
to my audiences, clients, and fellow coworkers."
— Richard C. Putz
"Thank
you so much for a wonderful, powerful, intense day. You are launching
me into a new orbit. Your focus, your energy, your enthusiasm and your
brilliant insight are unmatched. I am grateful for your creative ideas
and your depth of caring for my career and my personal improvement. Thanks
again, Patricia, for an incredible day. In Spanish, we usually end our
letters to friends with: Un fuerte abrazo, (a big hug)"
— Steve Savage, Savage International Nashua, NH
"Patricia Fripp is an extraordinary speaking coach. She possesses the
uncanny ability to observe every nuance of a speaker's content and delivery,
and she fine-tunes both for dramatic improvement. I unreservedly recommend
her to anyone wanting to improve their platform skills!"
—Don Hutson, CPAE & CEO of U. S. Learning
"Patricia,
you continue to inspire and amaze me! After presenting hundreds of breakout
sessions and full-day training programs on my subject I decided to develop
the topic as a keynote speech. Without even the slightest exaggeration,
I have tried 100 times to cull it down into a 45 minute presentation,
without success. You provided that process for me and I have success.
The speech has been developed, and I am booked ten times in the next few
weeks to deliver it! This happened as a result of working with you earlier
this month."
—Alice Wheaton
"I
woke up this morning with the song, 'I'm So Excited,' by the Pointer Sisters
running through my head! I really am jazzed about the results of my coaching
session with you last night.
Thanks so much for your keen insights and observations. I look forward
to incorporating drumming into my opening and closing and creating the
best keynote I've ever given!
I really enjoyed the seminar yesterday, too. It occurred to me that I
am usually a bit 'fried' at the end of those due to information overload.
But you did such a wonderful job of giving factual information, then illustrating
it with stories, that it was very easy to assimilate. You are truly gifted."
— Cathy Angell
"What
a wonderful day with you yesterday, especially the coaching session in the
afternoon. It's amazing how quickly you zeroed in on both delivery and structure
for my new leadership keynote and to guide me on what I must do next to
hone it and make it a reality. Thank you so much!"
—Terry J. van der Werff
"Fabulous
— Fantastic — Fun Filled — Fripp. Thank you for a 2 day coaching experience
that has evolved my already successful speaking business to a totally new
level in our market place. I can't believe that one person can have so much
expertise. It just amazes me that with your phenomenal pinpoint coaching
that you have been able to transform my speaking skills is such a short
time. You are right, I should have paid you double as I will receive a 1000%
return on my investment in your services in the next 12 months. I wish you
lived in Australia and I could be coached on a more regular basis. I can't
wait until our next coaching session."
—Keith Abraham CSP Keynote Speaker — Author — Workshop Presenter
"I
have attended various public speaking seminars, and you are the best. I
learned a great deal and wish I had this opportunity when I first began
my charity. It would have been so helpful and made the message stronger."
—Jeri Foster, Founder, Wardrobe for Opportunity
"If
I could sum up how I see your speech coaching — it is that you exceed expectations,
and then exceed expectation again!"
—Theo Brandt-Sarif M.D.
"You are the best coach I have ever met. Thank you for your time, talent and care."
—Leofric Kingsford-Smith, Business Coach
"You are terrific! It was everything I have heard from other speakers praising your impact."
—Dianne Sclafani
"What an incredible display of "How to's" you shared with our chapter members and guests. Even after 22 years in NSA, I took away countless gems from the wisdom of your words and experience. We can always depend upon your presentation filling the room. You hit a home run."
—Billy Arcement
"Thank you for giving so much of your talent, time, and energy to the Tennessee Chapter of NSA. I learned so much from you that I could immediately implement. In my most recent workshop I paused more, had more effective eye contact and edited my stories to a nub."
—David Logsdon
"I enjoyed your presentation at the NSA meeting in New Orleans. You did a great job, as usual, pointing out the necessity for a presenter to be aware of their entire anatomy when making a presentation. If more speakers would take your advice, their audiences would get the kind of presentations they so rightly deserve."
—Sammie McKenzie
"When you came to our chapter last month, we expected good, but-dare I say-typical things. You know, one of NSA's most famous coming down from on high to share with us some speaking wisdom. Your presentation was 'How You Can Create a Charismatic Talk.' That you did...but oh, so much more.
Your presentation could just as accurately have been called 'How Patricia Fripp Will Absolutely PACK Advanced Speaking Techniques Into Every Available Second While Being As Focused and Committed As If We Were Paying Her Double Her Normal Fee.' People were amazed at your content and stamina. This wasn't a speech, this was a true workshop. Real work got done. I saw more attendees frantically writing down more notes than any I can recall from past chapter meetings.
What are members saying? 'Finally, somyou audit!' And much more. What are the all-important visitors saying? 'If this is what NSA is all about, then sign me up!'
e sophisticated techniques.' 'Wow, we knew Fripp was good personally, but she can also teach!' 'I can't wait to try out the I/
Patricia, you didn't just meet our expectations, you exceeded them. Speakers of your caliber often have a 'rep'...some deserved and some more, shall we say, honorary. You reputation as a professional at the top of her form is well deserved. Your reputation for investing in NSA and chapters is also deserved. We can see why you are so highly requested.
If you ever want to be NSA president again, you can count on our votes!"
—Brian Walter, President-Elect/Program Chair, NSA/Northwest The Effectiveness Institute, Inc.
"I have attended many of your speaking schools and sessions at the National Speakers Association conventions, you always give me a fresh way to look at how I approach my speaking."
—Dick Barnett
"I attended your 1/2 day seminar at National Speakers Association, it was fantastic! By far the most valuable part of NSA for me. I got a whole page full of 'keepers' to work on in my presentation skills!"
—Bill Bruck, PhD, Futurist Keynotes on E-Business
"As I wrote in my note to you, WOW, your coaching is awesome! Thank you for the opportunity and the great ideas. I have already begun to use the opening we created. Now I am working on a close. Warmly... "
—Shawn Kent, Influence Mastery Inc.
"Your coaching session was worth ten time what I paid. You were sensatational."
—Rob Sherman, JD Author of Sherman's 21 Laws of Speaking: How to Inspire Others to Action
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