What professional speakers and best-selling authors are saying speaking and presentation skills coaching with Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE...

"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, Co-Author "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, Co-author 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, Toastmaster's 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