Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Derek Arden’s Monday Night Live chat show for his fourth-anniversary show. Derek asked us all to give five ideas in five minutes....
The “No” Chronicles: Tales from The Front Lines
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Expert Advice about Presentation Skills from Patricia Fripp
USA Today Used a Frippicism™
On Monday, January 22, several pals texted, “USA Today has used another of your quotes in their ‘Don’t Quote Me’ segment.” It was “If you don’t act as if your name is on the...
Fripp’s Speaking Habit and a Garth Brooks Experience
Last December, my show partner and fellow Hall of Fame speaker Marilyn Sherman and I had the pleasure of attending a Garth Brooks concert at the Colosseum at Caesars...
Memories of the Amazing Zig Ziglar
After my LinkedIn posts about my Frippicisms™, Rich Ermlick wrote “You have more Zingers than Zig Ziglar.” This brought back two wonderful memories I have not thought about...
Everyday Heroes Walk Among Us
My brother Robert Fripp played on David Bowie’s Heroes. One of the lines is “We can be heroes, just for one day.” However, there are those in our midst who are heroes every...
The Thrill of the Merch Table: My Ultimate High
The Unmatched Buzz of Being “Fripp the Sister” Imagine the electrifying atmosphere of a concert, the anticipation in the air, fans buzzing with excitement. There I am, not...
The Power of Lifelong Learning
When you have regular access to thought-provoking speakers, in the same meeting with interesting audience members, your life will be greatly improved. We are all familiar...
And Your Question Is?
For sixteen years, the brilliant speaker, author, and consultant Alan Weiss, PhD and I delivered seminars together called The Odd Couple. One technique I learned from Alan,...
Crafting a Winning Oscar Speech: Why Every Word Counts
Academy Award speeches are not the best examples of great acceptance speeches. There are, however, many unforgettable moments. Here you will find my second list of favorite...
What Makes an Unforgettable Moment from Academy Award Speeches?
Accepting an award is like walking a tightrope. You need to be gracious, grateful, and humble, yet not so humble or self-deprecating that the audience thinks you are...
Train Your Sales Team Better and Faster than Your Competition
Imagine the impact if your team’s sales presentations are not just good... they were magnetic. This is not a far-fetched dream; it’s a very achievable reality. The...
Celebrating a Life-Changing Journey: January 18th, A Day of Reflection
Each year, on January 18th, I find myself pondering with a blend of celebration and introspection. This date marks a pivotal moment in my life, a day that set the course for...
