Imagine you have just thirty seconds to transform a room of strangers into a captivated audience that will hold on to your every word. This is your moment to make a powerful...
Your First Thirty Seconds: Arouse Interest in Your Subject
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Expert Advice about Presentation Skills from Patricia Fripp
Your Actions Speak Loudly
Recently, I received a call from a 90-year-old woman who said, “I bought Chicken Soup for the Soul when it first came out. My children and grandchildren still read it. I...
Hollywood Movie Stars Show Us Lessons in Kindness and Authenticity
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward...as I remember them. Navigating the glittering world of Hollywood, it’s easy to be dazzled by the spotlight. Yet, some stars shine brightly...
This is the Perfect Time to Rewrite the Screenplay of Your Life
Lessons from Hollywood (The first in a series) Sir Michael Caine, a fellow Brit and iconic movie star, spoke a profound truth: "To be a movie star, you must invent...
Do You Realize You Can Make Every Conversation an Education?
From a young girl who loved to work in my father’s office during school holidays, I have always been fascinated with business. The first day I went to work as an apprentice...
How to Earn Business from Influential People (Without Selling to Them)
As I transitioned from cutting the hair of ambitious professionals and the movers and shakers in San Francisco's Financial District, I always asked about their business....
From Styling Hair to Shaping Words: What’s Your Origin Story
My journey into professional speaking and coaching began in an unlikely setting — a bustling salon on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands. At 18, I worked with...
How to Be a Wild Success When You Walk off Stage to Applause
If you want your speech to resonate profoundly and earn enthusiastic applause, remember that success depends on what you say and how confidently and naturally you deliver...
Want Expert Advice to Improve Your Public Speaking and Writing?
As an executive speech coach, I often stress to my clients that specificity is the cornerstone of credibility. To communicate effectively, every word must serve a purpose....
The #1 Way You Can Guarantee Your Stories Are Outstanding
The Success Formulas of Good Stories Imagine sitting in a darkened theatre as the music swells, the curtains part, and you're instantly transported into another world....
Want to Have the Title, Salary and Respect You Want? Learn this Vital Secret
Growing up, my very glamorous mother, Edith, gave me excellent advice: "Of course, the inner you is important. However, you have to dress up and look good to attract others....
Want to Deliver an Unforgettable Presentation? Research Your Favorite Phrases
When you deliver a speech, do you research your favorite frequently-used phrases? One of my clients was preparing a keynote and wanted to use the phrase ‘burning the...
