Techniques Behind Memorable Stories Many presenters make the mistake of thinking that a story must be dramatic and life-changing to be memorable. In reality, we can garner meaning from simple, everyday-life stories, and that makes them relatable. Then-Now-How Formula This is where I was; this is where I am now; this is how I got […]
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Be Gracious; Be Modest; Be Prepared! Tips on How to Give an Acceptance Speech
Read More...How to Make More Sales More Often – Even When Working From Home- Watch the Video
How to Make More Sales More Often – Even When Working at Home Would it surprise you to know that many of my clients are driving more business while their associates are working from home? Yes, they are more successful than when everyone went into the office and went out to meet clients and prospects […]
Read More...Wear a Fancy Hat and Other Great Ways to Make a Lasting Impression
Let the competition make mistakes. Here are ways to leave a great lasting impression. From an interview with Sales and Marketing Management. Patricia Fripp chooses her hats carefully and her words even more carefully. The sales presentation and executive speech coach says a stylish hat has proven to be a reliable conversation starter—and starting a […]
Read More...How to Be Prepared for Last-Minute and Planned Formal and Informal Introductions
Professionals must often deliver formal, prepared presentations. They must also give frequent, unplanned presentations. Imagine this scenario: You are in a virtual or in-person meeting when the executive leading the meeting notices you in the audience. She says, “I didn’t know you were going to be here. We are 10 minutes ahead of schedule. Why […]
Read More...Want to Get Promoted to the Next Level 2023? Improve Your Language
Then remember, you can build your credibility with well-chosen words. Your management and leadership will notice. FrippVT is Easy. Convenient. Cost-Effective. One of the ways I help my clients get what they want in their lives and careers is by making them aware of how they can clean up their sloppy and nonspecific language. When […]
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Emotional Connection To win over your audience, you must connect emotionally. With well-chosen words, you can open your presentation and establish an immediate emotional bond. s a presentation skills coach, when I work with a group, I’ll invite individuals to come to the front and deliver their opening lines. On one occasion, up walked Stephen. […]
Read More...What Makes a Good Story Great? Your Personal Experience
Let’s look at some not-so-basic story basics. Stories and examples are best when they come from your experience. Your audience has a chance to relive them from their perspective. Here is an important point to make your stories credible. Point one, make your story part of your own experience. If you tell a story that […]
Read More...Are You Overlooking One of the Best Ways to Find Stories?
Had any good conversations recently? In this message, we’re going to clarify what you may believe are two conflicting ideas. The point of retelling stories you heard, and the idea of only telling stories from your own experience. If you are retelling stories you heard in conversation, and you make heroes of the people who […]
Read More...How You Can Avoid Losing Sales: 8 Steps to Outstanding Sales Structure
Are you losing sales you feel you deserve to win? Are you confident that everyone on your sales team can deliver your company story well? Are you making the fatal flaw that many sales managers make? You may like many of my clients before I work with them. You have great products and services, perhaps […]
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