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The #1 Way You Can Guarantee Your Stories Are Outstanding

by | Feb 2, 2025 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Your Business Success

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. That’s the magic of storytelling, not just in Hollywood; it is in every speech, sermon,...

Want to Deliver an Unforgettable Presentation? Research Your Favorite Phrases

by | Jan 19, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

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 midnight oil.’  I asked, “Do you know where that comes from?” Together, we discovered it dates back to...
Want to Close Your Presentation on a High? Use the Unforgettable Six-Step Process

Want to Close Your Presentation on a High? Use the Unforgettable Six-Step Process

by | Dec 28, 2024 | Blog, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

Many of my speech coaching clients struggle to close their presentations memorably. Like a grand opening that arouses interest in your subject, your closing words should support your message and leave a lasting impression on your audience. Whatever you do, don’t end...

Want to Transform Transactions into Trust: Your Key to Rewarding Business Relationships

by | Dec 15, 2024 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

Want to Transform Transactions into Trust: Your Key to Rewarding Business Relationships From Sales to Relationships: The Secret Sauce Let’s talk about “those people.” You know, the ones who call only when they need something. Be honest—are they your favorite people?...