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Mistakes Speakers Make: I Have Had to Fight Executives About This

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | May 22, 2022 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills

Always Have a Sure-Fire Opening I’m frequently asked what mistakes most speakers make. One is thinking that once they have prepared their presentation, they don’t need to script and internalize the opening. Very often I hear professional speakers and executives say,...

Mistakes Speakers Make: Why Not Do What is Second Nature for Actors?

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | May 14, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

I’m frequently asked, “Patricia, what mistakes do speakers make?” Always Make Friends with The Stage. If you’re speaking at a convention, go walk the stage the night before or early in the morning before anyone else is there. Make sure you know where you will be...

Mistakes Speakers Make: Know When You Are Completed Your Speech

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | May 7, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Speech coaching

Do You Really Know When You have Completed Your Speech? One mistake is thinking that once you have prepared your content and have your PowerPoint ready, you’re done. No, you’re halfway done. Once you know exactly what you want to say and have it organized, and the...

Mistakes Speakers Make: You Waste Your Time If You Do This

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Apr 28, 2022 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Public Speaking Skills

I’m frequently asked, “What are the mistakes that speakers make?” One is thinking they have to write out their complete speech. What I recommend you do instead is follow a logical presentation preparation process. Think, what is the big idea of your speech, your...

Mistakes Speakers Make: This Is an Easy and Fun Strategy

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Apr 20, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

Great Advice…Act As Your Own Warm-Up Act I’m frequently asked, “Patricia, what are some of the mistakes that many speakers make?” One is not to act as your own warm-up act. Whenever it is appropriate, walk around and speak to the audience before you’re...

Mistakes Speakers Make: Being a Good Speaker Doesn’t Mean You Can Do This

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Apr 10, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

I’m frequently asked, “What mistakes do most speakers make?” One mistake is thinking that because you are a seasoned speaker, you can wing it. I am not saying your presentation won’t be good, but how do you know if your timing is right if you aren’t prepared? How do...

Mistakes Speakers Make: I Have Had to Fight Executives About This

Mistakes Speakers Make: Why Not Do What is Second Nature for Actors?

Mistakes Speakers Make: Know When You Are Completed Your Speech

Mistakes Speakers Make: You Waste Your Time If You Do This

Mistakes Speakers Make: This Is an Easy and Fun Strategy

Mistakes Speakers Make: Being a Good Speaker Doesn’t Mean You Can Do This

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