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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 Know How To Sound Intelligent, Powerful, Polished, Articulate and Confident?

Want to Know How To Sound Intelligent, Powerful, Polished, Articulate and Confident?

by | Jan 12, 2025 | Career Success, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Your Business Success

Ambitious professionals like you must sound intelligent, powerful, polished, articulate, and confident during business presentations, interactions with senior management, and networking in your professional community. Consider these focused strategies: How to Sound...

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?...

It May Surprise You, There Are No Boring Subjects, Only Boring Speakers

by | Nov 24, 2024 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

That Is Correct! There are no boring subjects, only boring speakers. Your content or topic doesn’t matter—when presented well, it can become interesting, educational, and emotionally engaging. Some believe that public speaking is just about knowing your subject....

Elevate Your Language and Stand Out in Every Conversation

by | Nov 17, 2024 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

On most Sundays, you will find me sipping coffee and watching my favorite news shows. I enjoy listening to intelligent and educated experts share their perspectives on the state of the world. As an executive speech coach, I find these programs an endless source of...