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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...

Behind the Scenes with a Presidential Speechwriter: Insights from Terry Szuplat

by | Nov 10, 2024 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Leadership & Team Building, Motivation, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

Recently, at the Professional Speechwriters World Conference, I had the pleasure of attending a half-day seminar delivered by Terry Szuplat, author of Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience. As a speechwriter for President Obama, Terry...

As a Speaker Do You Enjoy the Luxury of Being Remembered and Repeated?

by | Oct 27, 2024 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Leadership & Team Building, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

Your Soundbite Statement, AKA Your Foundational Phrase Within your stories is a foundational phrase. This short sentence gets your point across or summarizes your story. It adds clarity so that your audience grasps your message easily. These phrases are both memorable...

Want to Drive More Sales? Nobody Can Resist a Good Story Well Told

by | Sep 29, 2024 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Career Development, Sales & Marketing, Sales Presentations, Speech Coach

Want to Drive More Sales? Nobody Can Resist a Good Story Well Told Please do not overlook one of the most powerful tools in sales—storytelling. If you’re in sales, you might have noticed that it often feels like our prospects are trained to resist our presentations. I...

Let Us Set the Record Straight: Clarifying the 7-38-55 Rule

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

The famous 7-38-55 Rule from Albert Mehrabian’s research is often misquoted, especially when people try to apply it to public speaking or keynote addresses. Let’s set the record straight. What the 7-38-55 Rule Really Means Mehrabian’s research, from which the 7-38-55...