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How Do You Accept An Award? Be Gracious. Be Modest. Be Prepared!

by | Aug 12, 2022 | Effective Business Communication Skills, Fripp & Associates Articles, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

Tips on How to Give an Acceptance Speech Accepting an award is like walking a tightrope. You need to be gracious, grateful, and humble, yet not so humble or self-deprecating that the audience thinks you are trivializing the honor. In May of 2022, Dan Maddux, my best...

The Most Wonderful Advice from the Rabbi on How to Have Good Business

by | Jul 27, 2022 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Robert Fripp Guitarist: Patricia's Brother, Sales & Marketing

Marketing wisdom from an unexpected source. My brother Robert Fripp is the founding and ongoing member of the band King Crimson. Rolling Stone magazine named him the 42nd best guitarist in the world, living or dead. One of the thrills of my life is when I have the...

Mistakes Speakers Make: Do This and You Will Never Get Invited Back

by | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

True Professionals Do Not Do This  I’m frequently asked, “Patricia, what are some of the mistakes that speakers make?” One is to act like a prima donna rather than a partner with the person who invited you to speak at the meeting. Don’t be an ass. Be nice. Be...

Mistakes Speakers Make: Are You Overlooking an Important Step in Making Your Presentation a Success?

by | May 31, 2022 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

Why Not Set Yourself Up for Success and Write Your Own Introduction I am frequently asked, “Patricia, what mistakes do many speakers make?” One is not writing your own introduction. Most individuals who introduce you do not know the difference between a bio and an...