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You Have Achieved Great Success. How Do You Talk About It Without Showing Off?

by | Feb 17, 2023 | Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills

Have you noticed that some people are very uncomfortable talking about themselves even when they are very successful? This may be because when you were young, your parents told you not to “Show Off.” Or you are uncomfortable when someone else drones on...

Want to Get Ahead? Here are 6 Characteristics that Will Help

by | Jan 26, 2023 | Customer Service Skills, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Your Business Success

Take advantage of every opportunity. I began my career as a hairstylist. Now that I am decades into my next career, I am often asked, “Patricia, how did you become a speaker, author, and executive speech coach?” The simple answer is by noticing and taking advantage of...

How to Be Prepared for Last-Minute and Planned Formal and Informal Introductions

by | Dec 19, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Your Business Success

Professionals must often deliver formal, prepared presentations. They must also give frequent, unplanned presentations. Imagine this scenario: You are in a virtual or in-person meeting when the executive leading the meeting notices you in the audience. She says, “I...

Want to Get Promoted to the Next Level 2023? Improve Your Language  

by | Dec 9, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills

Then remember, you can build your credibility with well-chosen words. Your management and leadership will notice. FrippVT is Easy. Convenient. Cost-Effective. One of the ways I help my clients get what they want in their lives and careers is by making them aware of...

Are You Overlooking One of the Best Ways to Find Stories?

by | Nov 10, 2022 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

Had any good conversations recently? In this message, we’re going to clarify what you may believe are two conflicting ideas. The point of retelling stories you heard, and the idea of only telling stories from your own experience. If you are retelling stories you heard...