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Robert Fripp says “Never be afraid to let go of a good thing”

by | Apr 13, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership, Leadership & Team Building, Motivation, Speech Coach

My brother, the legendary guitarist Robert Fripp, wisely says, “Never be afraid to let go of a good thing.” Celebrating GGBC: A Gem of San Francisco History Since its founding in 1946, the Golden Gate Breakfast Club (GGBC) has been a vibrant part of San Francisco’s...

Your First Thirty Seconds: Arouse Interest in Your Subject

by | Apr 6, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Leadership & Team Building, Motivation, Professional Speaking, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

Imagine you have just thirty seconds to transform a room of strangers into a captivated audience that will hold on to your every word. This is your moment to make a powerful first impression in any presentation—whether it’s a high-stakes sales presentation to win a...

Hollywood Movie Stars Show Us Lessons in Kindness and Authenticity

by | Mar 21, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Effective Business Communication Skills, Leadership & Team Building, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward…as I remember them. Navigating the glittering world of Hollywood, it’s easy to be dazzled by the spotlight. Yet, some stars shine brightly on and off the screen, teaching us invaluable life lessons. Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward...

This is the Perfect Time to Rewrite the Screenplay of Your Life

by | Mar 16, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Effective Business Communication Skills, Hollywood, Pamela Britton, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Speech Coach

Lessons from Hollywood  (The first in a series) Sir Michael Caine, a fellow Brit and iconic movie star, spoke a profound truth: “To be a movie star, you must invent yourself.” This statement echoes through the halls of Hollywood and beyond, demonstrated by...

How to Earn Business from Influential People (Without Selling to Them)

by | Mar 2, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Customer Service Skills, Effective Business Communication Skills, Networking, Your Business Success

As I transitioned from cutting the hair of ambitious professionals and the movers and shakers in San Francisco’s Financial District, I always asked about their business. Their advice helped me, and many stories gave me great content for my earlier presentations...

From Styling Hair to Shaping Words: What’s Your Origin Story

by | Feb 23, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Public Speaking Skills

My journey into professional speaking and coaching began in an unlikely setting — a bustling salon on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands. At 18, I worked with experienced stylists from the West End of London, masters of their craft who could whip up...