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Want to Learn How to Calm Your Nerves Before Your Next Big Presentation?

by | May 27, 2024 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

It’s a common misconception that only novice public speakers feel nervous before high-stakes presentations. However, even seasoned speakers experience jitters and anxiety before taking the stage. The adrenaline rush can be overwhelming, and it’s important...

Remind Your Associates the Grass is Not Always Greener: A Good Example

by | May 19, 2024 | Effective Business Communication Skills, Motivation, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Speech Coach, Your Business Success

As a keynote speaker, I used this example when clients asked me to help them boost retention and remind their associates that “the grass looks greener” elsewhere. Remember how exciting it was when you first fell in love? Your heart somersaulted every time...

One Frequently Overlooked Technique That Makes You Look Good

by | May 12, 2024 | Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

Long before the world shifted to remote work, I championed the effectiveness of virtual meetings for coaching and training top professionals. The goal is simple: connect deeply and persuasively with your audience, no matter where they are. Here’s how you can enhance...

Fripp’s Speaking Habit and a Garth Brooks Experience

by | Mar 24, 2024 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking

Last December, my show partner and fellow Hall of Fame speaker Marilyn Sherman and I had the pleasure of attending a Garth Brooks concert at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace—arguably the finest venue on the Las Vegas Strip. The experience was not just a musical...

Crafting a Winning Oscar Speech: Why Every Word Counts

by | Feb 10, 2024 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Oscar Presentations, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

Academy Award speeches are not the best examples of great acceptance speeches. There are, however, many unforgettable moments. Here you will find my second list of favorite Oscar segments. We will look to see why. Oscar examples that make the speech bigger than the...