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Robert Fripp How to Be a Hero For More Than One Day

by | Jul 15, 2023 | Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Robert Fripp Guitarist: Patricia's Brother

As you may know, my brother Robert Fripp played on David Bowie’s Heroes. In our presentations on How to Be a Hero For More Than One Day, I ask Robert questions and he gives brilliant and thoughtful answers. As one ordinary hero to another, I hope you find this...

“The Rule of Three” Makes Magic – Do You Cast This Spell On Your Audiences?

by | Jul 8, 2023 | Blog, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

“The Rule of Three” is a writing and speaking principle suggesting that a trio of events or characters is more humorous, satisfying, and effective than other numbers. The trio format holds a unique appeal to audiences. The use of three elements offers brevity, rhythm,...

What Most Presenters Don’t Know That Will Give You a Competitive Edge

by | Jun 30, 2023 | Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

In my world of powerful presentations, I encourage my speech-coaching clients and audiences to never underestimate the power of a pause. In this article, we will explore the significance of the pause and how you can leverage it to create additional impact in your...

My Visit to The Walled Gardens at Croome Court

by | Jun 10, 2023 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Motivation, Patricia Fripp Articles, Personal Interest to Patricia, The Walled Garden at Croome Court

I am on the couch reading “Just Another Brick” by Stephen J Moles “The Restoration of the Historic Walled Gardens at Croome” and remembering a wonderful afternoon spent last year on vacation. As I am back in the UK again, my message is more personal.  I hope you will...

Want to Know a Much Overlooked Way to Connect with Your Audience Before You Speak?

by | May 13, 2023 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

Imagine this scenario: You’re about to step on stage as the speaker. The energy in the room is buzzing with anticipation. As you prepare to captivate your audience with your words, there’s a valuable strategy I recommend you embrace before that moment. Whenever...

How Often Have You Hear Imitation is The Sincerest Form of Flattery?

by | Apr 30, 2023 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

No, it is NOT! How often have you heard, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” and believe it or questioned it? This is only the first part of a quote from Oscar Wilde. It’s absolutely clear what Oscar Wilde meant (so many forget the second half of the...