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

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | 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...

What Happened on April 18? A few highlights.

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Apr 13, 2023 | Blog, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

On the evening of April 18, 1775, Dr. Joseph Warren summoned Paul Revere and gave him the task of riding to Lexington, Massachusetts, with the news that British soldiers stationed in Boston were about to march into the countryside northwest of the town. Paul Revere...

Techniques Behind Memorable Stories

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Feb 9, 2023 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Speech coaching

Techniques Behind Memorable Stories Many presenters make the mistake of thinking that a story must be dramatic and life-changing to be memorable. In reality, we can garner meaning from simple, everyday-life stories, and that makes them relatable. Then-Now-How Formula...

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

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | 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...

Are You Looking for the Best Ways to Get Ahead of Your Competition?

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jan 19, 2023 | Communication and Marketing, Customer Service Skills, Motivation, Patricia Fripp Articles, Your Business Success

All I’ve ever wanted in business is an unfair advantage. Before you raise your eyebrows, let me define the term. An unfair advantage is not lying, cheating, or stealing. It’s exactly the opposite. You get an unfair advantage by doing everything just a little bit...

The Genius of Teamwork

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jan 12, 2023 | Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Leadership & Team Building, Patricia Fripp Articles, Your Business Success

The Real Magic of Teamwork Let’s get real about teamwork. It’s not just a buzzword; it’s like rocket fuel for any organization. You know what I’m talking about—if you’ve ever been part of a great team, you’ve felt that electrifying energy. It’s more than just folks...

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

What Happened on April 18? A few highlights.

Techniques Behind Memorable Stories

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

Are You Looking for the Best Ways to Get Ahead of Your Competition?

The Genius of Teamwork

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