Hollywood story consultant, author, and screenwriting coach, Michael Hauge joins forces with me to help speakers and business leaders improve their stories and examples for more effective presentations. I often say, “Stories are the best way to explain the complex, and also help the audience ‘see’ your message.” Michael Hauge & Patricia Fripp Join Forces […]
Read More...This Premier Learning Event in the Speaking Industry Only Happens Once a Year… February 22-23, 2014 Las Vegas
Lady and the Champs How to Speaking Conference 2014 February 22-23, 2014 at the Palms Hotel, Las Vegas Presentations will include Executive Speech Coach and Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Patricia Fripp sharing her expertise. Keynote – Under the Magnifying Glass: From Good to Great on Steroids In this entertaining, thought-provoking keynote speech you will […]
Read More...Public Speaking Tip from Patricia Fripp and President Obama
Don’t you love it when your public speaking seminar and coaching camp students so internalize a message that they continue to send you specific examples that can be used in blogs, talks, and seminars? Coaching Camp alumna, Roxann Andersen shares this observation on the effective use of concrete language in public speaking: Dear Patricia, I […]
Read More...Life Lessons Through Laughter And Ethics: Mary Ellen Did it Right! Do You?
When you speak to business and professional speakers and Toastmasters, as I do, about public speaking and advanced presentation techniques, it is assumed that you will be quoted. In fact, I encourage the best way to learn a public speaking technique or idea is to teach someone else what you think you just learned. However, there is a […]
Read More...Want to be an Effective Writer and Speaker? 30 Ways to Improve
Want to be an Effective Writer and Speaker? Patricia Fripp is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, executive speech coach, sales presentation skills trainer and partern in World Champions Edge coaching community. Tried-and-true words and phrases are convenient, but they are also truly trying—as with clichés, when a writer or speaker relies too heavily on […]
Read More...How to Get Your Message Across to Your Audience
How to Get Your Message Across to Your Audience By Patricia Fripp Both business and professional speakers always need to ask themselves “How do I best connect with my audience?” “How do I get my message to stick?” “How can I get my audience to listen and engage?” My long time friend, early mentor, and […]
Read More...The Best Way to Open a Panel Discussion – Expert Advice
If you are a leader, manager, executive, professional speaker, Toastmaster, or ambitious professional, most likely you will have the opportunity to moderate a panel. If you believe there is nothing duller than a bad speech, may I suggest a dull panel is even worst? As with any great presentation, when opening a panel discussion, the […]
Read More...How To Organize a Speech
A frequently asked question on public speaking is “How Do I Organize My Speech?”
Here is a basic outline that work well for the beginning speaker.
1. THE PAST-PRESENT-JOURNEY FORMAT: This simple outline can help you tell the audience who you are and why you are qualified to speak on the topic you’ve chosen.
Read More...How to Get Greater Results from Your Sales Presentations
Would it be helpful if your prospect remembered what you said?
Would it be beneficial if three weeks later, your prospect could repeat your key ideas?
Would it be profitable if your prospect vividly knew why others selected you as their vendor of choice?
Public Speaking – Make Every Word Count: Be a Memorable Speaker
In sales, what would happen if your prospects could vividly remember why others choose to do business with you? Would it be profitable for you if they felt that you were more focused on their needs than your competitors? You can have that impact with a memorable pitch, or speech. If people are making hiring decisions for consulting contracts or a large investment, they are probably going to be discussing with a team or committee what they heard from various vendors, consultants, or sales professionals. Your goal is to have them remembering and repeating your key ideas and benefits: you need to be a memorable speaker.
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