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The #1 Way You Can Guarantee Your Stories Are Outstanding

by | Feb 2, 2025 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Your Business Success

The Success Formulas of Good Stories Imagine sitting in a darkened theatre as the music swells, the curtains part, and you’re instantly transported into another world. That’s the magic of storytelling, not just in Hollywood; it is in every speech, sermon,...

Elevate Your Language and Stand Out in Every Conversation

by | Nov 17, 2024 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

On most Sundays, you will find me sipping coffee and watching my favorite news shows. I enjoy listening to intelligent and educated experts share their perspectives on the state of the world. As an executive speech coach, I find these programs an endless source of...

Let Us Set the Record Straight: Clarifying the 7-38-55 Rule

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

The famous 7-38-55 Rule from Albert Mehrabian’s research is often misquoted, especially when people try to apply it to public speaking or keynote addresses. Let’s set the record straight. What the 7-38-55 Rule Really Means Mehrabian’s research, from which the 7-38-55...

Are You Overlooking a Powerful Tool to Create Compelling Content?

by | Sep 1, 2024 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership, Professional Career Development, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

As a presentation skills expert, I often tell my clients that the best content for their talks comes from unexpected places. Often in fascinating conversations with intriguing people. Engaging in exciting dialogues with diverse individuals is not just a delightful...

Add Historical References to Add Interest to Your Modern Day Speeches

by | Aug 4, 2024 | Blog, Career Success, Executive Leadership, Leadership & Team Building, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

When you give a speech and use a reference from the past, do you research it? For instance, one of my executive coaching clients asked for help with his Father of the Bride speech. He wanted to use the phrase tying the knot. I asked, “Do you know the historical...

Unveil the Magic: The Essence to Craft Creative Presentations

by | Jun 2, 2024 | Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

How often have you wondered where the magic begins in crafting a presentation that captivates, informs, and inspires? Consider yourself the chemist concocting a potion that will enchant your audience. Let’s dive into the three essential ingredients that transform your...