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Mistakes Speakers Make: Can You Help Me Write Four Speeches?

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jun 8, 2022 | Blog, Executive Leadership, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

Create One Masterpiece; Then Personalize It I’m frequently asked, “What are the mistakes that speakers make?” One is thinking, “Oh, I can write four speeches.” Many people come to me and say, “Help me write four speeches.” I say, “No.” First, you write one really...

Dr. Nido Qubein Interviews Patricia Fripp on Side By Side on Personal Communications.

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Mar 6, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Patricia Fripp Articles, Personal Interest to Patricia, PR & Publicity

Recently, I had the honor to be a guest on the PBS show Side by Side with Nido Qubein. Dr. Qubein is the President of High Point University, a great speaker, corporate advisor, author, and past president of the National Speakers Association. He asked me, “Can...

The No #1 Way You Can Close Your Presentations – Part 2

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Aug 4, 2021 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership, Public Speaking Skills

Welcome to part two of a four-part series on the best formula for a presentation closing that resonates. If you plan to include Q & A, indicate how much time has been allotted. To keep the session flowing, I recommend that you say, “What are your short, specific...

Great Public Speakers Know How to Connect with Their Audience

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jul 25, 2021 | Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

This is a great technique to be understood. If your goal is to sound clear, concise, and credible, this advice is invaluable. Nothing can turn your audience off faster than using fat words when they’re hungry for skinny ones. Or vice versa. I learned this exciting...

A Great First Step for You to Structure Your Presentation

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jun 10, 2021 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership

“A strong presentation structure gives you the freedom to be creative.” Patricia Fripp This is how you organize your presentation with a logical flow. (Part one) It will be easy for both you and your audience to remember with minimal or no notes. The more you work on...

Secrets to Make Your Speech Great

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jan 20, 2021 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership, Professional Speaking

Save time and learn from my decades of experience Advice from THE executive speech coach. You do not have to be perfect, rather be personable. Your audience needs to see the person behind your position. Find ways to make an emotional connection. Your audience is...

Mistakes Speakers Make: Can You Help Me Write Four Speeches?

Dr. Nido Qubein Interviews Patricia Fripp on Side By Side on Personal Communications.

The No #1 Way You Can Close Your Presentations – Part 2

Great Public Speakers Know How to Connect with Their Audience

A Great First Step for You to Structure Your Presentation

Secrets to Make Your Speech Great

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