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Norfolk: A Vacation Destination Full of History, Charm, and Creative Fuel

by | Jun 15, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Effective Business Communication Skills, Motivation, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

Whenever I return to the UK, I explore somewhere new I have never visited, even after decades of back-and-forth trips across the Atlantic. This time, it was Norfolk, and what a delightfully surprising choice it was. One of my greatest pleasures is listening to...

Need a New Perspective, Fresh Ideas, and Inspiration for Your Next Speech?

by | Jun 7, 2025 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Leadership & Team Building, Motivation, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

Then perhaps you need to take a vacation? I am now one week into my three-week vacation in the UK. This isn’t just a holiday, it’s a meaningful pause, a reconnection with my roots, and a chance to enjoy quality time with some of my favorite people. My long-time friend...

Mentors and Coaches Shorten Your Learning Curve and Get You Results Faster

by | May 18, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Motivation, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

Mentors and Coaches Shorten Your Learning Curve and Get You Results Faster There are two primary ways to learn: on your own or from learned others. In my experience, the second option accelerates success and deepens insight. When I was a young hairstylist in England,...

Robert Fripp says “Never be afraid to let go of a good thing”

by | Apr 13, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership, Leadership & Team Building, Motivation, Speech Coach

My brother, the legendary guitarist Robert Fripp, wisely says, “Never be afraid to let go of a good thing.” Celebrating GGBC: A Gem of San Francisco History Since its founding in 1946, the Golden Gate Breakfast Club (GGBC) has been a vibrant part of San Francisco’s...

Your First Thirty Seconds: Arouse Interest in Your Subject

by | Apr 6, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Leadership & Team Building, Motivation, Professional Speaking, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

Imagine you have just thirty seconds to transform a room of strangers into a captivated audience that will hold on to your every word. This is your moment to make a powerful first impression in any presentation—whether it’s a high-stakes sales presentation to win a...

Want to Have the Title, Salary and Respect You Want? Learn this Vital Secret

by | Jan 26, 2025 | Motivation, Networking, Oscar Presentations, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Sales & Marketing, Speech Coach, Your Business Success

Growing up, my very glamorous mother, Edith, gave me excellent advice: “Of course, the inner you is important. However, you have to dress up and look good to attract others. They will then discover how nice and smart you are and how valuable you can be to...