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Memories of the Amazing Zig Ziglar

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Mar 17, 2024 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Motivation, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

After my LinkedIn posts about my Frippicisms™, Rich Ermlick wrote “You have more Zingers than Zig Ziglar.” This brought back two wonderful memories I have not thought about in years. In the early stages of my speaking career, I attended one of Zig’s Richer Life...

Everyday Heroes Walk Among Us

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Mar 10, 2024 | Association Executives, Blog, Communication and Marketing, Leadership & Team Building, Motivation

My brother Robert Fripp played on David Bowie’s Heroes. One of the lines is “We can be heroes, just for one day.” However, there are those in our midst who are heroes every day, for decades. If you were to ask my brother, “How do we become a hero?” Robert would tell...

The Power of Lifelong Learning

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Feb 25, 2024 | Association Executives, Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Networking, Your Business Success

When you have regular access to thought-provoking speakers, in the same meeting with interesting audience members, your life will be greatly improved. We are all familiar with the expression, “If you want something done, give it to a busy person!” Which leads to a new...

And Your Question Is?

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Feb 18, 2024 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Speaking, Robert Fripp Guitarist: Patricia's Brother

For sixteen years, the brilliant speaker, author, and consultant Alan Weiss, PhD and I delivered seminars together called The Odd Couple. One technique I learned from Alan, and have continued to use, is the practice of asking, “And your question is?” How often, in the...

What Makes an Unforgettable Moment from Academy Award Speeches?

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Feb 3, 2024 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Oscar Presentations, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

Accepting an award is like walking a tightrope. You need to be gracious, grateful, and humble, yet not so humble or self-deprecating that the audience thinks you are trivializing the honor. In general, Academy Award speeches are not the best examples of great...

Celebrating a Life-Changing Journey: January 18th, A Day of Reflection

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jan 20, 2024 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Motivation, Professional Career Development, Your Business Success

Each year, on January 18th, I find myself pondering with a blend of celebration and introspection. This date marks a pivotal moment in my life, a day that set the course for an extraordinary journey. The First Glimpse of a New World Decades ago, as a young...

Memories of the Amazing Zig Ziglar

Everyday Heroes Walk Among Us

The Power of Lifelong Learning

And Your Question Is?

What Makes an Unforgettable Moment from Academy Award Speeches?

Celebrating a Life-Changing Journey: January 18th, A Day of Reflection

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