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Beware. You May Become a Sloppy Speaker and Not Know It

by | Aug 26, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership, Hear Patricia Fripp Speak, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills

You will not improve what you are not aware of. We can blame a couple of years of near isolation and less in-person meetings. Without knowing it, you may be turning into a sloppy and non-specific speaker who dilutes their message. As an executive speech coach, my job...
Powerful Presenters Know the Importance of the Pause – Do You?

Powerful Presenters Know the Importance of the Pause – Do You?

by | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

How to Make a Powerful Impact in Your Presentations Never Make the Mistake of Underestimating the Power of a Moment to Reflect Alan Alda says, “It is the space between the lines that makes it a great performance.” That means you must never underestimate the power of...

Mistakes Speakers Make: Do This and You Will Never Get Invited Back

by | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

True Professionals Do Not Do This  I’m frequently asked, “Patricia, what are some of the mistakes that speakers make?” One is to act like a prima donna rather than a partner with the person who invited you to speak at the meeting. Don’t be an ass. Be nice. Be...

Mistakes Speakers Make: Why Not Do What is Second Nature for Actors?

by | May 14, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

I’m frequently asked, “Patricia, what mistakes do speakers make?” Always Make Friends with The Stage. If you’re speaking at a convention, go walk the stage the night before or early in the morning before anyone else is there. Make sure you know where you will be...