As a public speaker and executive speech coach I find there are many parallels between musical performance and public speaking. My question when attendees at my speaking schools tell me, “I am nervous when it comes to public speaking!” is, “Are you nervous because you are inexperienced and do not have a coach, mentor, or class […]
Read More...Create Your Keynote by Next Week Receives Rave Reviews
Create Your Keynote by Next Week Receives Rave Reviews By Patricia Fripp and Darren LaCroix Over the last fifteen years Darren and I have met hundred’s of speakers who are not sure what to talk about. We created this program to help all public speakers search their lives for unique and original content. “This program […]
Read More...Key Aspects of a Great Presentation
One of my speaker burueaus asked me to answer these questions. In case you ever have to answer these questions yourself perhaps my answers would help you. Key Aspects of a Great Presentation Patricia Fripp Interview Questions & Answers: • What is the message you hope people take away from your presentations? My audiences learn […]
Read More...How to Become a Better Public Speaker and Writer
How to Become a Better Public Speaker and Writer In my speaking schools and coaching camps we spend a lot of time getting the attendees to focus on the power of word choices. What helps in speaking also helps in writing. Non specific words such as stuff, thing, tons and bunches drives me crazy. If […]
Read More...You can establish a personal connection
Power Pitching — Get the Personal Edge By Patricia FrippWhenever and whatever you are pitching, dozens of factors will figure in the final decision of your prospects. All else being equal you have the edge if you can establish a personal connection. You can establish a personal connection when you take this advice. Connect emotionally […]
Read More...Want to improve your public speaking then learn from the best!
Want to improve your public speaking then learn from the best! By Patricia Fripp I am a great believer that you can tell more about a speaker in a ten minute speech than one that goes on for 2 hours. What do you think? I hope you will appreciate why I am known as THE […]
Read More...How to Improve Your Public Speaking: Breathe Fresh Air into Your Older Speech Content
How to Improve Your Public Speaking: Breathe Fresh Air into Your Older Speech Content by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE If you are a dedicated public speaker or have to deliver presentations as part of your job, perhaps you have noticed you can get bored with your own content. No matter how solid or well designed […]
Read More...Want to Communicate Effectively? Confused About Hyphens?
Confused about hyphens? I would like to share this article from Ragan Communications on the correct use of hyphens. I have keynoted the Ragan Speechwriters Conference several times and sometimes I have just attended as a participant. All Ragan’s information is helpful, especially in regards to writing. As you strive for excellence in all areas […]
Read More...How to Improve Your Public Speaking – Remove Filler Words
Do you find Filler Words are irritating as I do? Laura Hale Brockway had this article in a Ragan Communications online newsletter. Hope you find it as interested and important as I do. You may want to print it for some of those irritating people you work with <G>
Read More...What Do Your Awards from the National Speakers Association Mean?
What Do Your Awards from the National Speakers Association Mean? By Patricia Fripp My executive speech coaching client and meeting planners often ask me “What do your credentials from the National Speakers Association mean?” In case you are interested here is the official answer as advertised by the NSA. As you know, certifications and professional credentials […]
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