Speechwriters Conference Closing Keynote – Ted Sorensen Theodore C. Sorensen, special counsel, adviser and legendary speechwriter to President John F. Kennedy In Ted Sorensen’s keynote he shared tips on speechwriting. He claims it is all a matter of writing ‘a few lines’: 1. Outline — used plan the speech. 2. Headline — what’s the news […]
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“Speak to be remembered and repeated.” Isn’t that the goal of every communicator – to be remembered and repeated? This is a key idea I reinforce at every Fripp Speaking School. Actually, this is a key idea every time I have the opportunity to discuss speaking and presentation skills. Yes, it’s easier said than done. […]
Read More...How to Engage an Audience
Executive speech coach and award-winning keynote speaker, Patricia Fripp is frequently asked, “What is the best way to engage an audience?” This is the advice she gave an attendee at her San Francisco Speaking School: “The best way to engage an audience is to be prepared, personable, polished, practical, and profound.
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Lady and the Champs Speaking Conference in February has early sign up until January 31, 2011. You can hear and learn from Patricia Fripp, Darren LaCroix, Ed Tate, Mark Brown & Craig Valentine.
Read More...Use an Interesting Statistic
A great way to open a talk or presentation is to cite some intriguing statistics that endorse your premise, are out of the ordinary, totally unexpected, or are not well known. This could be something you read in the Wall Street Journal, trade magazines that are unfamiliar to the audience, the annual report, website or […]
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