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How You Can Write a Meaningful Eulogy That Informs and Honors

by | Aug 18, 2022 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Robert Fripp Guitarist: Patricia's Brother, Speech coaching

A eulogy is a speech given at a memorial service in memory of a person who has died. The purpose is to recall the defining qualities and highlights of a life lived in a way that benefits the audience, particularly the family. It should capture the essence of the life...
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...

Maximize Your Investment When Booking Speakers

by | Apr 15, 2022 | Association Executives, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, For Meeting Professionals, Leadership & Team Building, PR & Publicity, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking

Maximize Your Investment When Booking Speakers Life would be much easier if you had an unlimited budget to hire the most in-demand keynote speakers and breakout speakers for your next meeting or convention. Since it’s not, here are some tips on getting the most...

Mistakes Speakers Make: Being a Good Speaker Doesn’t Mean You Can Do This

by | Apr 10, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

I’m frequently asked, “What mistakes do most speakers make?” One mistake is thinking that because you are a seasoned speaker, you can wing it. I am not saying your presentation won’t be good, but how do you know if your timing is right if you aren’t prepared? How do...