The Secret to Impactful Speaking and Performing “What an actor has to do is be personal in public,” said the legendary acting teacher, Lee Strasberg. That phrase resonates deeply with anyone who has stood on a stage or in front of a camera—or who leads a team, pitches an idea, or delivers a keynote. Strasberg […]
Read More...Do You Want to Know the Secret to Conquer Your Jitters When Speaking?
Here is the good news. Your audience will not know how you feel; they will only see how you act. Delivering Your Speech Is More Than the Words You’re waiting your turn to deliver your presentation when suddenly you realize that your stomach is doing flips and your mind is rapidly going blank. How do […]
Read More...Guaranteed this is the Best Way to Gain More Time: Say “No”
Let’s be honest—we all have too much to do. If you’re anything like me, there are times you feel overwhelmed just looking at your to-do list. My brilliant friend Ford Saeks often says, “Fripp gets more done in an hour than most people do in a day.” I appreciate the compliment. I only wish it […]
Read More...Norfolk: A Vacation Destination Full of History, Charm, and Creative Fuel
Whenever I return to the UK, I explore somewhere new I have never visited, even after decades of back-and-forth trips across the Atlantic. This time, it was Norfolk, and what a delightfully surprising choice it was. One of my greatest pleasures is listening to thrillers on Audible. Recently, I’ve been captivated by J.M. Dalgliesh’s Hidden […]
Read More...Are You Looking for a Secret Weapon to Make Your Presentations Successful?
Audience interaction is more than asking questions or inviting a show of hands. It is about engagement, connection, and curiosity. In my decades as a keynote speaker and executive speech coach, I have learned that when you interact with your audience, they feel seen, heard, and valued. They do not sit back passively; they lean […]
Read More...Storytelling: Your Secret Weapon in Recruitment
Want to Attract Top Talent? Tell Better Stories Hiring the right people is difficult—it’s expensive when you get it wrong. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a bad hire can cost up to 30% of that employee’s annual salary. That doesn’t include the emotional cost to your team or the loss of momentum. All […]
Read More...Mentors and Coaches Shorten Your Learning Curve and Get You Results Faster
Mentors and Coaches Shorten Your Learning Curve and Get You Results Faster There are two primary ways to learn: on your own or from learned others. In my experience, the second option accelerates success and deepens insight. When I was a young hairstylist in England, my first mentors were senior stylists, coworkers, and generous bosses […]
Read More...Blank Page to Standing Ovation: The Fripp Formula for Powerful Presentations
Your Speech Structure Frees You to Be Creative As you prepare your upcoming presentations, your content is everything you want to say. Your structure helps you organize your brilliant ideas so they land with clarity and impact. Think of it like this: Your content is the flesh over your structure, which is the skeleton. One […]
Read More...Speak About What You Know
How Your Experience Becomes Your Expertise One of the most common questions I’m asked is, “Fripp, I love to speak… but what can I talk about?” My answer? Speak about what you know. That’s how I started my speaking career—with a program titled “How to Get, Keep, and Deserve Your Clients.” It was based entirely […]
Read More...Robert Fripp says “Never be afraid to let go of a good thing”
My brother, the legendary guitarist Robert Fripp, wisely says, “Never be afraid to let go of a good thing.” Celebrating GGBC: A Gem of San Francisco History Since its founding in 1946, the Golden Gate Breakfast Club (GGBC) has been a vibrant part of San Francisco’s history. It was born post-World War II, when communities […]
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