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

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?

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...

Great Advice from the Rabbi that Robert Fripp Never Forgot

My brother Robert Fripp, is an internationally-acclaimed guitarist, founding and ongoing member of King Crimson worked in a hotel dance band while going to college. It may interest you to know that he took the job over from a friend who moved to London. His friend was...