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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...

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

by | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

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...