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Want to Deliver an Unforgettable Presentation? Research Your Favorite Phrases

by | Jan 19, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

When you deliver a speech, do you research your favorite frequently-used phrases? One of my clients was preparing a keynote and wanted to use the phrase ‘burning the midnight oil.’  I asked, “Do you know where that comes from?” Together, we discovered it dates back to...
Want to Close Your Presentation on a High? Use the Unforgettable Six-Step Process

Want to Close Your Presentation on a High? Use the Unforgettable Six-Step Process

by | Dec 28, 2024 | Blog, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

Many of my speech coaching clients struggle to close their presentations memorably. Like a grand opening that arouses interest in your subject, your closing words should support your message and leave a lasting impression on your audience. Whatever you do, don’t end...

It May Surprise You, There Are No Boring Subjects, Only Boring Speakers

by | Nov 24, 2024 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

That Is Correct! There are no boring subjects, only boring speakers. Your content or topic doesn’t matter—when presented well, it can become interesting, educational, and emotionally engaging. Some believe that public speaking is just about knowing your subject....

Elevate Your Language and Stand Out in Every Conversation

by | Nov 17, 2024 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

On most Sundays, you will find me sipping coffee and watching my favorite news shows. I enjoy listening to intelligent and educated experts share their perspectives on the state of the world. As an executive speech coach, I find these programs an endless source of...
When A New Relationship Is Worth Millions Remember This Advice

When A New Relationship Is Worth Millions Remember This Advice

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Sales & Marketing, Sales Presentations, Speech coaching

How do you handle a sales presentation when a new relationship is potentially worth millions? These four principles will help you and your sales team build a strong foundation for a new client relationship. Imagine my surprise when a national sales manager addressed...

Want to Know the Secrets of How to Become a Speaking Superstar?

by | Sep 15, 2024 | Blog, Career Success, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

Want to Know the Secrets of How to Become a Speaking Superstar? If you want to become a speaking superstar, control your pace and embrace the power of the pause. Think of a pause as a tool, not a sign of forgetting what to say next. A well-placed pause gives your...