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Be the Star of Your Own Show: Hollywood’s Advice on Dressing for Success

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jan 7, 2024 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Motivation, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Speech Coach

Do you hold the position, earn the salary, or command the respect you believe you deserve? If not, I encourage you to dress and speak for the role you aspire to, not merely the one you currently have. When I was growing up, my mother gave me great advice. “Patricia,...

Are Your Visual Aids Really Helping You Make More Sales?

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Nov 18, 2023 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Sales & Marketing, Sales Presentations, Speech Coach

When I sit down with my clients to discuss their sales presentations, I often ask, “How long is your presentation?” t used to shock me when they replied, “Twelve slides.” When I inquired, “How do you design your sales presentation?” it was dreadful to hear, “We get...

Once Upon a Time Technique

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Oct 22, 2023 | Blog, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

Every story has a “Once Upon a Time.” The place where the intricate weave of values, experiences, and influences begins to shape the fabric of our lives. As a speech coach, I guide my clients to revisit their own “Once Upon a Time,” unraveling the threads of their...

The Art of Conversation A Hidden Treasure Trove for Stories

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Sep 9, 2023 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

You may be sitting on a goldmine of untapped stories to use in your presentations, and you don’t even realize it. How? By paying close attention to your everyday conversations. Let’s explore two ideas that may seem at odds but can work in tandem: The merit of...

How to Arouse Interest in Your Subject

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Sep 2, 2023 | Business Sales Presentations, Communication and Marketing, Leadership & Team Building, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

You have 30 seconds to command the attention of your audience. Don’t waste it! Certain speech openings captivate, mystify, and create an emotional bond that keeps an audience in the palm of the speaker’s hand. What would you give to learn those essential...

How to Unlock the Power of Memorable Messages, Powerful Presentations and Successful Sales

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Public Speaking Skills, Sales Presentations, Speech Coach

In today’s fast-paced world, capturing your audience’s attention is only half the battle. The real challenge is to make your message stick, deliver it powerfully, and convert that engagement into successful sales. That’s where I come in. Why Memorable Messages Matter...

Be the Star of Your Own Show: Hollywood’s Advice on Dressing for Success

Are Your Visual Aids Really Helping You Make More Sales?

Once Upon a Time Technique

The Art of Conversation A Hidden Treasure Trove for Stories

How to Arouse Interest in Your Subject

How to Unlock the Power of Memorable Messages, Powerful Presentations and Successful Sales

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