by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jun 17, 2021 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills
Clarifying Your Central Theme or Premise (Part 2) Your first step in creating your speech structure is to answer this question: “Based on my subject, what is my premise or central theme?” This is the big idea you want to get across. Every TV show, movie, and book has...
by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jun 10, 2021 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership
“A strong presentation structure gives you the freedom to be creative.” Patricia Fripp This is how you organize your presentation with a logical flow. (Part one) It will be easy for both you and your audience to remember with minimal or no notes. The more you work on...
by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jun 4, 2021 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach
Hollywood Knows How to Connect Emotionally with an Audience Just as speakers, sales professionals, and leaders have to. A cast of colorful characters works in front of and behind the camera to make a movie, a movie that has the power to transport us into the future or...
by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Apr 25, 2021
National Speakers Association webinar conducted by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE Be a Better Speaker series Kick-Off event. NSA offers this event to members and non-members at no charge. Want to Learn Three Secrets that Make a Good Presentation Great? You are invited to...
by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Apr 18, 2021 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Effective Business Communication Skills, Sales Presentations
It is not your client’s job to remember you. It is your responsibility to make sure you are unforgettable. Here is a great action step to take. Call your five best clients, those whom you currently use as references. Even if you leave a voicemail, say “Bob, I never...