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Want to Have the Title, Salary and Respect You Want? Learn this Vital Secret

by | Jan 26, 2025 | Motivation, Networking, Oscar Presentations, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Sales & Marketing, Speech Coach, Your Business Success

Growing up, my very glamorous mother, Edith, gave me excellent advice: “Of course, the inner you is important. However, you have to dress up and look good to attract others. They will then discover how nice and smart you are and how valuable you can be to...

The #1 Skill to Increase Your Business, Career, and Reputation

by | Jun 16, 2024 | Career Success, Effective Business Communication Skills, Leadership & Team Building, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

It never ceases to amaze me that intelligent, well-educated, and ambitious professionals frequently overlook developing the number-one skill guaranteed to position them ahead of the crowd: the ability to stand up and speak eloquently in public, or at least stagger to...

You Don’t Like It: Learn from It. Transform Criticism into Success

by | Oct 7, 2023 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Leadership & Team Building, Professional Career Development, Your Business Success

Criticism, or as you may prefer to call it, “constructive feedback,” is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to refine their presentation skills. While the sting of criticism can be unsettling, embracing it as a tool for growth is a hallmark of a seasoned...

Earn the Right to Win New Business: A Guide for Early-Career Professionals

by | Sep 30, 2023 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Communication and Marketing, Professional Career Development, Sales & Marketing

In the competitive world of business, earning the right to win new clients is a crucial skill, especially for those early in their careers. Whether you’re a financial planner, a salesperson, or an entrepreneur, the challenge remains the same: How do you earn the trust...

Want to Get Ahead? Here are 6 Characteristics that Will Help

by | Jan 26, 2023 | Customer Service Skills, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Your Business Success

Take advantage of every opportunity. I began my career as a hairstylist. Now that I am decades into my next career, I am often asked, “Patricia, how did you become a speaker, author, and executive speech coach?” The simple answer is by noticing and taking advantage of...