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George Torok Reminded Me Why Specificity Builds Credibility

George Torok Reminded Me Why Specificity Builds Credibility

by | Jul 27, 2026 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

My friend, Canadian speech coach George Torok, recently wrote an excellent article about the language speakers use that unintentionally damages their credibility. His central message is simple: audiences become sceptical when our words sound bigger than our evidence....
When Brilliant Executives Suddenly Need Presentation Skills

When Brilliant Executives Suddenly Need Presentation Skills

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Career Success, Effective Business Communication Skills, Leadership & Team Building, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

I am frequently asked how I work with executives who are exceptional at what they do and have never had the time, opportunity, or need to improve their presentation skills. Until. A new position. Higher visibility. And a mandatory 45-minute presentation to senior...
The Phrase That Pays: How to Be Remembered and Repeated

The Phrase That Pays: How to Be Remembered and Repeated

by | Oct 19, 2025 | Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Leadership & Team Building, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

Every day, we are bombarded with more information than we can remember. Whatever your role—executive, manager, salesperson, or team leader—you want your message to be remembered and repeated. When your words travel beyond the room, you are speaking not only to your...
Do You Want to Build Emotional Connection with Your Audience? This is How

Do You Want to Build Emotional Connection with Your Audience? This is How

by | Aug 17, 2025 | Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

Eye Contact: The Silent Superpower in Presentations Suppose you want to connect with your audience on an emotional level. In that case, whether it’s one decision-maker, a boardroom full of executives, or a conference ballroom of hundreds, your eyes are one of your...