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Beware. You May Become a Sloppy Speaker and Not Know It

by | Aug 26, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership, Hear Patricia Fripp Speak, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills

You will not improve what you are not aware of. We can blame a couple of years of near isolation and less in-person meetings. Without knowing it, you may be turning into a sloppy and non-specific speaker who dilutes their message. As an executive speech coach, my job...

How Do You Accept An Award? Be Gracious. Be Modest. Be Prepared!

by | Aug 12, 2022 | Effective Business Communication Skills, Fripp & Associates Articles, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

Tips on How to Give an Acceptance Speech Accepting an award is like walking a tightrope. You need to be gracious, grateful, and humble, yet not so humble or self-deprecating that the audience thinks you are trivializing the honor. In May of 2022, Dan Maddux, my best...

Mistakes Speakers Make: Why Not Do What is Second Nature for Actors?

by | May 14, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

I’m frequently asked, “Patricia, what mistakes do speakers make?” Always Make Friends with The Stage. If you’re speaking at a convention, go walk the stage the night before or early in the morning before anyone else is there. Make sure you know where you will be...