As an executive speech coach and frequent presenter on “How to Go From Good to Great to Awesome” I was interested and amused by this article from Ragan.com. Ragan first came to my attention when they booked me to speak at the Ragan Speechwriters Conference. Their newsletters are always amazing.
Read More...Frankly Speaking about Speakers’ Fees
As a long time professional speaker, speech coach, and someone who advises other professional speakers on what they can charge, I thought it was a good idea to check with Mike Frank. Mike is the president of Speakers Unlimited. Frank On Fees by Mike Frank I’m a big believer in setting a fee structure and […]
Read More...How to Deal with Distractions During Your Presentation
As an executive speech coach I am sometimes asked, “How do I handle distractions?” Ringing cell phones and computer crashes can challenge anyone delivering a presentation. My friend Rob Sherman wrote this helpful article. How to Deal with Distractions by Rob Sherman Presentation distractions are inevitable. You can’t avoid them. These unplanned events that divert […]
Read More...Want to Improve Your Presentation Skills? Learn from Hollywood Actor and Speaker
Want to Improve Your Presentation Skills? Learn from Hollywood Actor and Speaker Bob Roitblat presents Hollywood techniques for better professional speaking. Last week I was speaking for the National Speakers Association Illinois. What a great group and one of my news friends is Bob Roitblat. If you are a regular reader you know I love learning from Hollywood […]
Read More...100 Top Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter
Who knew? Wow, I was looking at my retweets and saw at least in Evan Carmichael’s opinion I am one of the top 100 Top Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter. Even though I have slipped a couple of places from last year I feel pretty good. Thanks Evan. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/4492/April-2013-Top-100-Leadership-Experts-to-Follow-on-Twitter.html Patricia Fripp is an executive speech […]
Read More...Everyone is Interesting… Some More Than Others!
I am on my way to speak for the National Speakers Association in Chicago on Friday, April 26th. The chapter has someone picking me up at the airport. Naturally I Googled who it was. WOW!!! As my favorite activity is having interesting conversations with interesting people you can image how excited I am to find […]
Read More...Help Audience Members Form A Bond
Hope you enjoy this great information from my friend, Patricia Fry… By Patricia Fry When you go out and speak to a group or conduct a workshop, you want to make a connection with your audience. It’s equally important to the success of your presentation that they connect with one another, especially in a more […]
Read More...District 30 Toastmasters Spring Conference, April 27, 2013 with Patricia Fripp
What would it mean to you and your career if you understood the techniques that guaranteed every time you stood up to speak you were powerful and persuasive? Where will you be on Saturday, the 27th of April 2013? If you’re interested in improving your presentation skills and you’re anywhere near Chicago, and certainly if […]
Read More...Questions to Get Started – How to Present to Senior Management Without Being Terrified
How do you feel about facing a room full of senior management, or even just a few around a boardroom table, all staring at you? I recently shared some strategies for presenting to senior management in a post called “7 Fripp Do’s – How to Present to Senior Management Without Being Terrified” Here are […]
Read More...Ask Questions – The Secret of Conversation
I was a hairstylist for 24 years and as I said on 60 Minutes – and if you’re on 60 Minutes you’ll tell everybody – “I used to work on the outside of peoples’ heads, now I work on the inside, so there’s only half an inch difference.”
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