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Do You Agree Many Political Speech Openings Miss Opportunities?

by | Aug 3, 2025 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Political Speeches, Public Speaking Skills

You know how often I speak and write about the critical importance of a strong speech opening. The first words your audience hears don’t just begin your message; they set the tone, command attention, and signal your confidence. In short, the opening arouses interest...

The Actor’s Secret That Makes Great Speakers Unforgettable

by | Jul 27, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Executive Leadership, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

The Secret to Impactful Speaking and Performing “What an actor has to do is be personal in public,” said the legendary acting teacher, Lee Strasberg. That phrase resonates deeply with anyone who has stood on a stage or in front of a camera—or who leads a team, pitches...

Do You Want to Know the Secret to Conquer Your Jitters When Speaking?

by | Jul 20, 2025 | Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Fripp & Associates Articles, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

Here is the good news. Your audience will not know how you feel; they will only see how you act. Delivering Your Speech Is More Than the Words You’re waiting your turn to deliver your presentation when suddenly you realize that your stomach is doing flips and your...

Guaranteed this is the Best Way to Gain More Time: Say “No”

by | Jul 5, 2025 | Career Success, Effective Business Communication Skills, Motivation, Patricia Fripp Articles, Speech Coach, Time Management, Your Business Success

Let’s be honest—we all have too much to do. If you’re anything like me, there are times you feel overwhelmed just looking at your to-do list. My brilliant friend Ford Saeks often says, “Fripp gets more done in an hour than most people do in a day.” I appreciate...