by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Apr 16, 2022 | Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Your Business Success
Give a Speech! Frippicism: People do business with people they know. Every service club and community group is looking for a free speaker next Thursday at lunchtime. Okay, it could be Wednesday morning at breakfast or even in Zoom. You get the point! If that is you,...
by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Apr 10, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills
I’m frequently asked, “What mistakes do most speakers make?” One mistake is thinking that because you are a seasoned speaker, you can wing it. I am not saying your presentation won’t be good, but how do you know if your timing is right if you aren’t prepared? How do...
by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Apr 6, 2022
Under the Magnifying Glass: Good to Great Presentations In this action-packed, content-rich, interactive keynote, you will learn techniques to will make even a great presentation more exciting and make an indelible connection. Attend and you will know how to: Connect...
by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Mar 24, 2022 | Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills
To win over your audience, you must connect emotionally. With well-chosen words, you can open your presentation and establish an immediate emotional bond. As a presentation skills coach, when I work with a group, I’ll invite individuals to come to the front and...
by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Mar 24, 2022 | Business Sales Presentations, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills
When you open your presentation, you have just thirty seconds to command your audience’s attention. Don’t waste your opening words. Prepare a winning opening and give it extra attention as you rehearse your presentation. A relevant and compelling quote is one way to...