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Mistakes Speakers Make: Being a Good Speaker Doesn’t Mean You Can Do This

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...

Don’t Waste Words and an Amazing Opportunity When You Open Your Presentation

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...

What Does it Take to Make Your Presentation Introductions Exciting?

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Feb 18, 2022 | Blog, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

The purpose of a speaker’s introduction is to establish their credentials, to create interest from the audience, and often to sell the importance of the subject to that audience at that time. Recently at a client’s conference, one of my roles and responsibilities was...

The Best Way You Can Introduce A Speaker With A Dramatic Life Story

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Feb 16, 2022 | Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills

I introduced my long-time friend, Nacole Schapiro before her speech to the Golden Gate Breakfast Club. Although she is a professional keynote speaker who often presents on negotiation and change, I knew our group would love to hear her personal story about growing...

How Do You Take an Opportunity to Speak and Maximize the Impact?

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Feb 12, 2022 | Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

There is nothing more exciting for an executive speech coach than to help craft the words of a well-intentioned leader who has an exciting message to deliver and is committed to the collaborative process. Finding Opportunity in Adversity – A Timely Message...

Mistakes Speakers Make: Being a Good Speaker Doesn’t Mean You Can Do This

Don’t Waste Words and an Amazing Opportunity When You Open Your Presentation

What Does it Take to Make Your Presentation Introductions Exciting?

The Best Way You Can Introduce A Speaker With A Dramatic Life Story

How Do You Take an Opportunity to Speak and Maximize the Impact?

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