by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Apr 5, 2026 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Speech Coach
Many of us spend a great deal of effort promoting our webinars. We send invitations, write compelling descriptions, and persuade people to attend. Have you noticed that once they arrive, many presenters make a common mistake? They begin with an agenda slide. An agenda...
by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jan 5, 2025 | Business Sales Presentations, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach
Avoid This Common Pitfall in Your Presentations As an Executive Speech Consultant and creator of Fripp Virtual Training, I’m dedicated to helping you sound as intelligent and credible as possible during your presentations. Whether you’re delivering a sales...
by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jun 28, 2023
Captivate Your Audience in 30 Seconds: Unlock the Secrets to Powerful Presentation Openers In every presentation, online or in-person, your opening remarks set the tone for your audience’s experience. Do not underestimate the importance of your first 30 seconds. Get...
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...
by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jan 9, 2022 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills
“Good structure gives you the confidence to be creative.” Patricia Fripp How often have you sat in an audience and been mesmerized by a speaker? Was it their compelling content? Were their stories scintillating? Were they able to reach out and grab you in such a way...
