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Mistakes Speakers Make: Can You Help Me Write Four Speeches?

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jun 8, 2022 | Blog, Executive Leadership, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

Create One Masterpiece; Then Personalize It I’m frequently asked, “What are the mistakes that speakers make?” One is thinking, “Oh, I can write four speeches.” Many people come to me and say, “Help me write four speeches.” I say, “No.” First, you write one really...

NSANC October 15, Your First Thirty Seconds: Secrets to Open Your Presentation with Impact

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | Jun 5, 2022

Your First Thirty Seconds: Secrets to Open Your Presentation with Impact 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 to three minutes. Hall...

Mistakes Speakers Make: Are You Overlooking an Important Step in Making Your Presentation a Success?

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | May 31, 2022 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

Why Not Set Yourself Up for Success and Write Your Own Introduction I am frequently asked, “Patricia, what mistakes do many speakers make?” One is not writing your own introduction. Most individuals who introduce you do not know the difference between a bio and an...

Mistakes Speakers Make: I Have Had to Fight Executives About This

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | May 22, 2022 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills

Always Have a Sure-Fire Opening I’m frequently asked what mistakes most speakers make. One is thinking that once they have prepared their presentation, they don’t need to script and internalize the opening. Very often I hear professional speakers and executives say,...

How to Present to Senior Management Without Being Terrified

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | May 19, 2022 | Business Sales Presentations, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Your Business Success

Frippicism: The key to career success is to learn to sell yourself and your ideas to your senior management. It’s no secret. The higher up the corporate ladder you go, the more important your public speaking skills become. If you have your sights set on increased...

Mistakes Speakers Make: Can You Help Me Write Four Speeches?

NSANC October 15, Your First Thirty Seconds: Secrets to Open Your Presentation with Impact

Mistakes Speakers Make: Are You Overlooking an Important Step in Making Your Presentation a Success?

Mistakes Speakers Make: I Have Had to Fight Executives About This

How to Present to Senior Management Without Being Terrified

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