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How Often Have You Hear Imitation is The Sincerest Form of Flattery?

by | Apr 30, 2023 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

No, it is NOT! How often have you heard, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” and believe it or questioned it? This is only the first part of a quote from Oscar Wilde. It’s absolutely clear what Oscar Wilde meant (so many forget the second half of the...

You Have Achieved Great Success. How Do You Talk About It Without Showing Off?

by | Feb 17, 2023 | Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills

Have you noticed that some people are very uncomfortable talking about themselves even when they are very successful? This may be because when you were young, your parents told you not to “Show Off.” Or you are uncomfortable when someone else drones on...