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The #1 Way You Can Guarantee Your Stories Are Outstanding

by | Feb 2, 2025 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Patricia Fripp Articles, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Your Business Success

The Success Formulas of Good Stories Imagine sitting in a darkened theatre as the music swells, the curtains part, and you’re instantly transported into another world. That’s the magic of storytelling, not just in Hollywood; it is in every speech, sermon,...

Want to Have the Title, Salary and Respect You Want? Learn this Vital Secret

by | Jan 26, 2025 | Motivation, Networking, Oscar Presentations, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Sales & Marketing, Speech Coach, Your Business Success

Growing up, my very glamorous mother, Edith, gave me excellent advice: “Of course, the inner you is important. However, you have to dress up and look good to attract others. They will then discover how nice and smart you are and how valuable you can be to...

It May Surprise You, There Are No Boring Subjects, Only Boring Speakers

by | Nov 24, 2024 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Patricia Fripp Articles, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

That Is Correct! There are no boring subjects, only boring speakers. Your content or topic doesn’t matter—when presented well, it can become interesting, educational, and emotionally engaging. Some believe that public speaking is just about knowing your subject....

Behind the Scenes with a Presidential Speechwriter: Insights from Terry Szuplat

by | Nov 10, 2024 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Leadership & Team Building, Motivation, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

Recently, at the Professional Speechwriters World Conference, I had the pleasure of attending a half-day seminar delivered by Terry Szuplat, author of Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience. As a speechwriter for President Obama, Terry...