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 Comments on Fripp's Public Speaking and Advanced Presentation Skills Coaching and Training |
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—Eric Stieler, AG Consulting
"You are amazing! I learned more about story telling and sermon construction from one 3-hour session with you than I did in all of my homiletics courses in seminary. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
—Robert Waymack, D.Min.
"For years, I thought I was successful, and I was. I had been speaking for years to business audiences that mostly looked just like me — aging, overweight CEO's. However, when the CEO's got younger and more physically fit CEO, I realized that my past success was no guarantee for the future. I needed someone to help me turn my half-day technology and business-process programs into keynotes and breakouts. That's when I found Patricia! She has the uncanny ability and creativity to take a 4-hour presentation I knew by heart and re-frame it so I can deliver it in 30 minutes with NO Visual aids! She also showed me how to take a subject I had little passion for and deliver it dynamically by making the audience the hero of my stories. We did both these things in less than a day! Patricia's approach is very refreshing and has helped me in both my personal and professional journey as a speaker and presenter. The two days I spent with Patricia Fripp far exceeded my expectations — and I was a speech and theater minor in college. She helped me realize what is really important for me to give to my audiences, clients, and fellow coworkers."
—Richard C. Putz
"You took my stories and made them "come alive" through the use of exciting language, inflection, and easy flow. Before you and I worked together, my seminars were pure content and rather dry. Now they are electrifying! An added (and major) bonus I hadn't envisioned is that at least half these stories will find their way into my book. I had thought my book should be pure content. Now I realize that books, too, should entertain. You have doubled the payoff of my investment!
—Theo Brandt-Sarif M. D. Theo Brandt-Sarif Seminars
" Thank you so much for a wonderful, powerful, intense day. You are launching me into a new orbit. Your focus, your energy, your enthusiasm and your brilliant insight are unmatched. I am grateful for your creative ideas and your depth of caring for my career and my personal improvement. Thanks again, Patricia, for an incredible day. In Spanish, we usually end our letters to friends with: Un fuerte abrazo, (a big hug)"
—Steve Savage, Savage International Nashua, NH
"I just wanted to thank you for the fantastic presentation you gave us here in Seattle. It was the most practical, to-the-point presentation on crafting a keynote that I've ever seen. I still can't believe the amount of time you spent with us (including the coaching sessions afterward).
I appreciated the encouragement you gave me regarding my "5 Best Decisions The Beatles Ever Made" idea — I'll definitely pursue it!
Thanks again for a tremendous weekend! You (and your brother) have a lot of fans here in Seattle!"
—Bill Stainton, Ovation Consulting Group, Inc.
"I woke up this morning with the song, 'I'm So Excited,' by the Pointer Sisters running through my head! I really am jazzed about the results of my coaching session with you last night.
Thanks so much for your keen insights and observations. I look forward to incorporating drumming into my opening and closing and creating the best keynote I've ever given!
I really enjoyed the seminar yesterday, too. It occurred to me that I am usually a bit 'fried' at the end of those due to information overload. But you did such a wonderful job of giving factual information, then illustrating it with stories, that it was very easy to assimilate. You are truly gifted."
—Cathy Angell
"What a wonderful day with you yesterday, especially the coaching session in the afternoon. It's amazing how quickly you zeroed in on both delivery and structure for my new leadership keynote and to guide me on what I must do next to hone it and make it a reality. Thank you so much!"
—Terry J. van der Werff
"Thanks you for the masterful workshop you gave at the NSA conference at Auckland, NZ. Apart from having the time of my life, I sat amongst your admirers thinking 'THIS is what public speaking is all about.' I don't think I'd seen the real thing before.
Since my return from the conference, I have received an excellent job offer as trainer of business English and presentation skills. My first job was to create my own one-day course on presentation skills. The pilot was very well received and my new director is delighted. You are my role model. Look out for Margaret Austin, the Ms. Fripp of New Zealand!"
—Margaret Austin
"For years, I have believed in the power of a strong Opening and Closing, noticing the difference it can make in the tone of the classes that I teach. Then I got Fripped and found out what the Opening is really supposed to look like. Wow! What a difference! Only two days after your class and I see a dramatic improvement. Thank you so much!
That Wednesday, I was to give a presentation on basic payroll to the New Hire Sales Training Class. I had a lot riding on the class - the subject is dull, it was my first time before this group, and, in general, I had a lot of eyes watching me! I knew that I had to sell them on being there and learning.
I caught their attention at the start "Your credibility is a deal breaker." I built my case with a challenge, I quoted one of their peers, I answered their questions before they asked, and I told them of a time before I knew the subject. It was a little longer than normal, but I knew that I had to grab them from the start and sell it! It was great - I Frippnotized them!
Thank you so much! You are the best!"
—David R. Brooks, ADP - National Accounts Sales
"Patricia Fripp is an absolute master at crafting speeches. She understands the essential structure of a speech at a cellular level. She can give a mesmerizing presentation while being spontaneously responsive to her audience. Her ability to teach others these skills quickly is just as remarkable. Watching her work, I don't have words to express the awe and respect I feel for her brilliance."
—Sharon Ellison, consultant, author of The Art of Powerful Non-Defensive Communication
"Fabulous - Fantastic - Fun Filled - Fripp. Thank you for a 2 day coaching experience that has evolved my already successful speaking business to a totally new level in our market place. I can't believe that one person can have so much expertise. It just amazes me that with your phenomenal pinpoint coaching that you have been able to transform my speaking skills is such a short time. You are right, I should have paid you double as I will receive a 1000% return on my investment in your services in the next 12 months. I wish you lived in Australia and I could be coached on a more regular basis. I can't wait until our next coaching session."
—Keith Abraham CSP Keynote Speaker - Author - Workshop Presenter
"Your workshop on public speaking yesterday was fabulous. You gave me many ideas to improve my speeches and seminars. You are a profound teacher, powerful coach, terrific motivator and creative artist. It was wonderful to meet you and learn from you."
—Steve Savage, Savage International
"Imagine two hundred ministers, each convinced he or she may be God's finest gift to oratory, listening to a 'lay' teach them how to improve their communication skills and deliver exciting sermons. Then imagine a standing ovation at the conclusion of the session. These powerful images tell the story of our first experience with speech coach and dynamic keynoter, Patricia Fripp.
It has been said 'a minister will fly around the world to preach a sermon but will not walk across the street to hear one,' however, from start to finish Patricia held our 'congregation of preachers' in the palm of her hand. They laughed, learned, participated and told us they wanted her back so they can laugh and learn some more!
We believe that each weekend thousands of our church members are hearing sermons that fall easier on their ears and penetrate further into their hearts and minds because of the speaking tips and techniques Patricia taught us in her keynote and workshop. We're having her back!"
—Daniel A. Savino, West Region Director, Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
"My head is buzzing with all the info jammed in there. Thank you again and my (new MBA) hat's off to you for investing your time, talent, and travel to make the event a great one!"
—Mike Russell, Surpetition, Inc.
"I have attended various public speaking seminars, and you are the best. I learned a great deal and wish I had this opportunity when I first began my charity. It would have been so helpful and made the message stronger."
— Jeri Foster, Founder, Wardrobe for Opportunity
"What an incredible teacher you are. I actually implemented one of your tips the next day and it worked. I turned a boring start into a masterful opening—at least that's what they told me."
—Francine Ward, President, Golden Gate Chapter of ASTD
"If I could sum up how I see your speech coaching - it is that you exceed expectations, and then exceed expectation again!"
— Theo Brandt-Sarif, M.D.
"The feedback on your speech coaching and 2 talks has been really great. We Would love to have you back again. You were terrific, better than my wildest dreams. You made the difference that makes THE difference. You have a way of working with individuals that is in their face, yet endearing at the same time a most effective mix."
—Susan Ruddy, Vice Chancellor, University of Alaska Anchorage
"I want you to know that I managed to pull together everything you taught me since the day we met at the Toastmasters Conference at the Hyatt Burlingame in 1997. I am becoming a "shameless self-promoter."
Another thing I learned from you is to practice constantly. There is not a lot of difference between a hairstylist and a personal fitness trainer. My clients love to pour their heart out to me and be entertained. By the end of my work day after the race, I had a 17 minute speech that I polished with each client. Also, I constantly take note of good stories that I hear or witness with each client to use in speeches. The story that got me on the air was one I rehearsed in the workshop I attended at your house.
I will leverage the tape from the broadcast to get booked on Oprah and get profiled as "human interest story" at Hawaii Ironman. I will have a book ready by then.
You can quote me in testimonials or I will walk around with a "FRIPP" sandwich board, whichever you prefer."
—Mark C. Davis
"I so enjoyed meeting you at our Windy City Summit treasury management conference this past week and especially enjoyed the session on business presentations. You gave me so many useful ideas and suggestions for improvement and I can't wait to try them out. I don't think I will ever listen to a presentation in the same way again."
—Norine Tempelman
"Thank you for your help with my speech at the APA Congress. From the feedback I received, it was an overwhelming success! I know that the guidance you provided helped to make it enjoyable for everyone (of course the spectacular delivery added to it). Your suggestions were right on the mark and I appreciate your help. It would not have been as good without you."
—Dennis G Danilewicz, American Payroll Association Man of the Year 2000
"I use your outline prep format for every speech I do ... sales presentation, internal training, even conference calls. It has really made my preparation faster and more effective ! The 'character and dialogue' concept makes these speeches not only more fun for my listeners, but a heck of a lot more fun for ME ! Without your coaching I would have been swamped trying to prepare for my 3 sessions at our corporate."
— Libby Easton, ADP
"Since attending the Odd Couple Marketing and Strategy Seminar where you put me in the 'hot seat' to get coached as part of the fireside chats, I've had four speaking engagements. I rewrote my speech for The Christian Women's Clubs from ground zero using your principles and got a very good response at both club meetings in December ... one was a repeat from last year so I put in a lot of effort to make sure the talk was fresh.
I also wrote a brand new keynote which I did for the National Honor Society this month 'Three Mile Markers on the Road to Your Future' ... it went extremely well.
It was hard to get hear your direct feedback in San Francisco but I have worked really hard to respond to it, and the results have been great."
— Gene Mage, President, Soaring Oaks Consulting Inc.
"I attended your speaking course given to the engineers of Lockheed Martin. Just wanted to let you know how enjoyable and useful it was. Keep up the good work. I'll be glad to share my astronaut stories next time we meet!!"
—Carl Meade
"I would like to thank you for the terrific experience I had with your seminar last Tuesday for Lockheed Martin. In fact, I gave a talk to about 40 new hires today on the Joint Strike Fighter program as well as the new Lockheed Martin Organization structure. I got a lot of comments from people who have seen me brief before that this was the most dynamic briefing I had ever given. (The one I told you before to Admiral Steidle was more dynamic). But the point they made was noticeable. Thanks again for the experience. I hope we have the opportunity to do it again. I got a lot of positive comments from our folks who attended your seminar."
—Rick Baker, Vice President. Combat Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
"This morning I was relating how our execs were told to try new presentation styles and I was asked how could presentations be different. I said if what was suggested were followed, these would be drastically different. He said, if someone was reading the words on the viewgraph projection word for word, he would just lay down his pencil and ignore the presentation. Otherwise, there are no differences in presentations.
Obviously, anyone ... even one who has gone through Toast Masters ... who can't see beyond our standard presentations, has not been Fripped. So I say let's sit down, sip our Café Mocha Lattes, and toast to those lost souls who have yet to see the light. THANKS for the book; I enjoyed your 'show' ...and look forward to putting in place the Fripp methodology."
—Gary Silverman
"What an awesome seminar. I am so happy that I came in two days early to attend your speaking workshop. The training far exceeded my expectations. I left feeling focused, inspired to be better and do more. My confidence level has definitely gone up as I have been talking to everyone (coming out punching and they are all responding very enthusiastically). Anyone who wants to have that competitive edge needs to take your seminar. The presentation skills you learn alone are enough to build your business."
—Sandra Tillinghast, Arbonne International
"I learned more practical speaking advice in your 2-day speaking seminar than in any seminar I have ever attended! I can already see how your simple "Fripp" method of developing a presentation will save me time and make my presentations more entertaining. I have TONS of stories but rarely use them. I have already left a voicemail for the Regional Manager for the San Francisco Bay Club highly recommending you for training our employees. Thanks again."
—Mitzi Dulan, RD, Sports Nutrition and Fitness Consultant, Bay Club
"FANTASTIC Conference on Public Speaking! Patricia, YOU ARE A DYNAMO! It was the most energizing eight hours; informative, exciting, fun, motivating, electrifying!"
—Gig Owen
"Thank you for sharing your expertise on the basic skills of speaking. The seminar that I presented the following Saturday had a professionalism that was not there before."
— Marilyn Eipper, PhD
"Thank you so very much for your help and for the workshop you gave for all the speakers. Your advice that not saying the wrong thing was as important as saying the correct thing was worth the trip in itself."
—Fred Crowley, American Payroll Association, Man of the Year 2000
"Thank you for the great presentation you did for MCI WorldCom in Coronado. All of us benefited from your expertise and experiences. I personally know that the two presentations I have made since the class were better because of what I learned from you."
—Robert. L. Smith, MCI WorldCom
"Thank you for the help you gave me at your speaking seminar in Fayetteville, AR. My presentation at the U of Iowa was much better, thanks to you."
—Jason Andrew, PhD, CRC NCC, Head of Department of Rehabilitation Education and Research, University of Arkansas
"We had a great experience with Patricia Fripp. Her ability to work with people at top levels of our company and make them feel totally comfortable while critiquing their work is a special talent.
Our engineers and executives alike found many areas where they could improve. She Definitely gets a return engagement soon!!!"
—Randy Bushee, Professional Development, LM Aeronautics, Palmdale
"The day after I worked with you I more than tripled my close rate on a $3,000 product in a presentation to another group. We've been promoting seminars and products for Tom Hopkins for over 20 years. You multiplied our effectiveness beyond belief.
Before I worked with you as my speaking coach, I lacked a strong opening for my sales management seminars. Your feedback and guidance was very instrumental in helping me develop a powerful opening which has gotten the attention of my audiences quickly and allowed me to build rapport much faster. This has translated into a higher level of confidence and increased sales from the platform. I would highly recommend you to other seminar leaders and urge them to contact me for the particulars.
My sales team was extremely impressed with your training session on better speaking and selling tips. They were thrilled with the way you coached them and the speed with which you grasped our business. Our sales have increased because our trainers are able to get their point across in a much more concise manner. You did and excellent job and we really appreciate it. No sales force that presents to groups in order to make a sale should be without this training. You're my hero."
—Ron Marks, President, Results Seminars
"We have had such amazing results hiring Patricia to coach our industry trainers and congress speakers. Her speaking seminar is a great investment. The confidence level, skill, and creativity of our trainers have soared. Our President threw away the talk she had worked on for eight months and rewrote it with Fripp in forty minutes."
—Dan Maddux, Executive Director of the American Payroll
"I gave my speech last night....it was at least TWICE as good because of the day I spent with you. I didn't realize during the day that you were making such a great impact....but mission accomplished....and quite an accomplishment on your part because it is nearly impossible for me to sit through anything for an entire day. I have already referred a couple of my clients to you."
—Sally Pera, PR Connect
"You really helped me increase the effectiveness of my Tom Hopkins presentation considerably. You helped me rethink the way I present, tell stories and gave me an insight into how to be more personal during the workshops. My client's have recognized the difference and let me know through comments and more importantly, results! By investing in buying more tickets."
—Dan Umdenstock, National Sales Trainer, President Results Seminars
"As I wrote in my note to you, WOW, your coaching is awesome! Thank you for the opportunity and the great ideas. I have already begun to use the opening we created. Now I am working on a close. Warmly... "
—Shawn Kent, Influence Mastery Inc.
"Patricia Fripp is an extraordinary speaking coach. She possesses the uncanny ability to observe every nuance of a speaker's content and delivery, and she fine-tunes both for dramatic improvement. I unreservedly recommend her to anyone wanting to improve their platform skills!"
—Don Hutson, CPAE & CEO of U. S. Learning
"I got so much out of last Saturday's speaking seminar... watching you work transforming speakers was truly awesome. Having worked with you closely for 4 years I am still amazed at the magic you perform.
—Cathy Dana
"Thanks a million for your insightfulness. In this week's two classes I am buzzing with excitement. I learned more from you in two weeks than all the information I have read in the last six months - what breakthroughs!"
—Marci Strange, Author of "Million Dollar Habits"
"Your extraordinary coaching techniques made a dramatic difference in my presentation. You made a significant impact on my speaking career. Thanks to you my greatest challenge, turned into my greatest accomplishment..."
—Roger Crawford, CPAE, Author "How High Can You Bounce"
"In my opinion, whether you need a powerful charismatic keynote speaker or a Hollywood-quality speech coach, Patricia Fripp is the one to call."
—Brian Tracy, international speaker and Nightingale-Conant's best-selling audiotape author
"Thank you for your help at your speaking school. Between your ideas on Saturday, the group input, and listening to your tapes, I've learned more about presenting to an audience in the last two weeks than I have in the last forty years."
—Joel Wade
"You took your mastery of craft and transcended a barrier, turning it into art. Now you teach others to do it in a very short period of time."
—David Garfinkel, author of "The Money-Making Copywriting Course"
"At your one day mini-coaching session, I got so many wonderful ideas for my new keynote, and learned a lot from everyone else's experience. I spent yesterday starting to list stories that might work inside the outline you conceived. Can't wait to work with you again."
—Peggy Collins
"As a mergers and acquisitions specialist, group presentations count for everything. I make my money by closing transactions. Patricia Fripp's executive speech coaching would be worth every penny even at twice the price. She produces such great value for me with a minimal amount of time. The return on my investment with her is huge!"
—Michael K. Sipe, President, Private Equities, San Jose, CA
"There's so much about you that exemplifies all of the best of what all of us try and do. You really are the height of professionalism."
—Robert Mayer Evans JD, CSP, CPAE, Former CBS News TV Foreign Correspondent
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