Where will you be on Monday, September 21? If you are a Member of NSA anywhere in the world you will accept the invitation of the NSA North Texas Speaker’s Forum. I’m Patricia Fripp a Presentation skills expert who was NSA’s first woman president. In our structured informality, we will hear about the behind-the-scenes […]
Read More...What to Do When You’re Invited to Be A Panelist
Speaking as a panelist? Think you can just “wing it?” Think again. Almost everyone is aware that a formal presentation requires preparation and rehearsal, but it’s easy to forget that “doing your homework” can ensure your success in any speaking situation, including a panel discussion. As a panelist – if you want the audience to […]
Read More...How to Get Started in The Speaking Business
If you haven’t heard the story of how I launched my speaking career, here’s a snapshot. Read below or enjoy this brief video, recorded at one of my events for speakers, coaches, consultants, and trainers:
Read More...Professional Speakers – Do You Hate to Talk about Money?
As a speech coach, I work with professional speakers to help them develop more powerful and persuasive presentations, my friend and colleague, Lois Creamer works with professional speakers to help them book more business, make more money, and avoid costly mistakes. Lois and I joined forces for our virtual event, How to Book More Business […]
Read More...Everyone Wins with Adaptability – How Adaptable Are You?
I am delighted to be speaking at the Assessments24x7 2nd Annual Users Conference, October, 8th and 9th in San Diego. Assessments24x7 provides corporate employers, industry coaches and consultants the analytical tools to benchmark their hiring processes, boost employee productivity, and maximize performance. Identifying unique personal strengths is invaluable in achieving professional happiness. Is adaptability one of your personal strengths?
Read More...Where Will You Be on June 20th? Join Me & NSA of Arizona
Where will you be on June 20th? If you are in Arizona, and are interested in becoming a more powerful and persuasive presenter, you will definitely be at the National Speakers Association of Arizona’s meeting in Phoenix. Whether you speak in the boardroom, training center, or convention hall… I can help you. Join me as […]
Read More...Public Speaking – You Did Everything Wrong & You Were Great!
My remarkable friend, Dr. Jeff Salz is an anthropologist, explorer, expedition leader, and professional speaker. Jeff is an adventurer from birth. At seventeen, he was solo traveling around the globe – ice climbing in New Zealand and living on vampire bats in the jungles of New Caledonia. After decades of exploration and his study of […]
Read More...What to Do When You’re Invited to Be A Panelist
Have you been invited to participate in a panel discussion? Almost everyone recognizes that a formal presentation requires preparation and rehearsal, but it’s easy to forget that “doing your homework” can ensure your success in any situation requiring you to speak. If you want the audience to understand and appreciate your ideas and information, organize […]
Read More...Storytelling Strategies from The National Speakers Association Convention
I am attending the 2014 National Speakers Association Convention. Times flies when you are having a great time! #NSA14 is my 38th convention. Yes, I was very young when I first attended. You are guaranteed to hear some great stories here. Which leads me to share these tips on how to tell a great story, […]
Read More...What Do Public Speaking And Ballet Have in Common?
I recently heard from my friend Carol Andrew, a fellow Dorset girl – from the same small region of England as I am! Not only do we both live in the United States now, but we are also both National Speakers Association members, both speakers, and both speech coaches. Unlike me, Carol studied at London’s […]
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